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{{Short description|American singer-songwriter}}
{{Short description|American singer-songwriter (born 1984)}}
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| caption = Britt Nicole performing in 2018
| caption = Britt Nicole performing in 2018
| birth_name = Brittany Nicole Waddell
| birth_name = Brittany Nicole Waddell
| birth_place = [[Kappapolis, North Carolina]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Kannapolis, North Carolina]], U.S.
| birth_date = August 2, 1984
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|08|2}}
| origin = [[Salisbury, North Carolina]], U.S.
| origin = [[Salisbury, North Carolina]], U.S.
| spouse = {{marriage|Joshua Crosby|2012|end=sep}}
| alias = Brittany Waddell
| instrument = Vocals
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = {{Flat list|
| genre = {{Flat list|
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| years_active = 2003–present
| years_active = 2003–present
| label = [[Sparrow Records|Sparrow]], [[Capitol Records|Capitol]]
| label = [[Sparrow Records|Sparrow]], [[Capitol Records|Capitol]]
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|brittnicole.com/}}
| website = {{URL|brittnicole.com/}}
}}
}}

'''Brittany Nicole Waddell''', better known by her stage name '''Britt Nicole''' (born August 2, 1984 in [[Kappapolis, North Carolina]])<ref>https://www.klove.com/music/artists/britt-nicole/ Britt Nicole on K-Love</ref> is an American [[Singing|vocalist]], [[songwriter]] and [[recording artist]]. She has mainly charted as a [[contemporary Christian music|Christian pop]] artist, but in 2012 found her debut mainstream single, "[[Gold (Britt Nicole song)|Gold]]", and, in 2013, "Ready or Not", in the [[Mainstream Top 40]]. Her fourth studio album, ''[[Gold (Britt Nicole album)|Gold]]'', was nominated for [[Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]] at the [[55th Grammy Awards]]. She is signed to [[Sparrow Records|Sparrow]] and [[Capitol Records]].
'''Brittany Nicole Waddell''' (born August 2, 1984),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.klove.com/music/artists/britt-nicole|title=Britt Nicole &#124; Positive Encouraging K-LOVE|website=Klove.com|access-date=August 2, 2024}}</ref> better known by her stage name '''Britt Nicole''', is an American [[Singing|singer]] and [[songwriter]]. She has mainly charted as a [[contemporary Christian music|Christian pop]] artist, but in 2012 found her debut mainstream single, "[[Gold (Britt Nicole song)|Gold]]" and in 2013, "Ready or Not", in the [[Mainstream Top 40]]. Her fourth studio album, ''[[Gold (Britt Nicole album)|Gold]]'', was nominated for [[Best Contemporary Christian Music Album]] at the [[55th Grammy Awards]]. She is signed to [[Sparrow Records|Sparrow]] and [[Capitol Records]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Britt Nicole was born in [[Salisbury, North Carolina]]. Nicole began singing at the age of three in her church, Truth Temple of [[Kannapolis, North Carolina]].<ref>Kevin Davis, [https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=807 #305 - "All This Time" by Britt Nicole], newreleasetoday.com, USA, March 27, 2012</ref> She, along with her brother and cousin, eventually became involved with the church's daily program on Charlotte TV station [[WAXN-TV|WAXN]]. She was a talented dancer, taking ballet, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. At [[South Rowan High School]], she was a member of the school's advanced choir group, and performed with them at [[Carnegie Hall]] in New York. Nicole was also a member of [[Duke University]]'s Brightleaf Music Workshop.
Brittany Nicole Waddell was born in [[Kannapolis, North Carolina]] and began singing at the age of three in her church, Truth Temple of Kannapolis.<ref>Kevin Davis, [https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=807 #305 - "All This Time" by Britt Nicole], newreleasetoday.com, USA, March 27, 2012</ref> She, along with her brother and cousin, eventually became involved with the church's daily program on Charlotte TV station [[WAXN-TV|WAXN]]. She was a talented dancer, taking ballet, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. At [[South Rowan High School]], she was a member of the school's advanced choir group, and performed with them at [[Carnegie Hall]] in New York. Waddell was also a member of [[Duke University]]'s Brightleaf Music Workshop.


