Shayne Ward announces UK tour

Shayne Ward is well and truly back with a new single, Obsession, from the album of the same name, a top ten hit in Gotta Be Somebody and now the announcement of his first UK tour in two years.

A show stopping performance on X Factor and the release his third album late in 2010 reminded everyone of his very special vocal prowess. Ward, a singer's singer, if ever there was one, says he's thrilled to be back out on the road. He adds that, 'as a singer and performer nothing beats the excitement of working with a live audience'. Live has always been Shayne's natural habitat and now taking Obsession out on the road, he's putting on the ultimate show, with his first set of intimate dates starting in Wolverhampton on 15th March.

Ward, who tours Ireland and Germany straight after the UK shows will be performing an array of his hits, right from his X Factor smash That's My Goal to his RnB infused No U Hang Up to new fan favorites on current album Obsession. Having found his rightful place in pop society, The X Factor may have launched him but like another vocal great he has already moved beyond that point. Few know that Tony Bennett, one of Shayne's all time heroes, came second in a talent show for singing waiters. However, he landed a recording deal with Sony, and has recorded 100 albums for the label.

The platform might be different but each generation throws up real talent and that always rises to the top whatever the route. This time around it's Shayne Ward.

UK dates

Tuesday 15 March 2011 Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Wednesday 16 March 2011 London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Friday 18 March 2011 Manchester O2 Apollo
Saturday 19 March 2011 Glasgow O2 ABC

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