Date ... 1st MAY 2025
30th April.
Adam Dowling chats to Russell and
Helen Jane Long about their new album and single .
Listen on BBC Sounds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l235x6
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19th April.
Russell has done a number of interviews this week to talk about his new single and his 25th Anniversary tour, these are a few that are available on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlkL8gJeJQM
Russell Watson & Helen Jane Long chatting to Richard Beauvoisin from Radio Bath
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SetwuDRUnh0&t=81s
Chris Zanelli interviews Operatic singing legend Russell Watson and Composer Helen Jane Long on Their new album SHINE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L08st4U377M
Tony Lloyd Russell Watson has released a new pop album with songs written and composed by Helen Jane Long,
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11th April.
Russell is featured on the front cover of the April issue
of Woman's Weekly magazine,read the full article on link below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1208343717324864&set=pb.100044477407565.-2207520000
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3rd April.
Video clip from Russell's Facebook,he is asking fans what he should sing on his tour.
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos/1231079471822263/
Join Russell Watson as he celebrates 25 years of music with The Evolution Tour in October and November 2025.
Performing iconic tracks like Nessun Dorma, Caruso,
and Where My Heart Will Take Me alongside new songs Shine and Grow, this is a must-see event for fans of The Voice.
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30th March.
Wow!!! so great to hear Russell at his very best singing
Nessun Dorma at 'The Edge Arena Wigan @TheEdgeWigan
#TopTenor #25thAnniversary .
Listen on the link below
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/reel/9547725978643410
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๏ปฟ26th March.
Bedford Summer Proms in The Park concert
Sunday, 6th July
This year’s Proms will feature the incredible talents of Russell Watson,
the UK’s most prolific classical recording artist, known for his record-breaking albums, ‘The Voice’ and ‘Encore’. With over one million sales
in the UK alone, he’s the first and only classical vocalist to achieve such impressive numbers, earning platinum status worldwide.
https://www.smmrsessions.com/locations/bedford/promsinthepark
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16th March.
From Russell's Facebook , a video clip of him singing
'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You'
at Shrewsbury Abbey.
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos/1600636363923405
RUSSELL WATSON
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? …
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13th March.
Russell chats on BBC Stoke & Staffordshire ,
listen on BBC Sounds
https://bbc.in/4iiSHzm
Opera star Russell Watson who is not only celebrating 25 years in the business but has also fundraised over £70,000 for St Mary's church in Astbury.
He began putting on concerts in 2022 at the church which holds a special place in his heart.
He says it's nice to give something back to your own community.
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7th March.
Russell was recently featured in the BBC Music Magazine
https://www.classical-music.com/features/artists/russell-watson-interview
Russell Watson: the tenor chooses the music that shaped him
The much-loved British tenor tells BBC Music Magazine about the music that has had the profoundest impact on him.
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1st March.
Russell giving a sneaky peek of his new concert brochure ,with great photo's from Paul Dixon
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos/2772152579656164
OMG!! Look’s what arrived!!!!
http://russellwatson.com/
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23rd Feb.
Russell chats on Manx Radio ,a really good interview
https://www.manxradio.com/podcasts/one-to-three1/episode/the-voice-russell-watson/?autoplay=1
THE VOICE - RUSSELL WATSON
Friday, 21st February 2025
Christy catches up with 'The Voice' Russell Watson, ahead of his return visit to the Isle of Man to play at the Gaiety
Theatre on Wednesday (26th Feb).
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19th Feb.
Russell sings the End Theme tune 'True to Your Dreams' from the Xbox game Castlevani Curse of Darkness
Original Soundtrack in 2005,
yet again showing the amazing versatility of his voice
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26th April.
Russell is featured in the new issue of Cheshire Magazine
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1497091258327202&set=a.975088177194182
This month’s Cheshire Life Magazine
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12th April
A new concert announced for 6th December in Llandudno.
Russell Watson
We are thrilled to announce ๐ฃ that Russell will be performing at the beautiful St Paul’s Church in Llandudno this December
Be quick ๐จ tickets on sale now ๐๐ผ
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lavocetours
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9th April
It was lovely to see Russell on the Lorraine Show yesterday,chatting about his new tour and his 25th
anniversary .
It can now be seen on on You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nP5xsZwgz0
Russell Watson Reflects on 25 Years and Star-Studded Encounters
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27th March
Voices at the Castle – Saturday the 13th of September
International Tenor Russell Watson Brings Music and Charity Together at Pembroke Castle
https://paulsartori.org/voices-at-the-castle-international-tenor-russell-watson-brings-music-and-charity-together-at-pembroke-castle/
Pembroke Castle is set to come alive this September with the sound of music as it hosts ‘Voices at the Castle – A Weekend of Song’,
an unforgettable weekend of entertainment dedicated to supporting The Paul Sartori Foundation’s invaluable hospice at home services and The Pembroke Castle Trust’s ongoing conservation efforts.
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20th March
#ThrowbackThursday ,in March 2006 Russell & Sian Reeves
took part in the singing contest 'Just The Two Of Us' ๐ผ
after some turbulant times & setbacks they eventually
won๐due to an overwhelming public vote ๐๐
for their fab performance๐คฉ
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27th Feb.
Russell recreats a picture from his youth in this article
in the Guardian weekend magazine,
read the article on the link below.
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21st Feb.
#FlashbackFriday to 2004 and the release of
'Amore Musica' , the 4th wonderful album from
Russell ๐which included the truly stunning
'Gladiatore'๐คฉ๐ฒ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ytpQyKw14
and it was also when I met Russell at the
CD signing in HMV Manchester and his performance
at the Trafford Centre๐ฅฐ๐๐ค
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14th Feb.
#FlashbackFriday in 2005 Russell went to Japan and
gave a great performance at the Osaka Festival Hall ๐ค
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While there he also took part in a TV show where he delighted the audience with an impersonation of Elvis๐๐
In the video Russell sings O Sole Mio
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11th Feb.
Showing the fantastic range in his voice ,Russell sings the amazing INCANTO on this album from Yanni in 2014.
Yanni Inspirato is the masterpiece album from Yanni in 2014, Yanni greatest music performed by the world's most extraordinary voices:
8. Russell Watson -- Incanto (Enchantment
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5th Feb.
A massive amount of money raised for St Marys Astbury
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from the 3 concerts Russsell has performed there.
https://www.facebook.com/StMarysAstbury/posts/pfbid031Nh4vGi9nMv5dZeiLu1sVabq1y9okiifKJASPhFnFtjRfFU1SJJY4Nch9zkWprtbl
St Mary's Astbury
A HUGE THANK YOU...