== Career ==
== Career ==

=== 2003–2011 ===
=== 2003–2011 ===
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Waddell turned down a scholarship from [[Belmont University]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], to pursue a full-time music career. She felt that God was telling her to concentrate on singing instead of going to college. On January 10, 2003, released her debut album, ''Follow the Call'', an independent release as Brittany Waddell.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/follow-the-call/id797743167 |title=Follow the Call – Brittany Waddell |work=iTunes |access-date=February 14, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819080828/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/follow-the-call/id797743167 |archive-date=August 19, 2014 }}</ref> In 2004, she signed a management deal with Vertical Entertainment, and then signed a development deal with [[Word Records]]. Also in 2004 she released her debut [[extended play]], ''Brittany Waddell''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/brittany-waddell-ep/id797745692 |title=Brittany Waddell – Brittany Waddell |work=iTunes |access-date=February 14, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819080822/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/brittany-waddell-ep/id797745692 |archive-date=August 19, 2014 }}</ref> In 2006 signed with [[Sparrow Records]] and her song "Indestructible" was featured on the [[WOW Series|WOW Next 2007]] compilation CD, and she performed at [[Creation Festival|Creation East/West]], Spirit West Coast Monterey, ALIVE 11 festival, and Celebrate Freedom. She was featured on Christian hip-hop group [[GRITS]]' 2006 album, ''[[Redemption (GRITS album)|Redemption]]'', on the songs "Right Back" and "Soul Cry", both under the name Brittany Waddell.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/newreleases/left.asp?item_id=517574&artist_id=498403|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928222111/http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/newreleases/left.asp?item_id=517574&artist_id=498403|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 28, 2007|title=Britt Nicole – Say It|access-date=March 26, 2007|work=EMICMG Distribution}}</ref>


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On May 22, 2007, she released her second album ''[[Say It (Britt Nicole album)|Say It]]''. It peaked at No. 40 on ''Billboard's'' Christian Albums chart. The debut single from the album, "You", was released on March 27, 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/you|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724070159/http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/you|url-status=dead|title=Napster: The Music Service for Music Fans|archive-date=July 24, 2009|access-date=August 2, 2024}}</ref> It hit the Top 10 on the ''[[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine]]'' chart.<ref>[http://www.weekend22.com/ Weekend 22 Official website]. Retrieved July 26, 2007</ref> It was the 12th most played song on Christian Hit Radio stations in 2007, according to ''R&R magazine''.<ref name=RR2007CHR>[http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/07/Christian_CHR_songs.asp 2007 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525095330/http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/07/Christian_CHR_songs.asp |date=May 25, 2009 }}, [[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine]]. Retrieved January 6, 2008</ref> It also peaked at No. 6 on ''Billboard'''s Hot Christian Songs, her highest charting song to date. Nicole was the opening act on the 2007 Winter Jam Tour with [[Sanctus Real]], [[Hawk Nelson]], [[Jeremy Camp]], [[Steven Curtis Chapman]], and [[Newsong]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jamtour.com/index_2007.htm |title=Winter Jam 2007 Tour Spectacular! |access-date=March 26, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070510064953/http://jamtour.com/index_2007.htm |archive-date=May 10, 2007 }}</ref> Waddell's song "Sunshine Girl" was featured on [[MTV]]'s teen reality show ''[[Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County]]'' on September 5, 2007.<ref>[http://www.wespreadtheword.net/musicnewsarticles/sparrowrecordsartistbrittnicolesongreaturedonmtvsnewportharborshow.html Sparrow Records Artist Britt Nicole Song Featured On MTV's Newport Harbor Show], August 6, 2007</ref>
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Nicole turned down a scholarship from [[Belmont University]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], to pursue a full-time music career. She felt that God was telling her to concentrate on singing instead of going to college. On January 10, 2003, released her debut album, ''Follow the Call'', an independent release as Brittany Waddell.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/follow-the-call/id797743167 |title=Follow the Call – Brittany Waddell |work=iTunes |access-date=February 14, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819080828/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/follow-the-call/id797743167 |archive-date=August 19, 2014 }}</ref> In 2004, she signed a management deal with Vertical Entertainment, and then signed a development deal with [[Word Records]]. Also in 2004 she released her debut [[extended play]], ''Brittany Waddell''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/brittany-waddell-ep/id797745692 |title=Brittany Waddell – Brittany Waddell |work=iTunes |access-date=February 14, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819080822/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/brittany-waddell-ep/id797745692 |archive-date=August 19, 2014 }}</ref> In 2006 signed with [[Sparrow Records]] and her song "Indestructible" was featured on the [[WOW Series|WOW Next 2007]] compilation CD, and she performed at [[Creation Festival|Creation East/West]], Spirit West Coast Monterey, ALIVE 11 festival, and Celebrate Freedom. She was featured on Christian hip-hop group [[GRITS]]' 2006 album, ''[[Redemption (GRITS album)|Redemption]]'', on the songs "Right Back" and "Soul Cry", both under the name Brittany Waddell.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/newreleases/left.asp?item_id=517574&artist_id=498403|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928222111/http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/newreleases/left.asp?item_id=517574&artist_id=498403|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 28, 2007|title=Britt Nicole – Say It|access-date=March 26, 2007|work=EMICMG Distribution}}</ref>


