Is this girl the next Charlotte Church?

[JohnMouse]

Today's New York Times has a story about a young singer named Hayley Westenra. She is a 16-year-old from New Zealand. The article says she has a sweet, angelic soprano voice with a broad range. It also says her debut album has sold almost 300,000 copies in 7 weeks, putting it at the top of the British classical chart. The album features a reportire similar to what Charlotte would sing.

So, have you heard Hayley, and do you think she'll be as popular as Charlotte?

P.S. Hayley's album is called "Pure".

 

[WDWfan uk]

Hi there

I honestly haven't heard of her, but will now listen out for her now you've told us about her.

I'm sure someone else will have though.

 

[KayleeUK]

I haven't heard of her either.....but I am not that in to Classical music

 

[jean88]

She was on GMTV a few week's ago and the advert for her album is on every night just now, she'll also be performing at the royal variety performance this month.

Jean

 

[minniemick]

I am sure Hayley's album has been advertised on the television & I am sure I saw her on a lunch time programme. If it was her she has a very nice voice.

 

[jjcollins]

All i can say absolutely brilliant -- she sang at the Rememberance Service on BBC 1 on Saturday night.


What a voice



jj........

 

[JohnMouse]

I just heard Hayley on Friday Night is Music Night. She has such a pretty voice. I think I like her better than Charlotte.

 

[ely3857]

I have heard of her, She was interviewed by Frank Skinner ages ago. Her & her younger sister used to busk on the streets in New Zealand. Am not sure she likes the Charlotte Church comparison!



Jodie

 

[Minniespal]

Haven't heard of her either ~ Will need to keep a look out for her.

 

[gilld]

They have been trailing her albums on ITV for months. She does have a nice voice but I don't think she'll do well here so far from home.

 

[wicket2005]

Yes I have heard of her. She had an album out last year that did really well, my Mam wanted it for her birthday. She has just released her 2nd album lately, hence the publicity.

 

[KayleeUK]

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Just going to close it - but feel free to post a new thread about this