#astburychurch #stmarysastbury
to Russell and Louise for an amazingly generous donation following
Russell's 2024 Christmas concerts at St Marys ๐คฉ
We are so grateful to have received a whopping great
£19,476 which will be earmarked to bring the plans for a new kitchen and indoor toilet that much further forward. .
Looking back over the three years that Russell has been singing for us at Astbury, St Mary's has benefitted from almost £70,000.
Wow!
Thank you dear friends and Astbury champions โค๏ธ
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2nd February.
Russell will be performing and celebrating his 25th
Anniversary at the Shanklin Theatre on the Isle Of Wight
๐ 21st of
September 2025
https://shanklintheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173657649
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25th Jan.
A reminder of the most beautiful voice that people all over the world fell in love with๐
Russell singing Ave Maria at the Bridgewater Hall 2002๐ค๐ถ
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8th Jan.
A look back in photo's at Russell's amazing career
as he celebrates his 25th Anniversary ๐ his fabulous voice
has thrilled & mesmerized people the world over for
25 + years๐คฉ๐ค.
Thank you Russell,it's been a privilege to follow your
incredible journey xโค๏ธ
More pictures to come.
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31st Dec.
๏ปฟ
Happy Hogmanay to Russell and Louise and all visitors
to RussellWatsoninfo.co.uk,
wishing you good health ,good luck,& happiness in
2025 ๐๐๐
Here's to a great NEW YEAR ๐ฅ๐พ
best wishes from Sandra x
๐ค๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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23rd Dec.
A reminder that Russell will be on ITV1 and ITVX on
Christmas Eve taking part in Christmas Eve celebration
๏ปฟ from St Elisabeth’s Church
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/posts/pfbid05gS4Xp8JyHgBcTN6in9fM9r6YLAfx35GbRT2WsrDqphHU1hYPfBZaeteXGVY3WR1l
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13th Dec.
A new poster for Russell's concerts from the start of 2025.
'A Very Special Evening with RUSSELL WATSON'
'From Me To You'
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1126515702174333&set=a.205530884272824
We’re so excited for the early dates next year, tickets selling fast ๐จ
Www.russellwatson.com
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5th Dec.
A Super surprise to see Russell๐คฉ on Chann.5 News this
evening chatting to Dan Walker about his 25yr Anniversary
tour and new book,great to see that video clips were shown of him singing ,including the Amazing Gladiatori๐ค๐
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Russell was also on Loose Women earlier today.
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1st December.
๏ปฟ
Russell will be at the Gaiety Theatre Isle of Man on
Wednesday 26th February 2025.
https://www.villagaiety.com/russellwatson?fbclid=IwY2xjawGzdqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQA
BHWX16yC8_dHCdIhcXj5D0xKpPpx2j1BCc_rMHWIEj5uoAhJejVsEVi7j7Q_aem_DFhnh4vYk7qWZZT9FwmXuw
A very special evening with RUSSELL WATSON
Gaiety Theatre isle of Man
Wednesday 26th February 2025
Come join Four-time Brit Classical Award-Winning, world-renowned
tenor RUSSELL WATSON,accompanied by Pianist/arranger/writer MIKE MORAN
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7th Feb.
#FlashbackFriday to April 2003 and my 2nd time
seeing Russell in concert at Glasgow SECC ๐, this time singing songs from his new CD Reprise๐ฟ
and thrilling a full stadium yet again ๐with so many great songs๐ค.
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Who could forget the amazing Pearl Fishers duet (with himself)๐ค
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30th Jan.
#ThrowbackThursday again and this time to Feb 2002 .
Russell ๐คฉtravelled to Auckland , New Zealand
for an epic open air concert ๐ผ๐คwhich was being
recorded ๐
The power & versatility of his voice thrilled the huge audience. ๐ถ๐๐
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23rd Jan.
#ThrowbackThursday 2001/2002/3 pictures of our fabulous Russell ๐ค๐คฉon various TV shows in USA & Canada
and the Carnegie Hall concert๐ถ๐ผ he was the first UK
artist to have a transatlantic number 1๐ฅin both the
USA & the UK,with 'The Voice’๐ฟ
a record-breaking 52 weeks at number one.๐๐ฅฐ
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13th Jan.
2002 was my 1st ever concert to see Russell ๐
his incredible voice rocked a full 10.000 seat SECC
stadium in Glasgow on his Encore tour.๐ค๐ถ๐
the album reached no 1 ๐ฅ๐ฟknocking The Voice off the top spot & gaining rave reviews and another Rover Album of the year award๐ผ๐คฉ
Times like this are what great memories are made of.
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1st January.2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of Russell's fans๐
2024 was yet another great year, with many TV appearances ,
and even after 25 years his concerts are still selling out all over the country ๐ถ
Thank you Russell for bringing so much happiness to so many๐ฅฐand for all your charity work ๐
Wishing you all the best for 2025 ๐ค xxx
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25th Dec.
Wishing Louise ,Russell and everyone who visits RussellWatsoninfo.co.uk
A very Happy Christmas ,and a very big thank you to Russell for bringing so much happiness to so many people .๐๐๐ฅฐ
with love & best wishes from Sandra.
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A Christmas video message from Russell
https://www.facebook.com/reel/3972677016304029
Russell Watson
Just a little #christmaseve message from me and little El ๐๐ด๐๐ด
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19th Dec.
Another concert has been added to Russell's 'Evolution Tour 2025'
Sunday 31st August at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
https://tinyurl.com/4e8465wn
Russell Watson
Back for his third time on the Wild Live stage at Yorkshire Wildlife Park - internationally renowned Classical singer
Russell Watson will be joining us on Sunday 31st August
as part of his incredible Evolution Tour .
'Russell Watson is the epitome of a genuine world star.'
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26th Nov.
A nice Video clip from Russell to say thanks for all his
๏ปฟBirthday messages.
Russell Watson Facebook
#thankyou for the wonderful birthday messages everybody ๐๐๐ฅณ
https://www.facebook.com/reel/562434993087601
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23rd Nov.
2 Scottish dates on Russell's 'The Revelution Tour' 2025
https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/russell-watson-tickets-glasgow-aberdeen-4873112
Britain’s best-selling classical artist will celebrate 25 years in music with shows in cities including Aberdeen and Glasgow.
British tenor Russell Watson has announced a 25-date UK tour for Autumn next year to
mark the anniversary of his debut album.
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21st Nov.
