Name: Simon Rose-

Contestant No 003

Track: Bring him home

About me: my influences are musical theatre.....i also like swing and certain operatic numbers i have to say my favorite singer has to be 'matt monro'........his smooth voice is just class

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Name: Kate Cooper-

Contestant No 004

Track:

About me: My Name is Katie-Jo Cooper, I am 23 and live in Tingley near Wakefield. I have been singing since i was about 14. I enjoy listening to all types of music especially Anastacia and James Blunt!

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Name: Stephen Buckley

Contestant No 005

Track:

About me: I am 22 years old, I work in a travel agents. My dream is to become a pop star, I take my inspiration from the singers and groups of the 60's such as The Hollies, Elvis, The Beatles and from the 50's, Buddy Holly. My favourite artist has to be Cliff Richard as he has had many great songs over the past 5 decades and is still going strong today.

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Name: Attilio Turi

Contestant No 006

Track: 'I need a job'

About me: I was born in Italy, am 23 years old and now live in South Kirby.I've always had a passion for music and my idol as a kid was Michel Jackson. ' I need a job' is a track I wrote when I was unemployed and fed up that i couldnt find a job. I really love being on stage,performing my music and iI hope that 1 day it will be my full time career. Thank you for your time . . x x x Attilio

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Name: Beth Rowett

Contestant No 007

Track: I dreamed a dream.

About me: Hi my name is Beth and I am 16 years old and live in Pontefract. I have just finished my GCSE's at St Wilfrids High School and am returning to the 6th Form College in September to do A' Levels and I then hope to do a degree in Performing Arts. I am passionate about singing, dancing and drama and I am inspired by the wonderful world of musical theatre

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Name: Naomi-Jo Biggin

Contestant No 008

Track: And I am telling you I'm Not Going.

About me: I am and I am 13 years old, from Sheffield. I have been singing now for a few years and love to perform at every opportunity possible. My inspiration is Christina Aguilera and one day I hope to be as big as her. Listen to my track, but please accept that it is a live version and no mixing has been involved! Thankyou...and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE vote for me!!! =] x

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Name: Chelsea Radford

Contestant No 009

Track: One moment in time.

About me:My name is Chelsea Radford and i`ve just turned 14 this year. I go to the school Hemsworth Arts And Community College. I really love singing and performing it gives me a great buzz. I am hoping to do well in the music industry, singing is definitely my ambition and i am willing to put alot of time and effort into this to get to where I want to be. I have sang at lots of charity events and have raised thousands of pounds for them. I mostly sing Celine Dion and Whitney Houston songs as these 2 singers are my inspiration. ... All my Love Chelsea x

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Name: Scott Mortimer

Contestant No 010

Track: Journey through my sound

About me: I live in Hemsworth, West Yorkshire and I began writing songs when I was 18 years old. My influences in music include, Bob Dylan, Coldplay, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis to name just a few. I enjoy taking my music to the streets busking around Wakefield, Barnsley and more recently Whitby. I hope you enjoy the track.

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Name: is Laura Ridgway (La' Aura)

Contestant No 011

Track: Over the rainbow

About me: My Name is Laura Ridgway (La' Aura) and I am 15 years of age. I am absolutely CRAZY about Singing and Performing and love Ballads, Pop and especially songs from the Musicals. My favourite Artists and inspiration are Eva Cassidy and Nora Jones.

I recorded this track two years ago when I was 13 and have since got distinctions for my singing and would like to go to university to teach others Music and Performing ArtsI love to sing whenever I can and have performed at charities and events and one day I want to be famous

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Name: Simon Thompson

Contestant No 012

Track: Father & Son

About me: My Name is Simon Thompson I'm 27, love singing, enjoy football partying and live everyday to the full.

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Name: Andy Taylor,

Contestant No 013

Track: Shine

About me: Im 26, born and bread in Wakefield and currently live in Alverthorpe. I've been singing for as long as i can remember and music as a whole plays a very big role in my life. Im a dj by night and work most of the popular bars on wakefield's famous "Westgate". I studied music at wakefield college about 10 years ago now! (as a drummer not a singer) Im a lover of all music with no real influences or favorites, i always find that question hard to answer!? The song i've chosen is Shine, the recent hit for the newly reformed "Take That". Its a nice upbeat catchy song and to be honest i thought most people would submit slow love songs and thought id open the competition up a bit!! LOL!

