Liz McClarnon

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Liz McClanon


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Img_capt = Liz McClarnon in Concert in Poland (2005)
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Elizabeth Margaret McClarnon
Alias =
Born = birth date and age|1981|04|10
Died =
Origin = Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Instrument = Singing
Genre = Pop
Occupation = Singer
Years_active = 1999 - present
Label = All Around The World (EMI)/Hollywood Records
Associated_acts = Atomic Kitten
URL = http://www.lizmcclarnon.com/

Liz McClarnon (born 10 April, 1981, Liverpool, Merseyside, England) is a British pop singer and member of the band Atomic Kitten.

Atomic Kitten

Even though McClarnon loved to sing as a child, she never imagined that it would become her career. She wanted to study law after secondary school, but her music teacher was impressed by her singing abilities and arranged her to take part in an audition by Andy McCluskey, who wanted to set up a girl band. In 1997 McClarnon became one of the original members of Atomic Kitten and she co-wrote many of the songs during her time in the girl group. She is the only original member of Atomic Kitten due to the other two leaving; Heidi Range was replaced by Natasha Hamilton by 1998, and Kerry Katona was replaced by Jenny Frost in 2001.

Atomic Kitten have sold over 8 million [ [http://www.lilmcclarnon.net/index.php?pid=6 Official biography of Liz McClarnon] (Accessed Aug 1, 2006)] albums and singles around the world. Many of their singles and albums entered the Top 40 charts worldwide such as "Right Now", "Whole Again", "Eternal Flame", "The Tide Is High" and "Ladies Night".

olo career

"Woman in love/I get the sweetest feeling"

After Atomic Kitten took a break, McClarnon was signed to All Around The World records.On February 13, 2006 McClarnon released her first solo single, a cover of Barbra Streisand's 1980 hit "Woman in Love". The track was produced by Graham Stack & Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees who also wrote the original version [ [http://www.columbia.edu/~brennan/beegees/05.robin.html Gibb songs - projects (2005-)] (Accessed Jan 2, 2006)] and whom she accompanied on his 2005 tour. [ [http://www.premiermodelmanagement.com/ViewByTalent.aspx?TtId=539 Biography of Liz McClarnon at PremierModelManagement] (Accessed July 28, 2006)] A video has been shot and released and features McClarnon in a Manhattan apartment, but it is actually filmed in McClarnon's home town of Liverpool. It was decided to release the single as a double A-side with Jackie Wilson's "I Get the Sweetest Feeling". The single peaked at number 5 in the UK Singles Chart and at number 33 in World Singles Official Top 100 chart. [ [http://top40-charts.com/song.php?sid=16108&sort=chartid&string=Liz Top 40 Charts] (Accessed July 28, 2006)] and after more than half a year after release it peaked at #16 in the Spanish charts on October 22, 2006. [ [http://www.cadena100.es/la_lista_100.php Cadena.es] , Chart for October 15, 2006 (Accessed: October 22, 2006)] Also prior to her solo release she appeared in the video for Da Ya Think I'm Sexy with the FHM Hot 100, which charted at #10 in the UK.

On February 25 2005, McClarnon appeared at Belfast's biggest gay venue, "The Kremlin", performing both of her solo tracks and two Atomic Kitten classics ("Whole Again" and "The Tide Is High").

The Future

Liz parted ways with her old Management Company in April 2008, and is now managed by her ex marketting manager and good friend Scott Richardson at Belta CM. Since working with Scott Liz's profile has gone from strength to strength, and Liz has frequently mentioned in recent interviews a new, exciting signing she has lined up with a Major Record Label.

On the 3rd September 2008, she revealed on LK Today that she is writing a novel about a girl band. Publishers have expressed interest, but still negotiating deals. She also revealed that she would like to move into a career in food.

Other work

In 2005, she appeared in the ITV reality TV show, "Celebrity Love Island", and performed some modelling assignments. She supports Everton FC and has modelled the clubs kit in the past. McClarnon is an Ambassador for charity Youth Music. [http://www.youthmusic.org.uk YouthMusic.org.uk]

On March 17, 2007 McClarnon competed for the chance of becoming the UK's Eurovision entry in the fourth edition of "Making Your Mind Up". She competed with the self-penned song "Happy" along with acts Big Brovaz, Brian Harvey (East 17), Hawkins & Brown, Cyndi Almouzni and Scooch. On the 17 of March, McClarnon didn't make it to the top two and was eliminated after the first voting in "Making Your Mind Up".

On July 25 2008, McClarnon was announced the winner of "Celebrity Masterchef" 2008.

On August 22 2008, it was announced that McClarnon was to teach cooking on GMTV's "LK Today" programme. Following her success on the BBC's "Celebrity Masterchef". [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a126925/mcclarnon-to-show-cookery-skills-on-itv.html DigitalSpy.co.uk]

Personal life

Liz lives in Liverpool. She still remains good friends with Atomic Kitten members, Natasha Hamilton and Jenny Frost.

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See also

* Atomic Kitten
* Natasha Hamilton
* Jenny Frost

References

External links

* [http://www.lizmcclarnon.com/ Liz McClarnon Official Site]
* [http://www.lilmcclarnon.net/ Liz McClarnon Fansite]
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NAME= McClarnon, Liz
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= McClarnon, Elizabeth Margaret; Lil
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Singer, songwriter
DATE OF BIRTH= April 10, 1981
PLACE OF BIRTH= Liverpool, Merseyside, England
DATE OF DEATH=
PLACE OF DEATH=