Olly Murs is celebrating after
selling 1.2 million copies in the United States of his chart topping single
Troublemaker.
The Essex pop star said it was
a major success for him as a new artist.
He is performing at the BBC
Radio 1's Big Weekend in Londonderry in Northern Ireland.
"I just sold 1.2 million
from Troublemaker in the USA, that was a big thing for me as a new artist
(after) all the success in the UK, to go to America and to sell a single 1.2
million (times)..is a massive achievement for me," he said. He has
performed across the US and this month unveiled his new single Dear Darlin.
The Big Weekend is being held
at the former Ebrington army barracks in Derry, the first time in the city for
around a decade.
Other acts at the final day of
the three-day event included Dublin rockers The Script.
Band member Mark Sheehan said
he was delighted to be back. He said: "We are so used to it raining that
when the sun finally shines we are just waiting for it to rain again, when we
think people are going to walk out."
He admitted the band still
experienced nerves. He added: "We have got to learn to channel it in a
positive way. The day you lose that edge is when you are in trouble."
Sheehan said the vibes in
Derry were brilliant and the Big Weekend was a great opportunity to attract
massive live acts who usually focus on London. "The amount of money it is
generating for the local area, kids out there seeing their first big concert
for free, it is incredible."
Girl band Little Mix were
among other performers. (Source)
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