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Lucy Kay is a British classical singer who rose to fame after appearing on the talent show Britain's Got Talent in 2014. She was born on June 7, 1989, in Nottingham, England, and grew up in a musical family. Her mother was a singer, and her father played the guitar. Lucy started singing at a young age and was trained in classical music. Lucy attended the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, where she studied classical singing. After graduating, she worked as a wedding singer and performed in local productions. In 2014, she auditioned for Britain's Got Talent and wowed the judges with her rendition of "Nessun Dorma" from the opera Turandot. She received a standing ovation from the audience and the judges and was put through to the next round. Throughout the competition, Lucy impressed the judges and the audience with her powerful voice and emotional performances. She sang a variety of classical pieces, including "Vissi d'arte" from the opera Tosca and "O Mio Babbino Caro" from the opera Gianni Schicchi. In the final, she performed "Nessun Dorma" again and received the most votes from the public, making her the runner-up of the competition. After Britain's Got Talent, Lucy signed a record deal with Sony Classical and released her debut album, Fantasia, in 2014. The album featured a mix of classical pieces and popular songs, including "The Prayer" and "Nella Fantasia." It reached number one on the UK Classical Albums Chart and was certified gold. In 2015, Lucy embarked on her first solo tour, performing in venues across the UK. She also appeared on a number of TV shows, including The One Show and This Morning. In 2016, she released her second album, Odyssey, which featured a mix of classical and contemporary songs, including "Moon River" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." The album reached number two on the UK Classical Albums Chart. Throughout her career, Lucy has performed at a number of prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall and the O2 Arena. She has also performed for members of the royal family, including Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. In 2017, she was awarded the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award in recognition of her contribution to classical music. In addition to her music career, Lucy is also a philanthropist and has worked with a number of charities, including the Teenage Cancer Trust and the British Heart Foundation. She is also an ambassador for the charity Music in Hospitals & Care, which provides live music to people in healthcare settings. Overall, Lucy Kay is a talented and accomplished classical singer who has made a significant contribution to the music industry. Her powerful voice and emotional performances have won her fans around the world, and she continues to inspire and entertain audiences with her music.

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