America is gearing up for another busy year on the road. The group kicks of its 2013 dates on January 11th in Medina, Minnesota and takes a short four-date swing through Ontario, before heading Down Under for a mini-tour of New Zealand with Pat Benatar. After that, the band has a few new dates on the books for March and April, launching their spring U.S. dates on March 3rd in Boise, Idaho.

America -- led by Gerry Beckley and co-founder Dewey Bunnell -- is known for playing a high-octane hit-filled show. Beckley told us that they've never underestimated the importance of America's core fanbase: "We have the most loyal fans; I think you'll find that across the board, no matter who you tap in to, if you go to a lot of these classic acts --- I mean, we have people come 20, 30 times a year. There isn't millions of them, but there's enough to fill 100 shows a year. We go all over the planet."

UPDATED: America North American tour dates (subject to change):

January 11 - Medina, MN - Medina Entertainment Center
January 18 - North Bay, ON - Capitol Centre
January 19 - Mississauga, ON - Living Arts Centre
January 22 - Kingston, ON - Grand Theatre
January 25 - Richmond Hill, ON - Richmond Hill Centre For the Performing Arts January 26 - Oakville, ON - The Oakville Centre For The Performing Arts
January 11 - Medina, MN - Medina Entertainment Center
March 3 - Boise, ID - Velma V. Morrison Center For The Performing Arts
March 15 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen
April 19, 20 - Annapolis, MD - Rams Head On Stage