This summer will see Cheryl Cole perform as the opening slot for the Black Eyed Peas tour of Europe.

The singer's connections with Will.I.Am have opened new doors for her and it looks at though the USA will have to wait...for now.

The singer is known in Europe for her solo work and not as 1/5 of Girls Aloud, so this opportunity is a great chance for Cheryl to cement herself as a credible solo artist.

According to the Daily Star, Cheryl's heart lies in the UK and she knows she will have to spend a lot of time away from home to crack the US, something she is not ready to do just yet.

Apparently Cheryl is putting together an exciting show for her first solo tour and plans to perform dates in the UK and Europe this summer. With a Brit nomination for her No.1 single Fight For This Love under her cinch belt , is there no stopping the Geordie lass?