Shropshire singer to support Olly Murs at Ludlow castle
An up-and-coming artist said being picked to support Olly Murs at a concert in her home county is "all a bit unreal".Cally Rhodes, from Shrewsbury, is a former BBC Introducing Artist of the Year for Shropshire who describes herself as a writer of "catchy, relatable and storytelling pop music".She was chosen to perform at Ludlow Castle on 26 July and said Murs was "a wicked person to be supporting".Thinking back to her time at college when she listened to his music, she added: "If I had known back then I was going to support someone like him, I would never have believed it."
Ms Rhodes, who now lives in Cardiff, said when news of her slot came through she was "having a bit of a bad day".But the booking changed her mood quickly and she said she was now writing a song which she would debut at the gig.She has already chosen her outfit for the occasion and said: "I am excited to get out on stage and wear that outfit, its going to be amazing."This summer's Live at Ludlow Castle concerts will also feature The Script, Texas and Supergrass.
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