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Andrew Johnston (singer)

January 20, 2023

For other people named Andrew Johnston, see Andrew Johnston (disambiguation).

Andrew Johnston (born 23 September 1994) is a British singer who rose to fame when he appeared as a boy soprano on the second series of the UK television talent show Britain's Got Talent in 2008. Although he did not win the competition, he received a contract to record with Syco Music, a label owned by the Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell. Johnston's debut album, One Voice, was released in September of the same year, and reached number four on the UK Albums Chart. Although Johnston originally performed as a treble, his voice has since matured to baritone, and he is now a member of the National Youth Choir.

Andrew Johnston
Johnston performing in 2008
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Aaron Lewis Patrick Brannock John Grieve Michael Robert Oscar Schmidt Johnston
Born (1994-09-23) 23 September 1994 (age 28)
Dumfries, Scotland
GenresClassical crossover
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsSyco Music

Johnston was born in Dumfries, Scotland, and his parents separated when he was an infant. He and his mother moved to Carlisle, where they lived in "poverty".[1] He became head chorister at Carlisle Cathedral, and was bullied at school because of his love of classical music. While some journalists have argued Britain's Got Talent producers took advantage of Johnston's background, others have hailed his story as inspirational. In 2009, he graduated from Trinity School. Johnston now studies full-time at the Royal Northern College of Music.

History

Early life and Carlisle Cathedral Choir

Johnston was born on 23 September 1994[2] in Dumfries, Scotland, the son of Andrew Johnston and Morag Brannock.[3] He was given the extensive name Andrew Aaron Lewis Patrick Brannock John Grieve Michael Robert Oscar Schmidt Johnston.[4] Johnston's parents separated when he was eight months old, and from that time he lived with his mother and three older siblings in Carlisle, Cumbria, in the north of England, where he attended Trinity School.[3] Johnston tried out for Carlisle Cathedral Choir at the age of six at the recommendation of Kim Harris, a teacher at his primary school.[3][5] He was auditioned by the choirmaster Jeremy Suter and accepted into the choir at the age of seven.[3] Johnston's mother, who had no previous association with the cathedral, described her feelings of being overwhelmed by emotion at having her boy singing in such a "stunning building among those extraordinary voices".[3] His mother also described Johnston's busy regimen of practice four times a week and all day Sundays, saying that it took up all of their spare time. However, she said that the cathedral staff became like a family to her son, and that "it was such a lovely, safe, close feeling for him".[3] Johnston, who attended Trinity School, was subject to abuse and threats from bullies which drove him to contemplate quitting the choir, but he was helped through the ordeal by his choirmaster and the dean and canons of the cathedral.[3] By the time of his participation in Britain's Got Talent, Johnston was head chorister.[5][6]

In September 2008, after his appearance on Britain's Got Talent but before the release of his first album, Johnston embarked on a tour of Norway with the choir, performing at Stavanger Cathedral and Utstein Abbey, among other places. The tour was conceived because the Diocese of Stavanger is connected with the Diocese of Carlisle through the Partnership for World Mission.[7] This was Johnston's last tour with the choir.[7] Johnston features as head chorister on one of the choir's albums, The Choral Music of F.W Wadely, released in November 2008.[8]

Britain's Got Talent

 
Johnston (left) with Faryl Smith and Stephen Mulhern on the Britain's Got Talent Live Tour

Johnston was entered as a competitor in the second series of Britain's Got Talent by his mother.[3] He passed the first public audition, singing "Pie Jesu" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem. Amanda Holden, one of the competition's judges, was brought to tears, and the audience offered Johnston a standing ovation.[1] Johnston was tipped as the favourite to win the competition.[9] Later, Johnston described his initial audition as daunting, saying that "it was scary singing in front of 2,500 people. I had never sang on stage before – then there was also Simon, Amanda and Piers".[6] He won his semi-final heat on 27 May 2008, receiving the most public votes on the night and thereby qualifying for the final. He sang "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton; judge Holden told him he had "a gift from God in [his] voice".[10] At the final on 30 May, he again sang "Pie Jesu". He finished in third place, behind the winner, the street dancer George Sampson and runners-up, the dance group Signature.[11] Johnston left the stage in tears,[12] later saying that he "was upset. But when you see the talent that was there, it was an honour just to be in the final".[13] The day after the final, Cowell's publicist Max Clifford said that it was "quite possible" that Cowell would be offering record contracts to some of the finalists, including Johnston.[14] Johnston and other contestants then embarked on a national arena tour.[13]

