Samantha Florence “Sam” Bailey, an English singer and composer, has won the tenth season of the singing reality show The X Factor. She gained to stardom after winning The X Factor and is well-known for her singing techniques.
She went on to record a rendition of Demi Lovato’s “Skyscraper,” which soared to number one on the Christmas charts in 2013. Sam performed on The X Factor Live Tour as well as supporting Beyonce on her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in the United Kingdom. On March 24, 2014, she released her debut album, The Power of Love, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
In January and February of 2015, Bailey embarked on her first headline tour in promotion of her record.
What is Sam Bailey’s Salary and Net Worth?
Sam Bailey, has net worth is currently over $1 million. She earns a solid living from her job. After winning the tenth season of The Voice, she signed a $1.3 million recording contract with Syco Music. She resides in a lavish mansion worth tens of millions of dollars. Her residence was recently extended at a cost of roughly $170,000. For her daughter, she created an extra bedroom with a hatch into the loft with a drum kit and a den.
Childhood and Education
Samantha Florence “Sam” Bailey was born in Bexley, London, England on June 29, 1977. Ronnie Bailey and Jackie Bailey are her parents. Ronnie, her father, died of mouth cancer in 2008. Charlie Bailey and Danny Bailey are Bailey’s two brothers. She and her siblings grew up in Sidcup, London. Sam Bailey attended Cleeve Park School before enrolling at Bexley College. She had always been fascinated by music and aspired to be a musician one day. Even as a toddler, she had excellent singing.
Professional Life of Sam Bailey
Bailey began his career as a prison officer at HM Prison Gartee in Leicestershire, near Market Harborough. Bailey said she would leave her job as a jail officer in an interview with Daybreak. During this time, she worked as a professional prison guard. On February 11, 2014, The Sun released her single, Too Late, online, and it was announced that it would be released as a single. Before participating on The X Factor, she worked as a singer on cruise ships for several years. Bailey founded the “ska” combo Girls Next Door with her friend Julie Nunney in 1996. The pair recorded their first song, “Too Late,” which was produced by Clyde Ward of Right Said Fred. According to reports, Simon Cowell heard the music but passed on the combo because they weren’t on television. Bailey later clarified that the story was false.
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Bailey began her musical career in 2013, when she auditioned for the tenth season of The X Factor, a singing reality competition. In the audition, she performed Listen by Beyonce. All four judges gave her a standing ovation for her outstanding singing, with Gary Barlow describing her voice as “amazing.” She performed Who’s Lovin You, a song by The Jacksons, in the stadium audition. Nicole Scherzinger was moved to tears when she received four “yeses” and another standing ovation from the audience.
Sharon Osbourne became her mentor, and she was placed in the “over 25’s” category at boot camp. She eventually made it to the “judges’ house,” where Sharon selected her for the live events. Bailey was quickly given the nickname “Screwbo,” which is a combination of the words “screw” (the epithet given to prison personnel) and “SuBo,” as her audition recalled Susan Boyle’s appearance on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. As a result, Bailey was the last competitor above the age of 25 in the competition.
Sam gradually advanced to the finals on December 8th. She sang a memorable duet with Judge Nicole Scherzinger on December 14th. Bailey was named the winner of 2013 The X Factor after singing a cover of Demi Lovato’s “Skyscraper” the following night. During the weekend, she collected over a million votes and was declared the winner. Sam secured a $1.3 million recording contract with Syco Music as part of the arrangement, as well as the incredible opportunity to open for Beyonce on the UK leg of The Mrs. Carter Tour in February 2014.
Sam Bailey’s Personal Life and Affair
Bailey, her husband, and their children live in Leicester. Craig Pearson is her husband, and they have three children. Craig was the first person she met in 2002. After winning “The X Factor” and finishing her tour, she acknowledged that her relationship with Craig had become strained. The couple married in Las Vegas on January 29, 2003. Tommy, Brooke, and Miley, the couple’s three children, were born to them. On March 6, 2014, she announced that she was 10-weeks pregnant with her third child. “Hey everyone…… Meet peanut!!!” she posted accompanying her first ultrasound scan.
On September 10th, 2014, she gave birth to a baby daughter named Miley Beau. Miley’s godmother is Sharon Osbourne, a former mentor and friend. Her admirers were furious that she had abruptly left her music profession after giving birth to Miley. Bailey revealed on Twitter in October 2014 that she was suffering from Bell’s palsy after the birth of her third child, Miley Beau. Bailey is a die-hard supporter of her hometown team, Leicester City.
She recently revealed that she and her husband are planning a trip to New York to renew their wedding vows without their children. Sam presently resides in Leicester with her husband Craig, their three children Tommy, Brooke, and Miley, and their deaf Springer Spaniel Molly. In June 2014, an agreement to publish Sam’s autobiography was announced. In November 2014, her autobiography will be released. Other details on Sam can be obtained on social media sites like Twitter and wiki. Sam However, she has stated that it would not result in a divorce and that she will maintain a solid friendship with Craig.
Facts of Sam Bailey
Date of Birth: | 1977 , June-29 |
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Age: | 43 years old |
Birth Nation: | England |
Height: | 5 Feet 3 Inch |
Name | Sam Bailey |
Birth Name | Samantha Florence Bailey |
Nick Name | “Sam” |
Father | Ronnie Bailey |
Nationality | British |
Birth Place/City | Bexley, London |
Ethnicity | White Ethnicity |
Profession | Singer |
Eye Color | Brown Light |
Face Color | White |
Weight in KG | N/A |
Famous for | Singer |
Married | Yes |
Married to | Craig Pearson (m. 2003) |
Children | Tommy Pearson, Brooke Pearson |
Divorce | Not Yet |
Education | N/A |
Awards | N/A |
Online Presence | Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia |
TV Show | The X Factor (UK) |
Siblings | Charlie Bailey,Danny Bailey |