Blessing Chitapa
Blessing 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] made #50 on the UK Singles Download Chart.[5] She attended The Kingswinford School and Dudley College.[2]
Blessing Chitapa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zimbabwe, Southern Africa |
| Origin | Dudley, West Midlands, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Universal |
Career
2020: The Voice UK
In 2020, Chitapa auditioned for the ninth series of The Voice UK, and joined Olly Murs's team. After performing "Angels" by Robbie Williams, she was announced as the winner of the series, signing a contract with Universal.
| Performed | Song | Original Artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" | Marisha Wallace | Winner |
| "Hold Back the River" (with Olly Murs) | James Bay | ||
| "Angels" | Robbie Williams | ||
Discography
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.
- "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.
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