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Ed Sheeran confirms Rudimental as support on North America tour

Ed Sheeran has revealed that Rudimental will support him in North America.

The singer-songwriter is due to play a slew of shows across the continent in August and September as he promotes his new album 'x'.

The Brit took to Twitter to announce his support act, saying:

"Happy to announce my opening act for my North American tour is @RudimentalUk, check them out, learn their songs, rave on."

Sheeran's 'x' meanwhile gazumped its competitors in Wednesday's (June 25) Official Charts Company midweek update.

They confirmed that the album shot straight to No.1 in the UK after selling nearly 100,000 copies in its first few days on sale.

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Listen to some of Ed Sheeran's new songs below: