Leona Lewis
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Leona Lewis is a singer and a songwriter from London. She is best known for winning the third series of The X Factor and was known for her hit single "A Moment like This" which was downloaded 50,000 times in the internet.
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[edit] About
English singer, Leona Lewis, was born in Islington, London. At the age of 13 years old, she won a talent contest and fell in love with music later. Lewis graduated BRIT School and a degree of Performing Arts and Technology. When she was working as a pizza waitress and receptionist, Lewis also wrote compositions of her own. In 2006, she auditioned for The X Factor and won. At the end of ther year, her very own mater "A Moment Like This" was the cover of Americal Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. The single wasin the number spot in the U.K. Charts for several weeks. In 2007, the aspiring singher signed in with J Records releasing her debut album, Spirit in England. The single "Bleeding Love" crowned the charts. The album was release in the U.S. in 2008.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Record of the Year | The Record of the Year ("Bleeding Love") |
| 2007 | Virgin Media Music Awards | Best Track ("Bleeding Love") |
| 2007 | Ivor Novello Award | Best Selling UK Single for "A Moment Like This" |
| 2008 | Brit Award | Nominated for British Album for "Spirit" |
| 2008 | Brit Award | Nominated for British Breakthrough Act |
| 2008 | Brit Award | Nominated for British Female Solo Artist |
| 2008 | Brit Award | Nominated for British Single for "Bleeding Love" |
| 2008 | Shockwaves NME Award | Nominated for Worst Album for "Spirit" |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot Digital Songs | Pop 100 | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bleeding Love | 2 | 1 | 1 | Spirit |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
Apr 4 2008 - Good Morning America (ABC) New York, New York
Apr 8 2008 - Live with Regis and Kelly (ABC) New York, New York
Apr 11 2008 - Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) New York, New York
Apr 11 2008 - The Ellen Degeneres Show (ABC) New York, New York
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[edit] Discography
Comprehensive discography for Leona Lewis.
[edit] Studio albums
Leona Lewis has released 1 studio album with 1 upcoming one. Underneath each album cover is the album title, earliest release date and record label.
 December 11, 2007 Syco Music Re-issued as Spirit: The Deluxe Edition 17 November, 2008 Sony BMG |
 11 November, 2009 Syco Music |
[edit] Extended plays
Leona Lewis has released 1 extended play. Underneath each album cover is the album title, earliest released date and record label.
 December 18, 2006 The Schizofreniks |
[edit] Other albums
Leona Lewis has released 2 miscellaneous album: 2 demo albums. Underneath each album cover is the song title, earliest release date and record label.
 06 March, 2004 Syco Music |
 27 March, 2009 Syco Music |
[edit] Official singles
Leona Lewis has released 6 official singles plus 1 double A-side single. Underneath each single cover is the song title, earliest release date, record label, the regions it was released to and the album the single is taken from. Artists featuring on a song will appear next to the song title in small text.
 December 17, 2006 Syco Music UK and Ireland Spirit |
 October 22, 2007 Syco Music World Spirit |
 March 09, 2008 Syco Music UK and Ireland (Footprints In The Sand) World (Better in Time) Spirit |
 July 26, 2008 Syco Music Europe, Asia, Oceania Spirit |
 November 30, 2008 Syco Music World Spirit: The Deluxe Edition |
 January 06, 2009 Syco Music North America Spirit |
 06 September, 2009 Syco Music World Echo |
 05 December, 2009 Syco Music United States Echo |
[edit] Promo singles
Leona Lewis has released 7 promo singles. Underneath each single cover is the song title, earliest release date, record label, the regions it was released to and the album the single is taken from. Artists featuring on a song will appear next to the song title in small text.
December 18, 2006 The Schizofreniks UK and Ireland It's All For You EP |
October 26, 2007 Syco Music World Spirit |
November 09, 2007 Syco Music World Spirit |
November 09, 2007 Syco Music World Spirit |
November 09, 2007 Syco Music World Spirit |
 December 17, 2006 Syco Musicbr>World Spirit: The Deluxe Edition |
December 17, 2006 Syco Music World Spirit: The Deluxe Edition |
[edit] Collaboartive singles
Leona Lewis has participated in 1 collbaorative single.Underneath each single cover is the song title, earliest release date, record label, the regions it was released to and the album the single is taken from. Other artists collaborating on the song will appear next to the song title in small text.
 August 21, 2008 Def Jam World Artists Stand Up To Cancer |
[edit] Other artists
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[edit] Influences
[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Trivia
- She is a vegetarian since 12.
- She lived with her electrician boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa whom she had known since 9 years old in North London.
- She doesn't drink alcohol.
- She turned down a £50 million contract to do her songs in America because she'd rather stay in England.
[edit] Reviews
Leona_Lewis has a strong voice. She has the charm that hypnotises you. Her compositions are fresh and unique. -Mimi 08:00, 31 March 2008 (PST)
