Melanie C
Born: 12 / 1 / 1974
Location: United Kingdom
Melanie Jayne Chisholm (born 12 January 1974), professionally known as Melanie C or Mel C, is an English singer, songwriter and DJ. As one of the five members of the Spice Girls, she was nicknamed Sporty Spice; they released two consecutive number-one albums and nine number-one singles. The group's debut single "Wannabe" is the biggest-selling debut single of all time and the group's debut album Spice is the biggest-selling album in music history by a girl group. The Spice Girls have sold 105 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.Chisholm began her solo career in late 1998 on the single "When You're Gone" with Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams. In 1999, Chisholm signed with Virgin Records as a solo artist; her debut solo album Northern Star was released in October of that year. The album reached number one in Sweden and number 4 on the UK Albums Chart. It sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and is the best selling solo album of any Spice Girls member. In 2003, Chisholm released her second album, Reason. The following year, Chisholm departed from Virgin Records and founded her own record company, Red Girl Records. In 2005, Chisholm released her third album, Beautiful Intentions. It spent 9 weeks at number one in Portugal and spawned international hit singles, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. Her fourth studio album, This Time, was released in 2007, which spawned three number one singles in Portugal. In December 2007, Chisholm reunited with the Spice Girls to release a greatest hits album supported by a world tour. Chisholm continued to release albums in the following years, including The Sea (2011), Stages (2012), and Version of Me (2016). Her eponymous eighth studio album was released in 2020.
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Kate Miller-Heidke is the sole Australian coach on the panel for the 2025 season of 'The Voice.'
Melanie C, Sneaky Sound System + More Lead Big Gay Day 2024 Lineup
The epic event is bound to spice up your life.
Spice Girl Melanie C Locks Aus Visit
Get ready to Spice Up Your Life as Melanie C announces her first DJ tour of Australia.
Melanie C Joins Crooked Colours, Felix Da Housecat, Odd Mob + More For Palooza 2023
Sporty Spice will be hitting the stage at Flemington for a DJ set alongside some other major names.
Spice Girls' Mel C Will No Longer Perform A NYE Show In Poland
"In light of some issues that have been brought to my attention, that do not align with the communities I support, I'm afraid I will no longer be able to perform in Poland as planned on New Year's Eve."
Mel C Announces Live-streamed Album Launch Show For Aussie Fans
“A full-band set and plenty of surprises to be revealed."
Still Hoping For An Aussie Spice Girls Tour? According To Mel C It's Not Entirely Off The Table
*crosses fingers*
'I Was Frustrated To Only Be Seen As Sporty Spice': Melanie C Joins 'The Green Room' Podcast
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