Blessing Annatoria
Blessing Chitapa | |
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Born | Zimbabwe |
Origin | Dudley, West Midlands, England |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2020–present |
Labels | Island |
Blessing Annatoria Chitapa is a Zimbabwe-born[1] singer from Russells Hall, Dudley.[2] She won the ninth series of The Voice UK;[3] her winner's single, a cover version of Robbie Williams' "Angels",[4] charter at number 50 on the UK Singles Download Chart.[5] She attended The Kingswinford School and Dudley College.[2]
Career
2020: The Voice UK
In 2020, Chitapa auditioned for the ninth series of The Voice UK, and joined Olly Murs' team.[6] After performing "Angels" by Robbie Williams, she was announced as the winner of the series, signing a contract with Island Records.[7]
Performed | Song | Original Artist | Result |
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Blind Audition | "I'd Rather Go Blind" | Etta James | Joined Team Olly |
Battle Rounds | "Flying Without Wings" (against Beryl McCormack) | Westlife | Winner |
Knockout rounds | "We Won't Move" | Arlissa | Winner |
Semi-Final | "Without You" | Badfinger | Safe |
Final | "Before I Go" | Guy Sebastian | Winner |
"Hold Back the River" (with Olly Murs) | James Bay | ||
"Angels" | Robbie Williams |
2021-present: Count My Blessings
On 2 March 2021, Chitapa announced her new song, "I Smile". The song will be released on 12 March 2021, as the lead single from her upcoming debut album, Count My Blessings.[8] She performed the song at the final of the tenth series of The Voice UK.[9]
Discography
Studio album
Title | Album details |
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Count My Blessings |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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UK Down. [10] | |||
"Angels" | 2020 | 50 | Count My Blessings |
"I Smile" | 2021 | 63 | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Promotional singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"In Christ Alone" | 2021 | Count My Blessings |
References
- ^ "The Voice UK winner Blessing Chitapa on her emotional victory and how she almost picked a different mentor". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Dudley's The Voice winner Blessing Chitapa is living the dream". Express and Star. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "The Voice UK winner Blessing Chitapa 'overwhelmed' by support". BBC. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "The Voice UK winner Blessing Chitapa 'overwhelmed' by support". The Chronicle. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Black Country student Blessing Chitapa wows The Voice UK in blind audition". Birmingham Mail. 5 February 2021.
- ^ "The Voice 2020 winner Blessing Chitapa crowned". Liverpool Echo. 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Dudley's The Voice winner returns to the spotlight with debut album". Express & Star. 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Blessing Annatoria is performing at The Voice UK Final!". ITV. 19 March 2021.
- ^ Peak positions for UK Singles Download Chart:
- For "Angels": "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- For "I Smile": "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 March 2021.