By: Hunter
Published: Jan. 25, 2011 - New York, NY

Additional dates has been added to pop icon Janet Jackson’s "Number Ones: Up Close and Personal Tour" after the trek sold out in record time. The 35 city tour Janet is the fastest selling single artist performance ticket this year with dates sold out in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Atlantic City as well as single nights in Atlanta and Santa Barbara. Jackson's official website www.janetjackson.com sold over 96% of the presale tickets for the North America Tour on the first day of presales.

The "Number Ones: Up Close and Personal Tour" is the first time Janet has hit the road since her record breaking appearance at The Essence Music Festival. The will kick off February 4th in Manila, Philippines. This tour will focus on venues that will allow Janet to be up close and personal in a much more intimate setting. In each selected city JANET will offer something different to her performance so no show will be the same.

In related news, Janet is also nominated for a Best Actress NAACP Image Award for her performance in "Why Did I Get Married Too." Plus her upcoming book, "True You" will be in stores on February 15th.

Additional Tour Dates:

Hidalgo, TX March 3rd - State Farm Arena Austin, TX April 4th - Austin City Limits (Live at Moody Theater) Omaha, NE April 5th - Qwest Theater

Additional performances have been added to the following cities:

Chicago, Il March 9th - Chicago Theater Toronto, On, Canada March 13th - Sony Center for the Performing Arts New York, NY March 21st - Radio City Music Hall Washington DC March 24th - DAR Constitution Hall Los Angeles, CA April 16th - Gibson Amphitheater San Francisco, CA April 20th - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium