Emeli Sandé returns to Aberdeenshire with exciting update for fans

Emeli Sandé has issued an exciting update to fans after revealing she had returned to Aberdeenshire to "regroup, recharge and restart."

The Alford-raised singer, who was born in Sunderland and has lived in London for over a decade, is set to release her new single titled 'Roots'.

Sharing the news with fans on Instagram, Emeli explained her reason for moving back to the north-east to work on new music after an 'intense' 15 years in the capital.

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She posted: "The speed and intensity of the city caused me to burn out after 15 years in London. I need time out to regroup, recharge and restart.

"I've been back in my home town Aberdeenshire for the last few months back at the piano I had as a child immersing myself in the power of music.

"To know where you want to go, I realised I need to go back where I came from."

The 'Heaven' singer added: "My new single Roots coming soon. I hope it resonates with you as it does with me."

Emeli's fifth album How Were We To Know was released in November, with the four-time Brit Award winner having released her debut album back in 2012.

Fans were quick to respond with excitement, and one fellow north-east star was also delighted by the announcement.

Aberdeen's Annie Lennox commented: "Oh my!!!! This is SOOOO special Emeli!!!! I LOVE that you're there again."

One fan added: "You canna beat Aberdeenshire though" while another commented: "So honest to be sharing your story Emeli.

"Absolutely love Roots - very thought-provoking, emotional and makes me proud to be Scottish and appreciate what our beautiful country has to offer."

Another added: "I feel this sentiment so much as someone who has lived away from Aberdeenshire in London/ Dubai/Houston.

"Returning to Aberdeenshire is always such a restorative thing. Love it here. Can’t wait to hear the new single."