Nadine Coyle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nadine Coyle
Coyle in 2004
Born	Nadine Elizabeth Louise Coyle (1985-06-15) 15 June 1985 (age 40) Derry, Northern Ireland
Nationality	Irish
Education	Thornhill College
Occupation	Singer model
Years active	1999–present
Children	1
Musical career
Genres	Pop electropop R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Polydor Fascination Black Pen Virgin EMI
Associated acts	Girls Aloud Six Natasha Bedingfield Sugababes Shane Filan

Nadine Elizabeth Louise Coyle (born on June 15, 1985) is an Irish singer. She became famous in 2002 as a member of Girls Aloud. This was a pop girl group formed on the TV show Popstars: The Rivals.

Girls Aloud became very successful. They had 20 songs in a row that reached the top ten in the UK. Four of these songs even reached number one. They also had two number one albums. The group won a BRIT Award in 2009 for their song "The Promise".

In 2010, Nadine Coyle released her first solo album, Insatiable. She also released the song "Insatiable" from the album. She created her own record label, Black Pen Records, for this. Later, in 2017, she released the song "Go to Work". She also released her first collection of songs, called an EP, titled Nadine.

Early Life and Talent

Nadine Coyle was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. Her parents noticed her singing talent when she was only two years old. She loved to sing songs like "Saturday Night at the Movies".

Even though she wasn't very interested in school, she got good grades. She made a demo CD with cover songs. These included "Fields of Gold" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".

Music Career Highlights

Starting Out: Popstars

In 2001, while still at Thornhill College, Nadine tried out for the Irish TV show Popstars. She won a spot in a band called Six. However, it was found out that she was only 16. The show required contestants to be at least 18. So, she had to leave the band and went back to school.

Joining Girls Aloud: 2002–2009

Girls Aloud performing live

After Popstars, Nadine was encouraged to try out for Popstars: The Rivals. This was a British TV show that aimed to create a new boy band and a new girl group. The groups would then compete for the Christmas number one song in the UK.

Nadine was chosen as one of the ten girl finalists. She impressed the judges with her singing. On November 30, 2002, Nadine joined Cheryl Tweedy, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts, and Kimberley Walsh. Together, they formed the group Girls Aloud.

Their first song, "Sound of the Underground", quickly reached number one. It became the Christmas number one song in 2002. Girls Aloud set a record for how fast a group could go from forming to having a number one hit.

The group released their first album, Sound of the Underground, in 2003. It was very popular and sold many copies. They had more number one songs like "I'll Stand by You" and "The Promise". Two of their albums also reached number one on the UK charts.

Girls Aloud was known for their pop music style. They also tried out electropop and dance-pop. They worked with producers who helped them create unique pop songs. The group became one of the most successful acts to come from a reality TV show. They were even listed in the Guinness World Records as the "Most Successful Reality TV Group". They also became the UK's best-selling girl group of the 21st century.

Solo Music and Girls Aloud Reunion: 2009–2013

Coyle after a show in 2009

In 2009, Girls Aloud decided to take a break. This allowed the members to work on their own projects. Nadine Coyle planned to release a solo album. She worked with many famous songwriters and producers.

Her first solo song, "Insatiable", came out before the album. It had an "80s feel" and a guitar sound. The song reached number 26 on the UK charts.

In November 2012, Girls Aloud got back together to celebrate their tenth anniversary. They released a new song called "Something New". This song also helped raise money for Children in Need. The group released another album of their greatest hits, Ten. They then went on a tour called Ten: The Hits Tour. After the tour ended in March 2013, the group announced they were splitting up.

New Projects and Recent Music: 2015–Present

In 2014, Nadine Coyle started working with Brian Higgins again, who had helped Girls Aloud. In 2015, she talked about her second album. She also recorded a song called "I Could Be" with Shane Filan from the band Westlife. They performed this song together for Children in Need.

In July 2017, Nadine signed a deal with Virgin EMI Records. She released her new song, "Go to Work", in September 2017. In February 2018, she released a four-song EP called Nadine.

Nadine planned a tour in the UK and Ireland for May 2018. However, the tour was canceled a month before it started. She said it became "impossible to achieve" what they wanted. In 2019, she released a summer song called "Fool for Love". She also announced another song, "All That I Know", which came out in 2020.

In October 2022, Nadine sang a cover of the Cranberries' song "Zombie". Many people praised her performance. In July 2023, she attended the premiere of the Barbie movie. She also released a new song, a cover of Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars", which she titled "If I Lay Here (Chasing Cars)".

In May and June 2024, Nadine Coyle and her Girls Aloud bandmates went on an arena tour. This tour, called The Girls Aloud Show, was in memory of their bandmate Sarah Harding, who had passed away.

Other Activities

As a member of Girls Aloud, Nadine appeared in several TV shows. These included documentaries like Girls Aloud: Home Truths and Girls Aloud: Off the Record. She also appeared in a special TV show called The Girls Aloud Party.

Nadine helped write the book Dreams that Glitter - Our Story in 2008. This book was an autobiography with her Girls Aloud bandmates. It shared unseen photos and stories about their lives and success.

Girls Aloud also worked with many brands. They endorsed products like Barbie, KitKat, and Nintendo DS.

In December 2009, Nadine visited her hometown of Derry. She helped break a record for planting the most trees in one hour with 100 volunteers. She has also supported charities, including a children's hospice in Northern Ireland.

Nadine started her own record label, Black Pen Records. This label released her first solo album, Insatiable. In 2012, she was a guest judge on an episode of America's Next Top Model.

In 2019, Nadine Coyle took part in the TV show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. She finished in fifth place on the show.

Personal Life

Nadine Coyle moved to Los Angeles, California, in 2006. She traveled often between the US and the UK for her music. While in Los Angeles, she opened an Irish pub restaurant called Nadine's Irish Mist in 2008. This allowed her family to live nearby and help run the business.

On August 15, 2013, Nadine announced she was expecting a child. She also confirmed she was back with her ex-fiancé, Jason Bell, who is her daughter's father. Their daughter, Anaíya Bell, was born on February 10, 2014.

In 2015, after nine years, Nadine closed her restaurant and moved back to Northern Ireland. She wanted to raise her daughter there. She said the restaurant business was too much for her family. She also missed Northern Ireland.

Nadine and Jason Bell separated in 2019. This was because they lived far apart. However, by 2021, they were living together in Northern Ireland. This allowed them to co-parent Anaíya during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discography

Studio Albums

Extended Plays

Singles

Lead

Collaborations

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Nadine Coyle para niños

• List of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series) contestants

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