I love this headline from Broadway World announcing Russell's
new 'The Evolution Tour'
https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/Russell-Watson-Celebrates-25-Years-with-Major-2025-UK-Tour-20241119
Cherished British tenor Russell Watson has announced a major UK tour for
Autumn 2025 to celebrate 25 years since the release of his groundbreaking
debut album. The Voice.
You are definitely cherished Russell xxx
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17th Nov.
A new date for next year in Ireland
The Millennium Forum Derry, Northern Ireland
RUSSELL WATSON
Join world renowned tenor Russell Watson accompanied by multi-award-winning pianist,
Mike Moran, in a special show featuring classic songs plus a selection of hits from his illustrious career.
23rd April 2025
Price: £59.50 / £49.50 / £34.50
https://www.millenniumforum.co.uk/shows/russell-watson/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGk_3ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSQ2e3zlKFcdIOi6O34uAUlL5as5RSBgdq3HcsSdfrAL7lYoddUyeoRp6w_aem_PCc6uZcybPsPTpMwS-mowQ
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14th Nov.
Russell will be signing books at Astbury Meadow
Garden Centre on 4th December
https://www.facebook.com/astburymeadowgardencentre
Meet the Voice: Russell Watson Book Signing Event
Join us as we welcome world-renowned opera singer Russell Watson !
Known as “The Voice,” Russell will be signing copies of his latest book 'Encore' here at Astbury Meadow as part of our Ultimate Christmas Shopping Evening. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the man behind the music and discover his incredible story of resilience, passion, and triumph.
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Date: Wednesday 4th December
๐ Location: Astbury Meadow Garden Centre, Congletonโฐ Time: 4pm
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1st NOVEMBER
Russell spoke to Scott Makin ahead of his Magnificent
Buildings Tour date.
Listen on BBC Sounds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k0wcw8
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26th Oct.
Richard from the Isle of Wight Observer chats to Russell ,
A 26 mins long interview on Soundcloud.
https://soundcloud.com/isle-of-wight-observer/richard-chats-with-russell-watson-1
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21st Oct.
It looks like the Magnificent Buildings tour is continuing
through 2025.
This one is on 8th March 2025 at St Mary's Church Bury St Edmonds
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15th Oct,
A new concert for Russell listed for Feb 2025.
Russell Watson + Special Guest: Nancy May (St Peter's Church, Poole)
https://weloveconcerts.littleboxoffice.com/events/91376?fbclid=IwY2xjawF7-JdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXlyxNlU2NpGYCwJCpNYgxlos9TgSCKE_jXCDJDAnb-aA-4KtY_rmzJRUQ_aem_kcKaojxypWWVsTfDirkz_g
St Peter's Church, Parkstone, Dorset.
Friday, 28th February 2025
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2nd Oct.
From the BBC Music Magazine
Russell Watson: the tenor chooses the music that shaped him
The much-loved British tenor tells BBC Music Magazine about
the music that has had the profoundest impact on him
Here, Russell chooses some of the music that has most influenced
๏ปฟhim as a performer and lover of music.
https://www.classical-music.com/features/artists/russell-watson-interview
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1st OCTOBER
21st Sept.
Pictures and video clip from Russell's concert at Exeter Cathedral
https://www.facebook.com/100063448166130/videos/pcb.939754414816155/892718786247360
We Love Concerts
1st of many fantastic shows with the voice Russell Watson, with Mike moran and special guest Nancy May completed tonight at
#ExeterCathedral and what a show!
Next stop #Bathabbey
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17th Sept
Russell's (very different) new single SHINE in collaboration with Helen Jane Long is released today on YouTube
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30th Aug.
I have watched the whole series of #Celebrity Help My House
Is Haunted๐ฑ๐ฎ and at last the long awaited episode with Russell ๐ฅฐ๐ซฃ will be shown tonight (Fri 30th )Freeview
Chan 17- REALLY at 9pm๐บ
hope it's not too scary Russell๐ป xxx
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That was an interesting and eventful night ๐ซฃ Hopefully all the spirits have departed now ๐คญ
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19th Aug.
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A very Happy 9th Wedding Anniversary to Louise and Russell ๐ฅ๐พ,wishing you many more years of Love ,Happiness & contentment โค๏ธ
Hard to believe it is 9 years since your magical day ๐,
love and best wishes from Sandra xxx ๐ค
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10th Aug.
Some great pictures from Abbey Road Studios where
๏ปฟRussell is recording his new album
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/posts/pfbid0D3Fy2d2YV4vcCW9PYGEPUEPPfqLFhFDd1v88Jpr1jtUwJgLccmLCuRUkeWxDVHPml
Russell Watson ·
Fabulous few days at Abbey Road Studios with the very talented Helen Jane Long and the gang !!
Exciting times ahead ๐น๐ถ๐ต #newmusic
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3rd August
Great to see 3 versions of Russell's new book
ENCORE: My journey back to centre stage ๐
are topping the Amazon Hot New Releases in Opera Music.
Hardcover at no2 ๐Kindle Edition at no3๐
and the Audible Audiobook at no5 ๐
Hopefully a future no1๐คฉ
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/new-releases/books/512230/ref=zg_bs_tab_t_books_bsnr
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23rd July.
A great 1 hour long interview with Russell on LBC,
now on YouTube
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
James O'Brien meets Russell Watson | LBC
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29th Nov.
Russell's lovely new Christmas single with Helen Jane Long is out now .
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/posts/pfbid0k1wKwqhbYjAQPaxNT3qT7VxPBSZJTPxiKEuaRFfhLKActU94KW9mkQKB9WpCiMpwl
Russell Watson
โ๏ธ๐ IT’S HERE, Russell’s brand new Christmas single out now across all digital streaming platforms ๐ ๐
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Enjoy !! โ๏ธ
๏ปฟhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQXpX0Io5qg
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24th Nov.
Wishing you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUSSELL ๐พ๐ฅ๐
have a fantastic day๐๐ฅณ
lots of love from Sandra ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ and all your fans
๏ปฟwho visit RussellWatsoninfo.co.uk๐ฅฐโค๏ธ
๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ#TheVoice #TopTenor #25Years #NationalTreasure
xxx ๐
21st Nov .
Video clip from Russell's appearance on Good Morning Britain this morning.
https://x.com/GMB/status/1859513295146746193
Good Morning Britain
@GMB
'What Davina's gone through I personally feel will be a longer recovery period.'
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19th Nov.
FANTASTIC NEWS
To celebrate his amazing 25 year career as
'The Voice'
Russell has announced a new tour for Oct/Nov 2025.
