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Katherine Jenkins

Background information
Birth name Katherine Jenkins
Born June 29, 1980 (1980-06-29) (age 27)
Origin Neath, Wales
Genre(s) Crossover, classical
Occupation(s) Mezzo-soprano singer
Years active 1998-present
Label(s) Universal
Website katherinejenkins.com

Katherine Jenkins (born 29 June 1980 in Neath, Wales[1]) is an award-winning Welsh mezzo-soprano. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Neath (Castell-nedd is a Town and community situated in the principal area of Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK with a A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other This article is related to a series of articles under the main article Voice type. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Universal Music Group (UMG is the largest Business group and family of Record labels in the Recording industry. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Neath (Castell-nedd is a Town and community situated in the principal area of Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK with a This article is related to a series of articles under the main article Voice type. Her first album Premiere made her the fastest-selling mezzo-soprano to date[1] and she later became the first British classical artist to have two number one albums in the same year. [2] She also stands as the first female artist to win two consecutive Classical BRIT Awards. The Classical BRIT Awards are an annual awards ceremony held in the United Kingdom covering aspects of classical music, and are the classical equivalent of pop music's

Jenkins has released four classical number one studio albums to date, with a fifth album recently released on 19 November 2007. A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Her albums feature arias, popular songs, hymns and classical crossover music and she has performed in a large number of concerts around the United Kingdom and other countries, including the United States and Australia. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.

Contents

Background

At school Jenkins received A grades in both GCSEs and A Levels and participated in productions such as Calamity Jane and Guys and Dolls. The General Certificate of Secondary Education ( GCSE) is the name of an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject generally taken in a number of subjects by The A-level, short for Advanced Level, is a General Certificate of Education qualification in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, Guys and Dolls is a musical, with the music and lyrics written by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, based on [1] Two years after she had become a choir girl at her church, she shattered a chandelier whilst singing "O Holy Night" at Swansea's Brangwyn Hall. " O Holy Night " (" Cantique de Noël " is a well-known Christmas carol composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to the French poem Swansea ( Abertawe "mouth of the Tawe " is a city and county in Wales. The Brangwyn Hall (Neuadd y Brangwyn is a concert venue in Swansea. [3] Jenkins' music talents continued to progress and she achieved Grade 8 distinctions in singing and piano. [4]

Between 1990 and 1996 Jenkins was a member of the Royal School of Church Music Cathedral Singers, where she achieved the St Cecilia Award, which was, and still is, the highest RSCM award for female choristers. [1] Jenkins was also a member of the National Youth Choir of Wales for three years. [4] She twice won the BBC Radio 2 Welsh Choirgirl of the Year contest,[1][3] won the BET Welsh Choirgirl of the Year[1] and was also awarded the Pelenna Valley Male Voice Choir Scholarship for the most promising young singer. [1]

At the age of 17, she won a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London. The Royal Academy of Music in London, England, is a well known conservatoire and one of the leading music institutions in the world London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. [1] At the Academy, she also studied Italian, German, French and Russian and graduated with honours. [4] She finished the course with a degree a music teacher's diploma and then made some money as a freelance singing teacher and a model for hair and make-up. [5] After entering a modeling competition, Jenkins was made the Face of Wales in 2000 and then decided to focus more intently on her musical career. [1] When Universal Classics & Jazz heard one of Jenkins' demo tapes, she was called to an interview, and she sang "Una voce poco fa" by Rossini. Universal Music Group (UMG is the largest Business group and family of Record labels in the Recording industry. The Barber of Seville or The Useless Precaution ( Il barbiere di Siviglia ossia L'inutile precauzione) is an Opera buffa in two acts by [5] Universal then offered Jenkins a six-album deal just an hour later. [5] This meant that at the age of just 23,[6] Jenkins had signed the largest record deal in United Kingdom classical recording history, reportedly worth £1 million. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located [1][3][7] Universal Classics' marketing director has since said, "She is an utter professional, a wonderful singer and has a team utterly committed to her. "[7]