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[[File:BrittNicole2008DoveAwards.jpg|thumb|Britt Nicole at the [[39th GMA Dove Awards]]]]
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On May 22, 2007 she released her second album ''[[Say It (Britt Nicole album)|Say It]]''. It peaked at No. 40 on ''Billboard's'' Christian Albums chart.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> The debut single from the album, "You", was released on March 27, 2007.<ref>[http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/you] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724070159/http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/you |date=July 24, 2009 }}</ref> It hit the Top 10 on the ''[[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine]]'' chart.<ref>[http://www.weekend22.com/ Weekend 22 Official website]. Retrieved July 26, 2007</ref> It was the 12th most played song on Christian Hit Radio stations in 2007, according to ''R&R magazine''.<ref name=RR2007CHR>[http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/07/Christian_CHR_songs.asp 2007 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525095330/http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/07/Christian_CHR_songs.asp |date=May 25, 2009 }}, [[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine]]. Retrieved January 6, 2008</ref> It also peaked at No. 6 on ''Billboard'''s Hot Christian Songs, her highest charting song to date.<ref name="billboard.com">{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=britt nicole|chart=Christian Songs}}</ref> Nicole was the opening act on the 2007 Winter Jam Tour with [[Sanctus Real]], [[Hawk Nelson]], [[Jeremy Camp]], [[Steven Curtis Chapman]], and [[Newsong]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jamtour.com/index_2007.htm |title=Winter Jam 2007 Tour Spectacular! |access-date=March 26, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070510064953/http://jamtour.com/index_2007.htm |archive-date=May 10, 2007 }}</ref> Nicole's song "Sunshine Girl" was featured on [[MTV]]'s teen reality show ''[[Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County]]'' on September 5, 2007.<ref>[http://www.wespreadtheword.net/musicnewsarticles/sparrowrecordsartistbrittnicolesongreaturedonmtvsnewportharborshow.html Sparrow Records Artist Britt Nicole Song Featured On MTV's Newport Harbor Show], August 6, 2007</ref>
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Waddell's first music video, for the song "Believe", premiered on the [[Gospel Music Channel]] on September 22, 2007. The song was then released as the album's second single on October 30, 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/believe|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724075630/http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/believe|url-status=dead|title=Napster: The Music Service for Music Fans|archive-date=July 24, 2009|access-date=August 2, 2024}}</ref> It was the 21st most-played song of 2008 on Christian Pop radio stations according to [[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine's]] [[Contemporary Christian Music|Christian CHR]] chart.<ref name=RR2008CHR>[http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/08/Christian_CHR_songs.asp 2008 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525080129/http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/08/Christian_CHR_songs.asp |date=May 25, 2009 }}, [[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine]]. Retrieved January 15, 2009</ref> On November 20, 2007, Nicole released her first EP titled ''[[Holiday Trio (Britt Nicole EP)|Holiday Trio]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Holiday Trio |url=http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/holiday-trio |access-date=November 12, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724051147/http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/holiday-trio |archive-date=July 24, 2009 }}</ref> The EP was Christmas-themed and was only released digitally. It featured her song "Holiday", plus two never before released songs; one is an original titled "Come What May", and the other is a cover song of the holiday hit "[[Last Christmas]]".


