Highlights of the upcoming tour dates include stops at the Beach at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas in July 9; the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Chicago on July 17; the Blossom Music Center in Cleveland on July 27; and the PNC Bank Arts Center in New York City on July 31.

The tour is scheduled to conclude at the Merriweather Post Pavilion near Washington, D.C., on Aug. 3. Following the last stop, Sarah McLachlan tickets are also available for her solo performance on Aug. 5 in Atlanta!

There are more than 100 female artists playing this year’s Lilith Fair. To see the full line-up, including showtimes, visit the official Lilith Fair website.

McLachlan made the official Lilith Fair announcement in March and the tour dates have been streaming in ever since, along with news of the artists who will be participating this year. To date, there are 16 cities on the tour, including 3 in Canada. For a full schedule and line-up, visit the Lilith Fair web site.

With their Sarah McLachlan tickets firmly in hand, fans can expect the award-winning singer to perform heavily from her new album, The Laws Of Illusion, coming out June 15th. This is her first studio release of new material in seven years and is out just in advance of the all-female festival McLachlan founded back in 1996.

Dozens of the hottest women in music, across all genres, are joining this year’s Lilith Fair, including Erykah Badu, Heart, Cat Power, Jill Scott, Corinne Bailey Rae, Jenni Rivera, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow, The Bangles, Selena Gomez, and many many more.

Canadian-born McLachlan was part of the flame’s longest domestic torch relay, which began on Oct. 30, 2009. The torch made its way across Canada for 106 days. McLachlan carried it on day 105.

Check back soon for more Sarah McLachlan tickets and news.

The awards will air from CTV at Vancouver’s General Motors Place and is hosted by Russell Peters.

McLaughlin, a native Canadian who calls Vancouver home, has won the JUNO award eight times, multiple Grammy Awards and the recipient of the 2009 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award for her work as a Canadian artist whose humanitarian contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada. Go Sarah!

The cruise sail from Miami, Florida between February 1–6, 2009, on the Norwegian Jewel. Stops include Cozumel, Mexico and Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island Great Stirrup Cay.

This is a once in a lifetime chance to see Sarah up close and personal. In fact, there will only be about 800 people on the entire ship. To find out how you can join in visit www.shipsanddip.com!

“This holiday season thousands of innocent, loving animals will be abandoned, left alone to suffer and die, and they need your help right now. For just 18 dollars a month — only 60 cents a day — you’ll help rescue animals who have been left to die, and you’ll provide shelter, food and love. It’s the greatest gift you can give to an animal who needs you,” she says on the commercial.

“Closer: The Best of Sarah McLachlan” was released on October 8, just one month after McLachlan announced the end of her 11 year marriage to Ashwin Sood, her long-time drummer. The album has two new songs: “U Want Me 2,” which is described as a mid-tempo love song and “Dont Give Up On Us,” which is described as a more lighthearted, bouncy love song.

This Grammy award compilation contains two brand new songs: “U Want Me 2” and “Don’t Give Up On Us,” which compliment the 14 traditional tracks that were chosen exclusively by Sarah McLachlan.

Additionally, a 2-CD deluxe version of the album will be available, which includes a bonus disc of songs. You can find a complete track listing by clicking here.

“U Want Me 2″ is one of two brand new tracks originally composed by Sarah with long time producer Pierre Marchand.

It is due for worldwide release on October 7th.

The 16 track collection documents Sarah’s spectacular career as a multi-platinum singer/songwriter. Additionally, a deluxe 2-CD version boasts the essential 16 song collection and complements with a bonus disc to house the overfill of her discography’s best.

In celebration of Closer, Sarah will be releasing “U Want Me 2″ as the first new single since releasing original music in 2003.

This limited collectors series release contains three discs: two CDs and one live DVD.

Fumbling Towards Ecstasy Legacy Edition is a view into Sarah McLachlan’s phenomenal career of hit songs, instant classics, and a voice of true beauty.

This intimate anthology of multi-platinum recording artist Sarah McLachlan is available now for pre-order on Amazon. Reserve your copy now!