Grammy nominee Carrie Underwood has just announced a headline concert tour with 30-plus shows that will launch in February 2008, the "Carnival Ride Tour." Joining her as special guest is Josh Turner. As announced previously, Underwood will also co-headline dates with Keith Urban on the "Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour," which kicks off Jan. 31, 2008.

"I'm so excited to be hitting the road and doing the full show of my music that I have always dreamt of doing," Underwood said. "I have been so fortunate to learn from so many other great artists while touring with them, and they have inspired me in so many ways.

"They have helped me to get to this stage of my first real headline shows, and now I finally feel ready. I can't wait to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada and see all my fans."

The first round of "Carnival Ride Tour" dates go on sale this Saturday, January 12, with more dates to be announced soon.

Feb 18 Wikes-Barre, PA / Wachovia Arena
Feb 19 Albany, NY / Times Union Center
Feb 20 Amherst, MA / Mullins Center
Feb 22 Pittsburgh, PA / Petersen Events Center
Feb 24 Providence, RI / Dunkin Donuts Center
Feb 25 Bridgeport, CT / Arena at Harbor Yard

Labels: Carrie Underwood, Josh Turner, Keith Urban