Kelly Clarkson announces North American tour dates

On January 13, American pop singer Kelly Clarkson will kick off her Stronger Tour 2012, named for the title of her fifth and latest studio album.

The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Top 200. All five of the American Idol winner’s albums have debuted in the top 3.

The first single, Mr. Know It All has reached number 4 on the iTunes Singles Chart and marks her ninth top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Clarkson also recently won a Country Music Association award for musical event of the year with Jason Aldean, for their hit single Don’t You Wanna Stay.

The first leg of her world tour kicks off with a North American 40-plus city trek beginning in Mashantucket, CT on January 13th, with special guest Matt Nathanson, and wraps up on April 10 in San Diego.