Calum Scott(born 12 October 1988)[1]is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in April 2015 after competing on theITVtalent contestBritain's Got Talent,where he performed a cover ofRobyn's hit "Dancing on My Own"and earned a Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell. After placing sixth in the contest, he releasedhis own versionof the song as a single the following year, which peaked at number two on theUK Singles Chartand became Britain's best-selling single of summer 2016.
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| Born | 12 October 1988 Beverley,England |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Origin | Kingston upon Hull,Yorkshire,England |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Website | calumscott |
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Scott later signed withCapitoland in 2017, released the single "You Are the Reason",included on his 2018 debut albumOnly Human,which reached number 4 on theUK Albums Chart.[2]The performance has been seen over a billion times onYouTube.[3]Later in 2018, he collaborated withLeona Lewisto release a duet version of "You Are the Reason".
Early life
editCalum Scott was born inBeverley,East Riding of Yorkshireto Debbie Burton and Kevin Scott, and grew up in the Yorkshire area, mainly inNorth FerribyandKingston upon Hull.His parents split up when he was two years old and his father moved toCanada.He has a younger sister, Jade, who is also a singer. Scott played the drums and his sister later encouraged him to sing. Prior to his fame, he worked inhuman resources.[citation needed]
Career
edit2013–2015: Career beginning andBritain's Got Talent
editOn 15 August 2013, Scott won the talent competition Mail's Star Search, organised byHull Daily Mail.[4][5]He then joined aMaroon 5tribute band,Maroon 4, and toured around the United Kingdom.[6]In 2014 he formed theelectronicduo, The Experiment with John McIntyre.[7]The debut single, "Girl (You're Beautiful)", was released on 14 June.[8]The duo performed the song onGood Morning BritainandBBC Look North,but after, broke up.[9][10] [11]
On 11 April 2015, Scott's audition for theninth seriesofBritain's Got Talentwas broadcast onITV.Just before his audition, his sister Jade also auditioned but was stopped early on both of her songs bySimon Cowell.Jade received three "No" votes fromDavid Walliams,Amanda HoldenandSimon Cowell;Alesha Dixon's vote was not given as it was not needed.
Even while having nerves and perhaps being anxious while seeing his sister not being advanced on the show, Calum performed a cover ofRobyn's "Dancing on My Own",which he had heardKings of Leonperforming onBBC Radio 1'sLive Loungein 2013. After a standing ovation from the judging panel, Cowell pressed the Golden Buzzer giving Scott an automatic slot in the live shows. Cowell said:
"I've never ever in all the years I've done this show heard a guy with the talent you've got. Seriously... the version was sensational and that shows to me that actually, you're more than a singer, you're an artist, and that's why you got that (the buzzer)."
After the audition, Scott received acclaim from stars likeLittle MixandAshton Kutcher.[12]
After his appearance on the show's first episode, hisTwitterfollowers jumped from 400 to over 25,000.[13]The video of his audition has been viewed over 378 million times on YouTube. In the semi-final on 29 May, Scott performed "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off"byJermaine Stewart.Walliams commented "You really sound like a recording artist", whilstAlesha Dixonsuggested that he could have "success around the world". He won the semi-final with 25.6% of the vote, sending him straight through to the final. In the final on 31 May, Scott performed "Diamonds"byRihannaand finished sixth out of 12 contestants with 8.2% of the vote. AfterBritain's Got Talent,Scott embarked on a series of shows around the United Kingdom, includingViking FMFuture Star Awards,Flamingo Land ResortFair,Westwood CrossShopping Centre's tenth anniversary, Gibraltar Summer Nights,Hull Daily Mail's Star andDartfordFestival.[14][15][16][17][18][19]
2016–2018:Only Human
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Scott released his cover of "Dancing on My Own" independently on 15 April 2016. It became asleeper hit,first hitting number 40 in the charts in May and climbing into the top 40 despite little radio airplay apart from on West Hull FM. It was then added toRadio 2's "C List" and reached number two on theUK Singles Charton 5 August. In August 2016, it was certified platinum in the UK, having sold over 600,000 copies.[20]Scott announced on Twitter on 24 May that he had inked a record deal withCapitol Records,where he was signed by A&R ExecutiveAlex Wilhelm.[21][22]Scott performed the song at television showsBBC Look North,Lorraine,Weekend,Late Night with Seth Meyersand Brazilian showEncontro com Fátima Bernardes.[23]He also promoted the song on several radio stations, includingBBC Radio Humberside,Viking FM,Radio Gibraltar,BFBS RadioandGibraltar Broadcasting Corporation.[24][25][26]On 16 September, he released the promotional single "Transformar"with Brazilian recording artistIvete Sangaloas the official song of the2016 Summer Paralympicsin Rio de Janeiro; they performed the song at theclosing ceremonyon 18 September.[27][28]It was revealed in September 2016 that "Dancing on My Own" was the most downloaded song of the summer in the UK.[29]In autumn 2022, "Dancing On My Own" had a sudden resurgence in popularity due to thePhiladelphia Philliesplayers and fans embracing the dance mix version of the song during the team's run to the 2022World Series.