During his initial audition, Johnston claimed that he was bullied and victimised from the age of six because of his singing. When asked how he dealt with the issue, he stated "I carry on singing."[12] In The Times, Johnston's success story was described as "the stuff of fairytales", as he was successful despite having been raised in "poverty".[1] Johnston said he did not talk about being bullied because he was told to do so by producers, but "because I believed it would help people who were going through what I had gone through be stronger".[15] Johnston has subsequently visited schools and elsewhere to help other victims of bullying. He said "I want to use my experience of bullies to help other kids".[16]

One Voice

Main article: One Voice (Andrew Johnston album)

On 12 June 2008, while Johnston was travelling with the Britain's Got Talent Live Tour, it was announced that Johnston had signed a record deal with Syco Music, a division of Sony BMG, and that his first album would be produced after the tour.[12][17] The deal was reportedly for £1 million.[12][13] After signing with Syco, Johnston made public appearances, including performing at Andrew Lloyd Webber's birthday celebrations on 14 September,[18] and at Carlisle United's Brunton Park.[6]

Johnston's debut album, One Voice, was released on 29 September 2008.[19] It includes a cover of "Walking in the Air", performed with Faryl Smith.[citation needed] The album was recorded over a six-week period in London, and the track listing was chosen by Cowell.[20] Johnston described the recording process as "brilliant", and that it was "really good – just to be in a recording studio and meet the different people".[21] The album debuted in the British charts at number five,[22] and finished the week at number four.[23] The album was later certified gold, having sold 100,000 copies, and Johnston was presented a gold disc by daytime television presenter Penny Smith.[24] Critics responded positively to the album,[25] with Kate Leaver, writing for the Korea JoongAng Daily, saying Johnston "has truer talent than hordes of his musical elders" and that "the vulnerability" of Johnston's performance on the album "makes for a haunting musical experience".[26] In Music Week, the album was described as "highly-anticipated", and Johnston was called "exceptionally-talented".[27]

After the album's release, Johnston became involved in the Sing Up campaign, appearing in schools around the country to encourage other young people to join choirs.[21] In December 2008, Johnston made a guest appearance at Whitehaven's Christmas fair,[28] and performed at a carol service in Bradford.[29] Johnston was also invited to turn on the Carlisle Christmas lights and perform at the celebrations. Mike Mitchelson, of Carlisle City Council, described Johnston as "one of our local heroes".[30]

Hiatus and 2010s

In September 2009, Johnston announced that he would be taking a year off from singing as his voice had broken, changing him to a tenor.[31] He had previously performed as a treble.[32] He said "the tutors at [the Royal Northern College of Music] said they'll be able to train my voice up again. It's the same as it ever was, just deeper".[31] Johnston's voice then changed from a tenor to a baritone. After remaining out of the spotlight for two years, he joined the National Youth Choir.[citation needed] In 2011, he was awarded a Royal School of Church Music Gold medal;[33] public performances that year included a charitable concert, alongside organists John Bromley and Tony Green, at St Paul's Church, Helsby in November.[34]

In September 2013, Johnston began to study for a Bachelor of Music degree at the Royal Northern College of Music, under the tutelage of Jeff Lawton, who had previously tutored him at the Junior College. He immediately joined the college's Chamber Choir and the Manchester Cathedral choir, but said that he intended to still sing with the Carlisle Cathedral choir where possible.[31][35][36] While a student, Johnston's singing was adversely affected by a broken nose, the result of an unprovoked attack in a Carlisle nightclub on New Year's Day, 2014.[37]

Personal life

Johnston's family home is in Stanwix, Carlisle.[30] His mother, Morag Brannock, worked for the Office for National Statistics before giving up her job to support her son's career.[3][21] Prior to his Britain's Got Talent appearances, he attended Trinity School, and later received tuition from a personal tutor.[21] Johnston said that he "had a lot of support from local people when ... taking part in Britain's Got Talent",[30] and was given a civic award for outstanding achievement by Carlisle City Council in March 2009.[38]

Johnston's interests include jujitsu, in which he has a black belt.[33] The Carlisle newspaper News and Star reported in September 2012 that Johnston had become the youngest person in the world to be granted a licence to teach the sport.[39]

In 2019, Johnstone said that he had been working full-time as a roofer since 2017.[40]

Rape charges

Johnstone appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court in 2022 charged with three sexual offences, including two charges of rape, dating between November 2019 and March 2020. Johnstone did not enter any pleas, with the case being sent on for a pre-trial hearing on 7 September 2022.[40][41]

Discography

Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[42] 		IRE
[43]
2008 One Voice
  • Released: 29 September 2008
  • Label: Syco (#88697351872)
  • Format: CD
 4 6