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Name: DAVE MOLLOY

Contestant No 014

Track: Mack The Knife

About me: My name is Dave and im 35 from Huddersfield.I am influenced by any artist new or old who can write or perform songs with passion!!! Im like the Martini man, i love to sing Anytime, any place anywhere (how cheesy!!!) I love many different styles and tastes, currently listening to Amy Winehouse, but my absolute passion is Swing music. My idols are Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis and The Voice himself Frank Sinatra. The old lounge bar crooners just had so much stage presence and charisma. I have sang in public as part of a double act on only a few occasions at small venues, but loved every second of it and would welcome the opportunity to one day become proffesional. The track i have included is a recording i did 3 years ago, part of a surprise present my partner bought for me. . . hope you enjoy!! My dream is to be good enough one day to sing with a full swing orchestra band Thanks for listening.

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Name: keefer

Contestant No 015

Track: Manhattan sky

About me: I live in Ossett and love music life I enjoy playing acoustic gigs with friend's around england and America .

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Name: Jessica Radford

Contestant No 016

Track: My heart will go on

About me:Hey I'm Jess Radford. I live in Upton and I'm 16 years old. I have just finished school and my GCSE's and am currently working. I have enterd this competition as I believe the experience will be fun and because I have never done anything like this before. I like to sing on the karaoke and have sung in a few school concerts. I like to sing songs from the past by singers such as Sinead O Connor and Cher. I also like Leanne Rimes and Kelly Clarkson

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Name: Michal Hayward

Contestant No 017

Track: Handbags and Gladrags

About me: Hi my name is Mick Hayward and live in Stanley. I am a mechanic in Normanton and singing is my hobbie. I hope you enjoy the track

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Name: Nuala Robinson

Contestant No 018

Track: How Do I Live

About me: I am 18 years old live in Wakefield and currently a student at Notre Dame College in Leeds. My favourite singer is Beyonce although I have chosen to sing How do I live by Leeann Rimes.

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Name: Sophie Wysoczanski

Contestant No 019

Track:

About me: Hi everyone! My name is Sophie and I am currently studying at Huddersfield University for a drama degree. I saw the advert for the Voice of 2007 in the Newspaper and thought it sounded like fun! I love to sing, and the kind of people that inspire me are those that have worked hard to get where they are today, I think Beyonce Knowles is an amazing performer. My biggest ambition is to be a star in the West End.

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Name: Hollie Cooper

Contestant No 020

Track: Ironic

About me: Hi my name is Hollie Cooper I am 14 years old from Earlsheaton Dewsbury. I have been taking singing lessons for the past year and last year entered a talent competition in which i recieved first place. I love to perform every opportunity possible my biggest inspiration is Avril Lavigne because I can relate to her music and my dream is to one day become as successful.

So please please vote for me and help me make my dream come true. Thanks

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Name: Jessica White

Contestant No 021

Track: I Dreamed a Dream

About me: Hi I'm Jess. I am 14 years old and come from Wakefield. Singing has always been my passion, and whilst all my frenjoy teen movies, I prefer live theatrical performances. Whilst being on stage is what I like most, I also have other hobbies including badminton and Art and Design. Enjoy and please vote for me

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Name: Melissa louise Armitage

Contestant No 022

Track: A thousand miles

About me:My Name is Melissa louise Armitage. I am 14 years old. I live at Walton-Wakefiled- I love singing, I am a Happy Person, Generally. Some of my Favourite artists are, Alicia Keys, Vanessa Carlton, Maria Carey. I hope you enjoy this song !

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Name: Sarah Cave

Contestant No 023

Track:

About me:Hi I've been singing on the club circuit for eight years. There couldn't be a better job, I love it !!! My ambition is to succeed in the music industry. My favourite artists are Christina Aguilera, Anastasia and my all time favourite Celine Dion

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Name: Dave Webb

Contestant No 024

Track: Sing Me A New Song

About me: Hello all! My name is Dave Webb, performance poet and singer extraordinaire. As I have been singing for the past 50 years I feel it is time to share my music with everyone. I live in Pontefract and tour the schools of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with my songs and poetry. The song I have entered into this competition was composed and performed by me. So sit back, relax, enjoy....and vote for me!!!

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Name: Stephanie Sweeting

Contestant No 025

Track: Have a Drink on me

About me: I am 15 years old and I began singing at the age of eight, when I joined my local theatre group. I never thought I would be singing now. My main inspiration for my singing is skiffle King, Lonnie Donegan. I sing a lot of country music, but do try to vary the genre of music that I sing, however country is my passion and I could never leave that behind.