The EVOLUTION TOUR has dates all around the country including 2 in Scotland.
Tickets on Pre sale Thurs and General sale on Friday
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11th Nov.
It was so nice to see Russell on BBC Morning Live
todayโค๏ธ๐คฉ as always it was quite emotional watching
him sing 'Someone To Remember Me' ๐๐ฅน
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Scroll to near the end of programme.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0024xwg/morning-live-series-6-11112024
8th Oct.
Wonderful news from Russell on his facebook page .
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1081288950030342&set=a.205530884272824
Russell Watson
https://newyorkinternationalfilmawards.com/
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Excited to announce SHINE has won the Best Music Video
and Best Original song in the New York Film awards!!!
#HelenJaneLong #lcgc #piano #voice#kindnessmatters #kindness
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29th Sept.
Thoroughly enjoyed Russell's book'Encore',a compelling and at times emotional read,with some funny moments , a few surprises ๐ง &and many memories.
I need the audio version now Russell so you can read to me every night ๐๐
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Encore-journey-back-centre-stage/dp/B0D98ZVCYK/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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23rd Sept
New for 2025
Sunday 18th May 2025 -
Russell Watson
Arley Hall
https://liveatarley.ticketline.co.uk/order/tickets/13374218/russell-watson-live-at-arley-northwich-arley-hall-2025-05-18-16-00-00
17th Sept.
Lovely to see Russell on the One Show ,he was only on for a few minutes at the end but it was so nice that he received a surprise message from the surgeon who saved his life ๐ฅน๐ซถ very emotional to watch.
Watch on the link below
https://x.com/BBCTheOneShow/status/1835751904376172790
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14th Sept.
A bit of a tease from Russell on his Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1062633178562586&set=a.205530884272824
Russell Watson
It’s nearly time !! Helen Jane Long
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https://www.facebook.com/reel/1197741908025254
Helen Jane Long
A wonderful new album is coming to life with the fabulous tenor and vocalist extraordinaire #RussellWatson.
There has been alot of laughter and so much fun along the way. #abbeyroad #abbeyroadstudios although when I offered
my singing skills, the room went awkwardly silent…. Weird! ๐๐๐
new single 19th September
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3rd September
Russell's new book' Encore: My journey back to centre stage' is No 1 on the Opera Amazon Hot New Release list ๐
and I can't wait to read it ๐ the release date is Sept 19th .Only 16 more days to wait ๐คฉ
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17th Aug.
https://screen-one.net/russell-watson-autumn-uk-tour/
Russell Watson – Autumn UK Tour, New Autobiography and in the studio recording new music.
Due to overwhelming popular demand, celebrated British tenor Russell Watson
is set to embark on a highly anticipated tour across the UK this Autumn
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๏ปฟ5th Aug.
How exciting ,Russell not only has a new book๐ coming but also a new album ๐ฟ๐คwhich is way long overdue๐
I can hardly wait ๐
A video clip on Russell's Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/reel/402732362826141
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22nd May.
At last,the long awaited follow up to Russell's wonderful book
'Finding My Voice' is now available on pre-order from Amazon.
The title is
Encore: My journey back to centre stage
by Russell Watson (Author)Hardcover 12 Sept. 2024
£17.79Pre-order now. NO cover picture yet
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Encore-journey-back-centre-stage/dp/1399738240/ref=zg_bs_g_516722_d_sccl_11/257-5372461-6209713?psc=1
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8th April.
Thanks to Loving80sMusic for putting some video clips on YouTube
of Russell singing at Derby Cathedral, What a voice !!!
A few highlights from Russell Watson’s ‘Magnificent Buildings’ tour,
at Derby Cathedral Featuring special guest, Nancy May
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1st April
HAPPY EASTER
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29th March.
A lovely Easter message from Russell on his Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/posts/pfbid022xueyjiQWYVNqrFEbtHSHqVJMrBff8Yfd2sqyEMM3SV9Q5a6jAB4gGV2VYq595WYl
Russell Watson
Wishing you all a blessed Good Friday ๐ Everything is peaceful and quiet at the farm today and the sun is shining bright.
Hope you all have a lovely Easter weekend ๐๐ #goodfriday
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17th March.
From Russell's Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial
Russell Watson
A magical night at Glasgow Cathedral, the most beautiful of settings.
The audience ovation at the end of the evening was tremendous ๐?
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13th March.
A nice interview on BBC Radio Scotland where Russell chats to Michelle McManus about his concerts in Scotland this week.
Scroll to 10 mins.in
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001x516
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10th March.
A YouTube video of Russell's chat to Helen Barnes on Notts TV,
Loving80sMusic
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27th Feb.
From Russell's Facebook a video clip of him singing
Jerusalem at the Wigan Rugy Match
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos/385189991026428/
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14th Feb.
A lovely romantic photo and comment from Russell for
Valentines Day on his Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial
Russell Watson
Happy Valentines, to my sweetheart, love of my life, best friend
๏ปฟ and wife
โค๏ธ♥๏ธโค๏ธ๐ love you more every year #valentines ๐
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1st January 2024
Wishing a very HAPPY NEW YEAR and all the best for 2024
to Russell and Louise and everyone who visits
Russellwatsoninfo.co.uk
Sandra x
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25th Dec.
A very Happy and peaceful Christmas to Russell,Louise
and everyone who visits Russellwatsoninfo.co.uk
Best wishes to all
Sandra x
8th July
Russell on This Morning TV today chatting
about his new book ENCORE and forthcoming concerts
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13th June.
A new concert for Russell next year at The Edge Arena Wigan on 29th March.
https://www.quaytickets.com/theedge/en-GB/shows/russell%20watson/events
Saturday, 29 March 2025
The Edge Conferencing
https://www.theedgewigan.com/auditorium
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22nd March.
#FlashbackFriday
on March 24th 2014 @Russell graced the stage at Birmingham Symphony Hall ๐คฉ๐ with guest artist Jonathan Antoine ,a wonderful night of music ๐ค๐ถ
and laughter๐
hard to believe this was 10 years ago ๐ฒ๐
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15th March.
Apart from the torrential rain outside and freezing cold inside ,Russell's concert at Glasgow Cathedral was fabulous, he definitely warmed up the atmosphere and rattled the rafters.
His amazing voice soared, singing among others
Va Pensiero,Music of The Night, Bring Him Home, Someone to Remember Me, Abide With Me, Ave Maria, Beautiful Dreamer and it was so great to
hear Caruso and Corengrato again , also (of course)
Flower Of Scotland to the delight of the audience.
