I listened to Frustration today. I hadn't heard it in years. Perhaps it's time to rediscover it. Listen to Frustration on Spotify: tinyurl.com/bnhastbw

Limited tickets remaining. Join us for a special evening celebrating The King's Trust's 50th Anniversary at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham on 26 September. Book your tickets here: cbso.co.uk/events/kings-tru...

The sustained light is a gift.

Some songs become well known, while others quietly find their own place. My Hidden Gems playlist on Spotify brings together songs that deserve another listen. I hope you discover one that’s new to you. tinyurl.com/yrexnd7n

Focus comes easily on mornings like this.

Listening to the day.

I think the world revolves around love, and I love to write about it. My Love Songs playlist on Spotify brings together some of my favourite songs about love in all its different forms. I hope you find one that speaks to you. tinyurl.com/5d2wex9k

The day began with the sound of a crow.

Starting the creative process early.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to comment on my posts. I do read what you write, even though I'm not always able to reply to every message. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.

People often ask where they should start with my music. My Complete Collection playlist on Spotify brings together every officially recorded song in one place. I hope you find something you enjoy. tinyurl.com/kc8ay6t5

Clear desk, clear head.

I’ve never thought of the guitar as an instrument that sits in the background. It’s always been part of the conversation in my songs. If you’d like to hear that side of my music: tinyurl.com/ausb22w5

The day feels wide open for ideas.

Early walking. Hard to beat.

One of the world’s greatest artists, David Hockney, has died at the age of 88. I absolutely love his work and am grateful that we can all continue to enjoy his beautiful interpretation of colour and form for generations to come. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4g...

I don't drink coffee, but I imagine it tastes brighter in this light.

Birdsong everywhere. The smaller birds especially.

The garden wakes up before I do.

Look who I saw in my garden this morning.

Beautiful cool air before the warmth arrives. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYn...

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Windows open early.

Congratulations to The King’s Trust on a wonderful celebration at the Royal Albert Hall last night. The young people receiving Awards were truly inspiring and spoke so beautifully about the confidence and support the Trust has given them. A very special evening.

Light arrives more easily now.

Still calm, with more energy.

Small signs of growth.

Early Bird tickets are now closed. Thank you to everyone who secured Early Bird tickets. Standard tickets are now available. Tickets: cbso.co.uk/events/kings-tru...

Mornings feel lighter.

Thank you to everyone who has already booked for the Birmingham concert on 26 September — it’s been lovely to see the early response. King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Concert CBSO Centre, Birmingham Tickets available here: tinyurl.com/2rdtuc69 Ticket proceeds support The King’s Trust.