20-City Tour Kicks-off This Fall – Date Set for Oct. 9 at the Patriot Center – Tickets Go On Sale Starting Feb. 20

GRAMMY® Award-winner and music superstar, Ricky Martin, announced the North American dates for his ONE WORLD TOUR in support of his brand new album, A Quien Quiera Escuchar, set for release tomorrow, Feb 10. The 20-date tour, promoted exclusively by Live Nation, will take the acclaimed entertainer to cities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Tickets go on sale starting Feb. 20 at www.livenation.com.

The multi-platinum award winning artist’s highly-anticipated 10th studio album, A Quien Quiera Escuchar, available in all distribution formats, and in two versions – original and deluxe – is possibly the most personal and intimate to have been released by the acclaimed singer, philanthropist, author, actor and businessman. The lead single, “Adios,” has already amassed over 14 million views on Vevo since its release in October. Produced by Colombian composer, arranger, and pianist Julio Reyes Copello and recorded between Australia, Puerto Rico, Los Angeles and Mexico City, A Quien Quiera Escuchar showcases his vocal maturity and depth of artistry.

In support of the album, Ricky Martin will be making several national television appearances including Univision’s Primer Impacto (Feb. 9) and Despierta América (Feb. 10), Telemundo’s Al Rojo Vivo (Feb. 10) and Un Nuevo Dia (Feb. 11 & Feb. 12), The Ellen DeGeneres Show (Feb. 11), The TODAY Show (Feb. 12) and the Wendy Williams Show (Feb. 13).

Ricky Martin has sold nearly 85 million albums worldwide including six Billboard No.1 albums, launched several world-spanning tours selling out shows in nearly 60 countries and has won numerous accolades including six GRAMMY Awards, 10 Billboard Music Awards and has earned worldwide recognition for his humanitarian work.

ONE WORLD TOUR
All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.
All dates below on sale Feb. 20 unless otherwise noted.

• Tues, Sept. 15 – Las Vegas, NV – Axis At Planet Hollywood
• Thurs, Sept. 17 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena (on sale Feb. 21)
• Sat, Sept. 19 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum (on sale Feb. 21)
• Sun, Sept. 20 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
• Thurs, Sept. 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Casino
• Sat, Sept. 26 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre
• Sun, Sept. 27- El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum (on sale TBA)
• Wed, Sept. 30 -Houston, TX – Toyota Center
• Thurs, Oct. 1 – Laredo, TX – Laredo Energy Arena
• Sat, Oct. 3 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum
• Sun, Oct. 4 -Dallas, TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion
• Thurs, Oct. 8 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
• Fri, Oct. 9 – Fairfax, Va. – Patriot Center
• Sun, Oct. 11 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
• Thurs, Oct. 15 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
• Sat, Oct. 17 – Atlantic City, NJ -Boardwalk Hall (on sale Feb. 21)
• Sun, Oct. 18 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
• Thurs, Oct. 22 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
• Sat, Oct. 24 – Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena
• Sun, Oct. 25 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center

Ticket Information: Tickets for Ricky Martin on Oct. 9 at the Patriot Center at 8 p.m. are $126, $70.50 and $40.50 (plus applicable service charges) and go on sale February 20 a 10 a.m. Tickets will be available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 1-800-745-3000. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035. Visit www.patriotcenter.com for more information.

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