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Kiefer Sutherland has announced his debut album and tour.
The '24' actor is preparing for the release of the "folk-tinged" 'Down in the Hole' and will also embark on a 26-city tour in the US to support it.
Speaking about making the jump from acting to music, Kiefer revealed he has bared his soul on the 11-track record.
He said: "It's the closest thing I've ever had to a journal or diary. There is something very satisfying about being able to look back on my own life, good times and bad, and express those sentiments in music."
And Kiefer can't wait to share the tracks with his fans.
He explained: "As much as I have enjoyed the writing and recording process, I am experiencing great joy now being able to play these songs to a live audience, which was something I hadn't counted on."
In 2002, Kiefer founded the Ironworks record label with singer-songwriter Jude Cole, in order to help aspiring musicians to record and release their music.

Gwen Stefani shelved an entire album to make 'This Is What Truth Feels Like'.
The 46-year-old singer had been working with other songwriters on her third solo LP but couldn't relate to any of the songs after splitting from husband Gavin Rossdale last October after 13 years of marriage.
She said: "Every song that people would write for me felt like me 12 years ago, me 10 years ago. And lyrically they could never touch my heart, ever."
Despite recording a full album, Gwen decided against releasing it once sessions for her forthcoming LP began to take off.
However, her record company were unconvinced by the material she was working on for the record.
Recalling a phone call which felt like "five people punching me in the stomach," she told the New York Times newspaper she was told: "We support you, you should put out an artistic record, and don't go for radio. It's over for you, basically."
But the 'Sweet Escape' hitmaker quickly caused a turnaround among executives.
John Janick, the chairman and chief executive of Interscope Geffen A&M, recalled "I said, 'I'm not sure you have the song that's going to really connect with people.'
"And two days later, she sent us 'Used to Love You.' "
Delighted Gwen was then told: "You have a hit".
The 'Used to Love You' singer admitted she is surprised she is still making music after so long.
She said: "I don't even understand how I could possibly have had this long a career, or a career at all.
"And that anyone cares, and that I'm relevant or anything, it just blows my mind."

Zayn Malik has unveiled the third single from his debut solo album 'Mind of Mine'.
'Like I Would' was unveiled on Thursday (10.03.16) and follows the release of 'PiLlOwT4lk' which reached number one in more than 60 countries and his last track 'iT's YoU'.
The release of the latest track precedes the release of his LP on March 25.
Earlier this week, the former One Direction star released the tracklisting of the 14 songs that will make up his first LP since quitting the chart-topping boy band last March.
This third never-before-heard song, produced by XYZ, has been made available to fans who pre-order 'Mind of Mine'.
The 23-year-old singer announced his new single on his Twitter account, telling fans:"Turn this sh*z up !!!! LIKE I WOULD (sic)"
The names of the tracks - which feature on the highly-anticipated album - have been stylised to alternate capital letters and includes the likes of 'fOoL fOr YoU', 'BeFoUr' and his smash hit single 'PiLlOwT4lK'.
And that's not all, the deluxe version includes a further three songs - 'Blue', 'Bright', 'Like I Would' and 'She Don't Love Me'.
Zayn previously insisted he didn't plan to release his album 'Mind Of Mine' - which is due on March 25 - on the anniversary of the announcement of his departure from 1D.
He said: "I don't know, is that how it works out? It's March 25, it wasn't planned that way. It works that way. It just seems to coincide with the iTunes launch and everything. Maybe it's a sign."
The record will be available in standard and deluxe editions, as well as a deluxe exclusive version available only at Target.
All three editions are available for pre-order now.

