Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide, Russell Watson is firmly established as the UK's best-selling classical crossover artist of all time.

To date, Russell's illustrious career has included performances for Her Majesty The Queen, The Pope and two US Presidents.

Following a series of sell-out performances in 2015-16, "The People's Tenor" returns to the stage with his brand-new show Canzoni d'Amore.

Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell Watson continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances.

The New York Times said of Russell: "He sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the audience like Sinatra."

Russell speaks exclusively to Punchline editor Mark Owen and answers such questions as:

Where did he start out and how did he get to being the world class singer he is now?

What are some of his career highlights?

What are his industry tips for those trying to make it in the music business?