Career

2003—2004: Première and Second Nature

Jenkins first came to public attention when she sang at Westminster Cathedral honouring Pope John Paul II's silver jubilee in October 2003 and then supporting singer Aled Jones on his tour. Westminster Cathedral in London, England, is the Mother church of the Roman Catholic community in England and Wales and the Metropolitan Pope Aled Jones (born 29 December 1970 is a Welsh Singer and Television / Radio personality and broadcaster who first came to fame as a [4][6] At the Rugby World Cup in 2003, she made her Sydney Opera House debut. The Rugby World Cup is the premier international Rugby union competition The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney New South Wales, Australia [5] In August 2004, she made her first US appearance supporting crossover soprano Hayley Westenra at Joe's Pub in New York City. Crossover is a term applied to Musical works or performers appearing on two or more of the Record charts which track differing musical tastes or genres This article is related to a series of articles under the main article Voice type. Hayley Dee Westenra (born 10 April 1987 in Christchurch, New Zealand is a New Zealand Soprano of Irish heritage Joe’s Pub ( Public Theater) is a nightclub in Lower Manhattan that hosts live performances regularly The City of New York [4]

Jenkins' début studio album Première (2004).
Jenkins' début studio album Première (2004). See also 2000 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels

Her 2004 debut album, Première, lasted a total of eight weeks at the top of the classical charts,[2] which made her the fastest-selling soprano of all time. [1] She soon became the first British classical artist to have two number one albums in the same year with Première and Second Nature,[2] and she now stands as the only person to have held the number one and two classical album chart positions. [1] Second Nature reached number 16 in the UK pop charts[6] and was later named Album of the Year at the 2005 Classical BRIT Awards. The Classical BRIT Awards are an annual awards ceremony held in the United Kingdom covering aspects of classical music, and are the classical equivalent of pop music's [8] This award is chosen by listeners of Classic FM. Classic FM is one of the United Kingdom 's three Independent National Radio stations broadcasting classical music in a popular and accessible style

Jenkins was also the first person to perform the Home Nations anthem "The Power of Four". "Home nation" (common noun redirects here home nation is also used to refer to the host country of Multi-sport events (eg " The Power of Four " is a joint anthem for the four Home Nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland (where Ireland refers She then began to appear regularly as the singer for the Welsh national anthem, "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau", at Welsh international rugby matches and sang with Bryn Terfel at the 2005 Wales-England Six Nations match at the Millennium Stadium. "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" (heːn ˈwlaːd vəˈn̥adaɨ usually translated as "Land of My Fathers" ( dear country of my fathers) is by tradition the National The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international Bryn Terfel Jones CBE (brɨn ˈtɛrvɛl born November 9, 1965) is a Welsh Bass-baritone opera and concert singer The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international The England national rugby union team represents England in Rugby union. The Millennium Stadium (Stadiwm y Mileniwm is the National stadium of Wales, located in the capital Cardiff. [5] Jenkins is now the official mascot for the Wales rugby team. [7] As well as her appearances before Rugby Union matches, in 2004, Jenkins sang at the Rugby League Powergen Challenge Cup final between St. History See also History of rugby league The grass roots of rugby league can be traced to early football history, through the playing of ball games The Challenge Cup (as of 2008 known as the Carnegie Challenge Cup for sponsorship reasons is a knockout cup competition for Rugby league clubs across Europe Helens and Wigan.

2005—2006: Living A Dream and Serenade

On 22 January 2005 Jenkins sang at Cardiff at the Tsunami Relief Concert in order to raise money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Tsunami Relief Cardiff was a charity Music Concert held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on January 22 2005, in aid The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea Earthquake that occurred at 005853 UTC on December 26 2004 with an Epicentre off the west coast of [7] In April and May of 2005, Jenkins supported Irish tenor Ronan Tynan on his first US tour as a solo artist. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The tenor is the highest male voice within the Modal register, just above the Baritone voice Ronan Tynan (born May 14, 1960, in Dublin, Ireland) is a popular Tenor, singing in the classical Irish style At the Berlin stage of Live 8 in 2005, Jenkins sang the hymn "Amazing Grace". Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Live 8 was a string of Benefit concerts that took place on 2 July, 2005, in the G8 states and in South Africa. A hymn is a type of Song, usually religious specifically written for the purpose of praise adoration or Prayer, and typically addressed to a deity/deities " Amazing Grace " is a well-known Christian Hymn by Englishman John Newton and which first appeared in print in Newton's Olney Hymns [9] Her interpretation was partly a vocal solo; for the rest she was accompanied by a single softly played piano.

