NEW YORK (AP) - Kelly Clarkson, who scrapped an earlier tour this summer due to slow sales, is heading back on the road this fall. The Grammy-winning singer announced Tuesday she would kick off a theater tour Oct. 14 at New York City's Beacon Theater, winding down in Nashville on Dec. 4 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.

''I'm getting pumped to get out there and rock with y'all,'' she said in a statement. ''We intend to blow the roof off these theaters.''

The former ''American Idol'' champ had a rough summer, splitting with her manager amid friction with her record label over the direction of her third album, ''My December,'' which debuted at a disappointing No. 2 on the charts. In July Clarkson canceled an arena tour due to slow ticket sales, and organizers said that they planned to re-evaluate the size of the tour.

I'm so excited to hear this! :D :woohoo: I really hope I can go to this tour. I love Kelly, but I've never seen her live.

My only hope is to go to Tampa :( UGH.

I've been to a Kelly concert before and it's absolutely amazing. It's so moving, exciting, and just a memorable experience. I'd recommend it to everyone :)