Ella Henderson

Henderson in 2014

Gabriella Michelle "Ella" Henderson (born 12 January 1996) is an English singer-songwriter. She competed in the ninth series of The X Factor (UK). She finished in sixth place despite being a favorite to win. Her first studio album, Chapter One (2014), reached #1 in the United Kingdom. On the album were the singles "Ghost", and the top 20 singles "Glow" and "Yours".[1]

Henderson began singing around the age of three. She taught herself to play the piano a few years later. She began putting on shows for her family.

Henderson was born in Tetney, Lincolnshire, England.

Awards and nominations

Year Organisation Award Result
2014 BBC Music Awards Song of the Year: "Ghost" Nominated[2]
Radio 1 Teen Awards Best British Solo Artist Nominated[3]
Best British Breakthrough Nominated[3]
Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Award UK Music Artist Won[4]
Attitude Awards Best Breakthrough Artist Won[5]
Digital Spy Awards Single of the Year: "Ghost" Won[6]
2015 The BRIT Awards Best British Female Solo Artist Nominated[7]
Best British Single: "Ghost" Nominated[7]
VH1 VH1 Artist of the Year Nominated[8]

Ella Henderson Media

References

  1. Ella Henderson. Independent News & Media. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/x-factor-star-ella-henderson-i-m-where-i-want-be-and-i-ll-work-hard-stay-here-9709978.html. Retrieved January 27, 2021. 
  2. "BBC Music Awards 'Song of the Year' shortlist announced". BBC. 15 December 2014. Archived from the original on 2 March 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Radio 1 Teen Awards 2014: Ariana Grande, Ella Henderson and Cheryl shine at bash". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. 19 October 2014. Archived from the original on 11 March 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  4. "COSMOPOLITAN ULTIMATE WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2014 FULL WINNERS LIST: TAYLOR SWIFT, MCBUSTED, ELLA HENDERSON AND MORE GO HOME WITH GONGS". Sugarscape.com. 4 December 2014. Archived from the original on 7 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  5. "Chris Mears presents Ella Henderson with Attitude Award". Attitude Magazine. 16 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  6. "Digital Spy's best singles of the year 2014". Digital Spy. 14 December 2014. Archived from the original on 14 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Brit Awards 2015 Nominations: The Full List". Sky News. 25 February 2015. Archived from the original on 16 January 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. "Cast Your Vote For VH1 Artist Of The Year". VH1. 21 October 2015. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.