The Jockey Club Live and Aintree Racecourse have announced that Grammy and BRIT award nominated artist Craig David is the first act booked for their summer season, and will headline an open air concert on June 15.

He has sold more than 15 million albums, achieved 16 top ten hits and multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries, taking over festival stages around the world, selling out headline tours in seconds and secured a residency at the iconic Ibiza Rocks hotel.

David rose to success with hit singles including 7 Days, Fill Me In and Walking Away, and 16 years later he was catapulted back into the charts and in to the nation’s hearts with Big Narstie on the gold certified single When The Bassline Drops, marking the beginning of his triumphant return.

He has since released the number 1 album Following My Intuition, and will be followed by new album The Time Is Now, out January 2018 via Sony Records.

The first track from his new album, I Know You, features alt-pop giants Bastille. Going from success to success, David also recently won his sixth MOBO Award of his career for Best R&B/Soul Act.

John Baker, regional director for Jockey Club Racecourses North West, said: “We are delighted to confirm Craig David’s first headline show at Aintree racecourse on June 15.

"His live shows are renowned, having sold out arenas across the country I have no doubt we are instore for an incredible performance full of hits.”