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England where hit by a new injury crisis on Friday evening - leaving them with no star to sing their national anthem at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Wales have lined up Aled Jones, Katherine Jenkins and Bryn Terfel, but Russell Watson, who was due to sing ‘God Save the Queen’ before the two countries meet in the RBS Six Nations opener has been struck down ...
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Russells new CD 'The Ultimate Collection' will be available on March 6th 2006. Press release and TRACKLISTING from Decca.... RUSSELL WATSON GREATEST HITS THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION RELEASED MARCH 6TH, 2006 With sales of over 4 million albums worldwide and 2 million in the UK alone, Russell Watson is the UK’s biggest selling artist of the 21st Century, outselling Madonna, (as featured in the recent Channel 4's Top 50 'UK ...
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The leading lights of the classical musical world have agreed to perform at a major one-off benefit concert at London‘s Royal Albert Hall in aid of the victims of December’s Tsunami disaster in South East Asia. Confirmed performers (in alphabetical order) include Aled Jones, Amici Forever, Bond, Celtic Tenors, Duel, Emma Johnson, English Chamber Orchestra, G4, Julian Lloyd Webber and his new Bossanova Band, Keedie, Opera ...
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A charity single in aid of the tsunami victims is being released tomorrow (24/1) and is tipped to go straight to number one. Grief Never Grows Old is written by former DJ Mike Read and features Sir Cliff Richard, Bee Gees Robin and Barry Gibb, Boy George and Brian Wilson. Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, opera singer Russell Watson and Kenny Jones of The Who also appear ...
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One of the most awaited shows during the Valentine season is that of British opera sensation and "The Voice" himself Russell Watson which will be held at the PICC Plenary Hall on Feb. 10. He will perform in Manila fresh from the success of his latest album, the defining "Amore Musica," launched in the UK in October 2004. He will be joined by the 60-piece San ...
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A star studded 12-hour radio show has helped raise millions of pounds for victims of the Asian tsunami. The historic broadcast was witness to some very famous faces, including Prince Andrew and Tony Blair who joined in by donning headphones. UK Radio Aid brought together 268 commercial stations, including Manchester-based Smooth FM, part of the Guardian Media Group, for the first time. And though it will be several ...
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Chris Evans, Davina McCall and Johnny Vaughan are among the presenters set to host an all-day fundraising marathon on almost 300 UK radio stations on Monday. UK Radio Aid, which is raising money for survivors of the Asian tsunami, is the first time the county's commercial radio broadcasters have come together. Evans is returning to the airwaves after three years to host the 0800-1000 GMT slot alongside ...
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Opera singer Russell Watson has been asked to fight chunky soccer star Mark Bosnich in a celebrity boxing match. BBC bosses approached the 30-year-old tenor hoping he is brave enough to get in the ring with the 15st former Chelsea goalkeeper. TV Biz revealed this week that Bosnich’s bout was in doubt because the Beeb were struggling to find a famous opponent to match the 6ft 1in ...
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Must watch concert- Russel Watson. One of the top male singer-performers blessed with a powerful and angelic voice, Russell Watson, is coming to Manila. From being a pub singer, he rose to international prominence as a classical singer in the mold of Andrea Bocelli and Mario Frangoulis. His debut album, "The Voice," sold millions, opening up avenues for him to perform for European royalty like Prince ...
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Salford tenor Russell Watson is joining some of the biggest names in music to record a fundraising single for the victims. The singer, known as "The Voice", will team up with Sir Cliff Richard and Boy George to make the charity record Grief Never Grows Old. Former Boyzone star Ronan Keating is also expected to take part. Other stars being approached include Manchester-raised Bee Gees Robin ...
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