X Factor winner Shayne Ward has today announced the dates of his tour which is due to begin in January 2007.

Ward’s 11-date tour includes performances at the Manchester Evening News Arena, Cardiff International Arena, Birmingham’s NEC Arena. Irish fans will be able to catch their hero in Dublin and Cork.

Ward, 21, will perform a series of hits from the album, including the singles That’s My Goal, No Promises and Over The Rainbow.

He said: “I am very excited about my tour, I can’t imagine what it will be like to sing for so many people on my own but I can’t wait to go out there and do it.

“This whole experience has been a dream come true and a nationwide tour is the icing on the cake.”