References

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  2. ^ . OK!. 23 September 2008. Archived from the original on 1 October 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Scott, Caroline (14 December 2008). . The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015. (subscription required)
  4. ^ Barry, Maggie (15 April 2008). "Britain's Got Talent choirboy Andrew Johnston's dad: I'm so proud". The Daily Mirror. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
  5. ^ a b "Choirboy Andrew Johnston reunited with primary school teacher". Daily Mirror. 19 April 2008. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
  6. ^ a b c . The Cumberland News. 26 September 2008. Archived from the original on 9 August 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2008.
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  11. ^ Hastings, Chris (15 June 2008). "20 million tune in for talent show finals". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 18 September 2008.
  12. ^ a b c d Singh, Anita (12 June 2015). "Britain's Got Talent choirboy Andrew Johnston signs £1m record deal". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
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  16. ^ Coates, Brian (9 December 2008). . Halifax Courier. Archived from the original on 12 December 2008. Retrieved 14 December 2008.
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  21. ^ a b c d Green, Mark (15 December 2008). . News and Star. Archived from the original on 7 March 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2008.
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External links

 
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andrew, johnston, singer, other, people, named, andrew, johnston, andrew, johnston, disambiguation, andrew, johnston, born, september, 1994, british, singer, rose, fame, when, appeared, soprano, second, series, television, talent, show, britain, talent, 2008, . For other people named Andrew Johnston see Andrew Johnston disambiguation Andrew Johnston born 23 September 1994 is a British singer who rose to fame when he appeared as a boy soprano on the second series of the UK television talent show Britain s Got Talent in 2008 Although he did not win the competition he received a contract to record with Syco Music a label owned by the Britain s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell Johnston s debut album One Voice was released in September of the same year and reached number four on the UK Albums Chart Although Johnston originally performed as a treble his voice has since matured to baritone and he is now a member of the National Youth Choir Andrew JohnstonJohnston performing in 2008Background informationBirth nameAndrew Aaron Lewis Patrick Brannock John Grieve Michael Robert Oscar Schmidt JohnstonBorn 1994 09 23 23 September 1994 age 28 Dumfries ScotlandGenresClassical crossoverOccupation s SingerInstrument s VocalsYears active2008 presentLabelsSyco Music Johnston was born in Dumfries Scotland and his parents separated when he was an infant He and his mother moved to Carlisle where they lived in poverty 1 He became head chorister at Carlisle Cathedral and was bullied at school because of his love of classical music While some journalists have argued Britain s Got Talent producers took advantage of Johnston s background others have hailed his story as inspirational In 2009 he graduated from Trinity School Johnston now studies full time at the Royal Northern College of Music Contents 1 History 1 1 Early life and Carlisle Cathedral Choir 1 2 Britain s Got Talent 1 3 One Voice 1 4 Hiatus and 2010s 2 Personal life 2 1 Rape charges 3 Discography 4 References 5 External linksHistoryEarly life and Carlisle Cathedral Choir Johnston was born on 23 September 1994 2 in Dumfries Scotland the son of Andrew Johnston and Morag Brannock 3 He was given the extensive name Andrew Aaron Lewis Patrick Brannock John Grieve Michael Robert Oscar Schmidt Johnston 4 Johnston s parents separated when he was eight months old and from that time he lived with his mother and three older siblings in Carlisle Cumbria in the north of England where he attended Trinity School 3 Johnston tried out for Carlisle Cathedral Choir at the age of six at the recommendation of Kim Harris a teacher at his primary school 3 5 He was auditioned by the choirmaster Jeremy Suter and accepted into the choir at the age of seven 3 Johnston s mother who had no previous association with the cathedral described her feelings of being overwhelmed by emotion at having her boy singing in such a stunning building among those extraordinary voices 3 His mother also described Johnston s busy regimen of practice four times a week and all day Sundays saying that it took up all of their spare time However she said that the cathedral staff became like a family to her son and that it was such a lovely safe close feeling for him 3 Johnston who attended Trinity School was subject to abuse and threats from bullies which drove him to contemplate quitting the choir but he was helped through the ordeal by his choirmaster and the dean and canons of the cathedral 3 By the time of his participation in Britain s Got Talent Johnston was head chorister 5 6 In September 2008 after his appearance on Britain s Got Talent but before the release of his first album Johnston embarked on