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"Set the World on Fire" was released as ''Say It'''s third and final US single in early 2008. The song peaked at No. 11 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs. In 2007 and 2008, "Holiday" and "When She Cries" were both released as UK singles, while "Don't Worry Now" was released as a single in Australia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brittnicole.com/ |title=Tell Someone They're Worth More Than Gold |publisher=Britt Nicole |access-date=April 26, 2012 |archive-date=October 29, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081029064653/http://www.brittnicole.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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[[File:BrittNicole2008DoveAwards.jpg|thumb|Nicole at the [[39th GMA Dove Awards]]]]
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Nicole's first music video, for the song "Believe", premiered on the [[Gospel Music Channel]] on September 22, 2007. The song was then released as the album's second single on October 30, 2007.<ref>[http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/believe] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724075630/http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/believe |date=July 24, 2009 }}</ref> It was the 21st most-played song of 2008 on Christian Pop radio stations according to [[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine's]] [[Contemporary Christian Music|Christian CHR]] chart.<ref name=RR2008CHR>[http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/08/Christian_CHR_songs.asp 2008 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525080129/http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/YearEnd/08/Christian_CHR_songs.asp |date=May 25, 2009 }}, [[R&R (magazine)|R&R magazine]]. Retrieved January 15, 2009</ref> On November 20, 2007, Nicole released her first EP titled ''[[Holiday Trio (Britt Nicole EP)|Holiday Trio]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Holiday Trio |url=http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/holiday-trio |access-date=November 12, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724051147/http://www.rhapsody.com/britt-nicole/holiday-trio |archive-date=July 24, 2009 }}</ref> The EP was Christmas-themed and was only released digitally. It featured her song "Holiday", plus two never before released songs; one is an original titled "Come What May", and the other is a cover song of the holiday hit "[[Last Christmas]]".


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In 2009, Waddell released a new song "The Lost Get Found" to promote her third album by the [[The Lost Get Found|same name]]. The song debuted in the Top 20 of the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart, at No. 20, and peaked at No. 8. It peaked at No. 1 on Christian radio stations.<ref name="emicmgdistribution.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/products/new_releases_detail.aspx?iid=1806632 |title=EMI CMG Distribution |publisher=EMI CMG Distribution |access-date=April 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930103630/http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/products/new_releases_detail.aspx?iid=1806632 |archive-date=September 30, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The music video for the song was released as a single on [[iTunes Store|iTunes]] on November 17, 2009. The single also included a remix and karaoke version of the track.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-lost-get-found-ep/id341418535 |title=iTunes Store |website=Itunes.apple.com |access-date=April 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108052330/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-lost-get-found-ep/id341418535 |archive-date=November 8, 2012 }}</ref> ''[[The Lost Get Found]]'' was released on August 11, 2009, and peaked at No. 1 on ''Billboard'''s Christian Albums Chart and No. 62 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The same month, the music video for her song "Holiday" (from ''Say It'') was posted on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxS8s0P-LeM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/zxS8s0P-LeM |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Britt Nicole Holiday Official Video posted by Britt Nicole brittnicole tangle com |via=[[YouTube]] |date=August 16, 2009 |access-date=April 26, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
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"Set the World on Fire" was released as ''Say It'''s third and final US single in early 2008. The song peaked at No. 11 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs.<ref name="billboard.com"/> In 2007 and 2008, "Holiday" and "When She Cries" were both released as UK singles, while "Don't Worry Now" was released as a single in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brittnicole.com |title=Tell Someone They're Worth More Than Gold |publisher=Britt Nicole |access-date=April 26, 2012}}</ref>


