CURTIS T JOHNS
Curtis became a published songwriter after being talent spotted by established songwriters John Beck (Corinne Bailey Rae, Izzy Bizu, Indiana, Paloma Faith, Sam Smith, Pixie Lott) and Steve Chrisanthou (Corinne Bailey Rae, Newton Faulkner, Eliza Doolittle, Will Young, Charlotte Church).
Curtis is mentored by John and Steve, but has also worked with John Reid (A Moment Like This: UK & US No.1), Jon Hume (New Zealand songwriter and lead singer of Evermore) and Robert Harvey (former lead singer of The Music and co-writer – Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynn 'Real Love'). Whilst building his career as a songwriter he has worked with established and emerging artists with familiar names such as Matt Cardle (X Factor Winner), Krrum, Joe Miles, Kerri Watt and Ray Quinn, plus new talent including Callum Beattie, Jamica Blackett (Germany, The Voice Kids) and Sabella.
In 2016 Curtis entered a BBC talent search television show led by Gary Barlow in search for young individuals to play parts in his upcoming “The Band” musical, featuring the music of Take That, written by Tim Firth and produced by David Pugh and Dafydd Rogers, and co-produced by all 5 Take That members. With his own group 'Five to Five' they went on to win the show outright. With a year long tour on the way being named 'the fastest selling theatre tour ever'. His biggest contemporary influences include Stevie Wonder, K.D Lang, Simply Red, Alicia Keys, Jamie Cullum, Paloma Faith, Plan B, Emeli Sande, Gary Barlow, Mika and Brandon Flowers.
Artist Website: www.curtistjohns.com
Artist: CURTIS T JOHNS
Song Title: A Spaceman Came Travelling
Genre: Adult Contemporary, Pop, Easy Listening
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