a tour of Norway with the choir performing at Stavanger Cathedral and Utstein Abbey among other places The tour was conceived because the Diocese of Stavanger is connected with the Diocese of Carlisle through the Partnership for World Mission 7 This was Johnston s last tour with the choir 7 Johnston features as head chorister on one of the choir s albums The Choral Music of F W Wadely released in November 2008 8 Britain s Got Talent Johnston left with Faryl Smith and Stephen Mulhern on the Britain s Got Talent Live Tour Johnston was entered as a competitor in the second series of Britain s Got Talent by his mother 3 He passed the first public audition singing Pie Jesu from Andrew Lloyd Webber s Requiem Amanda Holden one of the competition s judges was brought to tears and the audience offered Johnston a standing ovation 1 Johnston was tipped as the favourite to win the competition 9 Later Johnston described his initial audition as daunting saying that it was scary singing in front of 2 500 people I had never sang on stage before then there was also Simon Amanda and Piers 6 He won his semi final heat on 27 May 2008 receiving the most public votes on the night and thereby qualifying for the final He sang Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton judge Holden told him he had a gift from God in his voice 10 At the final on 30 May he again sang Pie Jesu He finished in third place behind the winner the street dancer George Sampson and runners up the dance group Signature 11 Johnston left the stage in tears 12 later saying that he was upset But when you see the talent that was there it was an honour just to be in the final 13 The day after the final Cowell s publicist Max Clifford said that it was quite possible that Cowell would be offering record contracts to some of the finalists including Johnston 14 Johnston and other contestants then embarked on a national arena tour 13 During his initial audition Johnston claimed that he was bullied and victimised from the age of six because of his singing When asked how he dealt with the issue he stated I carry on singing 12 In The Times Johnston s success story was described as the stuff of fairytales as he was successful despite having been raised in poverty 1 Johnston said he did not talk about being bullied because he was told to do so by producers but because I believed it would help people who were going through what I had gone through be stronger 15 Johnston has subsequently visited schools and elsewhere to help other victims of bullying He said I want to use my experience of bullies to help other kids 16 One Voice Main article One Voice Andrew Johnston album On 12 June 2008 while Johnston was travelling with the Britain s Got Talent Live Tour it was announced that Johnston had signed a record deal with Syco Music a division of Sony BMG and that his first album would be produced after the tour 12 17 The deal was reportedly for 1 million 12 13 After signing with Syco Johnston made public appearances including performing at Andrew Lloyd Webber s birthday celebrations on 14 September 18 and at Carlisle United s Brunton Park 6 Johnston s debut album One Voice was released on 29 September 2008 19 It includes a cover of Walking in the Air performed with Faryl Smith citation needed The album was recorded over a six week period in London and the track listing was chosen by Cowell 20 Johnston described the recording process as brilliant and that it was really good just to be in a recording studio and meet the different people 21 The album debuted in the British charts at number five 22 and finished the week at number four 23 The album was later certified gold having sold 100 000 copies and Johnston was presented a gold disc by daytime television presenter Penny Smith 24 Critics responded positively to the album 25 with Kate Leaver writing for the Korea JoongAng Daily saying Johnston has truer talent than hordes of his musical elders and that the vulnerability of Johnston s performance on the album makes for a haunting musical experience 26 In Music Week the album was described as highly anticipated and Johnston was called exceptionally talented 27 After the album s release Johnston became involved in the Sing Up campaign appearing in schools around the country to encourage other young people to join choirs 21 In December 2008 Johnston made a guest appearance at Whitehaven s Christmas fair 28 and performed at a carol service in Bradford 29 Johnston was also invited to turn on the Carlisle Christmas lights and perform at the celebrations Mike Mitchelson of Carlisle City Council described Johnston as one of our local heroes 30 Hiatus and 2010s In September 2009 Johnston announced that he would be taking a year off from singing as his voice had broken changing him to a tenor 31 He had previously performed as a treble 32 He said the tutors at the Royal Northern College of Music said they ll be able to train my voice up again It s the same as it ever was just deeper 31 Johnston s voice then changed from a tenor to a baritone After remaining out of the spotlight for two years he joined the National Youth Choir citation needed In 2011 he was awarded a Royal School of Church Music Gold medal 33 public performances that year included a charitable concert alongside organists John Bromley and Tony Green at St Paul s Church Helsby in November 34 In September 