A single mother of two, Rebecca set out on a mission to regain her confidence during the hit ITV show, The X Factor. Ferguson did far more than that in what was one of the best auditions ever shown on the programme, her story of dignified redemption, pregnant at 17, then again at 19, with no money and little hope.
This struck a chord with the nation and she became one of the most exciting UK singers. It seemed that this was a voice destined never to be heard. However, Ferguson opened her mouth, and her stunningly raw rendition of Sam Cooke’s classic A Change Is Gonna Come set the bar on the show a million miles higher.
Rebecca didn't enjoy school and used music as a channel to express herself during her school years. By the time she left school her passion had grown to an unprecedented level and she wanted to pursue her musical destiny.
The solo artist was soon installed as a host favourite to win the competition. Her popularity grew week by week and eventually finished as runner-up following a memorable duet with Christina Aguilera.
She came second on the show, and it meant that the following year allowed her to hone her writing skills and to channel her remarkable soul voice into a selection of songs that helped establish her for many more years to come. Incredibly humble, but with an eye trained firmly on the future, her potential is vast. A truly natural talent, Ferguson is a highly popular choice for headlining live corporate and private events.
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