It’s the tour dreams are made of. Chris Daughtry’s dreams, at least.
In a February 4 interview with national rock radio show Loudwire Nights, Daughtry – who first rose to fame as a contestant on Season 5 of “American Idol” in 2006 – discussed the excitement of his band opening for Disturbed later this year in a tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “The Sickness.” According to Daughtry, he had long ago dreamt that this opportunity was going to happen.
Literally.
“I manifested this over a year ago,” Daughtry said.
And to say that Daughtry was excited when informed that the dream had become a reality is a mild understatement.
“I lost my (expletive) on the tour bus,” Daughtry said with a laugh.
Chris Daughtry Shares Dream That Led to Touring With Disturbed
It’s pretty amazing how it all worked out. Describing his dream for program host Chuck Armstrong, Daughtry said he saw himself on stage with Disturbed lead vocalist David Draiman.
“It was obvious in the dream that we were on tour together, and that this was a nightly thing,” Daughtry recalled.
The two were singing a ballad, although Daughtry said it didn’t seem to be any song that he recognized.
“It was the greatest song that no one has ever heard,” Daughtry said to Armstrong.
The next day, Daughtry said he texted Draiman.
“I said, ‘Dude, I had this dream, we were all on tour, and we were singing this ballad together,’” Daughtry said. “And you know how David speaks. I read his text in David Draiman’s voice, and his reply was, ‘Well, both of those things are possibilities.’”
Chris Daughtry’s Band Will Also Open for Creed Later This Year
GettyAs reported by Billboard, Disturbed’s 34-date North American tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of its 2000 debut album begins February 25 at the Ford Idaho Center Arena in Nampa, Idaho. Three Days Grace and Sevendust will be the opening bands for the first half of the tour, through March 21; Daughtry and Nothing More will open in the second half, from March 29 until May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Daughtry said he is extremely honored to tour with Disturbed, and “low-key terrified” to be playing after Nothing More, who he said is, “one of my favorite bands.” In particular, Daughtry said it’s a bit intimidating to be sandwiched by vocalists Draiman and Nothing More’s Jonny Hawkins, who he called “a beast of a frontman.”
“I am jealous to hear what they’re able to do with their voice,” he said.
Later in the summer, Daughtry will also be joining Creed for a handful of dates during the “Summer of ‘99” tour, according to Blabbermouth.
“It’s surreal, man. It’s absolutely surreal, both tours, and you know, I feel very fortunate that I get to call these guys friends of mine, but I’m still a huge fan,” Daughtry said. “I’m still a fan that feels completely lucky that I not only get to see them play every night, but I get to be a part of it. I get to share the stage with them and share this massive audience.”
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