Watson going ahead with album release

Russell Watson has opted to go ahead with his scheduled album release date despite his recent health problems, because he insists the fans deserve it.

The tenor was rushed to hospital last month with a brain tumour and had to undergo complex surgery to remove it.

He has since been recovering at home, but Watson released a statement today insisting that he would still release his upcoming album, even though he has been advised to delay it.

The statement said: "Russell is presently recovering at home. He had been advised by both ourselves and his record label to delay the scheduled release of his new record.

"His response was resolute and in his own words ‘there is absolutely no way that this record is to be delayed. After what I have just been through and with the near future in doubt it is unclear when and if there will be a good time to release the record.'

"'This has led to the decision that I would like the record to go ahead as planned. Although I won’t be actively promoting the record it is more for the fans who have waited long enough for this.'"

Watson’s management added: "With it still uncertain when and if he will have to undergo a period of radiotherapy treatment, we cannot make any more plans for the near future."