Ed Sheeran Ditches UK for American Dream: Is He Irish or English?
SHOCKING MUSIC NEWS! Ed Sheeran Announces Shocking Decision to Leave England Behind and Settle Down in America with His Family!
In a bombshell revelation that's left fans reeling, chart-topping singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has spilled the tea on his plans to leave England behind and start anew in America. The 34-year-old heartthrob, known for hits like "Shape of You" and "Thinking Out Loud," made the jaw-dropping announcement on a recent podcast interview.
"I'm just about to move to America," Ed revealed, adding with a hint of humor, "I feel like I might be the only person moving to America." The move marks a significant shift for the singer, who has spent years touring the world and performing to sold-out crowds. But it seems he's ready to trade in his UK roots for a life across the pond.
But what sparked this drastic decision? Sources close to Ed suggest that it's not just about escaping the British weather (although we can't blame him there!). No, no - it's all about music, baby! Ed has long been fascinated by country music and has expressed his desire to make the transition from pop to country. And what better place to do so than Nashville, Music City itself?
In a previous interview, Ed gushed about Nashville, saying, "When you transition to country, you can't transition back. Nashville is my favorite city in the States and it's always been my end goal to move to Nashville and transition to country." And now, with his new American abode all set up (he's just purchased a whopping $11 million property in New York!), Ed is ready to take on the challenge of country music like never before.
But what about his family? Ed's wife, Cherry Seaborn, and their two adorable daughters, Lyra and Jupiter, will be making the big move with him. And we can't wait to see how they'll adapt to life in America!
However, not everyone is thrilled about Ed's decision. Some fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment (and even outrage!) over his claims of identifying as "culturally Irish." While it's true that Ed's father hails from Belfast and spent much of his childhood in Ireland, some critics are accusing him of "pretending" to be Irish.
But what does Ed really mean by saying he identifies as Irish? In a recent interview on The Louis Theroux Podcast, he explained: "I class my culture as Irish. I think that's what I grew up with. My dad's family is... he's got seven brothers and sisters. We'd spend all of our holidays in Ireland. My first musical experiences were in Ireland, I grew up with trad music in the house. So I identify culturally as Irish, but I was obviously born and raised in Britain."
Ed continued to emphasize that his statement wasn't about claiming Irish citizenship or trying to "pull a fast one" on anyone - it's simply about embracing his heritage and where he feels most connected.
"I don't overthink it," he said with a smile. "But I do feel like my culture is something that I'm really proud of and grew up with and want to express... And I feel like just because I was born in Britain doesn't necessarily mean that I have to just be British, there's loads of people I know that are half this or quarter this."
Of course, not everyone agrees with Ed's perspective. Some fans took to social media to call him out for "pretending" to be Irish and even suggested that he shouldn't be allowed to identify as such.
But let's get real - music is all about identity and self-expression! And if Ed feels like embracing his Irish heritage, who are we to judge?
In the end, it seems Ed has made up his mind. He's moving on to greener pastures (or rather, more lucrative concert gigs!) and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented singer-songwriter.
What do you think about Ed Sheeran's decision to leave England behind? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Sources:
- The Scholarly Note.com