She’s hitting the road again. Janet Jackson is coming to a city near you this summer, shining like a Black Diamond with her new album and tour. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, February 13 for the general public at http://livenation.com The tour kicks off June 24th in Miami.

The tour includes one stop in Louisiana. She is scheduled to be at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on Friday July 3. Expect an all new high energy show featuring new music and her greatest hits. Fans will also be treated to a special performance of Rhythm Nation 1814 celebrating the 30th anniversary of that iconic album.

Janet’s new album Black Diamond will be released later this year. She explained the significance of the title on Instagram: “Black Diamonds are the toughest of all the diamonds, the hardest to cut,” “I see that as the hardest to hurt or destroy. There is a lot that I have endured. I see myself as a Black Diamond in its purest form. I’m a rock, I have ruff edges but I keep moving forward. I want to show you my strength as well as give you strength. ” Get more Z-tails at http://www.janetjackson.com