In May 2005, Jenkins sang at Trafalgar Square to 15,000-strong audience to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of VE Day,[10][11] and later helped to launch the Royal British Legion's poppy appeal at Covent Garden whilst wearing a dress made of 2,500 poppies. Trafalgar Square is a square in central London, England. With its position in the heart of London it is a tourist attraction its trademark is Nelson's Victory in Europe Day ( V-E Day or VE Day) was May 7 and May 8, 1945, the dates when the World War II Allies Covent Garden (Pronunciation kɒvʌnt is a district in London, England, located on the easternmost parts of the City of Westminster and the southwest [12]

Jenkins' third studio album Living A Dream (2005).
Jenkins' third studio album Living A Dream (2005). Events January 1 - In most of Europe copyright expired on a number of classic pop and rock-and-roll songs recorded in 1954 and earlier including

Jenkins' Italian-language version of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" ("L'Amore Sei Tu"), first performed live at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire on 28 August 2005, was the first cut on Jenkins' third album Living A Dream. Italian ( or lingua italiana) is a Romance language spoken by about 63 million people as a First language, primarily in Italy. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Country music Singer / Songwriter, Author, actress " I Will Always Love You " is a song written and originally performed by American country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton (first released as a single in 1974 Nostell Priory is a Palladian house located in Nostell, not far from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, approached by the Doncaster West Yorkshire is a Metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. When the album was released, she held the positions of one, two and three in the classical music chart at the same time along with her first two albums,[1] becoming the only singer to do so. [13] The album held onto the number one position for nearly a year and reached number four in the pop album charts. [13] Jenkins repeated the success of Second Nature with her Living A Dream album when she won the classical BRIT award for Album of the Year for a second time. [8][14] She now stands as the first female artist to win two consecutive Classical BRIT Awards. [1]

Jenkins, with the Blue Man Group, sang "I Feel Love" in front of The Queen at the Royal Variety Performance on 21 November 2005, whilst wearing a flashing, multicoloured dress. Blue Man Group ( Blue Man, BMG) is a creative organization founded by Phil Stanton Chris Wink and Matt Goldman it is centered on a trio of mute performers called " I Feel Love " is a song by Donna Summer, taken from her 1977 concept album I Remember Yesterday. For the ship see RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Context States headed by Elizabeth II The Royal Variety Performance is a gala evening held annually in the United Kingdom, which is attended by senior members of the British Royal Family, normally Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [15] She also performed at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway on 11 December 2005. The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor (called Christiania from 1624 to 1878 and Kristiania from 1878 to 1924 is the Capital and largest city of Norway. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [16]

Her fourth studio album entitled Serenade, released on 6 November 2006, became number five in the charts and sold more than 50,000 copies in its first week. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. This ensured it was the biggest seller for a classical CD in Britain. [1] On HMV's classical charts, the top four albums were all held by Jenkins. His Master's Voice, today usually abbreviated to HMV, is a famous Trademark in the music business and for many years was the name of a large record label [17] Also in November, she performed live before The Queen at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and joined fellow Welsh singer James Fox in the final verse of "Anthem" from the musical Chess. The Royal Albert Hall is an Arts venue situated in the Knightsbridge area of the City of Westminster, London, England, best known James Fox, real name James Richard Mullett (born April 6, 1976 in Cardiff, Wales) is a Pop music Singer, Songwriter Chess is a musical with Lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, formerly of ABBA [18] On 23 December 2006 Jenkins appeared as a guest and performer on ITV's Parkinson show, where she sang the Welsh national anthem informally during her interview and a Christmas song backed by the Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir and a brass band. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent Parkinson was a British television Chat show presented by Sir Michael Parkinson. The Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir ( Welsh: Côr Meibion Froncysyllte) also known as the Fron Choir ( Welsh: Côr Fron) is an award-winning A brass band is a Musical group generally consisting entirely of Brass instruments, most often with a percussion section [19]

2007—present: Rejoice

At the start of 2007, Jenkins made her first appearance on the British young people's Sunday Times Rich List which ranked her as the eighty-third richest young person in Britain with an estimated wealth of £6 million. The Sunday Times Rich List is a list of the 1000 wealthiest people or families in the United Kingdom, updated annually in April and published as a magazine supplement [20] As of the end of 2006, she is estimated to have sold about 2 million records since her debut in 2004. [20]

