Stops are scheduled in most major U.S. cities, and the tour finishes in New York City April 13.

“I am really excited about going on tour,” Studdard reported. “My band is really tight and this is my favorite part of the job – getting out there and performing for the people in an intimate setting.”

Studdard’s album Soulful debuted at No. 1 when it was released in December. It has already gone platinum.