Ahead of The GRAMMYS this weekend, where the band have been nominated for Best Alternative Album, The National have announced a string of North American tour dates set to take place in April 2014, whilst they are currently preparing to start their tour of Australia, New Zealand and Asia next month.

Furthermore, the band have announced a contest around forthcoming single 'I Need My Girl'.  Beginning on 1st February, fans of The National have a chance to be featured by the band by submitting videos of a cover of the band’s latest single, 'I Need My Girl'.  Via this entry page, fans can submit videos of themselves covering the track to be featured on The National's website:

1 )Each day between 1st and 14th February, a new fan video will be featured on americanmary.com. 
2) On February 14^th, Valentine's Day, a winner from all of the submissions will be selected.
3) That winner will receive a $500 AMEX gift certificate (i.e. take your loved one out for dinner).

See below for the full list of shows The National will play in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, along with the further North American live dates have been announced:

February
4th - Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand [Tickets]
6th - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, Australia [Tickets]
7th - Opera House Forecourt, Sydney, Australia [Tickets]
8th - Opera House Forecourt, Sydney, Australia - SOLD OUT
9th - Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, Australia [Tickets]
11th - Riverstage, Brisbane, Australia [Tickets]
14th - Perth Festival, Perth, Australia - SOLD OUT
16th - Hostess Club Weekender, Tokyo, Japan [Tickets]
18th - Hostess Club Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan [Tickets]
20th - Hostess Club Manila, Manila, Philippines [Tickets]
22nd - Hostess Club Weekender, Singapore, Singapore [Tickets]

April
9th - Massey Hall, Toronto, ON [Tickets]*
10th - Massey Hall, Toronto, ON [Tickets]*
11th - Massey Hall, Toronto, ON [Tickets]*
12th - Van Nord Arena, Grand Rapids, MI 
15th - Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL [Tickets]*
16th - Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL [Tickets]*
21st - Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater, Austin, TX [Tickets]^
22nd - Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater, Austin, TX [Tickets]^
26th - Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA [Tickets]" 

* w/ Daughter
^ w/ Warpaint 
" w/ Portugal The Man