Andy Abraham facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andy Abraham
Abraham signing autographs at The X Factor
Background information
Born	(1964-07-17) 17 July 1964 (age 61) South London, England
Genres	Pop, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	2005–2012, 2015
Labels	Sony BMG (2006–07)

Andrew Abraham (born on July 17, 1964) is a singer from the United Kingdom. He became well-known after he was the runner-up in the second series of the TV talent show The X Factor in 2005. He also had the honor of representing the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008.

Before he became famous on The X Factor, Andy Abraham worked as a binman. Before that, he was a bus driver for Stagecoach London North.

Career

Becoming a Star on The X Factor

In 2005, Andy Abraham was a contestant on The X Factor. He almost won the competition, coming in second place to Shayne Ward. The public vote was very close, with only a small difference between them.

During the show, Andy was guided by judge Sharon Osbourne. Other judges, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh, also thought he was a great singer. Other popular acts from his season included Journey South and Chico Slimani.

After The X Factor Success

After The X Factor, Andy Abraham released his first album called The Impossible Dream. It was very popular and reached number two on the UK Album Chart in March 2006. It sold many copies in its first week. This album was one of the best-selling albums of 2006.

His second album, Soul Man, came out in November 2006. It also did well, reaching the Top 20 in the UK Charts. This album included a Christmas song called "December Brings Me Back To You," which he sang with TV presenter Michael Underwood.

In May 2008, a "Very Best Of" album was released, featuring some of his most popular songs.

Andy's third studio album, Even If, was released in June 2008. The main song from the album, also called "Even If," reached number 67 on the UK Charts. The album was later released digitally on iTunes in March 2009.

He also released a Christmas single called "Oh Holy Night" in December 2009.

In August 2008, there were reports that Andy might stop making music to focus on property development. However, Andy quickly announced on his website that this was not true. He continued to work on music and other projects.

In January 2010, Andy joined a celebrity management company called Champions (UK) Plc. He performed at Arsenal footballer Theo Walcott's 21st birthday party in March 2010, alongside Beverley Knight.

In 2012, Andy released his fourth album, "Remember When." This album was a collection of songs that had inspired him over the years. It also included two new songs. The album was released as a special book package, with Andy sharing why he chose each song. Some versions even came with a DVD about how the album was made.

Representing the UK in Eurovision 2008

Abraham performing at Eurovision 2008

On March 1, 2008, Andy Abraham won Eurovision – Your Decision 2008. This was the show where the UK chose its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. His song was called "Even If." He won the competition after a public vote against Michelle Gayle.

Because the UK is one of the 'Big 4' countries, Andy automatically qualified for the Eurovision final. The final took place on May 24, 2008. Andy performed second in the final. He finished in last place with 14 points.

In April 2015, Andy Abraham performed on stage in the musical Godspell. The show ran until May of that year.

Personal Life

Andy Abraham is married to Denise, and they have two children named Tara and Jacob.

During the second UK COVID Lockdown in 2020, Andy returned to working as a binman. He explained in an interview that he wanted to help the community and stay busy because there were no live music performances happening at that time.

Discography

Albums

Singles

See also

In Spanish: Andy Abraham para niños