Conor Maynard
Conor Maynard
Conor Paul Maynardis an English singer-songwriter and child actor from Brighton & Hove who is signed to EMI subsidiary, Parlophone. Maynard rose to success in 2012 when he was nominated for, and subsequently won, MTV's Brand New for 2012 award. His debut single, "Can't Say No", was released in the United Kingdom on 16 April 2012...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth21 November 1992
CityBrighton, England
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My parents listened to a lot of music when I was really little. They used to listen to people like Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder and I used to be really into that.
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I met Ne-Yo in London. I sang for him and he said, 'I want to sign you.' It was amazing - it meant my name was buzzing around the industry and I got to meet lots of different labels.
I want to be the first Conor Maynard. I think I want to have a successful career that is unique in its own way.
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I am my own audience. I always picture me and my mates and think, 'What would we enjoy listening to?'
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YouTube is an amazing platform for young musicians - although it's harder to get noticed now that everyone is on it.
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I would probably work with Drake as he is massively inspirational to me as a writer as well as an artist. If not him, then Susan Boyle!
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My first kiss was when I was 13. I was so nervous that I was shaking. Unfortunately, the girl I kissed never spoke to me again.
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I had piano lessons when I was younger, but I quit because I didn't want to sit and learn the scales.
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I always wear my black watch on my left wrist so I know I'm on stage on time.
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I don't get it when girls say 'I'm fine' but don't mean it.
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I think I kind of want to get to a point of being as successful as possible in a way that's unique to me.
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I've been singing ever since I was little, but I didn't start taking it seriously until I was about 15 or 16.
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Fittings are boring, but it's fun when you get to wear something new and go to a new event. I have a massive say in what I wear - I work really closely with my stylist.
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When I was 17, I signed my record deal and passed my driver's test. It was a very good year!