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* Anton Gordon
* Anton Gordon
* Matt Johnson
* Matt Johnson
* [[Daniel Pearce]]
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* [[Keith Semple (musician)|Keith Semple]]
* [[Keith Semple (musician)|Keith Semple]]
* Jamie Shaw
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'''One True Voice''' were a British [[boy band]] created on the [[ITV Network|ITV]] television series ''[[Popstars: The Rivals]]''.
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'''One True Voice''' were a British [[boy band]] created on the [[ITV Network|ITV]] television series ''[[Popstars: The Rivals]]''. In the show, pop groups of both genders were created through a public vote and competed in the [[UK Singles Chart]] for the 2002 [[List of UK Singles Chart Christmas number ones|Christmas number one]] single. In the contest, One True Voice with their No. 2 double A-side "[[Sacred Trust / After You're Gone]]" lost out to girl group [[Girls Aloud]] and their No. 1 single "[[Sound of the Underground (song)|Sound of the Underground]]". One True Voice released a further single in 2003 before acrimoniously splitting in August without having released an album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3145325.stm|title=Reality pop band confirm split|date=13 August 2003|website=News.bbc.co.uk}}</ref>


==''Popstars: The Rivals''==
==Members==
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In the show, single gender pop groups were created through a public vote and competed in the [[UK Singles Chart]] for the 2002 [[List of UK Singles Chart Christmas number ones|Christmas number one]] single. One True Voice's debut single was double A-side "[[Sacred Trust / After You're Gone]]" which competed against ‘girl group’ [[Girls Aloud]] and their debut song "[[Sound of the Underground (song)|Sound of the Underground]]". Upon release, Girls Aloud topped the chart and One True Voice reached number two.
The group, who were sometimes referred to as '''OTV''' for short, was made up of –
* Anton Gordon (from [[Neasden]], London, England),
* Matt Johnson (from [[Mancot]], Wales),
* [[Daniel Pearce]] (from [[Ashford, Kent]], England),
* [[Keith Semple (musician)|Keith Semple]] (from [[Larne]], [[Northern Ireland]]), and
* Jamie Shaw (from [[Cardiff]], Wales).


===After ''Popstars: The Rivals''===
==Band members' activities after OTV==
In June 2003, Daniel Pearce left the group to pursue a solo career. The band released a further single in 2003 but cancelled a tour due to poor ticket sales, topping a poll for "Britain's Worst Group". By August 2003, they had fully disbanded without releasing an album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3145325.stm|title=Reality pop band confirm split|date=13 August 2003|website=News.bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
===Anton Gordon===
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* '''Anton Gordon''' auditioned for ''[[The X Factor (UK TV series)|The X Factor]]'' in 2006, but did not make it through the preliminary screening.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-factor/popstar-winner-anton-gordon-turned-away-from-x-factor/ |title=Popstar Winner Anton Gordon Turned Away From X Factor @ Unreality TV |publisher=Unrealitytv.co.uk |date=29 August 2006 |access-date=2 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223160137/http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-factor/popstar-winner-anton-gordon-turned-away-from-x-factor/ |archive-date=23 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He continues with musical projects under the name of Anton Romero,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/anton_romero/|title=Anton Romero @antonromero247 (@anton_romero) • Instagram photos and videos|website=Instagram.com}}</ref> including a joint single with Winta entitled "Hot Romance (Rok With You)".


===Matt Johnson===
==Members==
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* '''Anton Gordon''' (born 6 May 1983, 40 years old) auditioned for ''[[The X Factor (British TV series)|The X Factor]]'' in 2006, but did not make it through the preliminary screening.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-factor/popstar-winner-anton-gordon-turned-away-from-x-factor/ |title=Popstar Winner Anton Gordon Turned Away From X Factor @ Unreality TV |publisher=Unrealitytv.co.uk |date=29 August 2006 |access-date=2 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223160137/http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-factor/popstar-winner-anton-gordon-turned-away-from-x-factor/ |archive-date=23 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He continues with musical projects under the name of Anton Romero,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/anton_romero/|title=Anton Romero @antonromero247 (@anton_romero) • Instagram photos and videos|website=Instagram.com}}</ref> including a joint single with Winta entitled "Hot Romance (Rok With You)".
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* '''Matt Johnson''' signed a solo contract with [[Jive Records]] after One True Voice, but left the label after being unhappy with the music direction and is currently signed to his own record label Tristar Records which has a distribution deal with Believe Digital since 2013. Matt released a single Get Over You on 29 July 2016, produced by [[Steve Power]]


