Beyonce Selects Luke James As ‘Mrs. Carter Show’ Opening Act

Published: Thursday 18th Apr 2013 by Sam

Beyonce‘s new tour ‘The Mrs. Carter Show’ is earning praise aplenty for being a musical must-see.

Now, the global jaunt has become even more enticing; for it has today been announced that vocal powerhouse Luke James has been tapped to open the European leg of the trek.

Details and dates below…

Speaking on being picked by the 17-time Grammy winner, James -who was recently nominated for Grammy  himself- said:

“It is such an unimaginable honor to be sharing the light yet again with Beyoncé on her sold out Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. This is a blessing that I do not take lightly. Thank you Beyoncé.”

Beyonce added in a press statement:

“Luke James is a gifted singer and songwriter and what he does on stage with his pure falsetto is incredible.  I am excited to have him join the tour and to introduce this soulful singer to an audience in Europe that will be discovering a true star”.

The slot is a major coup for the New Orleans’ native, who returns home in July to play the Essence Music Festival. He is also flex his acting skills in the upcoming ‘Black Nativity’ movie, which co-stars Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige.

Check out Luke’s ‘Mrs. Carter Show’ dates below…

MRS. CARTER  SHOW WORLD TOUR CONCERT DATES FEATURING LUKE JAMES: 

April 24: Paris, France / Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
April 25: Paris, France / Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
April 26: Birmingham, UK / LG Arena

April 27:  Birmi9ngham, UK/ LG Arena
April 29: London, UK / The O2
April 30: London, UK / The O2
May 1: London, UK / The O2
May 3: London, UK / The O2

May 4: London, UK/ The 02

May 5: London, UK/ The 02
May 7: Manchester, UK / Manchester Arena

May 8: Manchester, UK/ Manchester Arena

May 9: Manchester, UK/ Manchester Arena
May 11: Dublin, Ireland / The O2
May 12: Dublin, Ireland / The O2
May 14: Antwerp, Belgium / Sportpaleis Antwerpen

May 15: Antwerp, Belgium/ Sportpaleis Antwerpen
May 17: Zurich, Switzerland / Hallenstadion
May 18: Milan, Italy / Mediolanum Forum
May 20: Montpellier, France / Park & Suites Arena
May 22: Munich, Germany / Olympiahalle

May 23: Berlin, Germany / 02 World
May 24: Berlin, Germany / O2 World
May 27: Copenhagen, Denmark / Forum

May 29: Stockholm, Sweden / Ericsson Globe Arena

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  1. Kent April 18, 2013

    Beyonce is really showing this upcomin artist love well it good that she is giving him this spot cos it will hive him more exposure.

  2. Navy Sailor!!! April 18, 2013

    Wow. Winning!

  3. POP ROYALTY ( RUDE BOY) April 18, 2013

    get “it” luke 😉

  4. truth(icki released 1,726 singles and 80 videos for reFLOP and still caint go platinum! Yea b****** i said it NNN WIT!! pops tongue) April 18, 2013

    he just does it for my p**** when he sing chile. good choice Bey!!!

  5. rking/queen April 18, 2013

    i see you at it luke keep doin ya thang.

  6. King B>Rihanna April 18, 2013

    the king and my boo..life has been received.

  7. Kate Middleton April 18, 2013

    She stays using people.

    • rking/queen April 18, 2013

      destiny’s child,jayz now poor luke smh.

  8. shaytan April 18, 2013

    The only reason she even showed this kid love is because she’s probably is trying to work with him. She’s trying to rebuild her R&B credits! She saw Brandy and other artist using him so she said O Hell No! He’s Mine I’m Hitting It First!

    • BEYONCEISTHEISH April 18, 2013

      UMMM HE OPENED UP A REVEL ! AND HE WAS IN RUN THE WORLD VIDEO GET UR FACTS STR8! OR SHUT UP B!THCH

      • BEYONCEISATHIEVINGCOW April 18, 2013

        U MADDD????

    • Credit April 18, 2013

      Riiiiiiiight because Beyonce isn’t a music veteran who has been in the game for almost 20 years with a sold out tour, so she’s using him to get more fans. You all genuinely make me laugh. There is no such thing as logic around here. Anyway, Congrats to him! I wish him the best.

      • Shaytan April 18, 2013

        20 years and her last album still flopped. Use that energy and go buy her last album. I don’t care how big Beyonce is her music today sucks ass!

    • realdiva April 18, 2013

      Let’s get this straight, before Brandy had the oportunity to work with Luke James, Luke first work with Beyonce on her videoRun the World and open for her at Revel. This has allow him some exposure and by opening up again for Beyonce overseas this give him even more exposure and I truly commend Beyonce for allowing him to open for her to help give him that extra needed exposure. Again let me remind you Luke James work with Beyonce first and he’ll tell you that that and appreciates the experience she allow him, so get it right.

      • MuiMui April 18, 2013

        That is what i say let her hire who she feel good about working with for now there’s nothing wrong with that, it is so hard to please everybody.

  9. BeyMe April 18, 2013

    She’s such a good person.

  10. JER April 18, 2013

    Good for him, get that exposure.

  11. cake like lady gaga April 18, 2013

    “Musical must-see”??

    @Sam you are far too kind with your adjectives. You tried though.

  12. Lolz April 18, 2013

    Yes! Love him!

  13. Special Delivery April 18, 2013

    He already supported her with Revel, so no surprise. She obviously sees a lot of potential in him. Hes amazing.

  14. Yolo April 18, 2013

    Good choice. Much better than Chantel on her last European tour *eye roll*.

  15. fatusankoh April 18, 2013

    you go bey you are smart talenred and a god persion hatters have nortin on you they are mad their favorite don have your quality love you

    • MuiMui April 18, 2013

      Solange or Kellly would have been great to.

  16. . : : h 2 o : : . April 18, 2013

    I heard he sings PBR&B (like my master Frank Ocean) so maybe I’ll listen to one of his albums whenever I get a some time.

    But wow, 25 Beyonce dates?!!

  17. ENOUGH ONIKA (KMART QUEEN) April 18, 2013

    They’d be a hot couple…..#JustSaying

    • MuiMui April 18, 2013

      Better not let jayz here you say that.

  18. Brandys Starr April 18, 2013

    Very good choice.

  19. Sass April 18, 2013

    Yes! But I would’ve thought North America more.

    • the voice April 18, 2013

      europeans love soul tho… especially England……

      I hope he takes advantage of this opportunity and do some radio & Tv interviews/performances in England and France

  20. LalaLoo April 18, 2013

    i’m just glad that we get Eva Simons as opening act here in Holland. I’ve been rooting for that girl since her debut single silly boy.

  21. Navi is destiny’s child survivor. April 18, 2013

    Now that’s a very good choice. Keep it up BEYONCE.

  22. Nicky April 18, 2013

    Didn’t richgirl open for beyonce? Lmao!!! Where r they again

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