Award-winning rockstar and activist Melissa Etheridge and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Joss Stone are proud to announce their 2025 North American Tour. The co-headlining tour comes 20 years after Etheridge and Stone’s iconic Grammy Awards performance in 2005, where the duo gave one of the most memorable performances in Grammy history singing a powerful rendition of “Piece of My Heart” as a tribute to Rock & Roll legend Janis Joplin.
The North American Tour will make a stop at The Dome in Virginia Beach, VA, on May 5 where Stone and Etheridge will perform a set list from their respective catalogs, including Stone’s latest single, “Loving You.”
“I am beyond thrilled to hit the road with Joss Stone for this upcoming tour” says Etheridge. “Her voice and energy are absolutely incredible and I can’t wait to share the stage with her.”
“The power of Melissa’s music has always been an inspiration to me,” says Stone. “To share the stage yet again with such a legendary artist is an honor. I can’t wait for the incredible experiences and magic we’ll create together on this tour.”
Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America’s favorite female singers for more than two decades. In February 2007, Melissa Etheridge celebrated a career milestone with a victory in the “Best Song” category at the Academy Awards for “I Need to Wake Up,” written for the Al Gore documentary on global warming, An Inconvenient Truth.
As a performer and songwriter, Etheridge has shown herself to be an artist who has never allowed “inconvenient truths” to keep her down. Earlier in her recording career, Etheridge acknowledged her sexual orientation when it was considered less than prudent to do so. In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, a health battle that, with her typical tenacity, she won. Despite losing her hair from chemotherapy, Etheridge appeared on the 2005 Grammy ® telecast to sing “Piece of My Heart” in tribute to Janis Joplin. By doing so she gave hope to many women afflicted with the disease.
Fans finally got a deeper glimpse to who Melissa was in October 2022 with her return to the theatre in her one woman show, My Window – A Journey Through Life. The critically acclaimed, sold-out run premiered at New World Stages on October 13 and opened at Circle In the Square Theatre on Broadway in September 2023.
Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist who released her acclaimed debut album, The Soul Sessions, in 2003, at the age of 16. Over her career, she has released nine studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide. Stone has performed and collaborated with legendary artists including James Brown, Burt Bacharach, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Sting, Van Morrison, Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, and Damien Marley, amassing over one billion streams in the US alone. In 2014, she completed her audacious Total World Tour, performing and collaborating with local artists and charities in every country in the world. Her 2022 release, Never Forget My Love, was her eighth studio album, written with and produced by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart. In 2023, Stone embarked on her 20 Years of Soul anniversary tour, during which she recorded her first live album, 20 Years of Soul – Live in Concert. She followed this with the Ellipsis Tour in 2024. Her latest single, “Loving You,” was released on August 9, 2024. Stone is currently working on a new studio album, scheduled for release in 2025.
About the Dome: The Dome Concert Venue opens on May 4 and is a captivating space known for its distinctive geodesic dome structure and exceptional acoustics. This versatile venue will host a variety of live performances, including concerts, comedy shows, and other entertainment events, attracting both local and national acts. With its intimate atmosphere and state-of-the-art sound system, attendees enjoy a memorable experience as they connect with artists in a distinctive setting. The Dome also provides a scenic backdrop, enhancing the overall enjoyment of events held there.