He sang The Prayer in a duet with Nancy May who has a beautiful voice.
Russell's unique sense of humour ensured the audience were going home happy.
A wonderful and special night that ended with prolonged rapturous applause ,with everyone in no doubt that they had heard 'TheVoice' at his best.
Thank you Russell x
Sandra x
24th Feb.
Russell was in fine form singing Jerusalem & both National anthems and definitely stirred the
emotions at the Wigan Warriors vs
Penrith Panthers rugby match shown earlier
tonight (on BBC2 )
Available to watch on the link below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-league/68293869
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15th Feb.
Lovely article and pictures of Russell and Louise in Great British Life magazine
https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/people/24047511.russell-louise-watson-peaceful-life-cheshire/
Russell and Louise Watson on their peaceful life in Cheshire
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9th Feb.
I have been Looking back through my archives ๐ and I have so many photo's of Russell and his infectious smile๐ it is a shame not to share them
so these are from 10 yrs ago ,Birmingham -March 2014 ๐ค๐ผ๐ถ as you can see he hasn't changed a bit.
I put these photo's on Twitter/X and received this lovely reply from Russell.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1755901049691361739
Russell Watson
@russellthevoice
You take a great photo Sandra ! Thanks for sharing and for your support over the years ๐ see you soon x
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2nd Jan.
2023 was another fantastic year for Russell ,with sell out concerts countrywide plus many great TV appearances๐คฉ๐บ
Thank you Russell your amazing
voice & infectious smile brings much happiness ๐ฅฐBest wishes for a successful 2024 x
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24th Nov.
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Russell wishing him the best day ever๐๐ฅณ๐ฅฐ
With love and best wishes from Sandra and
everyone who visits RussellWatsoninfo.co.uk
xxx
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13th Nov
Russell sings 'How Great Thou Art' at Manchester Cathedral
in an emotional tribute to football legend Sir Bobby Charlton today.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12743059/ir-bobby-charlton-funeral-alex-ferguson-cathedral-ceremony.html
__20th Nov.
A short video clip from Russel at Shrewsbury Abbey, in fine voice as always ๐คฉ
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos/322314594063636/
Russell Watson
It was cold outside Shrewsbury Abbey the other evening.
Not too cold for ‘just one Cornetto’ though, from Wall’s ice cream ๐คฉ_______________________________________________________________
6th Nov.
A video clip from Russell of him rehearsing at Durham Cathedral....what a voice !!!
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos/297208609809524
Durham cathedral
Anybody else a Harry Potter fan?
Warming up for last nights concert at Durham Cathedral!!
This was used as Professor Mcgonagall’s room in the Harry Potter films.
What an amazing place to sing ! ๐๐ผ
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19th Oct.
Russell and Louise were guests at the Best Heroes Awards 2023 and there are some nice pictures on Getty Images
https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/russell-watson?assettype=image&family=editorial&phrase=%22russell%20watson%22&sort=newest&events=776050396
Russell Watson and guest attend the
best Heroes Awards 2023
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15th Sept.
Following Russell and Louise's recent visit to
Switzerland he has contributed to an article in The Telegraph -Travel, some nice photo's included.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/spark/best-of-switzerland/russell-watson-mount-pilatus-lucerne/
Russell Watson: ‘Mount Pilatus is simply a magical must-climb’
In Lucerne, the world-famous tenor makes a memorable journey up one of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountains
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19th Aug.
To Louise and Russell,wishing you a very
HAPPY 8th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
and many more years of love,laughter and
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making memories.
Much love to you both .
Sandra xxx
6th July.
Russell performing at the Royal Albert Hall at The Grocer Gold Awards.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1676624017036279808
@russellthevoice
Thanks for another wonderful memory made at the Royal Albert Hall last night !!
I remember my first performance there, way back in 1997, it still gives me goose bumps all these years later ! ๐๐
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13th June
Yesterday Russell visited Fairfield School to officially open their new sensory playground and also sang with
Honley Male Voice Choir.
Lots of great pictures on the links below,the first one has a video of Russell singing with the choir.
https://twitter.com/phoebenuts/status/1668246733187424258
https://twitter.com/dawnrobinsonUK/status/1668323479572324352
๏ปฟhttps://twitter.com/HonleyMVC/status/1668259829842845701
https://twitter.com/Fairfieldstweet/status/1668251278319681537
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3rd June.
A short video clip of Russell on stage celebrating the 120th Anniversary of Buxton Opera House last night.
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos
/271876902018754/
Celebrating 120 years of the amazing Buxton opera house !! A night to remember ๐คฉ ๐ถ๐ต
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9th April.
A
video clip of Russell singing O Sole Mio on a bridge in Venice,on the link below
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos
Russell Watson
When you’re wandering the streets of Venice and you come across your first bridge
!! ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ผ Here’s a little song for you !! Happy Easter everyone ๐ฃ xx
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20th Feb.
Lovely pictures from Russell as he and Louise celebrate 13 years together.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/162738128225
@russellthevoice
Celebrating 13 years of togetherness with my amazing wife, best friend and soul mate โค๏ธ๐ @sainlouise1
with a lovely weekend away xxx #loveis
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24th Dec.
Christmas messages from Russell and Louise with lovely video clip and photo.
https://twitter.com/sainlouise1/status/1606815788710739970
@sainlouise1
When all is calm and all is bright… ๐
Standing underneath our engagement ๐ณ at Astbury! It’s so nice to be able to stand and take a moment with the love of my life ๐ซ
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night ๐ #ChristmasEve #Christmas @russellthevoice
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1606824550662131712
@russellthevoice
A very merry Christmas from the both of us under ‘our’ tree at Astbury.
Creating many wonderful memories already in this part of the world.
St Mary’s church is just across the way and the bells are ringing out for Mass ๐ #heavenly
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1st January 2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR to Russell's fans everywhere.
What a great year 2022 has been ,a new CD with Aled jones,concerts up & down the country and so many TV appearances.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful voice & lovely sense of humour Russell.
All the very best for 2023โจ๐ฅฐ๐ฅ
Sandra x
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24th Nov.
A lovely video message from Russell to say thank you for all his Birthday messages.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1595946997198077953
@russellthevoice
A thank you Birthday message from The Voice ! X #Birthday โค๏ธ๐
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24th Nov.
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to Russell ,wishing him a fantastic day filled with love and laughter.
with love and best wishes from Sandra and everyone who visits RussellWatsoninfo.co.uk
xxx
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6th Nov.
