Vazquez will perform at six shopping malls around the country in July and August, hitting Seattle, Dallas, Chicago and more. Other artists taking part in the Rock ‘N Shop tour include Ashley Parker Angel, Fefe Dobson, Keisha Chanté, Ak’Sent, Cherish, and Joanna.

The New York-born Vazquez made it to the finals on the 2005 edition of “American Idol” but dropped out due to undisclosed family reasons. He subsequently signed with Arista Records and completed his first solo album with help from Ne-Yo, Scott Storch and others.

The disc is due September 12.