Andrew Johnston: Biography, Facts and Career

Andrew Johnston (born 23 September 1994) is a Scottish former singer who rose to fame when he appeared as a boy soprano on the second series of the UK television talent show Britain's Got Talent in 2008. After finishing in third place, he received a contract to record with Syco Music, a label owned by the Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell. Johnston's debut album, One Voice, was released in September of the same year, and reached number four on the UK Albums Chart and number six on the Irish Albums Chart. It was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry, having sold 100,000 copies, in January 2009. Johnston was born in Dumfries, Scotland, and his parents separated when he was an infant. He and his mother moved to Carlisle, where they lived in "poverty". He became head chorister at Carlisle Cathedral, and was bullied at school because of his love of classical music. After releasing One Voice, he took two years away from music due to his voice breaking, later joining the National Youth Choir. He began studying at the Royal Northern College of Music in 2013. After graduating in 2017, he worked full-time as a roofer, then went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music with intentions of a career in opera. In 2025, however, said that he had not sung for several years.

Quick facts about Andrew Johnston

• Full name: Andrew Johnston
• Born: 1994-09-23
• Nationality: United Kingdom
• Known as: Musician
• Wikidata ID: Q505541

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