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Profile of Katherine Jenkins on Famous Like Me

 
Name: Katherine Jenkins  
   
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Date of Birth: 29th June 1980
   
Place of Birth: Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
   
Profession: Actress
 
 
From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia

Katherine Jenkins (born 29 June 1980 in Neath, West Glamorgan, Wales) is a Welsh mezzo-soprano. In 2004, at the age of 23, she signed the largest record deal in United Kingdom classical recording history, with an undisclosed seven-figure deal.

Performances

Anthems

She was the first person to perform the Home Nations anthem "The Power of Four"'.

She has become more well known recently with her regular appearances as the singer for the Welsh national anthem "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" at Welsh international rugby matches.

Live 8

She performed on the Berlin stage of Live 8 in 2005 the hymn "Amazing Grace". Her interpretation was partly vocal solo; for the rest she was accompanied by a single softly played piano.

Jenkins sings Dolly Parton

Jenkins sang the first live performance of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire on August 28, 2005 and was huge success with the audience.

Awards and recognition

Jenkins' album Second Nature was named the Album of the Year at the 2005 Classical Brit Awards on May 25, 2005. This award is chosen by listeners of Classic FM.

Discography

Singles

  • "Time To Say Goodbye" (2005)

Albums

  • Premiere (2004)
  • Second Nature (2004)
  • La Diva (2005) (US version of Second Nature)

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