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In addition to being one of the finest classical singers in the world, Russell Watson has no small talent for understatement. Just days away from the start of a UK tour, he’s keen to explain why he’s been so busy building up his vocal strength lately. “You know,” he says, “I’ve been out of sorts really for ...
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Sense of Sound is to support classical music star Russell Watson on his latest UK tour. The 42-year-old tenor will embark on the six-week tour on March 22. Dates include a sell-out concert at the Philharmonic Hall on March 30, as well as appearances in Glasgow, Newcastle, and at the Royal Albert Hall. Source: Liverpool Echo Dates listed on Sense ...
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Singer Russell Watson wants fans to help him choose a song for his most unusual audience yet - 33,000 runners. The star will perform at the start of this year's Bupa Great Manchester Run, but admits he has no idea what to sing. He is also taking part in the race and hopes to raise cash for Kirsty ...
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Kirsty Howard knows she has a friend she can lean on in singing star Russell Watson. The charity champion, 13, was carried by the tenor after shrugging off gout and a chest infection to take part in a photoshoot on the Coronation Street set. The pair launched a fundraising effort for the Great Manchester Run alongside Weatherfield stars ...
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Singer Russell Watson said he feels "stronger and faster" and is making good progress since undergoing treatment for a second brain tumour just over a year ago. The 42-year-old underwent a life-saving operation and a five-week course of radiotherapy after the discovery of the tumour in October 2007. Watson, who is known to fans as The Voice, said ...
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Hugely successful tenor Russell Watson is coming to the Island in May. He will be performing at the Villa Marina, Douglas, on Tuesday, May 5 and is being brought to the Isle of Man by Dick Ray, director of Jersey International, who is also responsible for booking The Complete Stone Roses. Russell, 42, who has twice battled to overcome brain tumours, released his latest album People Get ...
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There's nothing simple about Russell Watson's rise to fame. Undaunted by his battles with two devastating illnesses, the English tenor shares his story with Max Koh. Hearing Russell Watson’s story, one may easily surmise it as a typical rags-to-riches tale. The English tenor whose nickname is “The Voice”, was a humble factory worker in Salford who beat 400 contenders to win a local radio talent competition. He ...
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After two years battling a brain tumour, singer Russell Watson returns with a new album For two years, he has been battling a brain tumour and fighting for his life. Now, as he returns with a new album, singer Russell Watson talks frankly about love, loss and the day he thought he was seeing his daughters for the last time... Russell Watson is anxious to talk about ...
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Singer Russell Watson is back from illness, newly focused - and fuming at Simon Cowell. Adam Sweeting meets him "I like a good rant every now and then," declares Russell Watson, plonking his trainer-clad feet on the table and leaning forward with a pugnacious glint in his eye. "But I try not to moan too much because I feel very lucky to be here. Please don't ...
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Classical singer Russell Watson has a new zest for life, having battled brain tumour twice (in 2006 and 2007) and survived. The 42-year-old from Manchester, England is delighted to be performing in Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with Starhill Gallery’s “A Journey Through Time 2008” (a 11-day exhibition of luxury watches and jewellery showcase). He performs at Feast Village until tomorrow, showtime is from 10pm onwards. Watson, whose meteoric ...
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