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Name: Laura Roberts

Contestant No 026

Track: Have a Drink on me

About me:My name is Laura. I am 19 years old (although I’ll be 20 on the 29th of July!!) and live in Wakefield. I enjoy both singing and listening to music and would love to be able to do it full-time. I entered this competition for two reasons, firstly because I thought it would be fun and I have never done anything like this before; and secondly because my friend convinced me to go ahead with it!! I love to sing and will do so at every opportunity, whether that be on Karaoke, around the house and even at work!! I have no key reason for choosing the song I have other than I enjoy listening to it and singing it. Take a listen to see what you think and if you like what you hear, then please, vote for me!!!!!

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Name: Sherlock Art

Contestant No 027

Track: What do u want

About me:It would be a blessing if you could take the time to listen to what have got to say.I'm giving a shout out to all the music wherever you are in the world.I was born by the name of Dausette Sherlock McConnell,in a small town called Liberty Valley in Jamaica.By the power of music, i moved to England. I first started singing at age 10.At the age of 14,I teamed up with Arrow and became a duo called Bow & Arrow,which only lasted 2 years.I then joined the group Heart & Soul,where we performed in the hotel industries.We had our differences and that's why i went solo.I started using my craft in the music and became myself which is Sherlock Art.I used SHERLOCK from my birth name and ART which shows the artist that is inside of me.It's a blessing to be able to share my experience to all the people who like to hear what people have to say.

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Name: Katie Studd

Contestant No 028

Track: Pieces of me

About me: I am Katie, I'm 19 and have always had a passion for singing since I can remember, and I'm usually the first to sing at parties or karaoke.

I have a varied taste in music from rock, dance, indie and RnB. My inspiration has come from such artists come from artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Amy Lee, Nelly Furtardo and Christina Aguilera.

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Name: Abigail Holt

Contestant No 029

Track: Slow down

About me: Hi my name is Abigail Holt and I live in Sandal. Ilove to sing. i write my own music, and have recorded a few of my songs professionally. i am 17 years of age. and studied music at GCSE level acheiving a grade A. my idols and inspirations lie with mariah carey, whitney houston and celine dion but i have BIG influences from my mother. and would like to carry her passion and memories on..

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Name: Gavin Leaf

Contestant No 030

Track: Babylon

About me: Ive loved singing ever since i can remember, sitting in the back of the car, just joining in with the Radio but its only been in the last couple of years ive had the confidence to start singing in public and want to go as far as i possibly can and really do love performing infront of a crowd, the bigger the better. I know im still rough but this is the experience i want. I just want to be allowed to perform.

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Name: Gemma Mossop

Contestant No 031

Track:

About me: Hi I'm Gemma Mossop Im 15 Years Old I Live in Pontefract West Yorkshire Wf8 2by I Love Singing I Sing At Old Castle Pub Every Weekend I've Been Singing Since I Was 5 Years Old I Practise Everyday In My Room My Favourate Singer Is Whitney Houston And Britney Spears && Leanne Rymes And Gloria Gaynor. I Would Really Love To Get A Place In The Final! Here Is My Youtube Link Feel Free To Listen To Me Singing Thank You For Your Time In Reading This I Will Be Very Grateful To Get A Place x

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Name: Jillian Birtwistle ( Funkerella )

Contestant No 032

Track: Get So High

About me: Well. Iguess it all started when I was about 10/11 and was rummaging around in my mums old vinyl collection. I found Electric Ladyland by the one and oly Jimmi Hendrix. Oh my God I had to learn guitar, si I did. All by myself which is probably why I still can't play real chords. I live in South Elmsall and have created my first album called Jiggery Pokery.

Enjoy and please be nice.

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Name: Jasmine Evans

Contestant No 033

Track: Because of U

About me: My name is Jasmine Evans, I am 13 years old and live in South Elmsall.

Singing means everything to me. I feel it completes me,when I sing I'm on a high and don't want to stop. My idols are Amy Lee, Evanescence, My Chemical Romance, Avril Lavine and Kelly Clarkson.

Please vote for me and let me live the dream xxx.

