Tom Odell reveals lessons from Billie Eilish

Tom Odell opened up about how touring with Billie Eilish made him appreciate fame and dogs.

The 34-year-old British singer joined the Ocean Eyes hitmaker as a support act on her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour earlier this year, the first time Tom has played as a back-up artist since 2012.

Speaking of his bond with Billie, the Another Love crooner told Daily Star, “They do this thing sometimes where they bring rescue dogs into a pen backstage, all these puppies.”

“Billie and I were sat there amongst eight dogs just chatting, dogs jumping all over us. That was really sweet. She’s so lovely and it was a joy to do the tour,” he added.

The experience also allowed him to take a break from taking pressure of carrying a major show.

“It’s nice to be the support act – there’s something so unnatural about walking into a venue and seeing your name in giant letters on the front that I don’t think I ever feel completely comfortable with it,” Tom explained.

“And so, to be on a tour where Billie’s doing all the heavy lifting takes the pressure off,” he concluded.

Ever since his debut in music, Tom has been labelled as a mainstream pop star however he deliberately avoided embracing fame.

Reflecting on his choice, he mentioned, “I fear that. I fear I would be a bag of nerves were I to get any more face recognition than I have.