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 60) North London, England
Genres	Pop, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Sony BMG (2006–07)

Andy Abraham (born on July 17, 1964) is a British singer. 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 represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in 2008.

Before he became a singer, Andy Abraham worked as a bus driver. He also worked as a refuse collector. Andy is married to Denise and they have two children, a daughter named Tara and a son named Jacob. His family originally comes from Grenada.

Andy Abraham's Music Career

Becoming Famous on The X Factor

Andy Abraham was almost the winner of The X Factor in 2005. He was just beaten by Shayne Ward by a very small number of votes. 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 singers who became popular from the same series included Journey South and Chico Slimani.

What Happened After The X Factor

After The X Factor, Andy Abraham released his first album called The Impossible Dream. It came out in March 2006 and quickly reached number two on the UK Album Chart. It sold many copies in its first week.

Later in 2006, Andy released his second album, Soul Man. This album also did well, reaching the Top 20 in the UK Charts. It 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. His third studio album, Even If, came out in June 2008. The main song from this album, also called "Even If," reached number 67 in the UK Charts.

Andy also released a Christmas song called "Oh Holy Night" in December 2009. In 2010, he started working with a new management company. He even performed at Arsenal footballer Theo Walcott's 21st birthday party with singer 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.

Representing the UK in Eurovision 2008

Andy Abraham performing at Eurovision 2008

On March 1, 2008, Andy Abraham won a TV show called Eurovision – Your Decision 2008. This show chose who would represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. He won with his song "Even If."

Because the UK is one of the "Big 4" countries, Andy automatically went to the Eurovision final on May 24, 2008. He performed second in the final. Even though he hoped to do well, he finished in last place with 14 points.

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

Andy Abraham's Music

Albums

Singles

See also

In Spanish: Andy Abraham para niños