Molly Hocking

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Molly Hocking
Born (2000-12-14) 14 December 2000 (age 23)
St Ives, Cornwall, England [1]
Genres Pop
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active2017–present
Labels Polydor (2019–2020)
Tristar Records (2022–2024)
Website mollyhocking.com

Molly Hocking (born 14 December 2000) is an English singer. In 2019, she won the eighth series of The Voice UK , winning a recording contract with Polydor Records. Now working on new music as an independent artist, her latest track "You Can't Hold Me Down" was released on June 21st 2024.

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Career

2019: The Voice UK

In 2019, Hocking auditioned for the eighth series of The Voice UK , and joined Olly Murs's team. After performing "I'll Never Love Again" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, she was announced as the winner of the series, signing a contract with Polydor Records. [2] Her winner's single reached number 73 on the UK Singles Charts. [3]

PerformedSongOriginal artistResult
Blind Audition"You Take My Breath Away" Claire Hamill Jennifer Hudson, Sir Tom Jones and Olly Murs turned Joined team Olly
Battle Rounds"With You" (against Connie Lamb)Original casting from the Ghost MusicalWon advanced to the knockouts
Knockout rounds"Human" Christina Perri Saved by Coach
Semi-final"I'll Never Love Again" Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Safe (1st)
Live final"Someone You Loved" Lewis Capaldi Safe (1st)
"Stars" (with Olly Murs) Simply Red
"I'll Never Love Again"Lady Gaga and Bradley CooperWinner

2020-2023: New music and Up

On 12 March 2020, Hocking announced her debut single titled "After the Night Before". The release of the single was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was eventually released on 6 November 2020, alongside an accompanying music video. [4] Hocking performed the song on the semi-final of ninth series of The Voice UK. [5] On 4 December 2020, it was announced that Hocking will support Olly Murs on his Summer 2021 UK Tour.

On 28 May 2021, Hocking released her new song "We Can Have the World Tonight".

On 19 October 2021, Hocking announced her debut EP called Up which was released on 26 October 2021.

On 31 December 2021, Hocking released the song called, "Alive".

On 22 June 2022, Hocking released the song called, "Bones".

2024-present: Independent and new music

On June 21st 2024 Molly Hocking released her song, "You Can't Hold Me Down" independently. Having been through the major label process, not being allowed to record or release music, Molly exited her agreement with Polydor. "You Can't Hold Me Down" was written at Hoxa HQ in London in which she shares her experiences in the record industry, the ups and the downs.

The music single launch party was held at Tileyard London. Molly continues to write more music for release throughout 2024.

On 21 June 2024, Molly Hocking released her single "You Can't Hold Me Down".

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Up

Singles

List of singles, with selected details and chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
[3]
"I'll Never Love Again"201973Non-album singles
"After the Night Before"2020 [upper-alpha 1]
"We Can Have the World Tonight"2021
"Alive"
"Bones"2022
"You Can't Hold Me Down"2024

Concert tours

Supporting

Notes

  1. "After The Night Before" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Download Chart. [6]

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