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KT Tunstall

Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Born 1975 · age 51

Kate Victoria "KT" Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter and musician. She first gained attention with a 2004 live solo performance of her song "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" on Later... with Jools Holland and has subsequently also appeared in two episodes of the comedy series This is Jinsy on Sky Atlantic.

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A life in dates

2008“Many good things come from the left! [at the House of Blues on August 12th, 2008, while instructing the crowd to do a 'side-wave.']”In their words12 August 2008

2006“I went down to London with the idea that I was going to do vocals over this crazy, crazy trip-hop digital beat.”In their wordsFebruary 2006Barnes & Noble Interview with David Sprague (February 2006)

“I was traveling in Greece as a teenager, and for those who haven't been to Greece, it's absolutely covered in olive groves - stunted, gnarly little bonsai-type trees.”In their wordsFebruary 2006On influences in writing her song "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree", in a Barnes & Noble Interview with David Sprague (February 2006)

BRIT AwardsAward2005“Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" is inspired by old blues, Nashville psycho hillbillies & hazy memories.”In their words12 February 2005As quoted in Birmingham Evening Mail

2004“Over the sea and far away She's waiting like an iceberg Waiting to change But she's cold inside She wants to be like the water.”In their words"Other Side of the World" · Video at YouTube

“Well my heart knows me better than i know myself So I'm gonna let it do all the talking.”In their words"Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" · Video at YouTube

1975Born23 June 1975

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In their own words 4

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  1. It's lovely to get to say hello to people you've always admired from afar, but the fun really starts out front with people going commando whilst wearing daring mud suits.

    22 June 2007 · On attending the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, in a Glastonbury Festival site interview, Own words

  2. Growing up in such a stunning landscape is inevitably going to have an effect on you, whether you rebel or whether you embrace, because it's so striking.

    February 2006 · Barnes & Noble Interview with David Sprague (February 2006), Own words

  3. Can you help me Can you let me go And can you still love me When you can't see me anymore? The fire fades away.

    2004 · "Other Side of the World", Own words

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Awards

BRIT Awards2006

About this person

In 2025 it was estimated that Tunstall's accumulated record sales totalled seven million. Her accolades include a Q Award, European Border Breakers Award, two Ivor Novello Awards, a UK Music Video Award, and a BRIT Award for Best British Female Artist. Additionally she has been nominated for a Grammy Award, Mercury Music Prize, World Music Award, and a Hollywood Music in Media Award.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1975 · age 51

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