Full tracklisting for 'Mind of Mine':

1.MiNd Of MiNdd
2.PiLlOwT4lK
3.iTs YoU
4.BeFoUr
5.sHe
6.dRuNk
7.INTERMISSION:fLoWer
8.rEaR vIeW
9.wRoNg
10.fOoL fOr YoU
11.BoRdErSz
12.tRuTh
13.lUcOzAdE
14.TiO

The deluxe edition also includes the following tracks:
15. Blue
16. Bright
17. Like I Would
18. She Don't Love Me

Mark Ronson, Kaiser Chiefs and DJ Fresh are to perform at The Big Feastival.
The music and food extravaganza, which is held on Blur bassist Alex James' Costwolds farm, will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a stellar roster of live artists performing over the weekend of August 26 to August 28.
Alex said: "Each year the festival just gets better and with 2016 marking our fifth birthday on the farm; it promises to be the best year yet. Last year's tickets sold out in record time and I predict this year to be no different so get in early!"
Other acts to grace the stages include Irish singer/songwriter Roisin Murphy, songstress Ella Henderson and Grammy Award-winner Foxes.
There is also a top secret special guest headliner, which is yet to be announced.
And while the musicians cook up a storm on stage, the event's co-host celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will be serving up some treats in the NEFF Big Kitchen, where festival-goers will be able to take part in activities and taste food from renowned chefs including Raymond Blanc and British cooks Tom Kerridge and Gizzi Erskine.
On returning to the event, Jamie said: "The Big Feastival is one of my favourite weekends of the year - no other festival combines amazing music and incredible food in such a unique way and this year's stellar line-up makes it unmissable!"
Go to www.thebigfeastival.com for more information and tickets.

Cyndi Lauper is to embark on her first UK tour in five years this June in support of her new album 'Detour'.
The 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' hitmaker will head out on a short run culminating at London's Hammersmith Eventim Apollo on June 30.
The 62-year-old singer will be showcasing her 11th studio album which sees her put her signature vocal style on a dozen classic country songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s, such as 'Funnel of Love' and 'Heartaches by the Numbers'
Cyndi recorded the LP in Nashville with some of music city's top session players and it features duets with country legends like Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss and Vince Gill
Cyndi has had an ambition to record a country LP for years and revealed her plans last year.
She told BANG Showbiz: "I don't know if you listen to country music but I want to work with Seymour Stein - he was the co-founder of Sire Records - and I've always wanted to work with him. So I figure while I've still got teeth in my mouth let me go work with him!
"I want to record all those songs I used to sing my guts out in my apartment to!"
Tickets go on sale at BookingsDirect.com for Cyndi's tour on Friday March 11.

Sir Paul McCartney has unveiled dates for his 'One On One' tour.
The 73-year-old rocker will perform a number of shows next month across North America and Germany, which will feature a re-designed set and plenty of his classic and most-loved songs from his extensive career in The Beatles, Wings and as a solo artist.
According to a statement on www.paulmccartney.com the tour will kick off next month in Frenso, California at the SaveMart Arena on April 13 and will end in Berlin on June 14.
It will be the Beatles legends' first outing since his 'Out There' tour, which concluded on October 22, 2015.
The news comes following the death of the Fab Four's legendary producer Sir George Martin, who passed away on Tuesday (08.03.16) at the age of 90.
McCartney paid a touching tribute to Martin, who he affectionately called his "second father".
In a statement, he said: "I have so many wonderful memories of this great man that will be with me forever. He was a true gentleman and like a second father to me.
"He guided the career of The Beatles with such skill and good humour that he became a true friend to me and my family. If anyone earned the title of the 'Fifth Beatle' it was George.
"From the day that he gave The Beatles our first recording contract, to the last time I saw him, he was the most generous, intelligent and musical person I've ever had the pleasure to know."

Paul McCartney's 'One On One' tour dates:

North America:
13th April: SaveMart Arena - Fresno, CA
15th April: Moda Center - Portland, OR
17th April: Key Arena- Seattle, WA
19th April: Rogers Arena - Vancouver, BC
20th April: Rogers Arena - Vancouver, BC
30th April: Verizon Arena - Little Rock, AR
02nd May: Denny Sanford Premier Center - Sioux Falls, SD

Germany:
28th May: Esprit Arena - Dusseldorf
10th June: Olympic Stadium - Munich
14th June: Waldbuhne - Berlin