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* '''Matt Johnson''' (born 14 April 1985, 38 years old) signed a solo contract with [[Jive Records]] after One True Voice, but left the label after being unhappy with the music direction and is currently signed to his own record label Tristar Records which has a distribution deal with Believe Digital since 2013. Matt released a single Get Over You on 29 July 2016, produced by [[Steve Power]]
===Daniel Pearce===
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* '''[[Daniel Pearce]]''' played a lead role in the musical ''Jailhouse Rock'' in London's West End. Pearce auditioned for the [[The X Factor (UK series 6)|6th series]] of ''[[The X Factor (UK TV series)|The X Factor]]'' in 2009, by singing [[Seal (musician)|Seal]]'s "[[Kiss From a Rose]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/a162192/one-true-voice-star-in-x-factor-audition.html |title=TV – News – One True Voice star in 'X Factor' audition |work=Digital Spy |date=26 June 2009 |access-date=2 January 2011}}</ref> He made it through the auditions, boot camp (singing [[Prince (musician)|Prince]]'s "[[Purple Rain (song)|Purple Rain]]") and eventually made it to Judges' Houses (singing [[George Michael]]'s "[[Praying for Time]]"). His mentor [[Simon Cowell]], however, did not choose him for the finals. He was a backing singer for [[Dizzee Rascal]] when he performed on Jools Hollands 2009/2010 Hootenanny and also on the ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' 2009 show when he sang on the track "Holiday". He continues to be a backing singer for Dizzee Rascal and appeared on his No.1 hit "[[Dirtee Disco]]".


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* '''[[Daniel Pearce (musician, born 1978)|Daniel Pearce]]''' (born 29 May 1978, 45 years old) played a lead role in the musical ''Jailhouse Rock'' in London's West End. Pearce auditioned for the [[The X Factor (British series 6)|6th series]] of ''[[The X Factor (British TV series)|The X Factor]]'' in 2009, by singing [[Seal (musician)|Seal]]'s "[[Kiss From a Rose]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/a162192/one-true-voice-star-in-x-factor-audition.html |title=TV – News – One True Voice star in 'X Factor' audition |work=Digital Spy |date=26 June 2009 |access-date=2 January 2011}}</ref> He made it through the auditions, boot camp (singing [[Prince (musician)|Prince]]'s "[[Purple Rain (song)|Purple Rain]]") and eventually made it to Judges' Houses (singing [[George Michael]]'s "[[Praying for Time]]"). His mentor [[Simon Cowell]], however, did not choose him for the finals. He was a backing singer for [[Dizzee Rascal]] when he performed on Jools Hollands 2009/2010 Hootenanny and also on the ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' 2009 show when he sang on the track "Holiday". He continues to be a backing singer for Dizzee Rascal and appeared on his No.1 hit "[[Dirtee Disco]]".
===Keith Semple===
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* '''[[Keith Semple]]''' initially reformed his pre-OTV band, the Keith Semple Band, then fronted the band Alibi. After moving to Chicago, he performed with the band [[7th Heaven (band)|7th Heaven]] between 2006 and 2012. In 2010, he successfully auditioned for [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]] of ''[[American Idol]]'', singing "[[Heaven (Bryan Adams song)|Heaven]]" by [[Bryan Adams]]. But due to immigration status problems,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100330085455/http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/television/2000493,CST-FTR-idol20.article]</ref> he lost his spot on the program due to US legal status and residency considerations. In 2013 he launched his own new band SEMPLE focusing on his original music and in 2015 appeared in the [[The Voice (U.S. season 9)|season 9]] of the American series ''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]'' as part of [[Adam Levine|Team Adam]]. In the Battle Round, Semple paired against Manny Cabo. In the Knockout Round, Semple paired against Dustin Christensen.


