Clare Maguire | |
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 Maguire in 2015. | |
| Born | 15 September 1988 Solihull, West Midlands, England |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Musical career | |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass, piano, violin, autoharp |
| Labels | |
| Website | www |
Clare Rita Mary Maguire (born 15 September 1988) is an English singer-songwriter. She was signed to Universal Music Group, Polydor Records in 2009. She was rated in fifth place in the BBC Sound of 2011 list of the top 15 most promising new artists.[1] Maguire was also singled out as one of MTV's Brand New: For 2011 Acts.[2] Her voice has been compared to Stevie Nicks and Annie Lennox.[3] Maguire's debut album, Light After Dark, was released on 25 February 2011 peaking at number seven in the Official UK Top 40, and achieving the BPI Silver Sales Award in the UK.
In 2016, she announced the forthcoming release of her second album Stranger Things Have Happened on 27 May with the song "Elizabeth Taylor". The album was released on Virgin Records.
- ^ "Sound of 2011 Clare Maguire". BBC. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "MTV Clare Maguire". MTV. Archived from the original on 3 December 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
- ^ "One To Watch : Clare Maguire". 19 October 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2010.