Overview

• Sheeran said he would never cancel a concert due to vocal strain and prefers to perform even with a slightly raspy voice.
• His candid remarks came during a Beta Squad YouTube challenge where he was tasked with guessing which singers were professionals.
• His +−=÷× Tour continues in Europe, with an August 7 performance scheduled in Antwerp, Belgium.
• He will release his eighth studio album, Play, on September 12, featuring singles “Azizam,” “Old Phone,” “Sapphire” and “A Little More.”
• His comments have reignited industry debates over performance authenticity in live music.