Alicia Keys, one of the most prolific performers and recording artists in the world, will bring her highly anticipated "Alicia Keys As I Am Tour" presented by Lexus, to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Friday, May 9.  The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and will feature special guests Ne-Yo and Jordin Sparks.


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Keys is enjoying one of the most successful years of her career as a performer, producer and songwriter.  She received a Grammy Award for "Best R & B Song" for the smash single "No One," and also won a Grammy for "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance."  Keys has won 11 Grammys and has sold a combined total of more than 40 million albums and singles worldwide.  Her most recent album, "As I Am," debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart and since its November 2007 release has sold more than 2.7 million copies.  Keys performed at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, televised live on CBS, in February.


The tour will build upon the unparalleled success of "As I Am" and continue Keys' reign as one of the most entertaining musicians and songwriters of this generation.  Her European tour began in February and will visit a number of cities including Glasgow, Copenhagen, Zurich, Paris and Milan.  The United States and Canadian portions of the tour will kick off in April in Hampton, Virginia.


Iconic designer Giorgio Armani has added his creative style to the "Alicia Keys As I Am Tour" by designing a custom wardrobe for Keys.  The wardrobe is comprised of three key looks inspired by both the Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani collections.


Steve Jett, national marketing communications manager for Lexus, said, "The luxury of Lexus is reflected in the elegance and sophistication of Alicia Keys; her grace and style are tremendous.  In the same way that Keys' passion resonates in her music, at Lexus we are driven to create the finest luxury automobiles through the attention to detail that is required to create refined art and design."


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