• Rock/Pop — Hilary Duff. Teen Pop Princess Hilary Duff, 16, headlines her first tour this summer to promote her album "Metamorphosis." Her first pop-rock album has proven her ability to represent herself as a multifaceted artist. Duff's first album has been a successful first attempt at crossing over from acting. She has become a triple threat. Her original success came when she accepted the role as Lizzie McGuire on Disney's "The Lizzie McGuire Show" and has continued with roles in "The Lizzie McGuire Movie," "Cheaper by the Dozen and "A Cinderella Story," out this summer. Dates for this tour run from mid-July through September. For more information visit the Hilary Duff Official Fan Site.

• Jazz/Blues — Norah Jones. Soultry jazz and blues singer and pianist Norah Jones, 25, lept into popular culture in 2002 with her debut album "Come Away With Me." The album went multi-platinum and won Jones eight Grammy awards. Her newest album "Feels Like Home" has made an impression all it's own on jazz and blues lover world wide. The tour promises an intimate environment of relaxing, uniquely orchestrated musical efforts. The Handsome Band, her touring and recording band, will accompany the musician on her tour and will be featured at certain venues. For tour dates and information visit the Top 40 Tour Date Calendar.

• Alternative — Rooney. This Los Angeles based band consisting of five members is a distinguished musical find in a world of teen pop music. Featuring musical tastes from the sixties and seventies, Rooney manages to reminices and capture the youthful sincerity of bands like The Beatles. Initimate settings, small venues and festivals, allow the band to capture the true essence of their musical layout and to interact closely with their fans. The summer tour consists of 14 dates spread throughout the country. Rooney's tour dates and venues are avaliable on their personal site.

• Country — Shania Twain. Canadian born country star Shania Twain last swept American country radio away with her album "Come On Over," the best selling female solo artist album ever. Her newest album, "UP!," has created a musical stir in the country world. Her newest album comes available in three individual versions to please all genres of music listeners. The packaging and availability of her new album is a unique creation in the music industry. This is Twain's first new album since her hiatus in Switzerland and the birth of her first child. The much awaited world tour is a summer long event ending in July. For more information visit the Shania Twain UP! World Tour Site.

Written by Tia Albright

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