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Top 10 Summer Pop Concert Tours 2010

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Summer is an outstanding time to see your favorite singer or band live onstage. In addition to a series of outstanding music festivals, top pop stars are also heading your direction for individual concerts. Check below for the ten most outstanding concert tours in the summer of 2010 for pop music fans.

1. Lady Gaga - The Monster Ball

Lady Gaga in ConcertPhoto by Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images
How do you follow seven consecutive top ten singles to launch your mainstream pop career? If you are Lady Gaga it is with a massive world concert tour. "Alejandro" is still riding high in the pop top 10 as we had into the summer of 2010. According to press releases, this show is the first ever "pop electro opera."

2. Rihanna - The Last Girl On Earth featuring Ke$ha

Rihanna - Last Girl on Earth tourPhoto by Samir Hussein / Getty Images
Some thought that Rihanna had turned too dark on her latest album Rated R to have it be a significant pop success. Now after a platinum certification and three top 10 singles including the #1 smash "Rude Boy," it seems Rihanna has not missed a beat. This summer she will be on the road with 2010's breakout pop artist Ke$ha.

3. Justin Bieber - My World featuring Sean Kingston

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Justin Bieber's young fans seem to get whipped into a frenzy everywhere he goes. With the hits continuing to flow and "Eenie Meenie" inside the top 20 don't expect this to slow down at all for his first major headlining tour. His "Eenie Meenie" partner Sean Kingston will be joining in to open shows.

4. Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D.

Black Eyed PeasPhoto courtesy Interscope
It has been more than a year now since Black Eyed Peas climbed to #1 with "Boom Boom Pow," the first single from their album The E.N.D. Now after three #1's and another top 10, "Rock That Body," the fifth hit song from the album is climbing the charts. Few pop artists in the world today can match the popularity of the Black Eyed Peas.

5. Paramore - Honda Civic Tour

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The Honda Civic Tour celebrates its ninth road trip after being cancelled last year. Paramore will headline with a pop ballad, "The Only Exception," currently climbing the charts. Paramore landed at #2 on the album chart with their most recent release Brand New Eyes.

6. Adam Lambert - Glam Nation

Adam Lambert LivePhoto by Michael Tulberg / Getty Images
Adam Lambert did not let the failure to win American Idol get in his way. 2009's runner-up will head out on his first headlining national concert tour this summer. Among the songs sure to be performed is the top 10 smash "Whataya Want From Me." Look for fellow American Idol contestant Allison Iraheta to be joining the show. If you want spectacle on stage, Adam Lambert is guaranteed to bring it to you.

7. American Idols Live

American Idol Top 10 2010Courtesy Fox Television
This tour is an annual tradition following the close of the American Idol season. Catch the top 10 finishers from 2010 showing off their vocal talents live on stage. This year you will catch Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowersox, Casey James, and seven more. No judging just singing.

8. Michael Buble - Crazy Love

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It was not a particular surprise that Michael Buble's album Crazy Love hit #1 last fall since it was his second album to do so. However, it was a surprise that the collection included his first top 40 pop hit in the US, "Haven't Met You Yet." This song alone has introduced the crooner to a huge new set of fans. This summer is your chance to see even more of Michael Buble live.

9. Jonas Brothers featuring Demi Lovato

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Despite the recent romantic breakup of Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, the show must go on. Fans will be in Disney pop heaven when the brothers hit the road with the current reigning Disney pop princess. There are five top 10 albums among these artists, and they will also be promoting the film Camp Rock 2 which will premiere in August.

10. John Mayer - Battle Studies

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John Mayer landed his second #1 album last fall. His tour in support will feature both his brilliant songwriting and some of the very best guitar playing in the pop realm today.
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