JACKSON BROWNE: Downhill From Everywhere (Inside)
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GARY KEMP: Insolo (Columbia)
Verdict: Accomplished solo turn
Anne-Marie Nicholson’s charisma won her millions of new admirers in her first season as a judge on ITV talent contest The Voice this year.
She was engaging and supportive, and even mentored the show’s winning contestant.
But behind the smiles, apprehension was lurking — especially when it came to finishing her new album.
It’s not as if the Essex-raised singer’s career was on the line. She broke through six years ago as a guest vocalist on London dance act Rudimental’s chart-topping second LP, and honed her talent by touring with them.