Amy Winehouse Success Story

Amy Winehouse appeared in an episode of “The Fast Show” in 1997. She worked as an entertainment journalist for the World Entertainment Network briefly. She became the featured female vocalist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra in 2000. Amy signed Simon Fuller’s 19 Management but kept the recording secret, while developing herself as an artist. Darcus Beese spotted Amy as a key vocalist during one of the productions and signed her.

Career

Amy released her debut album “Frank” in 2003. It was produced by Salaam Remi and many of the songs were influenced by jazz. The album entered the UK album chart in 2004 and was nominated for the BRIT Awards in two categories. The album went on to achieve platinum sales.

She then went on to sing “Stronger Than Me” along with Remi, which was shortlisted for the 2004 Mercury Music Prize. She also performed at the Glastonbury Festival and Montreal International Jazz Festival.Her next album “Back to Black” released in 2006 and went straight to number one position on the UK Albums Chart. It stayed on the top for two weeks straight.

In 2008 she won Grammy for her single “Rehab” in five categories including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

Career Highlights

Amy became the first British singer to win five Grammy’s. She was nominated for the BRIT Awards for her debut album “Frank” in 2004. Her song “Stronger Than Me” won the Ivor Novello Awards for Best Contemporary Song. Her “Back to Black” entered the UK Albums Chart and stayed on the top for two weeks.

Amy has performed her “Back to Black” at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards and won accolades from the audience. She performed at various music festivals in Chicgo and Baltimore.

Reputation

Amy was known for her unique hairstyle and Cleopatra inspired make-up. It is believed that her husband “Blake Fielder-Civil” must have influenced the look.

Personal Life

Amy rumored to have dated a journalist Chris Taylor and is believed to have written her debut album “Frank” based on the relationship with him.  She then met Tyler James at the age of 13 and were said to remain close friends until her death in 2011.

She then moved on and dated Alex Clare for a year and decided to part ways. She married Blake Feilder-Civil in 2007. They later divorced in 2009. Amy later dated Reg Traviss from 2010 until her death in 2011.

Death

Amy died due to alcohol poisoning. Her bodyguard saw her laughing and listening to music just days before her death. He observed moderate drinking for the next few days. When her bodyguard came to check on her he found no pulse and breathing and called the emergency services immediately. She was announced dead at the scene.

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