A lovely surprise to see Russell on The Masked Singer I'm A Celebrity special tonight,he gave a fabulous performance of a beautiful song and he should have won but he didn't.
Some great comments on Twitter etc afterwards.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1589368514296434690
@russellthevoice
I had such an amazing time on the @MaskedSingerUK
#ImACelebrity special tonight!! It’s such a fun and joyous show to be involved in โค๏ธ
Thanks to the whole backstage team who are just delightful.
Wonderful memories have been made ๐ฅฐ #themaskedsinger
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Watch again in the ITV/STV hub ,links below
https://player.stv.tv/episode/4d76/the-masked-singer-iac/
https://www.itv.com/hub/the-masked-singer/2a6976a0061
The Masked Singer: I'm A Celebrity Special
The Masked Singer welcomes you to the jungle in a one-off I'm A Celebrity special.
Available until: 5 Feb 23, 23:59
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8th Oct.
Russell in fine voice at the Variety Awards, also great that he has received one of the Legends of Industry Awards 2022
for his charity work.
Congratulations Russell so well deserved .
https://twitter.com/AndyAshworthMC/status/1578881747215060992
Andy Ashworth
@AndyAshworthMC
Such an honour to Host & Produce 11 Legends of Industry Awards on the run for @varietyGB
@varietyNW
-caught
Russell Watson impromptu celebration here along with Chris Kamara,Shirley Ballas, Gok Wan, Ruby Wax, Helen Worth & Tessa Sanderson. Raising well over £100k for #charity
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24th Aug.
Another video on Youtube from Misswaffle.
Russell singing Ave Maria ....beautiful
https://youtu.be/Ls1rcOkUgjE
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22nd Aug.
Some great videos of Russell's concert at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park taken by Misswaffle, including Music of the Night & Gladiatore .Russell definitly in fine voice.
Youtube links below.
https://youtu.be/axO7Ll3b6bE
9th Aug.
Video clip fromYorkshire Wildlife Park
https://twitter.com/YorkshireWP/status/1550430668567547904
Get ready for a SPECTACULAR evening with
this Summer! On Saturday 20th August, we're bringing you an evening under the stars as you sing along to the best of the Proms and West End hits Grab your tickets online today! https://bit.ly/RWatsonYWP
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11th May
A super review for Chicago On Stage at the
Grand Theatre Leeds with great comments about the cast especially Russell
' He (Billy Flynn)was,surprisingly, played by singer Russell Watson and the part really suited him as he sashayed around the prison planning the case for prisoner Roxie Hart. He played the part with a sophisticated and easy step and grasped the part with both hands as he coached Roxie as to what she should do to escape the rope.
https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/yorkshire-theatre/chicago-review-leeds-grand/
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2nd March.
Super review for Chicago at Cheltenham which says Billy Flynn, is played with commanding physical presence and light-footed grace๐บ by The People’s Tenor Russell Watson whose classically-trained voice is a thrill to listen to๐๐ถhttps://www.exploregloucestershire.co.uk/news.asp?NewsArticleID=2607&Refresh=1%2F3%2F2022+7%3A23%3A36+PM
REVIEW: CHICAGO, the Musical at The Everyman Theatre
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13th Feb.
This is yet another super review for Chicago and Russell๐
'Renown classical singer,Russell Watson treated the audience to his impressive vocals,which didn’t disappoint,whilst he swooned the ladies'๐คตโ๏ธ๐ฅฐ ...(as he does
)๐
https://www.atthetheatre.co.uk/chicago-uk-tour-2
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18th Feb.
Two good reviews for Chicago at Eastbourne ,especially the one in the Sussex Express.
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/eastbourne-chicago-proves-an-exultant-and-dazzling-feast-on-stage-3574958
(quote)...But wait: who on earth is behind the dodgy moustache and slick hair of Billy Flynn?
It is Russell Watson in possibly the most surprising piece of casting of the year – and an absolute eye-opener.
Soft Northern vowels have turned effortlessly into sandpaper North American. No more Mr Nice Guy… Russell plies his crooked-lawyer trade with such brazen amorality that Songs of Praise will never sound quite the same.
A terrific characterisation and, needless to say, a commanding vooice
https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/things-to-do/whats-on/chicago-musical-eastbourne-congress-theatre
8697662?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&s=09
A criminally good production of the hit musical at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre starring Russell Watson and Sheila Ferguson leaves
the audience dancing in the aisles
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27th Jan.
Russell chats to Marty Whelan
https://twitter.com/martylyricfm/status/1486633350626304007
Marty Whelan
@martylyricfm
Loved my chat with Russell Watson today, catch him at @BGETheatre
in April playing Billy Flynn in 'Chicago'. @RTElyricfm
@russellthevoice
https://youtu.be/AqQYm3HilPk
Tenor Russell Watson chats to Marty about taking on the challenging of role of Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago.
He discusses why he took up this first theatrical role,
the dark nature of the character and visiting Dublin to perform at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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6th Jan.
A nice surprise today,Russell posted a New Year message video on his Facebook
Good to know he has recovered from the covid .
๏ปฟhttps://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos/970738600484959/
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3rd Jan.
A lovely New Year Photo on Twitter from Louise.
https://twitter.com/sainlouise1/status/1477426637238984706
New Year’s Day #NewYear2022
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1st January 2022
Happy Hogmanay Louise & Russell wishing you a
New Year full of good days & good health,love & laughter Here's to 2022 ๐ฅฐ๐ฅ
love & best wishes from Sandra xxx
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31st Dec.
Happy New Year to Russell's fans everywhere ๐
The past year has again been full of uncertainty,but it was great that Russell finally completed his 20th Anniversary
Tour๐ถ& that we got to see him on TV a few times๐บ
Thank you for the music Russell ๐คโค๏ธ
All the best for 2022๐โจ๐ฅฐ๐ฅ
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24th Nov.
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Russell today ,wishing him good health , happiness and a fantastic day.
Love from Sandra x
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23rd Nov.
As a tribute to our fabulous Russell and in celebration of his 20th ANNIVERSARY I have put together a page of 200+ pictures ranging from 2000 to 2021 showcasing his many musical highlights & awards etc.
20 yrs of wonderful memories ๐๐ค๐ถ๐๐คฉ
Click on the link below
https://www.russellwatsoninfo.co.uk/2000to2021review-in-pictures
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19th Aug.
Wishing Russell and Louise a very HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
It's hard to believe it has been 6 years since their beautiful magical wedding day.
True soul mates
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9th Aug.
I have been watching Russell singing Gladiatore
yet again ,his awesome voice gives me goosebumps everytime, just pure emotion,power & passion ,no wonder it has had 36,791 views .
