Lucy Honour Ruby Spraggan is an English singer-songwriter. She auditioned for The X Factor in 2012, performing her own composition “Last Night”. On 3 November 2012, it was announced she would be quitting her run on The X Factor due to illness. She subsequently finished in ninth place, and second in her category. Following the show Spraggan signed a recording contract with Columbia Records.
Spraggan was the first contestant in the show’s history to score a Top 40 single and album before the live shows aired, with her independently released album Top Room at the Zoo. Spraggan’s music is often described as “folk-pop” or “singer-songwriter”. Her lyrics are often about personal experiences and social commentary.
Spraggan has released three studio albums: Top Room at the Zoo (2012), Join the Club (2015), and Yesterday’s Papers (2018). She has also released three EPs: One Night in October (2013), We Are the Lost (2014), and The Lost and Found (2016).
Spraggan has been nominated for several awards, including the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Newcomer in 2012 and the BRIT Award for British Female Solo Artist in 2013. She has also won several awards from local music publications in the UK.
Where is Lucy Spraggan now?
Lucy Spraggan is currently living in Manchester, UK. She has been living there since 2012, after moving from her hometown of Buxton in Derbyshire. She has said that she loves living in Manchester because it is a “vibrant and creative city”.
She is still active in the music industry, and has released several albums and singles since her appearance on The X Factor in 2012. She is also a talented songwriter, and has written songs for other artists, such as Little Mix and Olly Murs.
In addition to her music career, Lucy Spraggan is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. She has spoken openly about her own experiences with mental illness, and has worked with several charities to raise awareness of the issue.
She is currently on tour in the UK, and will be releasing her new album, “Balance”, on July 20, 2023.