Emmie (singer)
Encyclopedia
Emma Sarah Morton-Smith (born 1977, Stockport
, Greater Manchester
, England
) is an English
singer-songwriter
and presenter.
qualification in Fashion Design at Stockport College
, Emmie became known for the UK
#5 hit
single, "More Than This" in 1999, a cover version
of Roxy Music
's 1982 song. She became the singer of the track when she met record producer
Mark Hadfield (of bands Loveland
, Lucid & Lovefreekz
) at a party in their hometown. Bryan Ferry
gave his blessing.
Also in 1999, she was featured in the video
for the single "Your Caress" by DJ Flavours.
While a student at Stockport College, she frequented the same nightclub that Sarah Harding
from Girls Aloud
used to promote.
Another solo single, "I Won't Let You Down", with W.I.P., was released on 4 February 2002, a cover version of the 1982 song by Ph.D.
This reached #53 in the UK Singles Chart
. Apart from that, only two other low-profile releases appeared under the "Emmie" name, which were on vinyl record only, "You Only Hurt (The One You Love)" (1999) and "I Thought It Was You" (2000).
Under the name Indien, with producer
and husband Mark Hadfield, the single "Show Me Love" was released on 28 July 2003, and reached #69 in the UK Singles Chart. Then, the single "Who's The Daddy?" was released, with her as part of the group Lovebug, on 29 September 2003, and was featured in an advertisement for Asda's
George clothing range in the same year. This reached #35 in the UK.
, 105.4 Century FM
, to become the new afternoon traffic and travel presenter on Century, and on the Manchester frequency of Capital Gold
. However, as of 2008, she no longer works for GMG Radio
as a co-presenter on Century FM
. She is a celebrity reporter on Channel M
, has a regular presenter slot on QVC
, and does web presenting, for example on videotile.co.uk. She has also presented shows such as Singled Out
for MTV
, Mad For It
for ITV
, and Noddy's Electric Ladyland for Granada
.
She has started her own fashion business called www.bigwardrobe.com.
Stockport
Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on elevated ground southeast of Manchester city centre, at the point where the rivers Goyt and Tame join and create the River Mersey. Stockport is the largest settlement in the metropolitan borough of the same name...
, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2.6 million. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom and comprises ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) is an English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
and presenter.
Music career
After completing a GNVQGeneral National Vocational Qualification
A General National Vocational Qualification, or GNVQ, is a certificate of vocational education in the United Kingdom. The last GNVQs were awarded in 2007....
qualification in Fashion Design at Stockport College
Stockport College
Stockport College is a large educational institute providing further education and Higher Education to those age over 15. It has a well-established history and plays a major role in providing educational opportunities for the community including school leavers, businesses and overseas students.The...
, Emmie became known for the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
#5 hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
single, "More Than This" in 1999, a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Roxy Music was a British art rock band formed in 1971 by Bryan Ferry, who became the group's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, and bassist Graham Simpson. The other members are Phil Manzanera , Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson . Former members include Brian Eno , and Eddie Jobson...
's 1982 song. She became the singer of the track when she met record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Mark Hadfield (of bands Loveland
Loveland (band)
Loveland was a British house group, formed in 1994 by Mark Hadfield, Paul Taylor and Paul Waterman.The group scored several dance hits in the UK in the middle of the 1990s, and released one album, 1995's The Wonder of Love. McFarlane was the group's 'featured' lead vocalist, and was often...
, Lucid & Lovefreekz
Lovefreekz
Lovefreekz is the alias of British House music producer / remixer Mark Hadfield. In 2004 his single "Shine", re-creating a sample of the Electric Light Orchestra's 1979 track "Shine a Little Love", became an international club smash and was a Top 20 hit on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart in...
) at a party in their hometown. Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry, CBE is an English singer, musician, and songwriter. Ferry came to public prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the band Roxy Music, who enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in...
gave his blessing.
Also in 1999, she was featured in the video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for the single "Your Caress" by DJ Flavours.
