James Blunt has said his North American tour with Ed Sheeran is a practice run for his own shows in Europe in October.
Speaking on BBC Radio 2, Blunt said: ''I'm on tour in America as Ed Sheeran's *****. Opening up for him physically and musically each night."
He said: ''It's going to be an amazing experience coming to America to go on tour for three months with the biggest male solo artist in the world today. It will be a great thrill. It's his audience, and I'll try to win them over with some songs.''
Blunt (42) modestly said: ''Firstly, I'm more inefficient than him and more foolish than him. He does it only with a pedal station, and I'll have a five-piece band, me and four others.
"Mine costs more to set up, but we have great fun. It's the same band I've had for many, many years. So you'll be able to spot that we're having lots of fun on stage.''
Ed and James will begin their tour of the US on Tuesday September 12 in Omaha, Nebraska.
James Blunt will be playing in Dublin's Three Arena Monday November 27.
