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Famous as :
Soul singer, songwriterBirth Name :
Aimee Anne DuffyBirth Date :
June 23, 1984Birth Place :
Nefyn, Gwynedd, WalesClaim to fame :
Single "Mercy" (2008)
Kris Allen Working With Adele and Duffy's Collaborator
September 30, 2009 01:09:49Kris Allen is hitting studio with British songwriter/producer Eg White, the same man who contributed to Adele and Duffy's albums. Breaking the news is the winner of "American Idol" season 8 himself on his Twitter by giving a riddle and inviting fans to guess it.
Kris Allen will release his first studio installment in U.S. on November 17. For the effort, he gets help from The Calling's vocalist, Alex Band, and will enter studio with Kevin Rudolf in October. He is also said to work with The Fray's guitarist Joe King and acclaimed producers Salaam Remi (Nas, Amy Winehouse) and Claude Kelly (Leona Lewis, Akon).
Amy Winehouse or Duffy May Sing Soundtrack of Next Bond Movie
May 22, 2009 04:05:03The next James Bond movie might have either Amy Winehouse or Duffy singing its anthem. Opening up the matter was Michael G. Wilson, the producer and screenwriter of the film series, during an interview with The Sun.
"I would love to get Duffy to sing the next tune. I think she is wonderful. Amy Winehouse would be good too," Michael said. "We have started work on the new film, which I can't say anything about. Daniel Craig is very keen to get going."
Complete Winners List of 2009 BRIT Awards
February 19, 2009 09:02:05Winners for this year's BRIT Awards have been announced at a ceremony taking place on February 18 at London's Earls Court. Duffy was revealed as the one who led the pack, walking away with three trophies out of four categories she was nominated at the awards.
Bagging an honor as Best Female Solo Artist, Duffy won over Adele, Beth Rowley, Estelle and M.I.A.. She added another prize to her collection in MasterCard British Album for her debut effort "Rockferry" after a stiff competition against Coldplay's "Viva La Vida", Elbow's "The Seldom Seen Kid", Radiohead's "In Rainbows" and The Ting Tings' "We Started Nothing".
Winners List of 51st Annual Grammy Awards
February 09, 2009 11:02:52Robert Plant and Alison Krauss walked out of the 51st Annual Grammy Awards with another nod. Through their collaborative album "Raising Sand", the two musicians got the coveted Album of the Year title.
The duet effort has successfully put aside Coldplay's "Viva La Vida", Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III", Ne-Yo's "Year of the Gentleman" and Radiohead's "In Rainbows". Previously, the record was also announced as Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album.
Complete Nominations List of 2009 BRIT Awards
January 21, 2009 09:01:12Nominations for this year's BRIT Awards have been revealed on January 20 at London's Roundhouse. Coldplay and Duffy are among those nominated in multiple categories, leading with four kudos each.
While Coldplay face off Elbow, Girls Aloud, Radiohead and Take That for Best British Group title, Duffy enters a battle with Adele, Beth Rowley, Estelle and M.I.A. in Best British Female Solo Artist. Beside listed in separate categories, the two also compete against each other in MasterCard British Album and the long list of Best British Single.
Beyonce Knowles, Duffy Lined Up for 'X Factor' Finale
December 09, 2008 04:12:10This season's "The X Factor" aims it big as several international artists like Beyonce Knowles and Duffy are reportedly invited for the finale. While Beyonce is almost certain to appear on the December 13 show, Duffy is allegedly still in talks to join the line-up, The Sun reports.
According to the publication, Beyonce is most likely to perform her mid-tempo song "Irreplaceable" with contestant Alexandra Burke. The other finalists, Eoghan Quigg will make a duet with reformed boyband Boyzone while JLS will take the stage with Take That. Still, nothing is confirmed yet on this line up. Apart from doing a duet with celebrity guests, the three finalists will each be singing a favorite song they previously performed in the competition and a Christmas song.
Live Performance Videos of 2008 MTV European Music Awards
November 07, 2008 10:11:11Beyonce Knowles performed her new song "If I Were a Boy" at this year's MTV European Music Awards taking place at Liverpool Echo Arena on November 6. Pink also appeared hosting a live pillow fight while playing her Most Addictive-winning single "So What".
