FormerAmerican IdoljudgeKaty Perry has announced that she’ll be heading out on a U.S. leg of herLifetimestour in support of her143album, amid signs that she might return to the reality singing competition series in the future. Katy was anAmerican Idoljudge alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan for seven seasons before she decided to leave to focus on her music career again. ForAmerican Idolseason 23, Carrie Underwood will take her seat on the judging panel.
Katy announced the U.S. leg of herLifetimestour, which is her first tour in seven years.
In an Instagram post,Katyannounced the U.S. leg of herLifetimestour, which is her first tour in seven years.The tour kicks off on May 7 in Houston, Texas, and will travel to various cities around the U.S. until it wraps on August 23 in Miami, Florida. Katy has already announced dates around the world for the tour, including in South America, Australia, and Europe.
The dates and locations for the U.S. leg of Katy’sLifetimestour are as follows: May 7 (Houston, Texas - Toyota Center); May 9 (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Paycom Center); May 10 (Kansas City, Missouri - T-Mobile Center); May 12 (Chicago, Illinois - United Center); May 13 (Minneapolis, Minnesota - Target Center); May 15 (Denver, Colorado - Ball Arena); May 17 (Las Vegas, Nevada - T-Mobile Arena); and May 20 (Austin, Texas - Moody Center); and May 21 (Dallas, Texas - American Airlines Center).
The U.S. leg of theLifetimestour will then continue on July 12 (Phoenix, Arizona - Footprint Center); July 13 (Anaheim, California - Honda Center); July 15 (Inglewood, California - Kia Forum); July 18 (San Francisco, California - Chase Center); July 21 (Seattle, Washington - Climate Pledge Arena); August 3 (Detroit, Michigan - Little Caesars Arena); August 8 (Boston, Massachusetts - TD Garden); August 9 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Wells Fargo Center); and August 11 (New York, New York - Madison Square Garden).
The final dates of the U.S. leg of theLifetimestour are August 14 (Newark, New Jersey - Prudential Center); August 15 (Baltimore, Maryland - CFG Bank Arena); August 17 (Raleigh, North Carolina - Lenovo Center); August 19 (Nashville, Tennesee - Bridgestone Arena); August 20 (Atlanta, Georgia - State Farm Arena); August 22 (Tampa, Florida - Amalie Arena); and August 23 (Miami, Florida - Kaseya Center).
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Katy’s 143 Album Didn’t Perform As Well As Expected So Hopes Are High
After Katy’sAmerican Idolexit, expectations were high for her143album because she cited focusing on her music career as her reason for leaving the show. However, it was considered a critical and commercial failure, andit didn’t give Katy the musical comeback that she wanted and that people expected. As of December 2024, the album has sold 100,000 copies in the United States, although it performed better in Europe and Australia.
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Hopefully, theLifetimestour will renew interest in the album in the United States. While her fans will surely go to the shows hoping to hear her classic hit songs such as “I Kissed a Girl,” “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” “Roar,” and “Firework,” among so many others, Katy will most likely perform songs from143as well. The songs might pique fans' interest in the album after seeing her sing them live.
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Although Katy leftAmerican Idolbecause she missed making music and touring, there are some signs that she might return to the show. In a May 2024 interview withET, Katy said,“Keep that seat hot. I mean, who knows. I loved everything I got to experience and learn.“In addition,The US Sunreported that a source claimed thatCarrie has only signed a one-yearAmerican Idolcontract, so she’s"not obligated"to come back if the show returns for season 24.This could open the door for Katy to return, especially because she’s expressed interest in coming back.
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It’s very exciting that Katy has finally announced the U.S. leg of herLifetimestour. As she travels around the country, she’ll be performing for many of the same people who watched her as a judge onAmerican Idolfor seven seasons. Katy is an incredible performer with a spectacular voice, so she’s certain to wow the crowds.Whether Katy will return toAmerican Idolin the future is still a mystery, but for now her fans can see their idol live on herLifetimestour.
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American Idol is a reality singing competition that adds to the international “Idol” brand, conceived initially in the U.K. as Pop Idol. Holding massive auditions across the U.S., American Idol invited several contestants to perform in front of a panel of judges that would determine whether or not they’d go on to future rounds for a chance at competing in the fully televised premiere of the show. Contestants are voted off each week by American participation via voting through various mediums, and the winner of the competition would be given a contract with a record label to secure a future as America’s next musical idol.
