UPDATE 4/3/15 9:00 p.m.: Ciara announced the release date for Jackie: May 4.
Ciara, queen of our hearts, has unleashed the official album art for her upcoming album: Jackie. Named for her mother, the singer's sixth studio album is set for a May release on Epic Records. We've already had a taste of Jackie—Ciara has released visuals for both an acoustic take and the fully produced version of the album's first single "I Bet," but we're ready for more. Clad in high-waisted distressed Levi's and nothing else, the singer's sparse approach to her album art recalls the advertising visuals employed by Calvin Klein in its heyday, and indicate that if nothing else, Ciara thinks Jackie will be a new classic. Ciara declared the shot, lensed by Francesco Carrozzini (who also shot Nicki Minaj's Roberto Cavalli campaign visuals), "My Favorite Lp Artwork To Date!" The album's unveiling comes on the heels of Ciara's tour announcement yesterday; the "Jackie" tour will be the singer's first in six years. Welcome back, Ci.
"Jackie" Tour Dates:
May 3 Chicago IL
May 5 New York NY
May 7 Boston MA
May 9 Silver Spring MD
May 10 Glenside PA
May 12 Charlotte NC
May 13 Atlanta GA
May 15 Miami FL
May 16 Tampa FL
May 19 New Orleans LA
May 20 Houston TX
May 22 Dallas TX
May 23 San Antonio TX
May 24 Corpus Christi TX
May 27 San Diego CA
May 29 Riverside CA
May 30 Los Angeles CA
May 31San Francisco CA
Lead Image: Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images
