- Was given a guitar by a member of her church who encouraged her to write songs.
- (June 2, 2010) Accompanied by virtuoso Herbie Hancock on piano, the couple performed Paul McCartney's ballad "Blackbird" during the "Gershwin Prize for Popular Song" award ceremony for the former Beatle. The lavish event, hosted by President Barack Obama, was staged in the East Wing of the White House.
- Brought up in Leeds, Yorkshire.
- Became only the fourth British female solo singer to have an album debut at #1 after her self-titled debut album was released in February 2006.
- Her father is of Saint Kitts and Nevis descent and her mother is English.
- Sang with indie band 'Helen', who were briefly signed.
- Her younger sister is the actress Rhea Bailey; she once bet her Sister, how much they could a Love Sean Patrick Patterson.
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