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* '''[[Keith Semple]]''' (born 20 September 1981, 42 years old) initially reformed his pre-OTV band, the Keith Semple Band, then fronted the band Alibi. After moving to Chicago, he performed with the band [[7th Heaven (band)|7th Heaven]] between 2006 and 2012. In 2010, he successfully auditioned for [[American Idol (season 9)|ninth season]] of ''[[American Idol]]'', singing "[[Heaven (Bryan Adams song)|Heaven]]" by [[Bryan Adams]]. But due to immigration status problems,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/television/2000493,CST-FTR-idol20.article |title=Archived copy |website=www.suntimes.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330085455/http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/television/2000493,CST-FTR-idol20.article |archive-date=30 March 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> he lost his spot on the program due to US legal status and residency considerations. In 2013 he launched his own new band SEMPLE focusing on his original music and in 2015 appeared in the [[The Voice (American season 9)|season 9]] of the American series ''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]'' as part of [[Adam Levine|Team Adam]]. In the Battle Round, Semple paired against Manny Cabo. In the Knockout Round, Semple paired against Dustin Christensen.
===Jamie Shaw===

* '''Jamie Shaw''' continued to produce music. On 28 April 2006, he released his solo single "Different" through Rockin' Nation Music. In the UK, he supported the [[Backstreet Boys]] for some of their live dates. In May 2006, he was on tour in Germany and Austria with boyband [[US5]] for 18 shows. He moved from music into television and has worked for the BBC since 2014. He currently works as Executive Publicity Assistant on works in Cardiff on the BBC programmes ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and its spin-off ''[[Class (2016 TV series)|Class]]''.<ref>[https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamie-shaw-07549912a] {{dead link|date=March 2020}}</ref>
* '''Jamie Shaw''' (12 February 1985, 39 years old) continued to produce music. On 28 April 2006, he released his solo single "Different" through Rockin' Nation Music. In the UK, he supported the [[Backstreet Boys]] for some of their live dates. In May 2006, he was on tour in Germany and Austria with boyband [[US5]] for 18 shows. He moved from music into television and has worked for the BBC since 2014. He currently works as Executive Publicity Assistant on works in Cardiff on the BBC programmes ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and its spin-off ''[[Class (2016 TV series)|Class]]''.<ref>[https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamie-shaw-07549912a] {{dead link|date=March 2020}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Single
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Single
! colspan="2"| Peak chart<br>positions
! colspan="2"| Peak chart<br />positions
! rowspan="2" style="width:8em;"| [[Music recording sales certification|Certifications]]<br><small>([[List of best selling music artists|sales threshold]])</small>
! rowspan="2" style="width:8em;"| [[Music recording sales certification|Certifications]]<br /><small>([[List of best selling music artists|sales threshold]])</small>
! rowspan="2"| Album
! rowspan="2"| Album
|- style="font-size:smaller;"
|- style="font-size:smaller;"
! width="40"| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]<br><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/|title=The Official Charts Company – One True Voice|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=20 March 2011}}</ref>
! width="40"| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/|title=The Official Charts Company – One True Voice|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=20 March 2011}}</ref>
! width="40"| [[Irish Singles Chart|IRE]]<br><ref>{{cite web|url=http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=One%20True%20Voice|title=irishcharts.com – Discography Once True Voice|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=20 March 2011}}</ref>
! width="40"| [[Irish Singles Chart|IRE]]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=One%20True%20Voice|title=irishcharts.com – Discography Once True Voice|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=20 March 2011}}</ref>
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| 2002
| 2002
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* [[British Phonographic Industry|UK]]: Gold<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx|title=BPI Searchable Database|publisher=[[British Phonographic Industry]]|access-date=20 March 2011}}</ref>
* [[British Phonographic Industry|UK]]: Gold<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx|title=BPI Searchable Database|publisher=[[British Phonographic Industry]]|access-date=20 March 2011}}</ref>
| align="left" rowspan="2"| Non-album songs
| align="left" rowspan="2"| Non-album singles
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|-
| 2003
| 2003
! scope="row"| "[[Shakespeare's (Way With) Words]]"
! scope="row"| "[[Shakespeare's (Way with) Words]]"
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==Media==

A Sky One documentary ''One True Voice: Pop Go The Rivals?'' followed the band on their 2003 publicity tour, and their search for a paid manager to replace [[Pete Waterman]], inherited from the television competition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pma.org.uk/pma_members/details/?id=406|title=Claire Perry - Production Manager }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 05:13, 7 November 2024

One True Voice
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresPop
Years active2002–2003
Past members

One True Voice were a British boy band created on the ITV television series Popstars: The Rivals.