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Her second US single from ''The Lost Get Found'', "Walk on the Water", peaked at No. 17 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart and No. 1 on Christian radio.<ref name="emicmgdistribution.com"/> It was promoted on the [[NBC]] television show [[The Biggest Loser (U.S. TV series)|''The Biggest Loser'']]. Meanwhile, the song "Headphones" was released as her second single from ''The Lost Get Found'' in the UK. It peaked at No. 2 on the UK Christian CHR chart.<ref name="crossrhythms.co.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/chart |title=Cross Rhythms Top Ten |website=Crossrhythms.co.uk |access-date=April 26, 2012}}</ref> On January 1, 2010, a compilation album, ''Acoustic Playlist: Bold'', was released under [[StarSong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/acoustic-playlist-bold-mw0001951232|title=Acoustic Playlist: Bold - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits|website=AllMusic|access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref> It featured an acoustic version of Waddell's single "Believe". Her second EP ''Acoustic'' was released August 24, 2010, to stores and online. It includes five acoustic versions of previous songs and a brand new song, "Found By You". The album debuted at No. 22 on the Hot Christian Albums chart. Her third single from ''The Lost Get Found'', "Hanging On", was released in July to coincide with the release of the album. It peaked at No. 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart.<ref name="emicmgdistribution.com"/>
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In 2009, Nicole released a new song "The Lost Get Found" to promote her third album by the [[The Lost Get Found|same name]]. The song debuted in the Top 20 of the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart, at No. 20, and peaked at No. 8.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=britt nicole|chart=Christian Songs}} |title=Christian Songs |publisher=Billboard.com |date=April 21, 2012 |access-date=April 26, 2012}}</ref> It peaked at No. 1 on Christian radio stations.<ref name="emicmgdistribution.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/products/new_releases_detail.aspx?iid=1806632 |title=EMI CMG Distribution |publisher=EMI CMG Distribution |access-date=April 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930103630/http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/products/new_releases_detail.aspx?iid=1806632 |archive-date=September 30, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The music video for the song was released as a single on [[iTunes Store|iTunes]] on November 17, 2009. The single also included a remix and karaoke version of the track.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-lost-get-found-ep/id341418535 |title=iTunes Store |publisher=itunes.apple.com |access-date=April 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108052330/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-lost-get-found-ep/id341418535 |archive-date=November 8, 2012 }}</ref> ''[[The Lost Get Found]]'' was released on August 11, 2009, and peaked at No. 1 on ''Billboard'''s Christian Albums Chart and No. 62 on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=britt nicole|chart=all}}</ref> The same month, the music video for her song "Holiday" (from ''Say It'') was posted on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxS8s0P-LeM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/zxS8s0P-LeM |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Britt Nicole Holiday Official Video posted by Britt Nicole brittnicole tangle com |publisher=YouTube |date=August 16, 2009 |access-date=April 26, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


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In early 2010, "Welcome to the Show" was released as a single in the UK. It peaked at No. 4 on the country's Christian CHR chart. Later, in the middle of the year, the song "Safe" was released as a single in the UK. It peaked at No. 3 on the country's Christian CHR chart.<ref name="crossrhythms.co.uk"/> A music video for "Headphones" was released on November 9, 2010.<ref>[http://www.brittnicole.com/news/11-02-10/britt-nicole-release-new-music-video-headphones-next-week] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110085454/http://www.brittnicole.com/news/11-02-10/britt-nicole-release-new-music-video-headphones-next-week|date=November 10, 2010}}</ref> In December 2010, "Have Your Way" was released as a single in the UK. It peaked at No. 4 on the UK's Christian CHR chart.<ref name="crossrhythms.co.uk"/>
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Her second US single from ''The Lost Get Found'', "Walk on the Water", peaked at No. 17 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart and No. 1 on Christian radio.<ref name="emicmgdistribution.com"/> It was promoted on the [[NBC]] television show [[The Biggest Loser (U.S. TV series)|''The Biggest Loser'']]. Meanwhile, the song "Headphones" was released as her second single from ''The Lost Get Found'' in the UK. It peaked at No. 2 on the UK Christian CHR chart.<ref name="crossrhythms.co.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/chart |title=Cross Rhythms Top Ten |publisher=Crossrhythms.co.uk |access-date=April 26, 2012}}</ref> On January 1, 2010, a compilation album, ''Acoustic Playlist: Bold'', was released under [[StarSong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/acoustic-playlist-bold-mw0001951232|title=Acoustic Playlist: Bold - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits|website=AllMusic|access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref> It featured an acoustic version of Nicole's single "Believe". Her second EP ''Acoustic'' was released August 24, 2010, to stores and online. It includes five acoustic versions of previous songs and a brand new song, "Found By You". The album debuted at No. 22 on the Hot Christian Albums chart.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=britt nicole|chart=Christian Albums}}</ref> Her third single from ''The Lost Get Found'', "Hanging On", was released in July to coincide with the release of the album. It peaked at No. 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart.<ref name="emicmgdistribution.com"/>

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In early 2010, "Welcome to the Show" was released as a single in the UK. It peaked at No. 4 on the country's Christian CHR chart. Later, in the middle of the year, the song "Safe" was released as a single in the UK. It peaked at No. 3 on the country's Christian CHR chart.<ref name="crossrhythms.co.uk"/> A music video for "Headphones" was released on November 9, 2010.<ref>[http://www.brittnicole.com/news/11-02-10/britt-nicole-release-new-music-video-headphones-next-week] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110085454/http://www.brittnicole.com/news/11-02-10/britt-nicole-release-new-music-video-headphones-next-week |date=November 10, 2010 }}</ref> In December 2010, "Have Your Way" was released as a single in the UK. It peaked at No. 4 on the UK's Christian CHR chart.<ref name="crossrhythms.co.uk"/>


