Ryan Adams has revealed that he is to support Oasis on their US and Canadian tour this summer.

Adams will open his jaunt with the band in Seattle on August 26th before playing five shows with the band in Canada.

As previously reported, Oasis will play the Virgin Festival in Toronto on September 7th alongside Foo Fighters and Paul Weller.

The shows are Oasis’ most comprehensive set of Canadian dates since they formed..

The band, who are expected to release their new studio album this year, have yet to announce any dates in the UK and Europe.

The tour dates so far are:

• Seattle, WaMu Theatre – August 26
• Vancouver, BC GM Place - 27
• Edmonton, AB Rexall Place - 29
• Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome - 30
• Winnipeg, MT MTS Center - September 1
• Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place - 4

(by Jason Greory)