Jack McManus (singer)

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Jack McManus
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McManus performing at Middlesbrough Music Live in 2008
Background information
GenresPop, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Labels Polydor
Spouse(s)
(m. 2012;sep. 2024)
Website JackMcManus.co.uk

Jack Michael McManus is an English singer-songwriter from Bromley. [1] From 2012 to 2024 he was married to actress and singer Martine McCutcheon.

Contents

McManus' debut album Either Side Of Midnight was released on Polydor Records in 2008, preceded by his first single "Bang on the Piano". [1] McManus has toured with acts such as Scouting for Girls, Amy MacDonald and Sam Sparro. [2]

Personal life

McManus married actress-singer Martine McCutcheon in September 2012. [3] Together they have one child. In August 2024 McCutcheon announced that she and McManus had separated. [4]

Discography

Albums

Singles

YearSongArtistAlbum
2014
"Freedom" Afrojack & D-Wayne (feat. Jack McManus) Forget the World
"Three Strikes" Afrojack (feat. Jack McManus)

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References

  1. 1 2 Lester, Paul (19 December 2007). "No 249: Jack McManus". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  2. "Music:Jack McManus". Huddersfield Daily Examiner . 12 May 2008. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  3. "A piece of my mind: Martine McCutcheon". The Herald . 16 November 2009. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  4. McLoughlin, Lisa (22 August 2024). "Martine McCutcheon splits from husband of 18 years as she shares heartbreaking statement". The Standard. Retrieved 22 August 2024.