Ed Sheeran is taking the next big step in his life and career by relocating to the United States for the foreseeable future.
The 34-year-old singer-songwriter revealed in a podcast interview that he and his family will be “settling” in America while he continues touring.
Although Ed has traveled extensively for his work, this marks a more permanent move, rather than dipping in and out of the country for tours.
He recently purchased a sprawling £9 million home in New York, adding to his impressive property portfolio, which is reportedly worth around £70 million.
Despite the new U.S. property, Ed still spends most of his time at his Sheeranville estate in Suffolk with his wife Cherry Seaborn and their daughters Lyra, five, and Jupiter, three.
Touring, Family, and a New Chapter
Speaking on the 2 Johnnies podcast, Ed explained his plans: “I’m just about to move to America.
I feel like I might be the only person moving to America. I’m going on tour there for a while and I have a family, so I can’t dip in and out. We’re going and settling there.”
He did not reveal exactly where in the States he will live, but Ed has previously hinted that a move to Nashville could be part of his plans as he looks to transition into country music.
Earlier this year, he said: “When you transition to country, you can’t transition back.
Nashville is my favourite city in the States and it’s always been my end goal to move there and transition to country.”
Embracing His Irish Roots
Ed’s move abroad comes just two months after he sparked debate over his cultural identity, claiming that he identifies “culturally as Irish” despite being born and raised in England.
Growing up in Suffolk, Ed spent a lot of time in Ireland thanks to his father John, who hails from Belfast.
He told The Louis Theroux Podcast: “I class my culture as Irish. That’s what I grew up with. My dad’s family has seven siblings, and we’d spend all our holidays in Ireland.
My first musical experiences were in Ireland, with trad music in the house.
I identify culturally as Irish, but I was obviously born and raised in Britain.”
Ed added that he feels proud of his Irish heritage and doesn’t feel confined to identifying solely as British: “I don’t overthink it, but I do feel like my culture is something I’m really proud of and grew up with.
Just because I was born in Britain doesn’t mean I have to only be British. It should be how you feel, how you were raised, and what you lean into.”
He also described Ireland as “basically my second home, musically,” and acknowledged that it has been one of his most successful markets.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
Despite Ed’s heartfelt explanation, some fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to criticize his claims.
Comments ranged from questioning whether he could play for the Irish football team to arguing that identifying as Irish isn’t valid if you weren’t born there.
Others defended him, pointing out that having Irish roots through his father gives him the right to embrace that part of his heritage.
One supporter noted: “He has roots. Nothing wrong with identifying with your heritage. He looks like us too.”
Looking Ahead
As Ed Sheeran settles into life in the United States, fans can expect to see him balancing family life with his ongoing musical projects, potentially exploring new sounds inspired by his time in Nashville and beyond.
The move marks a new chapter for both Ed and his family as they embrace a transatlantic lifestyle.