Molly Hocking

Molly Hocking (born 14 December 2000) is an English singer. In 2019, she won the eighth series of The Voice UK, winning a recording contract with Polydor Records.[2] Her winning single, a cover of "I'll Never Love Again", reached number 73 on the UK Singles Chart.[3][4]

Molly Hocking
Born (2000-12-14) 14 December 2000
St Ives, England[1]
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsPolydor
Websitemollyhocking.co.uk

Career

2017: The X Factor

In 2017, Hocking auditioned for The X Factor, and progressed to bootcamp.[5] However, she failed to proceed further and her audition wasn't televised.[6]

2019: The Voice UK

In 2019, Hocking auditioned for the eighth series of The Voice UK, and joined Olly Murs's team. After performing "I'll Never Love Again" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, she was announced as the winner of the series. Her winner's single reached number 73 on the UK Singles Charts.

Performed Song Original artist Result
Blind Audition "You Take My Breath Away" Claire Hamill Jennifer Hudson, Sir Tom Jones and Olly Murs turned Joined team Olly
Battle Rounds "With You" (against Connie Lamb) Original casting from the Ghost Musical Won advanced to the knockouts
Knockout rounds "Human" Christina Perri Saved by Coach
Semi-final "I'll Never Love Again" Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Safe (1st)
Live final "Someone You Loved" Lewis Capaldi Safe (1st)
"Stars" (with Olly Murs) Simply Red
"I'll Never Love Again" Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Winner

2019-present: Upcoming debut album

Since winning The Voice UK, Hocking has been work on her debut album.

On 12 March 2020, Hocking announced the lead single of her upcoming debut album titled "After the Night Before". The song was supposed to be released on 27 March 2020 but it postponed due the coronavirus pandemic.

Discography

Singles
List of singles, with selected details and chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
[7]
"I'll Never Love Again" 2019 73 Non-album single
"After the Night Before" 2020 — TBA

References
  1. Becquart, by Charlotte; 09:53, 24 Mar 2019Updated15:57 (24 March 2019). "Cornish teen Molly Hocking through to The Voice semi-finals". cornwalllive. Retrieved 15 April 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. Seddon, Dan (6 April 2019). "The Voice UK unveils this year's winner". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  3. "MOLLY HOCKING | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  4. Seddon, Dan (6 April 2019). "The Voice UK unveils this year's winner". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  5. Cooper, by Joel; 21:19, 5 Jan 2019Updated21:21 (5 January 2019). "Who is Cornish singer Molly Hocking who just starred on The Voice?". cornwalllive. Retrieved 15 April 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. Trewhela, by Lee; 06:00, 11 Jan 2019Updated18:35 (11 January 2019). "Where to see The Voice star Molly Hocking in Cornwall this month". cornwalllive. Retrieved 15 April 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. "Molly Hocking | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 April 2019.


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