AC/DC's former singer Dave Evans would be happy to step in for Brian Johnson now he has hearing problems.
The 62-year-old fronted the heavy metal band briefly when it was formed by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young in November 1973 until he was replaced by the late Bon Scott in September 1974.
After discovering that Johnson has been advised by doctors to stop touring or risk completely losing his hearing earlier this week, Evans has made it known that he'd be willing to cover for the frontman.
Evans, 62, said: "A lot of people make jokes about going deaf from listening to loud music. It's never been a problem for me. I just thought it was sad news. It's your lifeblood as a singer, live performances are so personal, without the crowd and the adrenaline, it's going to be hard for him. Performances are the big highs in our lives.
"It would be nice to do one guest performance. [Former members] were all part of the band no matters what era they were from."
However, Johnson - who recorded the vocals for their first few singles, including 'Can I Sit Next To You Girl' and 'Baby Please Don't Go' - has no doubt the 'Highway To Hell' hitmakers will soldier on for as long as they have lead guitarist Angus Young in the group.
Evans - who went on to front Rabbit in the mid-70s - told The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper: "So long as Angus is there in his uniform ... it's a branding thing now, the name AC/DC is almost bigger than the [members of the] band itself. It's a massive thing all over the world."
The band announced that they are rescheduling 10 shows on the US leg of their 'Rock or Bust' world tour with a guest vocalist.
More information regarding the shows are expected to follow.

Sister Sledge would "love" to perform the legend's Sunday afternoon slot at Glastonbury Festival.
The 'We Are Family' hitmakers last played the world famous music festival in south west England in 2013 with close pal Nile Rodgers and they are keen to return.
Asked if they'd be up for performing the legend slot, singer Joni Sledge exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I would really love to do that. I've heard about that and I think we should investigate it more. We would love it. We played Glastonbury already and I would love to do it again."
Meanwhile, festival organiser Emily Eavis has hinted that she'd love to get Adele to headline the festival and Sister Sledge are big fans of the 'Hello' hitmaker.
Emily told i-D magazine: "We love Adele. She's an incredible artist and brilliantly honest and funny and real and that's what everybody loves about her. She's a great example because she doesn't put up any pretence. It would be great to get her."
Following Emily's comments, Joni said: "Adele has found a place in her soul where she sings from and she has worked on her craft. She has a very agile beautiful well-trained voice. That is one thing that I really admire about her and she's not trying to be anybody else. I really adore her."
Sister Sledge will perform at Women of the World festival at London's Southbank Centre on Sunday March 13.
They also have a new track out in April, 'Women are the Music of the World'.

Nick Heyward rejected a collaboration with Sir Paul McCartney.
The former Haircut 100 vocalist turned down the opportunity of working with the former 'The Beatles' singer, because he was "flabbergasted" by the offer - although he vows that a partnership with the Liverpudlian legend will happen before he dies.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, the 54-year-old star said: "I remember him saying to me 'Hey Nick, will you come and write some poetry with me?' I was so flabbergasted I didn't take him up on it because I wasn't confident enough to say 'Yes'. I just stood and [thought] 'Did he just say that?'
"I didn't turn him down, I was kind of stuck in a star for months thinking I haven't got the confidence to take him up on that.
"I kept saying to myself he was just being polite.
"I know it will happen - one day! Before I die he will pop on stage."
The singer songwriter let his confidence get the better of him once again and snubbed the chance to join Johnny and Bernard Sumner in the alternative dance super group 'Electronic' - although he strongly regrets that fateful decision.
He revealed: "I also got asked by Johnny Marr to join 'Electronic', that was another thing where again lack of confidence; I convinced myself he didn't really need it. I would love to work with Johnny Marr because I was a massive Smiths fan, and he is still one of the greatest pop guitarists that has ever been."
Meanwhile, the 'Whistle Down The Wind' soloist has returned to the stage and begun the '80's Invasion Tour', alongside 'Big Country', 'Curiosity Killed The Cat' and Midge Ure, which will draw to a close on March 20.