Here's another reason to be excited for the opening of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. But not just for fans of the Minnesota Vikings, fans of Luke Bryan, too.

It's been announced that the first confirmed concert at the new $1 billion stadium - home of the Minnesota Vikings will be Luke Bryan.

Luke Bryan will bring his show to the stage of the U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday, August 19, 2016, as part of 40 added dates to his "Kill the Lights" tour.

The 2015 CMA Entertainer of the Year will also be taking his stadium tour to Gillette Stadium near Boston, Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ford Field in Detroit and AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

Ticket information and additional details will be released at a later date.

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