She made a cameo appearance in two episodes of Emmerdale on 16 and 17 May 2007, which saw her opening the village pageant. A cameo role or cameo appearance (often shortened to just cameo) is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the Performing arts, such as Emmerdale, known as Emmerdale Farm until 1989 is a British Soap opera that has aired on ITV since 1972 Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A beauty contest or beauty pageant is a competition based mainly though not always entirely on the physical beauty of its contestants and often incorporating Personality [21] In July, Jenkins performed live on Saving Planet Earth on BBC One, to raise money for the BBC Wildlife Fund[22] and later that month a special concert starring Jenkins was held at Margam Park in south Wales. Margam Country Park is a Country park estate of around 850 acres (3 It was entitled Katherine In The Park and saw Jenkins perform alongside Paul Potts and Juan Diego Florez. Paul Robert Potts (born 13 October 1970 Bristol, England) is a British tenor who in 2007 became the winner of the first series of ITV 's WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes --> Juan Diego Flórez (born January 13, 1973 in Lima, Peru [23] Jenkins extended a personal invitation to Potts to sing "Nessun Dorma" at the concert. Nessun dorma (English edition None shall sleep tonight) is an Aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini 's Opera [24] On 12 August 2007 Jenkins appeared on ITV's Britain's Favourite View where she nominated Three Cliffs Bay on the Gower peninsula to be voted as Britain's favourite view. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Three Cliffs Bay ( otherwise Three Cliff Bay, is a bay on the south coast of the Gower peninsula in the City and County of Swansea, Wales [25] She took cameras on a tour of the bay and commented on the great sentimental value the bay has to her: "I grew up on the edge of the Gower, but it was still a holiday place for our family. We’d go on weekend breaks to Three Cliffs Bay – six miles down the road! That’s how gorgeous it is. "[26] In September Jenkins catwalk modeled at Naomi Campbell's Fashion Relief event for charity in a Julien MacDonald dress which was then bought by Sir Philip Green for £10,000. Naomi Campbell (born 22 May 1970 is an English model, Singer, Author, Actress, and Fashion designer. Julien Macdonald OBE (born March 19, 1971) is a Welsh Fashion designer Biography Born in Merthyr Tydfil Sir Philip Green (born 15 March 1952) is a British billionaire businessman who owns some of the United Kingdom 's largest retailers [27] On 21 October 2007 she sang "Time to Say Goodbye" with Andrea Bocelli on the Strictly Come Dancing results show. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Andrea Bocelli, Grande Ufficiale Ordine al merito della Repubblica Italiana OMRI (born 22 September 1958 is an Italian Operatic pop Tenor Strictly Come Dancing is a British Television show, featuring celebrities with professional dance partners competing in Ballroom and Latin

Jenkins' fifth studio album Rejoice (2007).
Jenkins' fifth studio album Rejoice (2007). This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007

In November 2007, she again sang at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, and won classical performer of the year at the Variety Club Showbiz Awards. The Royal Albert Hall is an Arts venue situated in the Knightsbridge area of the City of Westminster, London, England, best known [28] Her fifth album, entitled Rejoice, was released on 19 November 2007. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The album contains a mix of classical and pop music in which some songs have been written specially for her. [29] Two of the songs are written by Take That's Gary Barlow. Take That are an English pop Musical group consisting of members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Gary Barlow (born 20 January, 1971 in Frodsham, Cheshire, England) is an English Singer, Pianist, [30] The album entered the pop album charts at number three,[31] beating the Spice Girls and Girls Aloud. The Spice Girls are a BRIT Award -winning English pop Girl group formed in 1994 Girls Aloud are a British Girl group created by ITV1 Talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002 [32] Jenkins commented "I never imagined when I was a young girl listening to them on the radio that I would outsell the Spice Girls and Celine Dion. Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( OC OQ (born March 30 1968 in Charlemagne Quebec) is a Canadian pop Singer It’s almost too much to take in. I can’t thank my fans enough for all their support. "[32]

