David Grant

David Grant has transitioned from a successful recording artist to a BAFTA award-winning broadcaster, vocal coach, and motivational speaker. After achieving early success as part of the UK soul/funk duo Linx in the early 1980s, David Grant went on to release their hit single ‘Intuition’ in 1981, marking his early impact on the British music scene. Embarking on a solo career in 1983, Grant secured a top 40 hit with ‘Stop and Go’ that same year, further establishing his presence in the music industry. A pivotal period saw him collaborate with Jaki Graham, yielding two top 20 hits: ‘Could It Be I’m Falling in Love’ which soared to number five in 1985, and ‘Mated’ which reached number 20 later that year.

Further cementing his media presence, Grant was featured in an episode of the CBBC show ‘Hider in the House’ and co-hosted the CBeebies program ‘Carrie and David’s Popshop.’ He has also frequently presented episodes of the long-running BBC program ‘Songs of Praise’ since 2012 and regularly contributes as a pundit on Channel 5, offering insights on pop music chart countdowns. In 2020, he made an appearance in the Channel 4 soap opera ‘Hollyoaks,’ playing the character Mal in a single episode. In recognition of his extensive contributions to music and broadcasting, David Grant was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours. As BAFTA award-winning broadcasters, David and Carrie Grant continue their influential work as leadership coaches, building on their decades of experience in talent development and media.