He’s the Welshman famous for inspiring female fans to throw their underwear on stage; the showman who covered Prince’s “Kiss” and landed a huge comeback in DATE. Now crooner Tom Jones has announced he’ll return to Australia for a national tour in support of his new album, 24 Hours.

With a series of indoor and A Day On The Green winery concerts set to kick off in February, the “Delilah” and “If I Only Knew” legend has come a long way since his beginnings singing in local pubs in South Wales in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Having earned himself a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, Jones (that’s Sir Tom Jones, officially – he’s been knighted by the queen) has enjoyed over 40 years of chart hits. His latest album, 24 Hours, is released next week, with tracks co-written by Jones, as well as “Sugar Daddy” (penned for the singer by U2’s Bono) and a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “The Hitter”.

Jones was last in Australia back in 2005. Support for all shows will be David Campbell. Tickets go on sale Monday 7 December. Dates are:

 Saturday 27 February – A Day On The Green, Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW

Sunday 28 February – A Day On The Green, Sirromet Wines, Brisbane, QLD

Wednesday 3 March – Sydney Entertainment Centre, NSW

Thursday 4 March – WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, NSW

Saturday 6 March – A Day On The Green, Annies Lane, Clare Valley, SA

Sunday 7 March – A Day On The Green, Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley, VIC

Monday 8 March – A Day On The Green, Josef Chromy Wines, Launceston, TAS

Thursday 11 March – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC

Saturday 13 March – A Day On The Green, All Saints Estate, Rutherglen, VIC

Sunday 14 March – A Day On The Green, Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley, WA