In 2017, he toured the US and released the single "You Are the Reason".Also in 2017, he began working on his debut album,Only Human,which was released on 9 March 2018. A new version of "You Are the Reason" was released ahead of the album in early 2018 as a collaboration withLeona Lewis,and was performed by the two onThe One Showin February 2018. In May, Scott released "What I Miss Most"as the fourth single fromOnly Human.
In October 2018, Scott released a new single titled "No Matter What".Upon release, Scott said:
"'No Matter What' is without question the most personal song I have ever written and the one I am most proud of. It's a song born from loneliness, acceptance and the heartbreaking but liberating tale of my coming out experience. What I love about this song is that it isn't just limited to a story of sexual identity, but about the relationship between parent and child and acceptance as a whole. This song didn't make my debut album because I simply wasn't ready at that time to give it to the world."[30]
2019–present:Bridges
editIn September 2020, Scott partnered with American watch companyBulovaon the development of a music documentary series titledMinutes with Calum,which explores the creative process behind his upcoming second album through the lens of Bulova.[31]
In March 2021, Scott digitally released his first EP, titledOnly Acoustic,which featured acoustic renditions of songs from his debut album. The following month, he released two more EPs;Only CollabsandOnly Love.On 11 June 2021, Scott released the single "Biblical",[32]the first song from his upcoming second album. He released the second song titled "Rise"[33]on 1 October 2021, and the third song titled "If You Ever Change Your Mind"[34]on 4 February 2022. On 29 April 2022, Scott announced that his second album,Bridges,would be released on 17 June 2022.[35]On the same day, he released the fourth song, "Heaven", from the album.[36]In July 2021, Scott collaborated with Belgian artistLost Frequenciessinging on a song titled "Where Are You Now",which was released on 30 July 2021. The song became a big hit over the next several months, charting on many streaming platforms in many countries.[37]In early February 2022, the song reached the top 10 of theUK Singles Chart,becoming Scott's second song to reach the UK top 10.[38]In November 2021, Scott collaborated with Brazilian recording artist Bryan Behr, singing on the song "Da Primeira Vez (From the First Time)". Scott sang in both English and Portuguese.[39]Also in November 2021, he collaborated with British singer Jasmine Thompson on a song titled "Love Is Just a Word".[40]
In February 2023, Scott collaborated with GRAMMY-nominated producer, DJ, and record label executive,Jax Joneson a song titled "Whistle" which was released on 10 February 2023. Scott has recently performed the track live at theBAFTA Film Awards.Scott performed live withTake Thaton 7 May 2023 at theCoronation Concertin the grounds ofWindsor Castle.[41]On 18 August 2023, Scott released the single "At Your Worst",[42]Upon the release of the song, Scott shared, "This could be a song reassuring someone that you'll love them no matter what, but it's also a song to yourself: a reminder that you should love yourself at your worst because self-love is the most important. The sound on this one feels nostalgic and retro to me — kind of takes me back to mySega Mega Drive.I’m excited to share new music with my fans and show everyone what I’ve been working on! "[43]which debuted at number 20 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart a week later.[44]
In January 2024, it was announced that Scott would be headlining theLive from The Yardmusic festival at Zebedee's Yard in Hull on 8 August 2024 however this performance was cancelled due to "circumstances beyond the control" of Scott and the organisers.[45]The other acts at the festival went ahead and included performances fromOcean Colour Scene,EmbraceandCast.[46]Scott's performance has now been rearranged for 9 August 2025.[47]
Personal life
editScott is gay. He has talked abouthaving struggled with his sexualitywhen growing up, but has gained confidence since becoming an adult.[48]
Charity
editScott is a proponent of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. In 2020, he performed live in support of Mind for Mental Health Awareness, donating all proceeds toMind.[49]
Discography
edit- Only Human(2018)
- Bridges(2022)
Tours
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Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2015 | National Reality Television Awards | "Best Performance" | Britain's Got Talent | Nominated |
| 2017 | Brit Awards | "British Single of the Year" | Dancing on My Own | Nominated |
| 2018 | British LGBT Awards | "Metro Guilty Pleasures Award" | Himself | Won[50] |
| 2022 | Septimius Awards | Best Music Video | Lost Frequencies ft Calum Scott: Where Are You Now | Won[51][52] |
References
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- ^"Official Albums Chart Results matching:only human".Official Charts.
