Molly Hocking (born 14 December 2000) is an English singer. In 2019, she won the eighth series of ''

The Voice UK ''The Voice UK'' is a British singing reality competition television series. Created by John de Mol and Roel van Velzen, it premiered on BBC One on 24 March 2012. Based on the original Dutch singing competition '' The Voice of Holland'', and ...

'', winning a recording contract with

Polydor Records Polydor Limited, also known as Polydor Records, is a British record label that operates as part of Universal Music Group. It has a close relationship with Universal's Interscope Geffen A&M Records label, which distributes Polydor's releases in ...

. Now working on new music as an independent artist, her latest track "You Can't Hold Me Down" was released on 21 June 2024.

Career

2019: ''The Voice UK''

In 2019, Hocking auditioned for the eighth series of ''

'', and joined

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's team. After performing " I'll Never Love Again" by

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and

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, she was announced as the winner of the series, signing a contract with

. Her winner's single reached number 73 on the UK Singles Charts.

2020-2023: New music and ''Up''

On 12 March 2020, Hocking announced her debut single titled "After the Night Before". The release of the single was delayed due to the

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, and was eventually released on 6 November 2020, alongside an accompanying music video. Hocking performed the song on the semi-final of ninth series of ''The Voice UK''. On 4 December 2020, it was announced that Hocking will support

on his Summer 2021 UK Tour. On 28 May 2021, Hocking released her new song "We Can Have the World Tonight". On 19 October 2021, Hocking announced her debut EP called ''Up'' which was released on 26 October 2021. On 31 December 2021, Hocking released the song called, "Alive". On 22 June 2022, Hocking released the song called, "Bones".

2024-present: Independent and new music

On 21 June 2024 Molly Hocking released her song, "You Can't Hold Me Down" independently. Having been through the major label process, not being allowed to record or release music, Molly exited her agreement with Polydor. "You Can't Hold Me Down" was written at Hoxa HQ in London in which she shares her experiences in the record industry, the ups and the downs. The music single launch party was held at Tileyard London. Molly continues to write more music for release throughout 2024. On 5 October 2024, Hocking announced her new single "The Upside". The song was released on 18 October 2024.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Concert tours

Supporting

- Summer Tour

Notes

References

2000 births 21st-century English women singers 21st-century English singers English soul singers Living people The Voice (franchise) winners The Voice UK contestants

External links

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