She has also teamed up with Darcey Bussell, who organised to stage a song and dance production to pay tribute to the stars which have inspired them[33] which include Madonna and Judy Garland. Darcey Andrea Bussell CBE (born Marnie Mercedes Darcey Pembleton Crittle on 27 April 1969 in London) is a retired English Ballerina Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10 1922 – June 22 1969 was an American actress and singer [29] With a £1 million budget, the show was launched in Manchester in November and is entitled Viva la Diva. [33][34] As part of the preparation for the show, Jenkins has learned to tap dance, spent eight hours a week in dance studios learning choreography, and running three miles a day to get fit. Tap dance was developed in the United States during the nineteenth century and is popular nowadays in many parts of the world [29] Jenkins and Bussell performed a segment of Viva la Diva before the Queen at the 79th Royal Variety Performance which was televised on 9 December 2007. The Royal Variety Performance is a gala evening held annually in the United Kingdom, which is attended by senior members of the British Royal Family, normally Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [35] On 15 December Jenkins performed on The X Factor final with contestant Rhydian Roberts, performing the song "You Raise Me Up". Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of For versions in other countries see The X Factor (TV series. The X Factor is a British Television Rhydian Roberts (born 14 February 1983) is a Welsh Singer best known for his appearance on the fourth series of the British "You Raise Me Up" is a popular song in the inspirational mould [36] She performed the Welsh National Anthem on 17 May 2008 at the 2008 FA Cup Final between Cardiff City and Portsmouth, becoming the first person to do this at an FA Cup Final. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Team news Cardiff decided to leave veteran striker Robbie Fowler out of the squad as he had only just recovered from injury Cardiff City Football Club (Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Caerdydd is a football team based in Cardiff, Wales. Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. [37]

Jenkins' autobiography, Time to Say Hello, was released on 28 January 2008, and was also serialised in The Mail on Sunday. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Mail on Sunday is a British newspaper currently published in a tabloid format [38] Jenkins is also an ambassador for Montblanc pens and gifts. Montblanc International GmbH is a German manufacturer of Writing instruments watches and accessories often identified by their famous "White Star" [39] Being an ambassador for the company she is able to borrow their jewellery to wear to events, but in order to guard Jenkins and the expensive items, she is chaperoned by Montblanc bodyguards. [40] She wore £6 million worth of Montblanc diamonds to the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in 2008. The 50th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 10 2008 starting at 8PM EST. [41]

Personal life

Jenkins has one sister. Her father, Selwyn Jenkins, died of cancer when she was a teenager,[1][42] and she has remarked on missing him in her album liner notes. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled

Whilst Jenkins was studying at the Royal Academy of Music, at 19 years of age, she was attacked and nearly raped by a man who followed her off a bus after she had enjoyed a night out with friends. The Royal Academy of Music in London, England, is a well known conservatoire and one of the leading music institutions in the world [43] When Jenkins was making the 2-minute walk to her London home, he sprang upon her and tried to drag her into an alley, but she managed to escape. [43] He continued to pursue her and punched her to the ground, prompting Jenkins to curl up into a ball so that he was not able to rape her. [38] After repeatedly kicking her, he eventually left with her wallet and has never been caught. [38] "It was just awful. I was so shaken up. It took me a long time to get over it, and my mum was devastated. I genuinely believe I was very lucky," commented Jenkins. [43]

Welsh TV presenter Gethin Jones, whom Jenkins is currently seeing – photographed on 21 March 2008.
Welsh TV presenter Gethin Jones, whom Jenkins is currently seeing – photographed on 21 March 2008. Gethin Clifford Jones (born 12 February 1978 is a Welsh television presenter best known for co-presenting the long-running BBC children's show Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

After Jenkins and Dame Vera Lynn were both seen centre stage together at the 60th Anniversary of VE Day in 2005 during the song "We'll Meet Again", the newspapers dubbed Jenkins "the new Forces' Sweetheart", a nickname given to Lynn during World War II. Dame Vera Lynn DBE (born 20 March 1917) is a popular British Vocalist whose career flourished during World War II, A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including [11] Lynn had said to Jenkins that she should "go out and entertain the troops" to which Jenkins promised. [11] In December 2005 and 2006 Jenkins travelled to Iraq to sing to the soldiers for Christmas. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. [2][44] On her first visit to Iraq in 2005, when travelling to Shaibah, the largest British base in Southern Iraq, the helicopter she was travelling in was targeted by missiles. Shaibah is the site of an airfield near Zubair south west of Basrah in Iraq A missile (see also pronunciation differences) is a self-propelled explosive Projectile used as a weapon towards a target Anti-missile flares were deployed and the group landed safely. [11]

