Pop singer and former "Newlyweds" star Nick Lachey said he is excited to launch his first concert tour as a solo artist.
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The 7 1/2-week trek supporting the former 98 Degrees member's second solo album, "What's Left of Me," begins Wednesday in Albany, N.Y.
"Fortunately this (album) has been successful and it's allowed me the opportunity to go out and do it," says Lachey, whose album deals extensively with is split from fellow pop star Jessica Simpson.
Touring, Lachey says, "is definitely something I've missed. It's been a good five years since I've been on the road. It's exciting to be back here and doing it again."
"What's Left of Me" debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart when it was released in May.
Lachey will play 37 shows between now and Nov. 11.
