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Xtra's
Here we have compiled a list of 'xtra' facts and info on this artist. Some of it is confirmed and some not, but all make for interesting reading. If you have a bit of extra fact that you feel should be on here, please send it to us HERE.
Worms [confirmed]
When she was four, Katherine's primary school put on a talent show. She sang Going Down the Garden to Eat Worms.
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Watched over [confirmed]
Katherine's father Selwyn, a factory worker, died of cancer when she was in her teens, but she believes he is still watching over her career.
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Classical Brit awards [confirmed]
Katherine was the first ever female to win two Classical Brits in a row. Both were for album of the year
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Fashion relief [confirmed]
In September 2007 Katherine catwalk modeled at Naomi Campbell's Fashion Relief event.
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Emmerdale [confirmed]
Katherine made a cameo appearance in two episodes of Emmerdale on May 16 and 17, 2007, which saw her opening the village pageant.
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The Power of Four [confirmed]
Katherine was the first person to perform the Home Nations anthem 'The Power of Four' before the British and Irish Lions rugby u nion match against Argentina at the Millennium Stadium in 2005.
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Music teacher [confirmed]
Katherine taught music to children prior to being signed by Universal.
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Royal Academy of Music [confirmed]
At the age of seventeen Katherine won a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London. At the Academy, she studied Italian, German, French and Russian then graduated with honours
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Early awards [confirmed]
Katherine won the BBC Radio 2 Welsh Choirgirl of the Year contest twice and won the BET Welsh Choirgirl of the Year. She was also awarded the Pelenna Valley Male Voice Choir Scholarship for the most promising young singer.
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Choral practice [confirmed]
Katherine was a member of the National Youth Choir of Wales for three years.
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St Cecilia Award [confirmed]
Between 1990 and 1996 Katherine was a member of the Royal School of Church Music Cathedral Singers, where she achieved the St Cecilia Award.
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Early productions [confirmed]
At School Katherine participated in productions such as Calamity Jane and Guys and Dolls
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A rose by any other name [confirmed]
Katherine has a rose and an orchid named after her.
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Smashing stuff [confirmed]
Katherine hit local headlines in 1998 after shattering a crystal chandelier when performing 'O Holy Night' at Swansea's Brangwyn Hall.
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| Please note, not all member submitted xtra facts will be added. Whilst Classicalx makes every effort to ensure the validity of the information, we can not guarantee or be held responsible for any misinformation.
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