While a student at Stockport College, she frequented the same nightclub that Sarah Harding
Sarah Harding
Sarah Nicole Harding is an English singer-songwriter, actress and model best known for being a member of the pop group Girls Aloud, formed through ITV's reality television programme Popstars: The Rivals...
from Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole , Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor...
used to promote.
Another solo single, "I Won't Let You Down", with W.I.P., was released on 4 February 2002, a cover version of the 1982 song by Ph.D.
Ph.D. (band)
Ph.D. is a British group that managed a UK Top 10 hit with "I Won't Let You Down" in April 1982, although the song had been a hit the previous year throughout Europe...
This reached #53 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. Apart from that, only two other low-profile releases appeared under the "Emmie" name, which were on vinyl record only, "You Only Hurt (The One You Love)" (1999) and "I Thought It Was You" (2000).
Under the name Indien, with producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and husband Mark Hadfield, the single "Show Me Love" was released on 28 July 2003, and reached #69 in the UK Singles Chart. Then, the single "Who's The Daddy?" was released, with her as part of the group Lovebug, on 29 September 2003, and was featured in an advertisement for Asda's
Asda
Asda Stores Ltd is a British supermarket chain which retails food, clothing, general merchandise, toys and financial services. It also has a mobile telephone network, , Asda Mobile...
George clothing range in the same year. This reached #35 in the UK.
Presenting career and other projects
Since 2004, she became focused on her presenting career. In late 2004, won a competition for 'Traffic Idol' on the North West regional radio stationRadio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
, 105.4 Century FM
105.4 Century FM
105.4 Real Radio is an independent local radio station controlled by GMG Radio. It is the flagship station of the Real Radio network and has a regional license to broadcast to North West England. The station was part of the Century Network for over ten years until it was rebranded in 2009.The...
, to become the new afternoon traffic and travel presenter on Century, and on the Manchester frequency of Capital Gold
Capital Gold
Gold is a network of oldies radio stations which was formed by the merger of the Capital Gold network and the Classic Gold Network in August 2007...
. However, as of 2008, she no longer works for GMG Radio
GMG
GMG may refer to:*Global Migration Group, an inter-agency group working on international migration issues*Gamecock Media Group*Garden Media Guild , a British trade association for garden writers, photographers and broadcasters*GMG Airlines, an airline of Bangladesh*Good Morning Gloucester A daily...
as a co-presenter on Century FM
Century FM
Century Radio was the brand name of a group of independent local radio stations in England. The brand was developed with the launch of 100-102 Century Radio in North East England in 1994, with John Myers as managing director and John Simons as programme director...
. She is a celebrity reporter on Channel M
Channel m
Channel M is a regional television station, based in Manchester, England. It began broadcasting on 14 February 2000 as Manchester Student Television and is owned and operated by the Guardian Media Group.-Coverage:...
, has a regular presenter slot on QVC
QVC (UK)
QVC UK is a digital television shopping channel broadcast in the United Kingdom. It was formed in 1993 when QVC, Inc. formed a deal with Sky TV to create a UK version of the US channel. "QVC — The Shopping Channel" first broadcast in the UK on 1 October 1993. QVC UK - 20% owned by Sky - moved into...
, and does web presenting, for example on videotile.co.uk. She has also presented shows such as Singled Out
Singled Out
Singled Out was a game show that ran on MTV from 1995-1998. Each episode featured a group of 50 men and a group of 50 women competing for a date with one main contestant of the opposite sex.The original hosts were Chris Hardwick and Jenny McCarthy...
for MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, Mad For It
Mad for It
Mad For It was a British game show for children which was produed by Carlton Television broadcast on CITV from 1998–2000. Series 1 was hosted by former Nickelodeon presenters Yiolanda Koppel and Mike McClean. In 2000, Yiolanda was replaced by Nigel Mitchell and Danielle Nicholls...
for ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
, and Noddy's Electric Ladyland for Granada
Granada Television
Granada Television is the ITV contractor for North West England. Based in Manchester since its inception, it is the only surviving original ITA franchisee from 1954 and is ITV's most successful....
.
She has started her own fashion business called www.bigwardrobe.com.