A POPULAR singer has become a record-breaking artist following sales for his Glasgow show. 

Dermot Kennedy, best known for tracks Outnumbered and Giants, has broken the record for tickets sold for a single show at the OVO Hydro. 

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The news comes ahead of the 31-year-old's sold-out show at the popular Glasgow venue tonight. 

Glasgow Times:

Taking to Twitter to reveal the news, the Hydro wrote: "Dermot Kennedy has officially broken the record for tickets sold for a single show at the OVO Hydro which is just about to kick off and we cannot wait!

"Sending a huge OVO Hydro congratulations to you Dermot."

With over 14,000 tickets sold, Kennedy, from Ireland, shared his excitement, saying: "What a way to start the UK leg of this tour!!

"Things like this are not lost on me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, let's make tonight special."

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The show comes as part of Kennedy's Sonder tour. 

To grab tickets, click HERE