Kelly Clarkson , Toby Keith performing to Verona

Dispatch Staff Photo by KYLE MENNIG Rodney Atkins, seen here performing in Syracuse Oct. 8, is scheduled to open for Toby Keith at the Turning Stone Event Center on Feb. 2.

VERONA An American Idol and a country crooner are scheduled to make stops at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in early 2012.

Kelly Clarkson and Toby Keith are scheduled to headline separate shows at the Event Center. Matt Nathanson is scheduled to open for Clarkson, while Keith will be accompanied by fellow country singer Rodney Atkins.

Clarkson, winner of the first season of American Idol will bring her Stronger tour to Turning Stone on Jan. 19 for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets for the performance cost $35, $45 and $50 and go on sale today at 10 a.m.

Keith is one of country musics biggest stars, and will perform at the Event Center Feb. 2. Tickets for Keiths 8 p.m. show are $85, $100 and $125 and go on sale Monday at 10 a.m.

Tickets are available by calling the box office at 361-7469 or toll-free at 1-877-833-7469. The Turning Stone box office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at any Ticketmaster location, Ticketmaster charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at:

ticketmaster.com