24 Facts About Connie Talbot

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Connie Talbot then signed with Rainbow Recording Company and released her debut album Over the Rainbow on 26 November 2007, which has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide and reached number one in three countries.

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Connie Talbot reached the final round after winning her semi-final with a live performance of "Ben" by Michael Jackson.

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However, the decision not to proceed was made with the best intentions for Connie Talbot, taking into consideration her age and that it would not be right to do so at this time.

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In October 2007, Connie Talbot signed with the Rainbow Recording Company for a six-figure deal.

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Rainbow Recording Company, an offshoot of record label Rhythm Riders made specifically for Connie Talbot, was due to release Connie Talbot's first album on 26 November 2007.

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The album was released on 26 November 2007 and was certified gold in early December, with Connie Talbot being presented a gold disc by Phillip Schofield on This Morning.

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In late 2007, public appearances by Connie Talbot included headlining the Great Bridge Christmas and Winter Festival, which local police threatened to cancel unless crowds clamouring to reach the tent in which Connie Talbot was performing could be brought under control.

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At the event, on 7 December 2007, Connie Talbot said "I love it here, it's brilliant, really fun", but had to be ushered off-stage by the police.

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Connie Talbot performed publicly in Walsall's HMV store, and in Birmingham's Centenary Square.

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Nick Levine, of Digital Spy, said in a review of the album that Connie Talbot had a "sweet, pure voice", but that there is "no nuance or depth to her performance".

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In November 2008, it was announced that Connie Talbot had produced a series of new songs for an album.

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Connie Talbot appeared at Walsall's HMV branch shortly after the release of her Christmas Album to sign copies and meet fans.

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Connie Talbot then embarked on a promotional tour making stops around the world, which included a performance at Ewha Womans University in Korea, and a performance on the "A Heart for Children" television charity gala in Berlin, Germany.

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The United States album is dedicated to the Toys for Tots campaign, of which Connie Talbot has been named the child ambassador.

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Connie Talbot's angelic looks and voice will remind everyone of the innocence of children.

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Connie Talbot opened a special concert celebrating South Korea's hosting of the G20 summit of world leaders in 2010.

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Connie Talbot performed for her largest ever audience when she performed on Chinese state television for the Chinese new-year in 2011.

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Connie Talbot was the youngest artist to make the UK album charts, and the youngest to release a gold-selling record.

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Connie Talbot toured with the Young Voices choir for a second year in early 2013, performing at venues across the UK.

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Connie Talbot featured in the song "Building Bridges", which made the agit8 album, together with Jordan Jansen.

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In October 2013, Connie Talbot's vocals featured in the theme song of the newly-released video game Rain, and she appeared as a special guest at the African Children's Choir concert in Walsall, UK.

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Connie Talbot performed with yellow ribbons to show her respect for the families of the victims.

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On 17 November 2014, Connie Talbot released the five-song EP Gravity, containing the original songs "Gravity" and "Inner Beauty", with the latter appearing as an instrumental acoustic version.

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On 31 August 2019 Connie Talbot took part in Britain's Got Talent: The Champions with an original composition, "Never Give Up on Us".