Ed Sheeran has dropped a bombshell by embracing his Irish identity, an unexpected revelation he shared during an intimate conversation on The Louis Theroux Podcast. The celebrated singer-songwriter, who traces his father's roots back to Belfast, delved deep into his cultural heritage after a prolonged silence. Acknowledging his English birthplace and upbringing, the artist behind the hit "Galway Girl" confided, "I consider myself culturally Irish. That's the tapestry I grew up within."
"My dad's family, with its seven siblings, made sure our holidays were steeped in Ireland. My musical awakenings took place there; traditional music echoed through our home. Hence, while Britain is where I was born and nurtured, culturally, I identify as Irish," he elaborated, his pride shining through. "I don't dwell on it excessively, but I am genuinely proud of my cultural heritage. It's an integral part of who I am and who I've become, and I yearn to express it."
Moreover, the creator of the smash hit "Shape of You" didn't hold back in lauding Ireland as his most fruitful musical soil, a land he holds dear as his second home.