Jenkins was in a relationship for four years with songwriter and former Worlds Apart boy band singer Steve Hart. A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both Worlds Apart was a multi-national Boy band of the 1990s that featured Marcus Patrick (billed as 'Patric' in the original (5 piece group and Totally However, they kept details of their relationship private, and were rarely seen in public together. Jenkins confirmed the couple had split in November 2006, so that she could concentrate on her career. [45] She is currently dating Welsh television presenter Gethin Jones. Gethin Clifford Jones (born 12 February 1978 is a Welsh television presenter best known for co-presenting the long-running BBC children's show [46] Jenkins confirmed "Yes, it's pretty serious, but honestly I don't want to go into it very much. I like to keep my private life private and I don't want people to think that I'm trying to exploit the relationship. We are together because we like each other and not because we want any publicity from it. "[47]

Discography

Singles

Albums

Album Year UK Albums UK Classical USA AUS Notes
Premiere 2004 #31 [48] #1 N/K DNC None
Second Nature 2004 #16 [48] #1 N/K DNC UK Classical Album of the Year
La Diva 2005 Import Import N/K DNC Import from USA
Living a Dream 2005 #4 [48] #1 [49] N/K 13 UK Classical Album of the Year
Serenade 2006 #5 [48] #1 [50] N/K DNC None
From the Heart 2007 Import Import N/K DNC Import from China
Rejoice 2007 #3[31] N/A N/K 25 None