Nobody can sing this better #SimplyTheBest xxx
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26th April.
This is a hilarious bit of video advertising Russell's appearance on Granada TV today to talk about the Lytham Festival with Paul Crone
https://twitter.com/CroneyITV/status/1386671499122249729
Paul Crone @CroneyITV
The ever sporting @russellthevoice
getting his playlist ready for the 6 day live music festival planned in August @LythamHall Respect to @LythamFestival
for keeping the ent. industry alive. Full report @GranadaReports at 6pm.
https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2021-03-29/new-live-music-festival-to-take-place-in-lancashire
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6th April
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2nd April.
Fantastic performance from Russell tonight ,great songs chosen and some very emotional dedications. 50 mins worth of magic.
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20th Feb.
Great to see Nasa's mission to Mars succeed this week , so remembering back in Dec 6th 2014 and another great event when Russell woke up the New Horizons spacecraft out of hibernation for the last time on it's way to Pluto
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14th Feb.
A video from Russell in support of the Blue Cross animal charity
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1360578845934575622
@russellthevoice @the_blue_cross and their new campaign #YoursFurever! โค
To our amazing fur-babies Blaze, Muffin and Poppy. They give us so much joy, so here’s a special message from me to them.
You can get involved in the #YoursFurever campaign too
http://bit.ly/2O8SntX.
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13th Feb.
A video from Gwrych Castle
https://twitter.com/GwrychTrust/status/1360631522789904392
@GwrychTrust
A very special prize package featuring Gwrych Castle merchandise signed by @russellthevoice
We’re also including two day passes to Gwrych Castle & tea in the dining room where Russell & some of the #ImACeleb contestants had their banquet!
https://facebook.com/donate/7766945
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26th Jan.
Great to see that Russell's wonderful album "20" is back at no 1 on the Amazon Classical chart .
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1353359877192757252
@russellthevoice
So thrilled that the record is flying high again !! Thanks for your continued support, it means the world to me x
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24th Dec.
Another video clip from Russell showing his unique sense of humour
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/posts/227172538775325
Russell Watson
Russell has finally had his chipped tooth fixed! #imaceleb
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23rd Dec.
So lovely to see Russell singing live on Facebook tonight,a great wee selection of Christmas songs ,O Holy Night was sublime,his voice perfect. There was 1000's views and great comments about his wonderful performance .
Watch again on the link below
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos/1030037344178342
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6th Dec.
Russell mopping up his kitchen floor and making everyone smile again ,and Louise giggling in the background in this video clip.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1335593102585761795
@russellthevoice
Some @imacelebrity habits are easier to break than others!!
#imaceleb #imacelebrity
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24th Nov.
Wishing Russell a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, even though he is spending it locked up in the castle,maybe they will give him an easy night.
3rd Nov.
Another video from Russell,this time explaining why he
chose the fantastic Nessun Dorma for his album "20"
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1323654642199351301
@russellthevoice
Here is Russell on fan-favourite #NessunDorma - track 3 on his new album 20
Listen to 20 here:
http://russellwatson.lnk.to/twentytw
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1st November.
An article in the Sunday Post ..
https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/russell-watson/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
The Sunday Post
@Sunday_Post
“I don’t see myself as brave, I think of myself as lucky”: Life according to… RussellWatson
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30th Oct.
A video message from Russell.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1322256465814523904
@russellthevoice
Thank you everyone! “20” is No.1 on the Official UK Classical Chart and No.10 in the UK Official Album Chart!
I couldn’t have done it without you all and I’m so happy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I’m off to celebrate!X
@officialcharts #russellwatson
"20" is a fantastic album
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30h Oct.
CONGRATULATIONS to Russell ,his fantastic album "20" is at No 10 .. on the Official Album chart No3.. on the Independent Charts and No 1.. on the Official Classical charts .
Back where he belongs and So well deserved
https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/classical-artist-albums-chart/
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29th Oct.
Another video from Russell today,in this he explains why he chose the stunning Gladiatore to be on his album "20"
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1321874439802396673
@russellthevoice
Today Russell tells us more about Il Gladiatore, track 2 on his new album 20.
20 is out now!
Listen here: http://russellwatson.lnk.to/twentytw
#RussellWatson #RussellWatson20 #IlGladiatore #NessunDorma #ClassicalMusic
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23rd Oct.
Russell's new album "20" is at no 1 on the Amazon Classical Bestseller chart today,long may it stay there,it is a truly wonderful album.There have been hundreds of great comments on Twitter & Facebook.
Russell is pictured outside HMV Westfield.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1319692306660904960
@russellthevoice It’s been an amazing first day on sale ! Thank you so much to everyone who has bought my new album ‘20’ ! Spotted it in the window of @hmvWestfield and was incredibly excited. I was smiling under the mask x
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11th Oct.
Russell gave everyone a lovely surprise tonight ,a live performance on Facebook singing Music Of The Night.To say he was fabulous is an understatement.
He certainly knows how to please his fans.
There is a wee problem with external links at the moment,if the one below doesn't work,go to the contact page and click on Russell's Facebook from there
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos/745751885979871/
#Russell Watson was live.
Sunday night blast of the Voice !
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3rd Oct.
20 yrs ago Russell's amazing debut album 'The Voice' shot to the top of the charts all over the world.
Today he is still a best selling Tenor & still thrilling us with his incredible voice #NewAlbum"20"
Pictures from the 2000 Classic Fm magazine .
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Russell gave us a brilliant hour on his Facebook live today, answering questions ,singing songs like Granada , Corengrato and chatting about what he and Louise have been doing during lockdown.His voice is sounding better than ever .
This is the link to watch again on video
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=611009229513279&ref=watch_permalink
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Wow I had no idea ๐ฑ
Coincidentally, it’s my twentieth anniversary year, which means it’s twenty years since the release of my first album the voice. You’ve all stood by me for such a long time and again, I am so grateful.
