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Andrew Johnston

Andrew Johnston, full name Andrew Aaron Lewis Patrick Brannock John Grieve Michael Robert Oscar Schmidt Johnston[1] (born 1994) is an Scottish boy soprano who rose to fame when he finished in third place on the second series of the British television talent show Britain's Got Talent and who is signed to the SyCo Music label. His debut album, One Voice, is due for release in September 2008.

History

Carlisle Cathedral Choir

Johnston joined the Carlisle Cathedral Choir aged six when Kim Harris, a teacher at his primary school, heard his voice and recommended he try out. Performances with the choir included appearances in Hungary, Poland, Ireland and a solo in the Basilica in Budapest.[1] In September 2008, shortly before the release of his debut album, he embarked on a tour performing in Norwegian cathedrals.[2] The idea of the tour was conceived because the diocese of Stavanger is a partner to the diocese of Carlisle.[3] This was Johnston's last tour as a member of the choir, as choristers can only stay as members until the end of year eight.[1]

Britain's Got Talent

Aged 13, Johnston tried out for Britain's Got Talent singing "Pie Jesu" and passed the audition. He was tipped as one of the favourites to win the show.[4][5] He was then put through to the live shows, the next stage of the competition, he won one of the semi-finals on 27 May, receiving the most public votes on the night, thereby qualifying for the final. He sang the Eric Clapton ballad "Tears in Heaven", with judge Amanda Holden saying to him that "you are truly gifted, you have a gift from God in your voice."[6] At the final, on 30 May, he again sang "Pie Jesu". However, he finished in third place, losing out to the winner street dancer, George Sampson, with dance group Signature in second place.[7] The day after the final, Max Clifford, who works as publicist for Simon Cowell, said that it was "quite possible" that Cowell would be signing some of the finalists, including Johnston.[8]

During his initial audition, Johnston claimed that he was bullied and victimised from the age of six because of his singing. When asked by Simon Cowell how he deals with the issue at hand, he stated that he "carries on singing."[4] There were claims from writers in the Daily Mail that the show's producers were deliberately misleading the viewers and enhancing his situation as a "sob story",[9] and that his real "vote-winner" was the story of his bullying, rather than his singing.[10] After the news of his debut album was released, Johnston was quoted as saying that "those bullies do not bother me now. I have my own life and my own album."[2]

One Voice

On 12 June, 2008 it was announced that Johnston had signed a record deal with Syco Music, Simon Cowell's division of Sony BMG, with an album to be produced after the Britain's Got Talent Live Tour.[11] It is to be named One Voice and is due to be released on 29 September, 2008.[12] After signing with Syco, Johnston made public appearances including performing at Andrew Lloyd Webber's birthday celebrations on 14 September.[13] The album was recorded over a six week period in London, and the track listing was chosen by Simon Cowell.[14]

Personal life

Johnston lives in Carlisle, Cumbria with his mother Morag Brannock, a researcher, his brother Daniel, and sisters, Kelly and Jodie.[1] His mother left his father, also named Andrew, when Johnston was eight months old, and in an interview with the Daily Record Johnston said that "I don't really want to [see my father]. I like him out of my life."[1] He attends Trinity School[15] and until 2008 was Head chorister at Carlisle Cathedral.[4][16] He was born in Dumfries, but moved to Carlisle when his parents separated.[1][2]

Discography

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Fulton, Rick (2008-09-19). "Exclusive: I don't want to see my estranged dad, reveals Britain's Got Talent star Andrew Johnston". Daily Record. Retrieved 2008-09-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ a b c "Britain's Got Talent schoolboy Andrew Johnston beats bullies to complete first album". Daily Record. 2008-09-11. Retrieved 2008-09-17. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ McGowan, Pamela (2008-08-26). "Andrew to sing in city ahead of tour with choir". The Cumberland News. Retrieved 2008-09-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ a b c Revoir, Paul (2008-05-28). "Bullied 13-year-old with voice of an angel is tipped to win Britain's Got Talent". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2008-06-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "'Bullied' boy wows Talent judge". itv.com. 2008-04-14. Retrieved 2008-06-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Hardie, Beth (2008-05-28). "Britain's Got Talent: Cheeky Monkeys and Andrew Johnston make final". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2008-06-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Hastings, Chris (2008-06-15). "20 million tune in for talent show finals". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-09-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ Martin, Nicole (2008-06-02). "Simon Cowell to sign up Britain's Got Talent losers". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-06-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Revoir, Paul (2008-04-18). "Is the Britain's Got Talent choirboy REALLY a bullied kid from a sink estate? His mother admits: 'The pudding may have been over-egged'". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2008-06-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Platell, Amanda (2008-08-28). "Want fame? Forget hard work. Just try hard luck on X Factor". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2008-09-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "Talent show choirboy lands record deal". MSN UK. 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-06-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "Listen to an exclusive preview of One Voice!". Sony BMG. 2008-09-16. Retrieved 2008-09-17. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ Story, Chris (2008-09-12). "Carlisle choirboy to sing at Lloyd Webber's birthday". The Cumberland News. Retrieved 2008-09-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ Armstrong, Julie (2008-09-08). "Choirboy Andrew Johnston's album out next week". News & Star. Retrieved 2008-09-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "Bullied choirboy Andrew into TV talent show semis". The Cumberland News. 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2008-06-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "Andrew comes third talent final". The Cumberland News. 2008-06-01. Retrieved 2008-06-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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