Katherine, from Neath, is the first major artist confirmed to perform at Welcome To Wales, the celebration concert to mark the start of the Ryder Cup, which will also see the Swansea movie star Catherine Zeta Jones return home to take part in the prestigious multi-artist event.

The Welsh superstars will take to the stage at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Wednesday, September 29.

Also on stage, as part of the evening, will be both the European and United States Teams, who will be officially introduced to the audience, as well as Welsh choir Only Men Aloud.

Katherine said: 'I'm delighted to be back in Wales for this very special concert to mark the launch of this landmark event.

'To welcome the most prestigious and recognised event in the golfing calendar to Wales is a real honour. I don't think Wales has ever seen anything on this scale, so it's very exciting to be part of it.'

This is the first time The Ryder Cup has been held in Wales.

The tournament will take place at The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport between October 1 and 3.