In July 2007, Corinne Bailey Rae performed live for the London Live 8 concert. She also recorded a cover of John Lennon's 'I'm Losing You' for an Amnesty International compilation. Performing on Radio 1's Live Lounge (on Jo Whiley's show), Corinne Bailey Rae performed covers of 'SexyBack' by Justin Timberlake and 'Munich' by Editors. At the ceremony, she performed solo as well as joining John Legend and John Mayer. In the summer of that year, she had recorded a live session at Abbey Road Studios, the studio made famous by The Beatles.Īt the 2007 Grammy awards, Corinne Bailey Rae was nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist. The follow-up, 'Trouble Sleeping', was a top 40 hit.Īt the 2006 MOBO awards, Corinne Bailey Rae won two awards, 'Best UK Newcomer' and Best UK Female. In February 2006, she released the single 'Put Your Records On' and her debut, self-titled album, both of which received great critical and commercial success. The track that they recorded together was entitled 'Young and Foolish' and brought Corinne Bailey Rae to the attention of some of the UK's major record labels.Ĭorinne Bailey Rae's debut single, 'Like A Star', was released in April 2005. She was then approached by Mark Hill of The Artful Dodger (the production team that worked with Craig David) to work with him for his album Better Luck Next Time, which he released under a new alias, The stiX. The breakthrough for Corinne Bailey Rae came that same year, when she was snapped up by Global Talent Publishing. In 2004, she worked with Homecut Directive, another Leeds band, on their song 'Come The Revolution'.
The track was included on their 2003 album Be Yourself, released on One Note Records. Music Career: Corinne Bailey Rae started writing music in a new style, collaborating with Leeds band The New Mastersounds on their track 'Your Love Is Mine'. Whilst at university, she had a part time job working on the door at Leeds' Hi-Fi club, renowned for its live jazz and blues performances. They eventually signed to Roadrunner Records - home to Slipknot - in 1995 but when the bass player became pregnant, the band split up.ĭisappointed at the end of her band, Corinne Bailey Rae decided to go to university, studying English Literature at the University of Leeds.
She formed a band named Helen, who were influenced by the likes of Hole, Veruca Salt and L7. Later on, she transferred to a Baptist church, where she joined the choir, who sang Primal Scream songs, as well as traditional hymns.ĭuring her teenage years, Corinne Bailey Rae became enthused by rock music such as Led Zeppelin and indie guitar bands. Whilst at school, Corinne Bailey Rae studied classical violin and enjoyed singing at the Brethren church that her family attended. Corinne's mother is English and her father is from St. Her debut album, Corinne Bailey Rae was nominated for both Grammy and BRIT awards.Ĭhildhood: Corinne Bailey Rae was born in Leeds, the eldest of three sisters.
Here's your chance to ask Corinne Bailey Rae your questions.Corinne Bailey Rae (born Corinne Jacqueline Bailey, )Ĭorinne Bailey Rae is a singer-songwriter who writes a mixture of pop and soul music. The organizers of "One Young World" have invited Rae to perform two songs for the speakers and delegates as the finale to the opening ceremony. Rae is also involved with an international gathering of young minds called " One Young World" which is aimed at helping solve the world's problems.
Even though it was a difficult time for Rae, she is quoted as saying the process of recording her new album helped her through the tragedy. The singer was married to fellow musician, Jason Rae from 2001 until he died of an accidental drug overdose. Rae is currently out with a new album called "The Sea" which she says helped her through the tragedy of losing her husband in 2008. Her debut album, " Corinne Bailey Rae" was released in February 2006 to worldwide acclaim and she came away with a number of important music awards. English singer-songwriter, Corinne Bailey Rae, is a relative newcomer to the music world, but in only a few years she has already made a big impact.