MUMBAI: Adding another feather to his illustrious career, Punjabi singer-actor-producer Gurdas Maan will be honoured with a doctorate in World Music by UK's University of Wolverhampton on 7 September.

I am both �touched and thankful' for this recognition and I will continue entertaining my audience like always,... said the legendary singer.

School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure, dean (which is presenting the honorary award) John Pymm says, The University is absolutely delighted that Gurdas Maan has made time in his very busy international touring schedule to receive an honorary doctorate. Gurdas Maan's contribution to music is immense and he is a real inspiration for our students....

Apart from this, Maan is also slated to perform live at The Royal Albert Hall in April 2011 that has staged leading artistes like Sir Cliff Richard, Pavarotti, The Beatles and Frank Sinatra. The special show is organized by UK Box Office. �I am extremely honored that I have been given this opportunity to perform at this beautiful historical landmark and appreciate that I am one of the few artists that have had the privilege to perform at such an extraordinary place,' said Maan.

Mann has written over two hundred songs, and produced over thirty albums during his triumphant ongoing career. He has performed in many countries across the globe including USA, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Philippines, Germany, France and several others. He is all set to embark on a forthcoming UK 2011 tour that will take place in six major cities including London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Wolverhampton, Leicester and Leeds.