Hosted by Katy Perry, the star-studded show also lined up Duffy who entertained audience with her runaway smash "Mercy" and The Ting Tings who played "That's Not My Name" from their debut album "We Started Nothing".
Full Winners List of 2008 Q Awards
October 07, 2008 10:10:43Coldplay are newly crowned double winners at the 2008 Q Awards. The rock band were hailed Best Act in the World Today and their latest album "Viva la Vida" was given the honor as Best Album. "I don't think we're the best act in the room, let alone the world," Chris Martin, the band's frontman said.
The British event also saw winnings from Duffy, The Last Shadow Puppets, Keane, and Kaiser Chiefs. Duffy beat Adele and Santogold but she could not attend the event to receive the award. Puppets, which is a side project by Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner, picked up Best New Act. Turner appearing solo said, "Thank you very much. I understand it's voted by the readers so this means a lot of course. Unfortunately my partner couldn't be here because he had some trouble with the trains."
Duffy Set as Opening Act on Coldplay's Tour
August 22, 2008 04:08:47This fall, Duffy will travel with Coldplay to north America in support of the band's world tour. She will open the band's gig and use the opportunity to promote her debut album called "Rockferry" which was already released in March.
The "Mercy" singer will also start kicking off her own major gigs in San Diego on October 9. She will then continue performing in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle, and Chicago before joining Coldplay on stage in Cleveland, New Jersey, Boston, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
Artist of the Week: Duffy
June 02, 2008 01:06:43Duffy is particularly on the busy streaming line after her single "Mercy" swept not only her Welsh nation but almost the entire world. The rising star which is dubbed "the next Dusty Springsfield" but hates the idea, is keen on making her music stretched to its limit. Together with Bernard Butler who is the ex-guitarist of Suede, she has celebrated the success by recording a new song, a cover of Joe Meek's "Please Stay" that will potentially be used as the soundtrack to the producer's biopic.
Already the buzz about Duffy has reached out to lots of fans and also fellow musicians. After her album "Rockferry" broke through the American music scene by selling 72,000 copies in its first week release, Duffy has been the center of attention among the nation's artists. Rihanna has publicly revealed her interest in working with her to form a super collaboration together with Amy Winehouse. Speaking about the latter singer, Duffy has also earned the title of the next "Amy" along with two other rising stars Adele and Gabriella Cilmi.
Rihanna Wants Amy Winehouse and Duffy on New Album
May 31, 2008 02:05:14Still preparing the release of her repackaged set "Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded", which will due on June 17, Rihanna has already had an idea for her next studio effort. The "Umbrella" singer said to the press that on her next LP she would love to work with two famous British female singers, Amy Winehouse and Duffy.
Talking to the press, Rihanna reveals her excitement if she could really work with Amy and Duffy by saying, "How amazing would that be? We've all got three different voices, it would be brilliant. Now that would be a feminist anthem." She also praises the two British singers saying, "I love Amy. I think she's great, so unique. I love her album. And I also love what Duffy is doing, she's brilliant, as well."
Duffy Backs Up Jay-Z's Glastonbury Performance
May 29, 2008 03:05:43Welsh singer Duffy hinted his admiration to Jay-Z as she shout out her support over the rapper's disputed upcoming appearance at the Glastonbury festival. The pop singer refuses to follow some musicians who rejected Jay-Z's addition to headline the event and stated that she thinks that it would be great to see the rapper performing at the annual event.
Stating her support to the rapper, speaking to the Glastonburyfestivals.co.uk, Duffy said, "I genuinely think he's a great musician. I was quite intrigued by it. It hadn't really crossed my mind that his appearance might be a problem. I've seen him live and it was one of the best shows I've ever been to."
Admiring Duffy, Bon Jovi Plan a Duet?
May 27, 2008 03:05:37Already being known as a legendary rock band doesn't make Bon Jovi disrespect new musicians. It can be seen on the band's recent gig in Munich on May 24, where their vocalist Jon Bon Jovi admitted to the crowd that he likes the song from new Welsh singer Duffy.
Proving his word, Jon even sang a few lines from the pop singer's hit single "Mercy". After finish singing it the rocker told the crowd his admiration of the song saying, "I love that song."