Further reading

References

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  3. ^ a b c Langley, William. "Not just a pretty voice". The Daily Telegraph, 15 June 2004. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved 5 September 2007. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  4. ^ a b c d e Foley, Jack. "Katherine Jenkins - more than just a Welsh pretty face". indielondon. co. uk. Retrieved 16 October 2007. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  5. ^ a b c d e Sweeting, Adam. "A treat for the dads and lads...". The Daily Telegraph, 3 March 2005. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 13 February 2008. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  6. ^ a b c "Katherine Jenkins Biography". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 16 October 2007. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  7. ^ a b c d Bourton, Tom. "The rise of Katherine Jenkins". BBC News, 25 May 2005. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 6 September 2007. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  8. ^ a b "Sting on Classical Brit shortlist". BBC News, 2 April 2007. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 16 October 2007. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  9. ^ "Live 8 concert line-ups". The Guardian, 29 June 2005. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 6 September 2007. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  10. ^ "A party to remember live from Trafalgar Square - VE Day 60th". bbc.co.uk, 5 April 2005. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved October 17, 2007. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  11. ^ a b c d Jenkins, Katherine. "G.I. Jenkins: How the Welsh opera diva Katherine swapped designer dresses for desert camouflage". The Daily Mail, 20 January 2008. The Daily Mail is a British newspaper currently published in a tabloid format Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved 12 February 2008. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  12. ^ Martin, Nicole. "It's never too early to wear your poppy". The Daily Telegraph, 27 October 2006. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 17 October 2007. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  13. ^ a b Franks, Alan. "The Katherine Jenkins diversity show". The Times, 23 November 2007. The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 23 November 2007. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  14. ^ West, Dave. "Soprano delighted with second Brit win". Digital Spy, 6 May 2006. Digital Spy (or DS as it is often known by its users is a British Entertainment and Media website noted for its extensive Big Brother coverage and forums Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 6 September 2007. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  15. ^ "Tate asks if Queen is 'bovvered'". BBC News, 22 November 2005. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 28 December 2006. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  16. ^ "Julianne Moore to co-host Nobel concert". usatoday. com, 29 November 2005. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 16 October 2007. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  17. ^ Jeffries, Stuart. "Why Katherine Jenkins is hogging the classical charts". The Guardian, 18 June 2007. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 6 September 2007. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  18. ^ "Festival of Rememberance". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 16 October 2007. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  19. ^ "Katherine Jenkins on Parkinson". parkinson. tangozebra. com. Retrieved 17 October 2007. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  20. ^ a b "Katherine Jenkins, Sunday Times richlist". The Times. The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. Retrieved 3 May 2007. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  21. ^ "Emmerdale cameo role for Jenkins". BBC News, 26 March 2007. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 3 May 2007. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  22. ^ "Saving Planet Earth". bbc. co. uk, 11 May 2007. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 8 July 2007. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  23. ^ "Talent show winner in opera concert". AOL. Retrieved 9 July 2007. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  24. ^ "Paul Potts comes home with Katherine Jenkins". 1 July 2007. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. newswales. co. uk. Retrieved 9 July 2007. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  25. ^ Pettie, Andrew. "Britain asked: What's your favourite view?". The Daily Telegraph, 14 August 2007. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 14 August 2007. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  26. ^ Crump, Vincent. "Well, in my view Britain's best is...". The Times, 12 August 2007. The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 14 August 2007. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  27. ^ "Big Brother twins steal the show at star-studded Fashion Relief". The Daily Mail, 22 September 2007. The Daily Mail is a British newspaper currently published in a tabloid format Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 19 October 2007. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  28. ^ "Variety prize for Keira Knightley". BBC News, 19 November 2007. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 20 November 2007. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  29. ^ a b c Jones, Hannah. "I’ve got a story to tell, says Kath". Western Mail, 6 October 2007. The Western Mail is a daily tabloid Newspaper published by Media Wales Ltd in Cardiff, Wales owned by the UK's largest newspaper corporation Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 19 October 2007. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  30. ^ "Details of Katherine Jenkins' fifth album Rejoice". bbc.co.uk, 9 October 2007. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 16 October 2007. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  31. ^ a b "Lewis holds on to chart top spots". BBC News, 25 November 2007. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 26 November 2007. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  32. ^ a b Price, Karen. "Katherine Jenkins beats Spice Girls in album charts". Western Mail, 26 November 2007. The Western Mail is a daily tabloid Newspaper published by Media Wales Ltd in Cardiff, Wales owned by the UK's largest newspaper corporation Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 26 November 2007. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  33. ^ a b Thorpe, Vanessa. "See what they've been keeping under their hats". The Guardian, 29 April 2007. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 30 May 2007. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  34. ^ Hastings, Chris. "Jenkins and Bussell as their favourite divas". The Daily Telegraph, Retrieved 14 February 2008. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  35. ^ Leigh, Spencer. "Royal Variety Performance". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved December 10, 2007. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  36. ^ "Kylie and Jason sing on X Factor". BBC News, 12 December 2007. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 13 December 2007. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  37. ^ Szczepanik, Nick and Kempson, Russell. "Cup Final fans are urged to show respect". The Times, 17 May 2008. The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved 17 May 2008. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  38. ^ a b c Simpson, Rin. "Katherine Jenkins says she'll never forget attacker". Western Mail, 14 January 2008. The Western Mail is a daily tabloid Newspaper published by Media Wales Ltd in Cardiff, Wales owned by the UK's largest newspaper corporation Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved February 12, 2008. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  39. ^ "Jenkins becomes face of Montblanc". The Times, 22 October 2006. The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 14 February 2008. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  40. ^ Nicholl, Katie. "A grand night out for Katherine Jenkins". The Daily Mail, 5 May 2007. The Daily Mail is a British newspaper currently published in a tabloid format Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 14 February 2008. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  41. ^ "Katherine Jenkins still shaky after nearly losing £6million worth of Montblanc diamonds". The Daily Mirror, 13 February 2008. The Daily Mirror, often referred to simply as The Mirror, is a British Tabloid daily Newspaper founded in 1903 Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved 14 February 2008. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  42. ^ Greenstreet, Rosanna. "Q&A". The Guardian, 23 September 2006. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 6 September 2007. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  43. ^ a b c Simpson, Richard. "Opera star Katherine Jenkins: The night I fought off a sex attacker". The Daily Mail, 14 October 2007. The Daily Mail is a British newspaper currently published in a tabloid format Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 12 February 2008. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  44. ^ "Jenkins performs for Iraq troops". BBC News, 23 December 2005. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 24 December 2006. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  45. ^ "Singing star Kath's going solo". The Sun, 6 November 2006. The Sun is a Tabloid daily newspaper published in the United Kingdom and Ireland with the highest circulation of any daily English-language Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved 6 November 2006. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  46. ^ Rhys, Steffan. "Katherine Jenkins and Gethin Jones dating". Western Mail, 8 December 2007. The Western Mail is a daily tabloid Newspaper published by Media Wales Ltd in Cardiff, Wales owned by the UK's largest newspaper corporation Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved 8 December 2007. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  47. ^ Johnson, Angella. "I want to get married and have children, says Katherine Jenkins as she tells of her romance with Blue Peter hunk Gethin". The Daily Mail, 26 January 2008. The Daily Mail is a British newspaper currently published in a tabloid format Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved 26 January 2008. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  48. ^ a b c d "UK Top 40 database". everyhit. co. uk. Retrieved 4 December 2006. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  49. ^ "Katherine Jenkins: the fastest-selling UK classical artist of all time". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 January 2007. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  50. ^ "Top 10 Classical Chart". whsmith. co. uk. Retrieved 14 January 2007. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

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