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After dropping hints for weeks, Creed confirmed… they will tour next summer.

The 40-city trek, kicks off July 17 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, making stops across North America including Toronto, Nashville, Dallas, St. Louis, and Cincinnati.

As they reunite for their first shows in 12 years, lead singer Scott Stapp says the idea didn’t come from the band. He explained, “That was something I think managers were talking about for a long time before the artists were approached. And so then we were approached and everyone signed on. We thought it would be a good way to kind of kick things off and see what happens.”

3 Doors Down will open most North American dates with special guests Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic, Finger Eleven, and Big Wreck.

Tickets go on-sale this Friday, November 3.