A premature announcement on Tuesday about an Anita Baker concert date in Alabama had fans of the renowned songstress in a frenzy. But the news is true: Anita Baker is coming to Birmingham.

Independent production company The Black Promoters Collective has officially announced it will bring Baker’s “The Songstress” tour to the city. The platinum-selling and eight-time Grammy-winning artist will grace the stage at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena on Oct. 28.

“Renowned for her soulful voice and timeless hits, Anita Baker’s upcoming performance celebrates her remarkable career and enduring impact on the music industry,” the collective said in the announcement. “Fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening filled with her signature songs and a mesmerizing live experience.”

Pre-sales for the concert start on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets via Ticketmaster. (We will update this story with ticket prices.)

Baker graced the BJCC stage in 2008, performing for a modest crowd clustered on the floor and in the lower tier of the Legacy Arena’s semicircle. Her 90-minute setlist included “Caught Up in the Rapture,” “Sweet Love,” “No One in the World” and “You Bring Me Joy.”

AL.com’s Mary Colurso reviewed the show, calling it “a high-level performance marked by passion, conviction and good cheer.”

While Baker has done a number of independent concert stops over the past two decades, “The Songstress” tour, named after her debut 1983 album, is Baker’s first tour since 1995. The tour kicked off in February with the first stop in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.