Blessing Annatoria

Blessing Chitapa
Birth nameBlessing Annatoria Chitapa
Born (2002-03-20) 20 March 2002 (age 22)
Harare, Zimbabwe
OriginDudley, West Midlands, England
GenresPop
OccupationSinger
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2020–present
LabelsIsland (2020–2021)

Blessing Annatoria Chitapa is a Zimbabwe-born[1] singer from Russells Hall, Dudley.[2] She won the ninth series of The Voice UK;[3] the winner's single and her debut, a cover version of Robbie Williams' "Angels",[4] charted at number 50 on the UK Singles Download Chart.[5] She attended The Kingswinford School and Dudley College.[2]

Career

2020: The Voice UK

In 2020, Chitapa auditioned for the ninth series of The Voice UK, and joined Olly Murs' team.[6] After performing "Angels" by Robbie Williams, she was announced as the winner of the series, signing a contract with Island Records.[7]

Performed Song Original artist Result
Blind Audition "I'd Rather Go Blind" Etta James Joined Team Olly
Battle Rounds "Flying Without Wings" (against Beryl McCormack) Westlife Winner
Knockout rounds "We Won't Move" Arlissa Winner
Semi-Final "Without You" Badfinger Safe
Final "Before I Go" Guy Sebastian Winner
"Hold Back the River" (with Olly Murs) James Bay
"Angels" Robbie Williams

2021: Count My Blessings

On 2 March 2021, Chitapa announced her new song, "I Smile". The song was released on 12 March 2021, as the lead single from her upcoming debut album, Count My Blessings.[8] She performed the song at the final of the tenth series of The Voice UK.[9]

On 30 April 2021, Annatoria's debut album Count My Blessings was released.

In 2021, Annatoria parted ways with Island Records.

2022: New music

On 20 March 2022, Annatoria announced her new single "Stay with Me", released on 25 March 2022.

Personal life

Annatoria is a Christian. She is of Zimbabwean descent.[10]

Discography

Studio album

Title Album details
Count My Blessings

Singles

List of singles, with selected details and chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
Down.
[11]
"Angels" 2020 50 Count My Blessings
"I Smile" 2021 63
"Stay with Me" 2022 – TBA
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles
Title Year Album
"In Christ Alone" 2021 Count My Blessings

References

  1. ^ "The Voice UK winner Blessing Chitapa on her emotional victory and how she almost picked a different mentor". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Dudley's The Voice winner Blessing Chitapa is living the dream". Express and Star. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  3. ^ "The Voice UK winner Blessing Chitapa 'overwhelmed' by support". BBC. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  4. ^ "The Voice UK winner Blessing Chitapa 'overwhelmed' by support". The Chronicle. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Black Country student Blessing Chitapa wows The Voice UK in blind audition". Birmingham Mail. 5 February 2021.
  7. ^ "The Voice 2020 winner Blessing Chitapa crowned". Liverpool Echo. 14 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Dudley's The Voice winner returns to the spotlight with debut album". Express & Star. 11 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Blessing Annatoria is performing at The Voice UK Final!". ITV. 19 March 2021.
  10. ^ "The Voice 2020 Winner Blessing Annatoria announces debut album". Keep The Faith. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  11. ^ Peak positions for UK Singles Download Chart:
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