Beverley Knight

Universally recognised as one of Britain’s greatest soul singers, Beverley Knight MBE has also found success as a radio presenter, stage actress and charity ambassador. Over an incredible career that’s seen the release of eight studio albums, Knight has sold millions of records, toured internationally, supported Prince at the O2 Arena, and even performed at No 10 Downing Street for the Prime Minister of Great Britain. Her best-loved singles include Top 40 hits such as ‘Shoulda Woulda Coulda’, ‘Greatest Day’, ‘Get Up!’ and ‘Come as You Are’.

Beverley Knight issued her debut album, The B-Funk, in 1995: hailed as “the best British soul album ever” by critics, the record immediately declared an undeniable talent. Deeply influenced by American soul artists such as Aretha Franklin and Sam Cooke, she pioneered an emotive neo-soul sound that would subsequently inspire generations of later artists. The release that followed, 1997’s Prodigal Sista, served to confirm her status as the UK’s reigning soul-queen, earning Gold certification, producing five Top 40 hit singles, and winning three MOBO Awards, including Best Album.

The years that followed saw the release of a series of studio albums that steadily cemented Knight’s reputation, earning Brit Awards, Capital FM Awards and a Mercury Music Prize for 2002’s Who I Am. As her music career reached dizzying heights, the singer has ventured into stage acting, performing in high-profile West End productions such as Memphis and Cats, before starring in the BBC music TV series Just The Two Of Us. Knight was appointed a MBE in 2006 in recognition of her significant contributions to British music.