Texas are to play Delamere Forest in June as the final headline act confirmed for Forest Live, a concert series presented by Forestry England.

Formed in Glasgow by singer Sharleen Spiteri and bassist Johnny McElhone, Texas have been UK rock royalty since 1989, with their debut single 'I Don't Want A Lover' a global hit. Other successful songs like 'Say What You Want', 'Halo', Black Eyed Boy', 'In Demand', 'Inner Smile' and 'Sleep', cemented their position, together with albums like 'Southside', 'White on Blonde' and 'The Hush'. Last year's release 'Hi' made the top three.

Forest Live is a major outdoor live music series that introduces forests to new audiences in unique, natural woodland arenas around the country. Over 1.9 million people have attended a Forest Live gig in the last twenty years, enjoying great music and supporting the nation’s forests when buying a ticket.

Going to a concert helps Forestry England create beautiful places for people to enjoy, run important conservation projects and keep growing trees. Every year they plant some 8 million trees sustainably, caring for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests and welcoming 296 million visits annually.

Sharleen Spiteri said: “We last played a Forest Live show in 2011 so for us it’s a welcome return to be performing our hits in such a beautiful setting. We hope to see you there.”

Texas, plus guests, will play Sunday 19 June in Delamere Forest, near Northwich, Cheshire. Tickets available from 9am Friday 28 January at www.forestryengland.uk/music.

Further information can be found at: forestryengland.uk/music and texas.uk.com.