Sir Tom Jones to perform at Newmarket Racecourse in August
The 84-year-old's career has spanned more than six decades and he has sold more than six million records and scooped multiple awards.He added: "I'm really pleased to be returning to Newmarket Racecourse to play to such a welcoming audience."Sophie Able, the venue's director, said it was a "delight" to announce Sir Tom's return."His sold-out 2021 show goes down in Newmarket history as one of our favourites, with generations of fans dancing the night away to his unrivalled catalogue of hits," she added.
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