Maisie Peters

Maisie Peters
Peters in 2022
Born
Maisie Hannah Peters

(2000-05-28) 28 May 2000 (age 24)
Steyning, England
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2015–present
Works
Musical career
GenresPop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Websitewww.maisiepeters.co.uk

Maisie Hannah Peters (born 28 May 2000) is an English singer-songwriter. She began her career on her own, releasing two songs. In 2018 she signed with Atlantic Records, releasing two EPs and the second series soundtrack to the British comedy series Trying.

In 2021, she left Atlantic and signed with Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records. Next, she released her first studio album, You Signed Up for This. Peters released her second album, The Good Witch, in June 2023. Peters became the youngest solo British woman artist to top the UK album charts in nearly a decade with The Good Witch.

Early life

Maisie Hannah Peters[1] was born on 28 May 2000[2] in Steyning, a small town in West Sussex, England Her parents were a geography teacher and communications worker.[3] She has a twin sister, Ellen, who has been featured on her YouTube channel and Peters' 2021 single "Brooklyn" was written because of her.[4]

Peters began singing in choirs about age eight.[5] She wrote her first song at age nine[6] and began writing songs often at the age of 12, after using her friend's guitar for a school project.[7] She went to Steyning Grammar School, where she won the 2015 annual talent show with her song "Electric".[8] At age 15, she began busking on the streets of Brighton and adding songs she wrote to YouTube.[9] She also did acting with Ariel Company Theatre.[10]

Career

Peters performing at the El Ray Theatre in 2022
Peters performing at the El Rey Theatre in 2022.

At age 15 in 2016, Peters did her first recorded show, performing several of her songs on The Ayala Show.[11] In August 2017, Peters released her debut single by herself, called "Place We Were Made". Four months later, she released her second single, "Birthday".[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Your query : Creator's Name begins with PETERS MAISIE on any territories (Domestic works)". International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC). Archived from the original on 23 January 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  2. ↑ Prajwal (31 May 2022). "Maisie Peters Has 60 Thousand People Wish Her on Her 22nd Birthday". HollywoodMask. Archived from the original on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  3. ↑ DeSantis, Rachel (6 May 2022). "Meet Maisie Peters, the Singer-Songwriter Poised to Be Pop's Next Big Thing: 'My Music Is Me'". People. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Maisie Peters Shows Love to Sister in Her 'Brooklyn' Video". Hollywood Mask. 16 August 2021.
  5. ↑ Crimmins, Courtney; Corallo, Zachary; McCarthy, Charlie; Supper, Kate (4 July 2019). "Singer Maisie Peters talks with Long Island kids". Newsday. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  6. ↑ "One To Watch: Maisie Peters". Official Charts. 12 June 2019. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  7. ↑ Savage, Mark (15 June 2021). "Maisie Peters: Meet the singer who's been snapped up by Ed Sheeran". BBC News. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "Maisie Peters wins Steyning Grammar School annual talent show". Great British Life. 6 March 2015.
  9. ↑ Stanley, Megan (13 February 2022). "Maisie Peters: The Steyning singer who rose to fame on YouTube now touring with Ed Sheeran". Reach plc. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  10. ↑ "Alumni". Ariel Company Theatre. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  11. ↑ Maisie Peters – Underdressed – Live On The Ayala Show. 22 June 2016. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022 – via YouTube.
  12. ↑ Ahlgrim, Callie (30 March 2022). "Maisie Peters reveals the 2 best pieces of advice Ed Sheeran has given her, and 1 involves liquor bottles with 'little hats'". Insider Inc. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2022.