Britney Spears has announced details of a huge US tour, which will begin in the singer's home state of Louisiana.

The 25-date tour, in support of the singer's new album 'Circus' also includes shows in Washington, San Jose and Las Vegas.

The announcement follows Spears special birthday performance on Good Morning America this morning (December 2nd).

As previously reported, the European leg of Spears' world tour will consist of two shows at London's O2 Arena next June.

Britney Spears' US tour dates are:

• New Orleans, LA, New Orleans Arena – March 3
• Atlanta, GA, Philips Arena - 3
• Miami, FL, American Airlines Arena - 7
• Tampa, FL, St. Pete Times Forum - 8
• Uniondale, NY, Nassau Coliseum - 11
• Newark, NJ, Prudential Center - 13
• Boston, MA, TD Banknorth Garden - 16
• Toronto, ON, Air Canada Centre - 18
• Washington, DC, Verizon Center - 24
• Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun Arena - 26
• Pittsburgh, PA, Mellon Arena - 27
• Dallas, TX, American Airlines Center - 31
• Kansas City, MO, Sprint Center – April 2
• Minneapolis, MN, Target Center - 3
• Edmonton, Alberta, Rexall Place - 6
• Vancouver, BC, General Motors Place - 8
• Tacoma, WA, Tacoma Dome – 9
• Sacramento, CA, ARCO Arena - 11
• San Jose, CA, HP Pavilion At San Jose - 12
• Salt Lake City, UT, EnergySolutions Arena - 14
• Los Angeles, CA, STAPLES Center - 16
• Anaheim, CA, Honda Center - 19
• Glendale, AZ, Jobing.com Arena - 24
• Las Vegas, NV, MGM Grand Hotel - 25
• Rosemont, IL, Allstate Arena - 28

(by Jason Gregory)