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Since scoring a worldwide smash with her debut album ‘Eye To The Telescope’ in 2004, which went on to sell over 5 million copies, KT Tunstall has remained at the forefront of UK singer-songwriter talent. Over the next decade, three further critically acclaimed albums followed; ‘Drastic Fantastic’, ‘Tiger Suit’ and ‘Invisible Empire//Crescent Moon’ in 2007, 2010 and 2013 respectively, keeping the platinum sales rolling and cementing the Scottish singer-songwriter’s reputation as a major recording talent, as well as a mesmerising live artist.
Tunstall has toured the world many times over. She has become a festival favourite, from Glastonbury to Belladrum (and back again). She outsold every other female artist in the UK in 2005, won the 2006 Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist, won the Ivor Novello Best Song award for her huge, self-penned hit 'Suddenly I See’, and a Q award for Track of the Year. She also landed a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and lent her tunes to a host of movies and TV shows ('Suddenly I See', used in the iconic opening scene of Meryl Streep flick 'The Devil Wears Prada').
2012 and the years that followed saw a seismic shift in outlook - the loss of her father, a divorce, and a relocation to Venice Beach, California.
After a period of healing, soul-searching, and a change of scenery, 2016 hailed the arrival of the first of a trilogy of albums, the critically acclaimed UK top 10 album - 'KIN'. The trilogy evokes, separately and in sequence, spirit, body and mind. With 'KIN' being her phoenix-from-the-ashes 'spirit' album, 2018 will mark the second offering of that trilogy - her 6th studio album, her ‘body’ album - full details of which are to be revealed later this summer.
The last few years have seen something of a creative rebirth for Tunstall. Upon relocating to the west coast of the USA, she was accepted as one of six annual fellows for the Sundance Film Institute’s Composers Lab (hosted by George Lucas’s Skywalker Ranch in Northern California) and has since scored music for short and feature films. As well as putting the finishing touches to her forthcoming album, 2018 has already seen KT being awarded the Inspirational Artist gong at Music Week's Women In Music Awards as well as having been invited to take on the role as the first ever female Grand Marshal (following the likes of Sir Sean Connery) to lead April’s annual New York Tartan Week Parade along Sixth Avenue. She will spend the summer touring with The Pretenders, Simple Minds, and Barenaked Ladies on the lead up to the much- anticipated release of her 6th studio album this Autumn.
KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for blending folk, rock, and pop with expressive songwriting and an energetic performance style. Her breakthrough came with her 2004 debut album, Eye to the Telescope, which gained widespread attention following a standout television performance of Black Horse and the Cherry Tree on Later…with Jools Holland.1
Throughout her career, she has continued to evolve her sound, incorporating acoustic folk, rock, and synth-driven pop while maintaining a focus on memorable songwriting and emotional delivery.1
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KT Tunstall’s Background
Born in St. Andrews, Scotland, KT Tunstall developed an interest in music from an early age, learning piano, flute, and guitar before beginning to write her own songs as a teenager. After studying in both the United States and London, she returned to Scotland and became part of the local grassroots music scene. She later recorded her debut album, Eye to the Telescope, which launched her international career after her live performance of Black Horse and the Cherry Tree introduced her distinctive looping technique and one-woman performance style to a wider audience.1
KT Tunstall’s Awards
KT Tunstall has received recognition throughout her career for both her songwriting and vocal performances. Her awards and nominations reflect the lasting appeal of her music and her contributions as a songwriter.
- The Ivors - Best Song Musically and Lyrically (2006): Tunstall won this prestigious songwriting award for Suddenly I See, recognizing the song's exceptional composition and lyrics.2
- Grammy Award Nomination - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (2007): Black Horse and the Cherry Tree earned Tunstall a nomination at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, recognizing her vocal performance on the song.3
- The Ivors - Outstanding Song Collection (2024): Tunstall received this honor in recognition of her body of work and her enduring contribution to songwriting across her career.4
KT Tunstall’s Biggest Hits
KT Tunstall has built a catalog of songs that showcase her blend of folk, rock, and pop alongside her expressive songwriting. Her breakthrough singles introduced her to an international audience, while later releases demonstrate how her sound has continued to evolve throughout her career.1
- Black Horse and the Cherry Tree (2004): Tunstall's breakthrough single became an international hit after her performance on Later... with Jools Holland showcased her innovative looping technique and launched her career beyond the UK.1
- Suddenly I See (2004): Featured on Eye to the Telescope, this enduring hit continued to perform well on American adult alternative radio and earned Tunstall an Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2006.1,2
- Canyons (2022): Released as a single from NUT, Canyons helped introduce the final album in Tunstall's Soul, Body, and Mind trilogy, reflecting the continued evolution of her songwriting and sound.1
See KT Tunstall Live
KT Tunstall's live performances combine expressive vocals, accomplished musicianship, and her signature looping technique to create layered arrangements on stage.1 Alongside her songs, she shares stories from her career, interacts with audiences, and blends intimate acoustic moments with energetic performances.2 Her shows often feature a mix of fan favorites, newer material, and occasional collaborations or covers, making each performance a distinctive live experience.2
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