David Grant (singer) facts for kids

David Beresford Grant is an English singer and a special kind of teacher called a vocal coach. He was born on August 8, 1956. He is known for his music and for helping many famous singers improve their voices.

David Grant's Music Journey

David Grant became well-known in the early 1980s. He was part of a British soul and funk music group called Linx. Their most popular song was "Intuition" in 1981.

Starting a Solo Career

In 1983, David started singing on his own. His first hit song was "Stop and Go." He also had other popular songs like "Watching You Watching Me." He sang two famous duets with Jaki Graham. Their song "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" reached number five on the music charts in 1985. Later that year, their song "Mated" also became a top 20 hit.

David has also worked as a session singer. This means he sang backup or on recordings for other artists. Some of the famous people he worked with include Diana Ross and Rick Astley.

David Grant on TV

David Grant is also very famous for his work on television. He often appears with his wife, Carrie Grant.

Coaching Singers on TV Shows

David and Carrie became popular as vocal coaches on the TV show Pop Idol. They also worked as judges and vocal coaches on Fame Academy and Comic Relief Does Fame Academy. On these shows, they helped new singers learn how to sing better.

They have also coached many of the UK's biggest pop stars. These include the Spice Girls, Take That, S Club, Will Young, Atomic Kitten, Melanie C, 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 September 2006.

In 2008, David was a judge on The One and Only, where he worked with Carrie again. He even appeared on the CBBC show Hider in the House. Later that year, David and Carrie hosted their own children's TV show on CBeebies called Carrie and David's Popshop.

David Grant has also presented episodes of Songs of Praise. He is often asked to share his expert opinion on pop music on Channel 5.

David Grant's Family Life

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

David and his wife Carrie have four children. Their children are named Olive, Tylan, Arlo, and an adopted son, Nathan. All of their children are neurodivergent, which means their brains work in different ways. David and Carrie are both Christian and lead a small church group from their home.

In 2019, David Grant was given a special award called the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). This award recognizes his important contributions.

Music Albums

Here are some of the music albums David Grant has released:

Music Singles

Here are some of the single songs David Grant has released:

TV Shows and Movies

Here are some of the TV shows and movies David Grant has been in: