Anthony Parsons (musician)
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Anthony Nathan Parsons | |
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 Parsons in 2019 | |
| Born | 3 November 1989 Bolsover, Derbyshire, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Style | Pop · Pop rock · Electronic dance |
| Website | www |
Anthony Nathan Parsons (born 3 November 1989) is a singer-songwriter, producer, and entertainer from England. He has released eleven singles and one extended play to date.
Career
[edit]Growing up, Parsons displayed some musical ability, playing the keyboard and writing snippets of songs.[1]
In 2007, Parsons began his music career by posting videos on YouTube featuring himself singing cover songs. These would be recorded in the style of him sitting and facing a camera whilst singing into a hand-held microphone. Most of these early videos were recorded whilst Parsons was working on a night shift as a security guard and the background in his videos often featured various workplace settings. The first song that Parsons covered was "Your Song" by Elton John. The song was recorded a cappella featuring just Parsons' vocals. He received a positive response to this video which prompted him to record and release more videos onto YouTube.
In 2015, one of Parsons' YouTube videos, featuring a cover of Celine Dion's "I'm Alive", caught the attention of talent scouts in America. They arranged for Parsons to travel to Florida where he performed a number of live shows for them including at the World of Beer Festival in Florida.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Parsons was born in Bolsover, Derbyshire, England. He is married and still resides there with two children and two step-children.
He has provided vocals on two charity song releases; "Rise Above It All" in 2020[3] and also as a guest vocalist on "A Children's Christmas Time" in 2017. This was a charity Christmas single organised by Chesterfield's Spire Radio and featuring various local artists.[4] The single was in aid of both Ashgate Hospicecare and Teenage Cancer Trust.
Awards
[edit]Roots Live Music Awards 2020
[edit]- Best Songwriter – Nominated
- Best Solo Live Act – Nominated
- Best Original Song (Summer Rain) – Nominated[5]
Hero of Bolsover Award
[edit]On 9 September 2020, Parsons was presented with the 'Hero of Bolsover Award' by Bolsover MP Mark Fletcher. This was in recognition of his charity single, "Rise Above It All".[6]
GITM Award
[edit]- Best Solo Male - Won
- Single of The Year (Rise Above It All) - Won
- EP of The Year (The End of The Beginning) - Won
- Special Award (given for his charity single, 'Rise Above It All')[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Anthony Parsons". Merryn.org.
- ^ "World of Beer plans to open Monday in downtown Sarasota". Ticket.heraldtribune.com.
- ^ "Derbyshire singer launches charity single for NHS staff". Derbyshirelive. 22 May 2020.
- ^ "Radio station find their voices for charity". Chesterfield.co.uk. 11 December 2017.
- ^ "Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Roots Live Music Awards (PHASE 2) -". Rootslivemusic.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020.
- ^ Parsons, Anthony (9 September 2020). "Hero of Bolsover Award". Anthonyparsons.co.uk.
- ^ "First look at Bolsover singer Anthony Parsons' video for debut Christmas single". derbyshiretimes.co.uk. 13 December 2021.