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Name: Elizabeth Mawson

Contestant No 034

Track:

About me H i m y n a m e i s E l i z a b e t h M a w s o n , m y f a m i l y a n d f r i e n d s c a l l m e B e t h b e c a u s e t h a t s w h a t I p r e f e r . I m 1 6 y e a r s o l d a n d I h a v e j u s t f i n i s h e d m y G C S E s a t s c h o o l . M u s i c h a s a l w a y s h e l d a g r e a t p a r t i n m y h e a r t a n d l i f e . I h a v e m a n y f a v o u r i t e s i n g e r s b u t m y m a i n o n e i s W h i t n e y H o u s t o n , I t h i n k s h e h a s a g r e a t v o i c e , s h e h a s a l o t o f p o w e r a n d s h e a l w a y s s e n d s m e s s a g e s a c r o s s t h e w o r l d w i t h h e r a m a z i n g s o n g s . e v e r y t i m e M y f a m i l y a n d f r i e n d s h a v e a l w a y s s a i d t h a t m y s i n g i n g w o u l d g e t m e f a r , i t h a s a l w a y s b e e n m y d r e a m a n d g r e a t e s t w i s h b u t I h a d n e v e r i m a g i n e d o n c e t h a t I w o u l d b e e n t e r i n g a c o m p e t i t i o n l i k e t h i s

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Name: David Goddard

Contestant No 035

Track: My Way

About me Hello. my name is David Goddard. I enjoy singing Elvis Presley, Matt Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble. I often sing at Charity shows and also sing with Community singers in Altofts which raises money for localHospices. Hope you enjoy the song and please vote for me . Thanks

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Name: Vicky McCartney

Contestant No 036

Track: Everthing I do

About me My name is Vicky McCartney and I'm 22 living in Walton, Wakefield. I enjoy listening to and singing many styles and varieties of music. I have a strong passion for singing since I was young, and have been influenced by many artists old and new. I hope you enjoy listening to the track I have chosen. Vix. x

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Name: Carrie Winfield

Contestant No 037

Track: See you later

About me Hi my name is Carrie Winfield I am 17 years old, at the moment I am a student at York College studying performing arts. I've been singing, acting and dancing since I was 9 yrs old , I have been involved in various shows including two at the West Yorkshire Playhouse Leeds, one called Carnival Messiah, which is due to be performed again at Harewood House in September 07. It is my dream to sing and let people hear my music, the song I've sent is called "See U Later" and was co-written and produced by myself and my friend Lanre Philips who already is an assablished artist with a group called Sol (Sons Of Light). I love Kylie, Whitney, Mariah, Amy Winehouse and lots more. Hope you like the song !!

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Name: Rosie Doonan

Contestant No 038

Track:

About me Hi my name is Rosie Doonan. I am a local lass from Wakefield brought up within a musical family, performed and sang from an early age playing and singing with soul band The Solicitors. After performing in a duo I am now trying to strike out on my own and currently recording my debut solo album. This track, Hold On, is one of my self penned songs, from my forth coming album, which maybe a little stark and moody in comparison to my other compositions, I hope you will enjoy. My influences range from the early singer song writers Joni Mitchell and Jeff Buckley to more modern artists such as Portishead, Scott Matthews and Laura Viers.

Rosie

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Name: Katie Sheldon

Contestant No 039

Track:

About me I am a 21 year old young lady who has been singing and dancing siaround the age of 5.

My inspirations are singers such as Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Celine Deon amongst many more. I find it impossible to shoose a favourite artist as my passion for music makes me love and admire all artists old and new

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Name: Gary Newton

Contestant No 040

Track: Love on the Rocks

About me: My name is Gary Newton.Im 34 and married and have a 5 year old son.Iive always sung karaoke (mainly when drunk) and my wife told me i have a nice voice(bias).so i thought i may give this ago.Ii just love to sing and even do it sober now(lol).my favourites artists are ELTON JOHN and WIL YOUNG and love JAMES BLUNT,s voice, but my main inspiration has always been my wife who encourages me to go for it and keeps me just about sain.i also love it when my son sings alot to the album i did.hope you like it and good luck to everyone. thanx. gary

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Name: Neil Baxendale

Contestant No 041

Track: New York, New York

About me I'm Neil aged 33. The person who influences me the most is Frank Sinatra beliebe it or not. He also performed with the Rat Pack who I love also. I have a passion for this type of music. Hope you enjoy and vote for me!!!

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Name: Rachel Oxley

Contestant No 042

Track: "Stuck In The Middle With You"

About me: My name is Rachael, I'm 26 years old, and live in Pontefract. I currently work as a carer for my Grandma. In my spare time I love going to karaoke and singing my heart out. I'd love to get up and perform in front of a large audience, so please vote for me! I have chosen a track that is bouncy and fun, so please enjoy and boogie along! Thanks, Rach

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