Chart-topping vocalist Jess Glynne will be performing at the McDonald's Community Shield between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium this Sunday.



The 25-year-old Londoner already has four No1 singles to her name having sung on Clean Bandit’s Rather Be and Route 94’s My Love plus Tinie Tempah’s Not Letting Go.

Arsenal v Chelsea The FA Community Shield supported by McDonald's

3pm, Sunday 2 August 2015

Wembley connected by EE

Live on BT Sport

Jess will be delving into her own back catalogue and performing No1 single Hold My Hand ahead of kick-off at Wembley on Sunday.

Released back in March, Hold My Hand was No1 in the UK singles chart for three consecutive weeks and was certified platinum with over 600,000 sales.

Fully recovered after surgery her vocal chords, Jess said: "I'm so excited to be singing at this year's Community Shield.

"I'm a massive football fan and look forward to an amazing event which will be the first time I've sung in public since my operation."

After Jess takes the stage Classical Brit nominee Faryl Smith will be continuing her association with FA Cup Finals by performing the National Anthem.

"My dad is the chairman of our local youth football team for both girls and boys, so as a fan of both playing and watching football from a young age, I am delighted and honoured to be part of the Community Shield celebrations this year.

"Singing the National Anthem at Wembley has to be a highlight of anyone’s career and I’m no exception.

"The atmosphere is always amazing and it will be both exciting and emotional. I’m am also looking forward to watching the game with my family."