Jess Glynne: 8 things you probably don't know
Jess Glynne has gone from strength-to-strength since bursting onto the scene in 2014. She's enjoyed 5 number ones, currently holds the record for most chart-toppers for a British solo female on the Official Singles Chart (tied with Cheryl), won a Grammy and released her debut album, I Cry When I Laugh, last year to rave reviews.
Here, we bring you 8 facts you probably don't know about the 26-year-old star...
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Getty ImagesJess was born on 20th October 1989 to an estate agent father, and a mother who used to work for Atlantic Records. She grew up in North London’s Muswell Hill.
Getty ImagesShe’s a supporter of Arsenal Football Club but you’ll already know that if you follow her on Instagram.
Getty ImagesBefore becoming a singer, her jobs included working in a hairdresser, a shop, in a fitness centre, in a music management company and in an alcohol company.
Getty ImagesAged 15 she was actually approached to audition for the X Factor but declined stating that those kinds of shows are brilliant for some people but it wasn’t the path that she wanted to go down.
Getty ImagesJess was signed by Atlantic Records in 2013 and immediately became a success. She has now equalled Cheryl’s record for a British solo female on the Official Singles Chart after reaching number one with Clean Bandit collaboration "Rather Be", Route 94 collaboration "My Love", "Hold My Hand", Tinie Tempah collaboration "Not Letting Go" and now "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself".
Getty ImagesYes, she's a Grammy award winner. She picked up the legendary gong for her vocals on Clean Bandit's "Rather Be", smashing the Best Dance Recording category in 2015.
Getty ImagesShe has noted Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Etta James as huge inspirations for her music but says Lauryn Hill's The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was the album that motivated her to start writing songs.
PA PhotosHer debut album, I Cry When I Laugh, was about a relationship breakdown with a girl. Talking to The Independent she commented: “I would never lie about a situation I’ve been in. I feel like with the album I’m putting my cards out on the table. I wouldn’t want it to be misconstrued and the fact of the matter is those songs are about a girl. I was heartbroken about a girl, it wasn’t a guy.”
