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Phil Plested | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Philip John Plested |
| Origin | Watford, Hertfordshire, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, Singer |
| Website | plestedmusic.com |
Philip John Plested is an English singer and songwriter. He has co-written songs for artists including Lewis Capaldi, the Vamps, Little Mix, Kygo, James Arthur, Anne-Marie, and Bastille.[1][2][3]
Early life and career
Plested was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, UK.[4] He studied at Central Saint Martins in London.[5][6] After leaving school in 2012, he formed a band, Chasing Grace, with his school friends. The band released their debut album Nowhere Near Old Enough in 2015, and were active until 2016.[4][7][8][9] He later transitioned to becoming a songwriter.[4] Plested made his breakthrough as a songwriter in 2016 when he co-wrote the song "Touch" for Little Mix, which peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.[10] In 2019, he co-wrote the song "Before You Go" for Lewis Capaldi,[4] and it peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart[11] as well as on Billboard's Mainstream Top 40 and Adult Top 40.[12]
As a solo artist, Plested released his debut album First & Foremost in 2018 with Atlantic Records.[13][14][15]
Discography
Albums
- First & Foremost (2018)
As songwriter
Awards
Plested has won the Most Performed Pop Songs of 2021 for Before You Go by American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).[16] He has been nominated for British Artist Video of The Year 2018 and British Single Of The Year for Touch by The Brits 2018.[17] He has been nominated for British Album of The Year for Lewis Capaldi by The Brits 2020.[18][19]
References
- ^ "Bastille Rediscover Purpose & Creativity With 'Goosebumps' EP". American Songwriter. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Plested Channels Impeccable Pop On 'Either You Love Me Or You Don't'". Clash Magazine. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Plested Interview - Hit U.K. Songwriter & Artist, "Before You Go"". Songwriter Universe. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Songwriter who worked with Lewis Capaldi talks about his career journey". Watford Observer. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Music producers for Emeli Sandé sing praises of school". St Albans & Harpenden Review. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "ShieldSquare Captcha". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Introducing: Chasing Grace". The Edge. 23 February 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Chasing Grace give us the lowdown on their debut album, Nowhere Near Old Enough". Watford Observer. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ Tsapovksy, Flora (26 May 2017). "Chasing Grace's faith-based apparel". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Lewis Capaldi". Billboard. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Plested". TheList.ie. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ Pettican, Luke (16 February 2019). "Plested's First & Foremost: A Track-By-Track Review". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ Hartshorn, Tori. "Plested Shares Official Music Video For New Song YOUR NAME". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Pop Superstar The Weeknd Celebrated as 2021 Songwriter of the Year at ASCAP Pop Music Awards".
- ^ "Touch Maze Game". 4th Floor Creative. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "BRITs 2020 Nominations: Dave & Lewis Capaldi Lead The Nods – See The Full List". www.mtv.co.uk. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "And the nominees are..." BRIT Awards. Retrieved 22 April 2022.