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Rebecca Ferguson MBE | |
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![]() Rebecca performing in Milan, Italy in 2012 | |
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Birth name | Rebecca Caroline Hughes |
Also known as | Ferguson |
Born | Liverpool, Merseyside, England | 21 July 1986
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2010–present |
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Spouse(s) | Jonny Hughes (m. 2022) |
Rebecca Caroline Ferguson MBE (born 21 July 1986)[1] is an English soul singer and songwriter. In 2010, Ferguson finished as the runner-up in the seventh series of The X Factor. She later released her debut album titled Heaven in December 2011. The album peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart. Since then, Ferguson has released 4 more albums: Freedom (2013), Lady Sings the Blues (2015) Superwoman, and Heaven Part 2 (2023).[2] She cites Aretha Franklin, Kings of Leon, Christina Aguilera and Amy Winehouse among her influences.