LEGENDARY Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones will return to Haydock Park Racecourse this summer.

The global star, who was knighted in 2006,  has amassed 36 UK top 40 hits and has a worldwide reputation as one of the great vocalists, earning him the nickname "The Voice".

He continues to be a judge on the hit ITV show of the same name.

Returning to Haydock Park on Saturday, June 20 he will be performing from his huge repertoire of hits, spanning genres and generations including "Kiss", "Delilah" and "It’s Not Unusual".

St Helens Star:

Sir Tom Jones

READ > Jimmy Carr is coming to St Helens as part of his UK tour

Dickon White, Jockey Club Racecourses’ North West regional director, said: "It’s great to announce that Sir Tom Jones will be returning to our course after six years away.

"Our music nights are always hugely popular so we advise you to purchase your tickets early to make sure you do not miss out."

The events aim to combine an evening at the races with a spectacular concert in the informal and relaxed open-air setting. 

Sir Tom's career has spanned more than half a century and has seen him win many accolades including a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music and a Silver Clef Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Tickets will be on sale at 8am on Friday, February 7 via thejockeyclublive.co.uk, with a pre-sale available to customers at 8am on Wednesday, February 5.

Tickets for Tom Jones start at £43.12 for adults and £22.40 for children (inclusive of transaction fees). Children aged four and below are free of charge, children from five to seventeen years old must have a ticket to attend.