Clare Maguire

Clare Rita Mary Maguire (born 15 September 1988) is an English singer-songwriter. She was signed to Universal Music Group, Polydor Records in 2009. She was rated in fifth place in the BBC Sound of 2011 list of the top 15 most promising new artists. Maguire was also singled out as one of MTV's Brand New: For 2011 Acts. Her voice has been compared to Stevie Nicks and Annie Lennox. Maguire's debut album, Light After Dark, was released on 25 February 2011 peaking at number seven in the Official UK Top 40, and achieving the BPI Silver Sales Award in the UK.

Clare Maguire
Maguire in 2015.
Born
William Robert Young

(1988-09-15) 15 September 1988
Solihull, West Midlands, England
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
Years active2008–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass, piano, violin, autoharp
Labels
  • Polydor, Republic, Virgin Records
Websitewww.clares.club

In 2016, she announced the forthcoming release of her second album Stranger Things Have Happened on 27 May with the song "Elizabeth Taylor". The album was released on Virgin Records.

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