New Edition,Boyz II Men,and Toni Braxton Announce 30-City Tour Launching in 2026
BOSTON – R&B icons New Edition,Boyz II men,and Grammy-winning vocalist Toni Braxton have announced a 30-city tour slated to kick off in 2026.The collaboration marks the first time New Edition and Boyz II Men will tour together, facilitated by Michael Bivins.
The tour, titled “The New edition Way,” celebrates the legacy of New Edition, recently honored by the city of Boston with the renaming of a street in their name. According to a news release, the distinction “cements their legacy as pioneers who transformed R&B, birthed superstars, and built a blueprint for generations to follow.” New Edition has sold more then 50 million albums and boasts hits including Candy Girl, Cool It Now, mr. Telephone Man, and If It Isn’t Love.
Joining them is Boyz II Men, the best-selling R&B group of all time with over 64 million albums sold and four Grammy Awards. Their signature songs include End of the Road, I’ll Make Love to You, and One Sweet Day. Performers will include Nathan Morris,Shawn Stockman,and Wanya Norris.
Rounding out the powerhouse lineup is Toni Braxton, a seven-time grammy Award winner who has sold more than 70 million records worldwide. Braxton is known for her hits Un-Break My Heart, Breathe Again, and You’re Makin’ Me High. She also appeared in the second season of The braxtons.
“You’re seeing artists who’ve shaped the culture come together to celebrate music that continues to stand the test of time,” said Gary Guidry, CEO of the Black Promoters Collective. Shelby Joyner, president of BPC, added, “This tour represents the spirit of collaboration, excellence, and respect for pristine artistry.”
In a video announcement on Instagram, New Edition members Bobby brown, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill extended a FaceTime call to Boyz II Men, expressing their desire to “go to the next level” after their Las Vegas residency. Braxton echoed the sentiment on Instagram, stating, “Y’all already know I’m the honorary seventh member of @newedition. So it’s only right that we hit the road together.”
The artists envision a unique performance experience, stating, “Here’s the vision: all three of us on the same stage every night, not taking turns, actually performing together… an original music experience.”
Collectively, the groups have sold nearly 185 million albums. Ticket prices will be announced when sales begin, available through Ticketmaster, participating venue box offices, American Express, New Edition, Spotify and BPC.