David Grant (singer) facts for kids

David Grant is a well-known English singer and vocal coach. He was born on August 8, 1956, in Kingston, Jamaica. He became famous in the 1980s as a musician. Later, he became a popular vocal coach on TV shows like Pop Idol and Fame Academy.

David Grant's Music Career

David Grant first became known in the early 1980s. He was part of a UK soul and funk music group called Linx. Their biggest song was "Intuition" in 1981.

Solo Music and Duets

In 1983, David started his own solo music career. His first hit song was "Stop and Go." He also had other popular songs like "Watching You Watching Me." David sang two famous duets with Jaki Graham. These were "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" in 1985 and "Mated" later that year. He also worked as a session singer. This means he sang backup for other artists like Diana Ross and Rick Astley.

Becoming a TV Vocal Coach

David Grant became very well known as a vocal coach. He worked alongside his wife, Carrie. They were vocal coaches on the TV show Pop Idol. They were also judges and vocal coaches on Fame Academy. This show helped people learn to sing. They also worked on a special version for charity called Comic Relief Does Fame Academy.

David has helped many top pop music stars in the UK. Some of these include the Spice Girls, Take That, and S Club. He has also worked with Will Young, Atomic Kitten, and Joss Stone.

Other TV Appearances

David Grant has appeared on many other TV shows. He was a regular guest on the debate show The Wright Stuff. In 2006, he was in a TV series called The Sound of Musicals. He also appeared on MasterChef in 2006. In 2008, he was a judge on The One and Only with Carrie.

David also appeared on the CBBC show Hider in the House. He was the only celebrity found on the first day of filming! Later, David and Carrie hosted their own CBeebies show for children. It was called Carrie and David's Popshop. David often presented episodes of Songs of Praise. He also shares his music knowledge on Channel 5 pop music countdowns.

David Grant's Life

David Grant was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to London, England, as a child in the late 1950s.

Family Life

David and his wife Carrie have four children. Their names are Olive, Tylan, Arlo, and an adopted son named Nathan. All of their children are neurodivergent. This means their brains work in different ways, which can affect how they learn and think. David and Carrie are both Christian. They also run a small church group from their home.

Special Recognition

In 2019, David Grant received a special award. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). This award is given by the King or Queen of the United Kingdom. It recognizes people who have made a big difference in their community or country.