Ed Sheeran Says He Plans a Long Break From Music After Tour

Ed Sheeran told fans he is planning a long break from his music career so he can spend more time with his family. The 35-year-old singer is married and has two children, ages four and five, according to a report in the Daily Star.

The comments came on Saturday during a concert in Glendale, Arizona, which opened his North American tour. Sheeran said from the stage, “This is going to be the last time I’m in the area for a while. I’m probably going to have some time off once this tour is done and do the dad thing, so if I don’t see you for a while, I love you, thank you for coming.”

The report also said Sheeran recently left the record label he had been signed to for the past 15 years. The English singer has built a string of major hits, including “Thinking Out Loud,” “Shape of You,” and “Castle on the Hill.” He has sold about 200 million albums, and his latest album was released in September.

The article did not say how long the break will last, only that Sheeran expects it to begin after the current tour ends.