Rebecca Ferguson (singer)

Rebecca Ferguson
MBE
Rebecca performing in Milan, Italy in 2012
Rebecca performing in Milan, Italy in 2012
Background information
Birth nameRebecca Caroline Hughes
Also known asFerguson
Born (1986-07-21) 21 July 1986 (age 38)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2010–present
Labels
Spouse
Jonny Hughes
(m. 2022)

Rebecca Caroline Ferguson MBE (born 21 July 1986)[1] is an English soul singer and songwriter. In 2010, Ferguson finished as the runner-up in the seventh series of The X Factor. She later released her debut album titled Heaven in December 2011. The album peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart. Since then, Ferguson has released 4 more albums: Freedom (2013), Lady Sings the Blues (2015) Superwoman, and Heaven Part 2 (2023).[2] She cites Aretha Franklin, Kings of Leon, Christina Aguilera and Amy Winehouse among her influences.

  1. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: X Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson's family on the childhood that encouraged her to become a star". ECHO. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
  2. ^ "BBC One - Fern Britton Meets..., Series 8, Rebecca Ferguson". BBC. Retrieved 29 March 2023.