Popstars: The Rivals

[edit]

In the show, single gender pop groups were created through a public vote and competed in the UK Singles Chart for the 2002 Christmas number one single. One True Voice's debut single was double A-side "Sacred Trust / After You're Gone" which competed against ‘girl group’ Girls Aloud and their debut song "Sound of the Underground". Upon release, Girls Aloud topped the chart and One True Voice reached number two.

After Popstars: The Rivals

[edit]

In June 2003, Daniel Pearce left the group to pursue a solo career. The band released a further single in 2003 but cancelled a tour due to poor ticket sales, topping a poll for "Britain's Worst Group". By August 2003, they had fully disbanded without releasing an album.[1]

Members

[edit]
  • Anton Gordon (born 6 May 1983, 40 years old) auditioned for The X Factor in 2006, but did not make it through the preliminary screening.[2] He continues with musical projects under the name of Anton Romero,[3] including a joint single with Winta entitled "Hot Romance (Rok With You)".
  • Matt Johnson (born 14 April 1985, 38 years old) signed a solo contract with Jive Records after One True Voice, but left the label after being unhappy with the music direction and is currently signed to his own record label Tristar Records which has a distribution deal with Believe Digital since 2013. Matt released a single Get Over You on 29 July 2016, produced by Steve Power
  • Keith Semple (born 20 September 1981, 42 years old) initially reformed his pre-OTV band, the Keith Semple Band, then fronted the band Alibi. After moving to Chicago, he performed with the band 7th Heaven between 2006 and 2012. In 2010, he successfully auditioned for ninth season of American Idol, singing "Heaven" by Bryan Adams. But due to immigration status problems,[5] he lost his spot on the program due to US legal status and residency considerations. In 2013 he launched his own new band SEMPLE focusing on his original music and in 2015 appeared in the season 9 of the American series The Voice as part of Team Adam. In the Battle Round, Semple paired against Manny Cabo. In the Knockout Round, Semple paired against Dustin Christensen.
  • Jamie Shaw (12 February 1985, 39 years old) continued to produce music. On 28 April 2006, he released his solo single "Different" through Rockin' Nation Music. In the UK, he supported the Backstreet Boys for some of their live dates. In May 2006, he was on tour in Germany and Austria with boyband US5 for 18 shows. He moved from music into television and has worked for the BBC since 2014. He currently works as Executive Publicity Assistant on works in Cardiff on the BBC programmes Doctor Who and its spin-off Class.[6]

Discography

[edit]

Singles

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Year Single Peak chart
positions 		Certifications
(sales threshold) 		Album
UK
[7] 		IRE
[8]
2002 "Sacred Trust/After You're Gone" 2 9 Non-album singles
2003 "Shakespeare's (Way with) Words" 10 39

Media

[edit]

A Sky One documentary One True Voice: Pop Go The Rivals? followed the band on their 2003 publicity tour, and their search for a paid manager to replace Pete Waterman, inherited from the television competition.[10]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Reality pop band confirm split". News.bbc.co.uk. 13 August 2003.
  2. ^ "Popstar Winner Anton Gordon Turned Away From X Factor @ Unreality TV". Unrealitytv.co.uk. 29 August 2006. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  3. ^ "Anton Romero @antonromero247 (@anton_romero) • Instagram photos and videos". Instagram.com.
  4. ^ "TV – News – One True Voice star in 'X Factor' audition". Digital Spy. 26 June 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  5. ^ "Archived copy". www.suntimes.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
  7. ^ "The Official Charts Company – One True Voice". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  8. ^ "irishcharts.com – Discography Once True Voice". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  9. ^ "BPI Searchable Database". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  10. ^ "Claire Perry - Production Manager".
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