Natasha Bedingfield, one of the UK’s biggest female stars, is launching her first-ever U.S. headlining tour with a 20-city trek that kicks off in Myrtle Beach, SC on May 21 and winds down in San Francisco, CA on July 10. The British songstress, whose albums have sold in excess of 6 million worldwide, has joined forces with Verizon Wireless to further connect with fans via mobile technology.

Bedingfield, whose “Unwritten” was the first single by a British female to hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard pop chart in 19 years, has long made female independence and inspiration the subject of her songs. Her tour includes support from two other strong female acts, the Veronicas and Kate Voegele.

“Nothing is more exciting than taking it to the stage and performing my songs live,” Bedingfield said in a statement. “Having toured around the world, I couldn’t be more thrilled to finally be embarking on my first tour of the U.S. with Verizon, who is always at the forefront of mobile technology and great new music. It’s going to be a wicked summer run.”

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Natasha Bedingfield Verizon VIP Tour with special guests the Veronicas and Kate Voegele itinerary:

May 21 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
May 23 Orlando, FL House of Blues
May 27 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
June 2 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
June 3 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room
June 4 Detroit, MI St. Andrews
June 6 Cincinnati, OH Bogarts
June 8 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
June 10 Dallas, TX House of Blues
June 11 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
June 16 Philadelphia, PA TLA
June 17 Baltimore. MD Rams Head Live
June 20 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Music Box
June 25 New York, NY Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
June 30 Denver, CO Gothic
July 2 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
July 5 San Diego, CA House of Blues
July 7 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
July 9 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
July 10 San Francisco, CA Fillmore

(The image accompanying this story is from ContactMusic.com)

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