=== 2012–present ===
=== 2012–present ===
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On December 21, 2011, Waddell announced the release of her fourth album which was preceded by the January release of "All This Time", the album's lead single. It was the No. 1 song on Christian pop radio for eight weeks in a row and also peaked at No. 3 on ''Billboard'''s Hot Christian Songs chart. The album, titled ''[[Gold (Britt Nicole album)|Gold]]'', was released on March 26, 2012.<ref name="all this time">{{cite web |title=Story behind Britt's new single "All This Time" |url=http://www.brittnicole.com/news/12-21-11/story-behind-britts-new-single-all-time |website=Brittnicole.com |access-date=December 29, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109231642/http://www.brittnicole.com/news/12-21-11/story-behind-britts-new-single-all-time |archive-date=January 9, 2012 }}</ref> The album debuted at No. 1 on the Hot Christian albums chart and No. 41 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], the highest charting album on that chart for the singer. The singles "Stand" and "Breakthrough" were released to United States and United Kingdom Christian radio, respectively, in the fall of 2012. "Stand" peaked at No. 11 on US Christian pop radio and "Breakthrough" peaked at No. 3 on UK Christian Pop radio. In December 2012, she released two Christmas music videos, "Jingle Bell Rock" and "O Holy Night".


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Waddell announced that she signed to [[Capitol Records]] and released "Gold" as her debut single for mainstream pop radio on December 4, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases |title=Top 40/M Future Releases &#124; Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates |website=Allaccess.com |access-date=November 12, 2012}}</ref> A re-release of her album, ''Gold'', was released on February 26, 2013, to mainstream pop markets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2012/11/29.CAPITOL%20RECORDS%20TO%20RELEASE%20POP%20SINGER%20SONGWRITER%20BRITT%20NICOLES%20ALBUM%20GOLD%20ON%20FEBRUARY%2026TH.asp |title=Music News, November 2012: CAPITOL RECORDS TO RELEASE POP SINGER/SONGWRITER BRITT NICOLE'S ALBUM GOLD ON FEBRUARY 26TH |website=Jesusfreakhideout.com |access-date=November 29, 2012}}</ref> On January 11, 2013, she released a ''Gold'' EP with the radio version of "Gold", two remixes of "Gold" and the "Gold" music video.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gold (Remixes) – EP |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gold-remixes-ep/id590456004 |publisher=[[iTunes]] |access-date=February 13, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130122143256/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gold-remixes-ep/id590456004 |archive-date=January 22, 2013 }}</ref> Nicole was featured on [[Tenth Avenue North]]'s Christmas single "[[We Three Kings]]", which along with her own song "[[O Come All Ye Faithful]]" are included on ''WOW Christmas Blue'' released September 24, 2013.
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On December 21, 2011, Nicole announced the release of her fourth album which was preceded by the January release of "All This Time", the album's lead single. It was the No. 1 song on Christian pop radio for eight weeks in a row and also peaked at No. 3 on ''Billboard'''s Hot Christian Songs chart. The album, titled ''[[Gold (Britt Nicole album)|Gold]]'', was released on March 26, 2012.<ref name="all this time">{{cite web |last=Britt web team |title=Story behind Britt's new single "All This Time" |url=http://www.brittnicole.com/news/12-21-11/story-behind-britts-new-single-all-time |work=www.brittnicole.com |publisher=BrittNicole.com |access-date=December 29, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109231642/http://www.brittnicole.com/news/12-21-11/story-behind-britts-new-single-all-time |archive-date=January 9, 2012 }}</ref> The album debuted at No. 1 on the Hot Christian albums chart and No. 41 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], the highest charting album on that chart for the singer. The singles "Stand" and "Breakthrough" were released to United States and United Kingdom Christian radio, respectively, in the fall of 2012. "Stand" peaked at No. 11 on US Christian pop radio and "Breakthrough" peaked at No. 3 on UK Christian Pop radio. In December 2012, she released two Christmas music videos, "Jingle Bell Rock" and "O Holy Night".

