Rebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Ferguson, known for her soulful voice and songwriting, transitioned from an inspiring X Factor runner-up to an acclaimed artist and advocate for artist welfare in the music industry. After captivating audiences and consistently receiving acclaim on the seventh series of The X Factor in 2010, Rebecca Ferguson solidified her place as the competition’s first female runner-up. Mentored by Cheryl Cole, Ferguson impressed with powerful performances, including ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ and ‘Make You Feel My Love’. Following this success, she secured a joint record deal with Syco Music and Epic Records in January 2011, embarking on the X Factor Live Tour later that year, which saw her perform for over 500,000 people across the UK.

She continued to release critically acclaimed albums, including ‘Freedom’ in 2013, ‘Lady Sings the Blues’ in 2015, and ‘Superwoman’ in 2016, further establishing her soulful voice and distinctive artistry. Beyond her studio work, Ferguson expanded her media presence, making recurring guest appearances on ITV’s Loose Women since 2017, reaching a broad television audience. In 2020, Rebecca Ferguson released the single ‘Nothing Left but Family,’ a notable collaboration featuring Nile Rodgers. Concurrently, Ferguson emerged as a powerful advocate for artist rights and improved working conditions within the music industry.

Looking ahead, Ferguson is set to embark on her ’15 Years Stripped Back Tour’ in 2025.