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Chris Daughtry from American Idol Season 5 and his band are planning an album and a tour to support it.

The 13-song “Dearly Beloved” is due out Sept. 17 and will feature two already released singles — “World on Fire” and “Heavy in the Crown.”

To celebrate the album announcement, Chris and company have also released a third song from the album, “Lioness.”

Daughtry has also announced a 30-date tour to support the new album. The tour will also feature Sevendust, Tremonti and Travis Bracht.

The tour kicks off Nov. 3 with a show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Stops include a Nov. 13 show at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, Md., and a Nov. 20 show in Pittsburgh.

Head to the band’s website for a complete list of tour dates and to pre-order “Dearly Beloved.”

Daughty’s last album, “Cage to Rattle,” dropped in July 2018.

Here’s the lyric video for “Lioness.”