He won America’s heart on American Idol—and now, Jamal Roberts is getting ready to take his voice, his story, and his soul across the country with a groundbreaking tour alongside two of R&B’s biggest icons.
On June 24, it was officially announced: Brandy and Monica are launching their first-ever co-headlining tour this fall—and they’re bringing Jamal Roberts along for the ride. The 24-city trek, titled “The Boy Is Mine Tour,” kicks off October 16 in Cincinnati and will run through December 7, closing in Houston.
The historic tour also features Grammy-winning powerhouses Kelly Rowland and Muni Long, forming a dream lineup for fans of R&B, gospel, and heartfelt vocals.
“They were trying to get us to tour together since 1998,” Brandy shared on CBS Mornings. “It finally felt like the right time. It’s a dream come true.”
And for Jamal Roberts, who only a few months ago was singing in small-town churches in Mississippi, it’s a life-changing moment.
The Tour Dates
Roberts will appear on all tour dates, joining Brandy, Monica, and other powerhouse performers on a journey across major U.S. cities:
- Oct 16 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
- Oct 17 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
- Oct 18 – Chicago, IL – United Center
- Oct 19 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Oct 30 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
- Oct 31 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
- Nov 1 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
- Nov 2 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
- Nov 7 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
- Nov 8 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
- Nov 9 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
- Nov 13 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
- Nov 14 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
- Nov 15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena
- Nov 16 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
- Nov 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
- Nov 21 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
- Nov 22 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
- Nov 23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum (Muni not appearing)
- Nov 29 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
- Nov 30 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
- Dec 5 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
- Dec 6 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
- Dec 7 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Tickets go on sale June 27 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.
Jamal’s Dream Comes True
Roberts had been teasing “huge” news for weeks, dropping hints on Facebook Live about a tour “people won’t believe.” Now we know why. The pairing of gospel heart and R&B royalty is not only a win for Roberts but a meaningful full-circle moment in Black music culture.
“The schedule’s about to get hectic, y’all,” he said on June 22. “And I cannot wait to announce this tour. I can’t say nothing else.”
Fans erupted online when the news broke. One comment summed up the mood perfectly: “From Sunday service to superstardom—he deserves every second.”
Upcoming Appearances Before the Tour
Before hitting the big arenas, Roberts has a full slate of appearances. He’ll headline Florida’s Black Excellence Main Event on June 28, then perform at the Before the Fireworks show on July 3 in Memphis, Arkansas.
On August 15, he’ll take the stage at City Winery in Nashville—a show that sold out in under 24 hours. He’s also set to appear at SpiritFest in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 31.
And in between? He’s heading back to Los Angeles to work on his debut album, expected to blend gospel, R&B, and southern soul in a way that only Jamal Roberts can.
Jamal’s voice is big—but his heart might be even bigger. This tour isn’t just another gig. It’s a declaration: a young man from Mississippi is now standing shoulder to shoulder with legends, ready to leave his own mark on the world stage.
