Wanda Jackson, who is credited with being the first woman to ever record a rock and roll song—”Let’s Have a Party” in 1958—was convinced by her friend Elvis Presley to cross over from country to rock and rockabilly music. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, she is now known around the globe as “The Queen of Rock” and “The First Lady of Rockabilly.” Jackson hits the road for her second nationwide tour in support of her Nonesuch/Third Man debut album, The Party Ain’t Over, which was produced by her friend Jack White and is available on vinyl and CD in the Nonesuch Store. Complete dates are below; for more information and ticket links, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.

Jackson opens for the young British singer/songwriter Adele for nine sold-out performances in May and June. She says of these shows, “I was thrilled to learn that my music has been an influence on such a talent as Adele. I am looking forward to the concert tour with her. We’re gonna have a party!” Jackson will also join Irish singer Imelda May for three shows in July and American singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle for one show in August.

The Party Ain’t Over was recorded at White’s Third Man Studio in Nashville. That these two musical luminaries would find one another is hardly surprising: Jackson is an icon to everyone who knows and loves the roots of rock and roll. White, more than 30 years her junior, is one of music’s most enigmatic visionaries. The two teamed up last year to record a 45rpm single for Third Man Records. The vinyl and iTunes release, a cover of Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good” with “Shakin All Over” on the B-side was a big success and the pair hatched a plan to record a full-length album. To pick up a copy of the album, head to the Nonesuch Store now.

WANDA JACKSON ON TOUR

* w/ Adele
** w/ Imelda May
† w/ Justin Townes Earle