The Wanted Announce 2012 US Tour Dates

20 December 2011, 13:11 | Updated: 20 December 2011, 13:21

The 'Lightning' boy band are due to perform ten shows in the US in early 2012 as part of their bid to break into the American market.

The Wanted have announced a string of US tour dates preceding their full UK arena tour in 2012.

The 'Glad You Came' singers will kick off a ten-date jaunt across America on 17^th January with a performance in Orlando, Florida on a tour that also includes performances in New York City, Chicago, San Diego and Los Angeles.

Earlier this month The Wanted confirmed they were in the process of signing a management deal in the US and said they couldn't wait to try and break into the American market.

The Wanted are due back in the UK on 15^th February to begin their arena tour in support of new album 'Battleground', starting with a show at Nottingham Arena after which they will perform across the country in cities including Brighton, Sheffield, Birmmingha, Belfast, Dublin and London.

The Wanted's full US tour dates are as follows:

Orlando, FL (The Social) – 17^th January
Washington, DC (Rock 'n' Roll Hotel) – 20^th
New York, NY (Irving Plaza) – 22^nd
Philadelphia, PA (Theatre of Living Arts) – 24^th
Chicago, IL (Bottom Lounge) – 26^th
Minneapolis, MN (Fine Line) – 27^th
Dallas, TX (Prophet Bar) – 31^st
Salt Lake City, UT (Club Sound) – 2^nd February
San Diego, CA (House of Blues) – 7^th
Los Angeles, CA (The Roxy) – 8th