Amazing Thank you Russell x
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The album, which was released in September 2000, has taken the coveted No.1 spot – just ahead of another release from Watson – his album Encore, which takes the second position in the chart
The Classic FM Chart of the Century –
1. The Voice – Russell Watson
2. Encore – Russell Watson
3. Pure – Hayley Westenra
4. Living a Dream – Katherine Jenkins
5. Second Nature – Katherine Jenkins
6. Voices of the Valley – Fron Male Voice Choir
7. Moonlight Serenade – André Rieu
8. The Priests – Priests
9. Serenade – Katherine Jenkins
10. Bryn – Bryn Terfel
11. Forever Vienna – André Rieu
12. Gladiator – Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard
13. Sentimento – Andrea Bocelli
14. The Classical Chillout Album – Various Artists
15. Magic of the Movies – André Rieu
16. The Number One Classical Album 2004 – Various Artists
17. The Voice – The Ultimate Collectioon – Russell Watson
18. Viaggio Italiano – Andrea Bocelli
19. Reprise – Russell Watson
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Russell has had nearly 500 Birthday messages on his Facebook page and dozens more on Twitter,to read them click on the links below.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/1066258139257978880
https://bit.ly/2DVq1x0
https://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial/videos/507493136430727/?__tn__=-R
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUSSELL,Wishing you good health & much happiness always.Have a wonderful day .
Love & best wishes. Sandra xxx
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The concert at the Royal Hall Harrogate was one of the best ever,what an amazing night of fun ,laughter,great music and Russell's fabulous voice.
The tweets below all have pictures from the concert.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/987453516397629445
@russellthevoice
A night I’ll remember for a long, long time !! Thank you to the Royal Hall Harrogate ๐ผ๐ โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ unbelievable audience too ๐
https://twitter.com/sainlouise1/status/987682942599204864
@sainlouise1
๐ฅWhat a show last night was @russellthevoice @Lauren_Kosty @TheChalkmeister @TheRealSTrotter @JohnBailey5tet @markchivers12 @mrfreekie ๐คฉ
https://twitter.com/ian_curran_/status/987397849431379968
@ian_curran_
Looks like a sell out @RoyalHallRT for @russellthevoice Such a beautiful theatre!
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Pictures on Twitter from Russell at Buxton Opera House last night.
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/974228590425501696
@russellthevoice
Fabulous evening at Buxton Opera House - Can we do it all again ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐
I can vouch for it being a Fabulous evening,a beautiful old theatre with the best Tenor in the world on stage singing songs like Una Furtiva Lagrima to perfection,just wonderful.
Russell's Phantom medley duet with Laura wright was again spine tingling with all the drama of the theatre.So many people had packed into the Opera House the top gallery had been specially opened up(4th level) as you can see on one of the pictures. Definitely worth the 6 hour train journey to get there and another 6 to come home.
Sandra.
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2018
24th Feb.
What a start to Russell's concert tour at Crewe ,he was 'off the scale' ,most of his songs were about love as described in the title of the tour and he started off the night with Love Story,there was a good mix of songs,some new some old and some of the regulars .One of the highlights was a spine tingling Music Of The Night duet with his guest Laura Wright,this earned them one of the many standing ovations.Una Furtiva Lagrima was awsome.As always there was lots of fun and laughter ,Russell's humour is infectious. The night was finished off with Someone To Remember Me,again receiving a standing ovation and much applause. What fabulous night.
There are many great comments on Twitter and Facebook .
Sandra.
This is Russell's with the pictures
https://twitter.com/russellthevoice/status/967192571154968577
@russellthevoice
Incredible evening @CreweLyceum !!! A night that will stay in my memory for a very long time ๐๐ x
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It was an amazing night of music and laughter at Ulverston, Russell was on top form, his voice soaring to shake the rafters. Among the songs were 'This is The Moment',' Empty Chairs',a sublime 'Bring Him Home','Serenade' which was fabulous, and showing the power in his voice he sang 'Una Furtiva Lagrima' without using the microphone,awesome.
Ulverston was the birthplace of Stan Laurel and Russell had a bit of fun telling everyone how much he admired Laurel & Hardy and proceeded to give his account of one of their sketches and that led to a duet of 'The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia' with Richard John the pianist, it was hilarious and had the audience in stitches.At the end of the concert there was much stamping of feet and applause ,Russell came back and did a number of encores with the audience giving him a standing ovation...What a night.Russell well and truly deserves his name 'The Voice'.
Sandra x
The concert at Lancaster was wonderful one song after the other showing the power in Russell's voice ,the highlight of the night for me was 'E Lucevan Le Stelle',Russell explained to the audience that it was the first time in 10 years that he felt fit enough vocally and physically to sing it on stage.
'Serenade' which was fabulous came a close 2nd,as always he had a varied repertoire,ranging from 'E Sara Cosi' and 'Intermezzo' to 'When we Were Young' and 'Moon River',he dedicated 'Fix You' to the victims of the Manchester bombing which brought tears to many, there was Nat King Coles 'Nature Boy', and note perfect 'Bring Him Home' and a song which I hadn't heard before 'Here's To Life',it was beautiful.
As always there was the interaction with the audience with 'San Francisco' and 'Volare' .Russell was accompanied on the piano by Richard John.
Russell thoroughly deserved all the applause and standing ovations throughout the night and it seemed that nobody wanted him to stop singing but he eventually finished with 'When We Were Young'. It was an amazing night and a very appreciative audience. Best of all was I had another concert to look forward to the following night at Ulverston.
Sandra .
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The latest news on Russell's official site blog page
http://russellwatson.com/blog/classic-fms-no-1-best-selling-male-artist/?pg=1
Classic FM’s No.1 Best Selling Male Artist
Its official! The biggest selling male artist in THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC FM CHART!
The longest standing No1 album in the history of the charts at 52 weeks and becoming the first UK classical artist to sell 1 million copies
with The Voice. Credited for top two best-selling records for any artist in the chart! Huge thanks to my fans for your continued support
special thanks to Classic FM
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TheMemorial Day PBS tweeted this picture of Russell earlier today
https://twitter.com/MemorialDayPBS/status/872797086709932032
@MemorialDayPBS
We were so proud to have been joined by @russellthevoice whose performance of "You Raise Me Up" inspired many of our viewers. #MemDayPBS
and below is Russell's reply tweet.
@russellthevoice
Russell Watson Retweeted Memorial Day Concert
It was my greatest privilege and honour to perform at #MemDayPBS
Manchester was in my heart and mind that evening x
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It was great being able to see The Memorial Day concert live from Washington DC and even better to be able to see Russell's very moving and beautiful performance singing You Raise Me Up. The concert is still available to watch on the PBS Memorial website and on You Tube.
http://www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert/watch-2017-show-live/
PBS have also tweeted a picture and video
@MemorialDayPBS
Thank you @RussellTheVoice for your moving tribute! #MemDayPBS
https://twitter.com/MemorialDayPBS/status/868986859308949506
@MemorialDayPBS
Welcome @RussellTheVoice to perform "You Raise Me Up" in honor of those who serve. #MemDayPB
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