2013 Johnston began to study for a Bachelor of Music degree at the Royal Northern College of Music under the tutelage of Jeff Lawton who had previously tutored him at the Junior College He immediately joined the college s Chamber Choir and the Manchester Cathedral choir but said that he intended to still sing with the Carlisle Cathedral choir where possible 31 35 36 While a student Johnston s singing was adversely affected by a broken nose the result of an unprovoked attack in a Carlisle nightclub on New Year s Day 2014 37 Personal lifeJohnston s family home is in Stanwix Carlisle 30 His mother Morag Brannock worked for the Office for National Statistics before giving up her job to support her son s career 3 21 Prior to his Britain s Got Talent appearances he attended Trinity School and later received tuition from a personal tutor 21 Johnston said that he had a lot of support from local people when taking part in Britain s Got Talent 30 and was given a civic award for outstanding achievement by Carlisle City Council in March 2009 38 Johnston s interests include jujitsu in which he has a black belt 33 The Carlisle newspaper News and Star reported in September 2012 that Johnston had become the youngest person in the world to be granted a licence to teach the sport 39 In 2019 Johnstone said that he had been working full time as a roofer since 2017 40 Rape charges Johnstone appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court in 2022 charged with three sexual offences including two charges of rape dating between November 2019 and March 2020 Johnstone did not enter any pleas with the case being sent on for a pre trial hearing on 7 September 2022 40 41 DiscographyStudio albumsYear Album details Peak chart positions CertificationsUK 42 IRE 43 2008 One Voice Released 29 September 2008 Label Syco 88697351872 Format CD 4 6 UK Gold 44 References a b c Britain s Got Talent star Andrew Johnston releases album The Times 30 September 2008 Retrieved 14 December 2015 subscription required George Sampson and Andrew Johnston OK 23 September 2008 Archived from the original on 1 October 2008 Retrieved 30 September 2008 a b c d e f g h i Scott Caroline 14 December 2008 Relative Values Andrew Johnston and his 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Archived from the original on 12 December 2008 Retrieved 14 December 2008 Talent show choirboy lands record deal The Herald 12 June 2008 Archived from the original on 5 May 2013 Retrieved 26 October 2009 Story Chris 12 September 2008 Carlisle choirboy to sing at Lloyd Webber s birthday The Cumberland News Archived from the original on 15 September 2008 Retrieved 18 September 2008 Story Chris 29 September 2008 Andrew Johnston s sweet dream to sing with Annie Lennox The Cumberland News Archived from the original on 4 October 2008 Retrieved 29 September 2008 Armstrong Julie 8 September 2008 Choirboy Andrew Johnston s album out next week News and Star Archived from the original on 2 December 2008 Retrieved 24 September 2008 a b c d Green Mark 15 December 2008 A week in the life of Andrew Johnston News and Star Archived from the original on 7 March 2012 Retrieved 16 December 2008 Clarke Stuart 30 September 2008 Pink is back on top Music Week Archived from the original on 5 October 2008 Retrieved 30 September 2008 Castle Tim 5 October 2008 Pink s So What tops pop charts Reuters UK Archived from the original on 8 October 2008 Retrieved 5 October 2008 Gudgeon Dave 20 December 2008 Andrew Johnston is Carlisle s golden boy News and Star Archived from the original on 24 December 2008 Retrieved 21 December 2008 Garcia Cathy Rose A 16 February 2009 Andrew Johnston s Angelic Voice Soars The Korea Times Retrieved 17 February 2009 Leaver Kate 16 February 2009 New Releases Andrew Johnston Korea JoongAng Daily Retrieved 15 February 2009 Q4 2008 Sony BMG Hits in all areas Music Week 20 September 2008 p 12 Legg Matthew 8 December 2008 Andrew Johnston meets and greets his Whitehaven fans The Whitehaven News Archived from the original on 11 December 2008 Retrieved 8 December 2008 Griffiths Kathie 15 December 2008 TV star joins Cathedral carols Telegraph amp Argus Archived from the original on 11 January 2009 Retrieved 16 December 2008 a b c McClounie Pam 30 October 2008 Andrew to 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the BMus Hons Performance Composition undergraduate course at the Royal Northern College of Music and that he will be taking up his place in September Johnston Andrew September 2013 Personal message Archived from the original on 13 October 2013 Retrieved 12 November 2013 Brutal nightclub attack on Britain s Got Talent star News and Star 30 April 2014 Archived from the original on 22 December 2015 Retrieved 16 December 2015 Whittle Julian 14 March 2009 Carlisle s unsung heroes and a singing sensation News and Star Archived from the original on 7 March 2012 Retrieved 14 March 2009 McGowan Pamela 18 September 2012 Carlisle s Britain s Got Talent star is youngest in world to get jujitsu licence News and Star Archived from the original on 6 October 2013 Retrieved 20 August 2013 a b Delaney Zoe Britain s Got Talent finalist choirboy in court accused of raping two women Daily Mirror Retrieved 16 August 2022 Coleman Phil Carlisle BGT finalist Andrew Johnston charged with two rapes News and 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