One of the most significant portions of a singer or band's success is through concert tours, and many top artists are preparing to begin new tours in 2014.

Among the most popular music acts getting ready for 2014 concert tours are Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and One Direction. 

Perry will have special opening acts like Capital Cities, Tegan and Sara and Kacey Musgraves for her Prismatic World Tour. Gaga is presenting her artRAVE Artpop Ball this summer, promoting her latest album.

Cyrus will ride high off her successful 2013 with such hits as We Can't Stop and Wrecking Ball. The controversial artist will be on her Bangerz Tour in the spring. One Direction will headline the Where We Are Tour through the spring and into the fall. 

Meanwhile, pop stars like Beyonce and Justin Timberlake are already on the road for their respective world tours. Beyonce is performing on her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour after launching her secret album while Timberlake is continuing his 20/20 Experience World Tour through August.

There are plenty artists from the world of rock 'n' roll who are performing through the year. Bruce Springsteen is performing his High Hopes Tour in conjunction with his new album while the Red Hot Chili Peppers are performing on their self-titled tour through 2014.

Here is a gallery of artists performing on tours through 2014: