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Post by Belinda on Dec 26, 2007 6:32:46 GMT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.expressandstar.com/2007/12/14/connie-claims-gold-disc/Connie claims gold disc Schoolgirl singing sensation Connie Talbot has been awarded a prestigious gold disc after selling more than 105,000 copies of her debut CD. The seven year-old from Streetly, who found fame on the ITV1 show Britain’s Got Talent, was presented with the accolade by presenter Phillip Schofield on the This Morning show. It follows mammoth sales of Over The Rainbow which is at number 38 in the album charts. The CD contains the title track which is the song that moved judge Amanda Holden to tears on Britain’s Got Talent and earned her praise from notorious Mr Nasty Simon Cowell. But record bosses decided against releasing it as a single. Her mother Sharon Talbot said the family had been moved to tears when the gold disc was presented to the singer, who attends Blackwood Primary School. She said: “Connie couldn’t believe her eyes when Phillip Schofield brought it out. We were all overwhelmed. “She has done really well and her management are pleased with sales of the album.” Record bosses initially only pressed 50,000 copies of Connie’s album, but had to make another 120,000 after they sold out within days. The album has been flying off the shelves across the country as she is building a worldwide fan base with her internet profile on social networking site MySpace. Last week police had to calm frantic crowds who wanted to catch a glimpse of her at the Great Bridge Christmas and Winter Festival and she has also wowed Walsall with a CD signing session at HMV which attracted fans from as afar afield as Portsmouth. Mrs Talbot also revealed last week that the youngster had been approached by Hollywood film producers. “She’s been sent a script, I haven’t had a good look at it yet but it’s really exciting.” she said. Connie has been ill with a bug over the last couple of days but is appearing on Toonatics tomorrow, which is an appearance she recorded weeks ago. This article posted on December 14, 2007 at 11:45 am, filed under Edition - Walsall, News. . Belinda |
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Post by Stephany on Dec 28, 2007 10:14:39 GMT
Hi everybody! There's a video of Hayley aged 7 singing Michael Jackson's 'Ben' on Youtube HERE[/url] and it's interesting to compare her voice with Connie's at a similar age. Hayley is so cute when she says her last name  Stephany |
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Post by grant on Dec 28, 2007 11:34:28 GMT
Hi everybody! There's a video of Hayley aged 7 singing Michael Jackson's 'Ben' on Youtube HERE[/url] and it's interesting to compare her voice with Connie's at a similar age. Hayley is so cute when she says her last name Stephany [/quote] Brilliant find Stephany! Lots of love Grant |
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Post by gordon on Dec 28, 2007 11:37:57 GMT
HI Stephany,
What a lovely video ,thanks for finding it, shame about the camera shake.
Just think ,the little girl who came 2nd in that contest is now our number one.
Gordon
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Post by James on Dec 28, 2007 11:47:40 GMT
Hi everybody! There's a video of Hayley aged 7 singing Michael Jackson's 'Ben' on Youtube Hayley is so cute when she says her last name Stephany Very sweet - thanks for finding this Stephany. Interesting to note how strong Hayley's Kiwi accent was in her singing at 7. James |
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Post by petertong on Dec 28, 2007 17:12:23 GMT
Awwwwww.... Hayley was so cute!!!!
Well she still is really cute (better say this or she'll kill me if I ever meet her someday - haha - but its true enough!).
1994 seems like yesterday for me, but its amazing how far Hayley's voice has come since then... simply amazing! I can only wonder how Connies will develop...
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Post by Belinda on Dec 28, 2007 18:34:30 GMT
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Post by Mark on Dec 28, 2007 21:08:15 GMT
Hi everyone Thanks so much Stephany for finding this - its a great bit of video. It gives us just a tiny glimpse of what it must have been like for Hayley through all those talent quests over many years. Wouldnt it have been great to have been in the audience - knowing what we know now of course  Thanks again Stephany  Best wishes Mark |
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Post by Belinda on Jan 8, 2008 8:36:17 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Connie's album has now climbed to number 7 in the Hong Kong charts... only the Eagles and Amy Winehouse are in front of it from the international community!
Her Official Site will be announcing other international releases including in the United States shortly.
Belinda
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Post by grant on Jan 8, 2008 11:49:03 GMT
Hi Everyone, Connie's album has now climbed to number 7 in the Hong Kong charts... only the Eagles and Amy Winehouse are in front of it from the international community! Her Official Site will be announcing other international releases including in the United States shortly. Belinda That's excellent news Belinda. Do you think the album has a chnace to make Number 1? Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Tin on Jan 8, 2008 12:05:24 GMT
That could be possible, but you know, the top places here are usually occupied by the big stars like Andrea Bocelli, Katherine Jenkins and more recently Diana Krall, so it may be a bit difficult.
I've noticed that like Hayley's Treasure, Connie's Over the Rainbow was one of the products on the Christmas/ New Year sales in HMV, so that probably boosted the album's demand in Hong Kong as well.
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Post by Belinda on Jan 9, 2008 8:16:17 GMT
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Post by Belinda on Jan 30, 2008 10:14:38 GMT
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Post by grant on Jan 30, 2008 13:34:19 GMT
Excellent news Belinda! I too hope the membership will grow now! Love Grant |
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Post by Mark on Jan 30, 2008 17:22:55 GMT
Hi Belinda, Grant & everyone It is good news indeed. I have been keeping an eye on the forum activity today and we definately seem to be getting more guests visiting since the link was set up. I'm sure this will lead to more members in due course. In the meantime, Connie's management are happy to let us know in advance about any up and coming events Connie may have. I'll keep you posted Mark |
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