Lewis Capaldi Reveals Love for Scottish Icons Billy Connolly and Paolo Nutini

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Lewis Capaldi, the singer-songwriter from Glasgow, has expressed his admiration for two of Scotland's most beloved figures: Sir Billy Connolly and Paolo Nutini. In a recent episode of Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, Lewis shared his thoughts on who he would feature on his "Scottish Mount Rushmore." He named Sir Billy Connolly and Paolo Nutini as the two Scots who made it to the top of his list.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lewis Capaldi featured on Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, where he discussed his Scottish Mount Rushmore.
  • He named Sir Billy Connolly and Paolo Nutini as the two Scots who would make it to the top of his list, alongside two other figures.
  • Lewis expressed his admiration for Paolo Nutini, calling him an "incredible talent" and revealing that they have had a few beers together.
  • Lewis Capaldi has announced a string of concert dates in June 2025 as part of his UK arena tour.
  • The musician will perform at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, as well as venues in Sheffield, Aberdeen, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Cardiff.
  • Lewis has cited Paolo Nutini, Billy Connolly, and other Scottish figures as influences on his music.

Statistics:

  • 82: The age of Sir Billy Connolly, a legendary Glasgow comedian, actor, and musician.
  • 38: The age of Paolo Nutini, a beloved Scottish singer-songwriter from Paisley.
  • 28: The age of Lewis Capaldi, a much-loved Scots singer-songwriter from Glasgow.
  • 2025: The year in which Lewis Capaldi will perform at Glasgow's OVO Hydro as part of his UK arena tour.
  • 45: The age of Theo Von, the American podcaster and stand-up comedian who hosted This Past Weekend.

Sources:

  • YouTube
  • [Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, July 15]
  • [Glasgow Evening Times, July 15]