Sam Beeton
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Sam Beeton is a British
singer-songwriter
and musician. He released his debut single "What You Look For" in September 2008, which reached number 41 in the UK charts in the week up to 20 September 2008. His first album, No Definite Answer
, was released on iTunes in 2008. Rumours on the net link Sam to an alter ego named "Boo Jefferson" though the artist has denied any connection.
He played in a local young recording band called The Drains who are still playing on the Nottingham circuit.
Sam is involved in local charities as The Julie Cotton Foundation. He always plays at the annual concert at Rock City.
Sam has also modelled for the British fashion label Burberry, notably the Spring 2009 collection.
, and lost to Kylie Minogue
. Very much a rising star, Sam Beeton has supported The Script, Sandi Thom
, James Morrison
and Scouting for Girls
on full UK tours and has also completed one UK tour in his own right. Beeton's first single had an unprecedented run as "record of the week" on the two shows Jo Whiley
and Scott Mills
of BBC Radio One consecutively.
United Kingdom
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singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
and musician. He released his debut single "What You Look For" in September 2008, which reached number 41 in the UK charts in the week up to 20 September 2008. His first album, No Definite Answer
No Definite Answer
No Definite Answer is the major-label debut album from British singer-songwriter, Sam Beeton. The album was released on iTunes on 26 September 2008 and was due to be released on CD on 29 September 2008, but was pushed back to January 2009. It was scheduled for release on 9 March 2009...
, was released on iTunes in 2008. Rumours on the net link Sam to an alter ego named "Boo Jefferson" though the artist has denied any connection.
Early life
Sam attended Carlton Le Willows design and technology college. Sam Beeton was discovered while playing in a bar, The Old Volunteer he was still at school aged 14. Sam was signed to the Notts County School of Excellence and played for the youth teams for 3 years at left midfield.He played in a local young recording band called The Drains who are still playing on the Nottingham circuit.
Sam is involved in local charities as The Julie Cotton Foundation. He always plays at the annual concert at Rock City.
Sam has also modelled for the British fashion label Burberry, notably the Spring 2009 collection.
Music career
Sam was nominated for the Best Pop Act at the BT Digital Music AwardsBT Digital Music Awards
The BT Digital Music Awards were created in the UK in 2001 and are held annually. Music industry professionals can nominate artists, venues and hardware into the Judge's Choice award categories...
, and lost to Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
. Very much a rising star, Sam Beeton has supported The Script, Sandi Thom
Sandi Thom
Alexandria "Sandi" Thom is a Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She became widely known in 2006 after a series of webcasts and the success of the single "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker ".-1984–2004: Early life:Thom was born in Banff, Aberdeenshire...
, James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
and Scouting for Girls
Scouting for Girls
Scouting for Girls are a Brit and Ivor Novello nominated band from London, formed in 2005 by Roy Stride, Greg Churchouse and Peter Ellard. Stride and Ellard met in the Cub Scouts and Churchouse met Stride on their first day at school. They have sold over 1.2 million albums and over 1.5 million...
on full UK tours and has also completed one UK tour in his own right. Beeton's first single had an unprecedented run as "record of the week" on the two shows Jo Whiley
Jo Whiley
Johanne "Jo" Whiley is a British radio disc jockey and television presenter. She was the host of the long running weekday Jo Whiley Show on Radio 1.-Early life and education:...
and Scott Mills
Scott Mills
Scott Robert Mills is a British radio DJ, television presenter and occasional actor, best known for presenting The Scott Mills Show on BBC Radio 1...
of BBC Radio One consecutively.
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | |||
| 2008 | "No Definite Answer No Definite Answer No Definite Answer is the major-label debut album from British singer-songwriter, Sam Beeton. The album was released on iTunes on 26 September 2008 and was due to be released on CD on 29 September 2008, but was pushed back to January 2009. It was scheduled for release on 9 March 2009... "
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Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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| 2008 | "What You Look For"
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