Overview

• Sheeran said on the 2 Johnnies Podcast that he is "just about to move to America" and will "settle there" with his wife and two children during an extended U.S. tour.
• The move will sharply limit his attendance at Ipswich Town games, where he owns a 1.4% stake and was a recent shirt sponsor.
• His new album, Play, is due September 12, with only two UK dates announced for this year: Coventry on December 5 and Manchester on December 7.
• He has not specified which U.S. city he will call home, having previously described Nashville as his preferred destination and discussed a future transition to country music.
• Some outlets report he recently purchased a high-priced apartment in Brooklyn, a claim that has not been confirmed by Sheeran.