Gabrielle Aplin is a British singer-songwriter and musician who first captivated the public's attention with her poignant covers on YouTube, which led to her meteoric rise in the early 2010s. Aplin's breakthrough came when her dreamy rendition of Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "The Power of Love" was featured in the 2012 John Lewis Christmas advert, propelling the song to the top of the UK Singles Chart. Born on October 10, 1992, in Chippenham, Wiltshire, Aplin developed a passion for music from an early age and released her debut EP, "Acoustic," in 2010.

Aplin's career continued to flourish with the release of her debut album, "English Rain" (2013), which showcased her folk-pop sensibilities and skillful songwriting. The album featured hits such as "Please Don't Say You Love Me" and "Home," confirming her place in the music industry as a fresh and earnest voice. Her follow-up albums, "Light Up the Dark" (2015) and "Dear Happy" (2020), revealed her versatility and growth as a singer-songwriter, with an evolving sound that blends folk, pop, and electronic elements. Over the years, Gabrielle has continued to enchant her audience with intimate lyricism and ethereal melodies, evident in her recent releases like "Phosphorescent" and its extended version, displaying her artistic maturity. Alongside her solo work, Aplin has engaged in collaborations, as heard in "Skylight" with Zeeba, and contributions to other projects such as "The Amazing Maurice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)," showcasing her dynamic range and consistent relevance in the contemporary music scene.

Genres

Acoustic Pop

Indie Anthem-folk

Neo-singer-songwriter

Uk Pop

Viral Pop

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Gabrielle Aplin

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