Ella Henderson

Ella Henderson

Ella Henderson is a British singer-songwriter from Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, active in pop and related styles including club, contemporary R&B, dance-pop, electronic, pop rock and soul. Born in 1996, she is a solo artist associated with Major Toms and with The X Factor Finalists 2012.

Career

Henderson appears on the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012, where she finishes in sixth place. Her profile is closely linked to that television competition, and she is identified as part of The X Factor Finalists 2012.

Releases and collaborations

Her debut single, Ghost, is co-written with Ryan Tedder and becomes a UK number one. It is followed by Glow, and then by her debut album Chapter One. Her recorded work is released through Major Toms.

Influences and preferences

Henderson is a fan of Amy Winehouse and Frank Sinatra. She names Olly Murs and Leona Lewis as her favourite former X Factor contestants, and says that she would like to sing with Adele or Beyoncé.