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- ^"Star Search 2014: Hull New Theatre stage is set for talent to shine".Hull Daily Mail.Archived fromthe originalon 24 September 2015.Retrieved13 September2018.
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- ^"Visit Gibraltar – Events".Visitgibraltar.gi.Archived fromthe originalon 14 August 2017.Retrieved9 July2015.
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- ^"Calum Scott in Gib".Gbc.gi.Archived fromthe originalon 24 September 2015.Retrieved20 July2015.
- ^"Ivete Sangalo brilha na cerimônia de encerramento das Paralimpíadas 2016".O Povo News.Archived fromthe originalon 7 December 2018.Retrieved19 September2016.
- ^"Ivete Sangalo lança" Transformar ", música inédita com Calum Scott para as" Paralimpíadas Rio 2016 "".Pure Break.17 September 2016.Retrieved19 September2016.
- ^Copsey, Rob (31 August 2016)."The Official Top 40 Biggest Songs of Summer 2016 revealed".OfficialCharts.com.Retrieved4 November2016.
- ^"The Purge 375".auspOp. 20 October 2018. Archived fromthe originalon 27 January 2022.Retrieved20 October2018.
- ^"Bulova and Calum Scott make music documentary series".Watchpro USA.22 September 2020.
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- ^"Calum Scott - Rise (Lyric Video)".October 2021.Retrieved6 February2022– via YouTube.
- ^"Calum Scott - If You Ever Change Your Mind".4 February 2022.Retrieved6 February2022– via YouTube.
- ^"I can hardly believe I get to do this again. I am unbelievably proud to announce that my second album, 'Bridges' will be released on June 17th! 🌉 The fourth single from the album, 'Heaven', is OUT NOW to stream/download".Twitter.com.Retrieved30 May2022.
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- ^"Jasmine Thompson & Calum Scott - love is just a word".12 November 2021.Retrieved6 February2022– via YouTube.
- ^Take That fans raging as they mistake Calum Scott for Robbie Williams at Coronation ConcertMetro,8 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023
- ^Griffiths, George (17 August 2023)."How Calum Scott learned to stop worrying and love the banger".Official Charts.Retrieved26 August2023.
- ^Daly, Rhian (18 August 2023)."Calum Scott Embraces Imperfection On Up-Tempo New Single 'At Your Worst'".U Discover Music.Retrieved26 August2023.
- ^"Official Singles Downloads Chart on 25/8/2023 - 25 August 2023 - 31 August 2023".Official Charts.25 August 2023.Retrieved25 August2023.
- ^"Calum Scott postpones Hull 'Live From The Yard' concert".BBC News.8 August 2024.Retrieved21 August2024.
- ^Madden, Richard (29 January 2024)."Hull's Calum Scott to headline new hometown festival".BBC News.Retrieved1 February2024.
- ^"Calum Scott homecoming gig back on in Hull".BBC News.21 August 2024.Retrieved21 August2024.
- ^Corner, Lewis (7 May 2018)."Calum Scott interview:" I had a lot of troubles with my sexuality growing up "".Gay Times.
- ^"Calum Scott - Live Performance in Support of Mind for Mental Health Awareness".Retrieved10 February2022– via YouTube.
- ^Corner, Lewis (11 May 2018)."Calum Scott, Laverne Cox and Jess Glynne among big winners at British LGBT Awards".Gay Times.Retrieved31 March2022.
- ^"Septimius Awards 2022 Nominees & Winners".septimiusawards.com.
- ^"Coming Out Gay At 13 Caused Calum Scott To Lose All His Friends".instinctmagazine.com.22 June 2022.
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