Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church
Church performing 2013
Church performing 2013
Background information
Birth nameCharlotte Maria Reed
Born (1986-02-21) 21 February 1986 (age 40)
Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales
GenresPop, Celtic, classical, classical crossover, operatic pop, alternative rock, indie pop
Occupation(s)Singer / Songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1998–present
LabelsSony Music (1998–2006)
Power Amp Music (2010–present)
Websitecharlottechurchmusic.com

Charlotte Church (born Charlotte Maria Reed, 21 February 1986) is a Welsh singer-songwriter, actress and television presenter. She changed her surname when she was adopted by her stepfather. She sings classical music and pop music. She hosted a Channel 4 chat show titled The Charlotte Church Show. She has two children by rugby player Gavin Henson.

By 2007, she had sold more than ten million records worldwide including over five million in the United States. In 2010 she was reported to be worth as much as £11m (though one 2003 report quoted her worth at £25m). Church released her first album in five years, titled Back to Scratch, on 17 October 2010. Church has a mezzo-soprano vocal range.

Political activities

She has became increasingly outspoken on a number of political issues. In May 2015 she joined a demonstration organised by the People's Assembly Against Austerity in Cardiff. At the 2015 Glastonbury Festival she chaired a conversation with two members of Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot.

In September 2015, she supported Jeremy Corbyn's campaign in the Labour Party leadership election, In 2016, Church along with many other celebrities, toured the UK to support Corbyn's bid to become Prime Minister, and in March 2016, performed at a socialist fundraising event in Edinburgh for Corbyn. But by December 2016, she was calling for him to be replaced by a “fresh face” who was more electable. In May 2016, she declared her support for the Welsh nationalist party, Plaid Cymru in the National Assembly for Wales election.

In January 2017, she took part in a protest in Cardiff about Donald Trump's inauguration as US president.

In February 2024, she was recorded singing for Palestine in response to the attacks of Israel on Gaza after the 7 October attacks of Hamas on Israel.

Church is a supporter of Welsh independence.

Discography

Studio albums

References

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  6. ↑ Russell, Jamie (28 November 2008). "Charlotte Church interview: I'll Be There (2003)". BBC. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  7. ↑ Church, Charlotte (12 May 2015). "I may be a prosecco socialist, but at least I went out to protest". Theguardian.com. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  8. ↑ Vincent, Alice (26 June 2015). "Charlotte Church: 'Phone hacking made me political'". Telegraph.co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  9. ↑ "Jeremy Corbyn's famous supporters: Daniel Radcliffe, Charlotte Church, Russell Brand". Bbc.co.uk. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  10. ↑ Mossman, Kate (17 December 2016). "Charlotte Church: "We underestimated how angry white men are"". New Statesman. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  11. ↑ "#JC4PM". jc4pmtour. 28 July 2015. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  12. ↑ Wilkinson, Michael (1 February 2016). "Celebrities to tour Britain in 'Jeremy Corbyn For Prime Minister' musical show". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  13. ↑ Silk, Huw (10 March 2016). "Charlotte Church performs at Jeremy Corbyn socialist event". Wales Online. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  14. ↑ "Tissues and issues for Labour: Corbynite celebrity Charlotte Church votes Plaid Cymru". New Statesman. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  15. ↑ Sands, Katie (21 January 2017). "The blunt message Charlotte Church sent Donald Trump on a placard". Wales Online.
  16. ↑ Staff, The New Arab (2024-02-27). "Charlotte Church defends singing 'River to the Sea' at gig". newarab.com. Archived from the original on 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  17. ↑ Owens, David (10 December 2018). "Charlotte Church, Gruff Rhys, Gwenno and more set to perform at Welsh independence concert". WalesOnline. Retrieved 25 March 2021.

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