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Nicole announced that she signed to [[Capitol Records]] and released "Gold" as her debut single for mainstream pop radio on December 4, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases |title=Top 40/M Future Releases &#124; Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates |publisher=Allaccess.com |access-date=November 12, 2012}}</ref> A re-release of her album, ''Gold'', was released on February 26, 2013, to mainstream pop markets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2012/11/29.CAPITOL%20RECORDS%20TO%20RELEASE%20POP%20SINGER%20SONGWRITER%20BRITT%20NICOLES%20ALBUM%20GOLD%20ON%20FEBRUARY%2026TH.asp |title=Music News, November 2012: CAPITOL RECORDS TO RELEASE POP SINGER/SONGWRITER BRITT NICOLE'S ALBUM GOLD ON FEBRUARY 26TH |publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com |access-date=November 29, 2012}}</ref> On January 11, 2013, she released a ''Gold'' EP with the radio version of "Gold", two remixes of "Gold" and the "Gold" music video.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gold (Remixes) – EP |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gold-remixes-ep/id590456004 |publisher=[[iTunes]] |access-date=February 13, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130122143256/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gold-remixes-ep/id590456004 |archive-date=January 22, 2013 }}</ref> Nicole was featured on [[Tenth Avenue North]]'s Christmas single "[[We Three Kings]]", which along with her own song "[[O Come All Ye Faithful]]" are included on ''WOW Christmas Blue'' released September 24, 2013.


In 2014, the song "The Sun Is Rising" was included as part of the soundtrack of the film, ''[[The Other Woman (2014 film)|The Other Woman]]'', gaining popularity without being an official single.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2203939/soundtrack?ref_=tt_trv_snd|title=The Other Woman (2014) - IMDb}}</ref>
In 2014, the song "The Sun Is Rising" was included as part of the soundtrack of the film, ''[[The Other Woman (2014 film)|The Other Woman]]'', gaining popularity without being an official single.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2203939/soundtrack|title=The Other Woman (2014) - IMDb|access-date=April 16, 2022|website=IMDb.com}}</ref>


Her first remix album, ''The Remixes'', was released March 17, 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.capitolchristiandistribution.com/products/new_releases_detail.aspx?bid=27681&iid=2235280 | title=TBD – Remix Album | author=Capitol Christian Music Group | author-link=Capitol Christian Music Group | access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> "Through Your Eyes", the lead single from Britt Nicole's fifth studio album was released on July 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Britt Nicole Song "Through Your Eyes" (NEW SINGLE?)|url=http://brittnicoleglow.blogspot.com/2016/07/new-britt-nicole-song-through-your-eyes.html|website=Britt Nicole Glow|date=July 22, 2016|access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref> On September 1, 2016, ''People Magazine'' announced Nicole's fifth studio album, ''Britt Nicole'', to be released on October 7, 2016{{citation needed|date=September 2016}} and later released "Be the Change" and "Pave" as promotional singles off the album.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}} ''Britt Nicole'' was released on October 7, 2016, in standard and deluxe editions.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}}
Her first remix album, ''The Remixes'', was released March 17, 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.capitolchristiandistribution.com/products/new_releases_detail.aspx?bid=27681&iid=2235280 | title=TBD – Remix Album | author=Capitol Christian Music Group | author-link=Capitol Christian Music Group | access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> "Through Your Eyes", the lead single from Britt Nicole's fifth studio album was released on July 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Britt Nicole Song "Through Your Eyes" (NEW SINGLE?)|url=http://brittnicoleglow.blogspot.com/2016/07/new-britt-nicole-song-through-your-eyes.html|website=Britt Nicole Glow|date=July 22, 2016|access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref> On September 1, 2016, ''People Magazine'' announced Nicole's fifth studio album, ''Britt Nicole'', to be released on October 7, 2016{{citation needed|date=September 2016}} and later released "Be the Change" and "Pave" as promotional singles off the album.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}} ''Britt Nicole'' was released on October 7, 2016, in standard and deluxe editions.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}}


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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Waddell's parents divorced when she was seven. This was mentioned in her song "Don't Worry Now"<ref>Behind the Music segment for "[[All This Time (Britt Nicole song)|All This Time]]" by Britt Nicole. Broadcast January 2012 on [[Air 1]].</ref> and "All This Time". On July 1, 2012, she married Joshua Crosby.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/itsbrittnicole/status/219740859283943425|title=Twitter / itsbrittnicole: So excited to announce that ...|access-date=August 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/charlesweet/status/219740838442442752|title=Twitter / charlesweet: what an amazing new season. ...|access-date=August 8, 2012}}</ref> On February 5, 2013, Waddell announced that she was pregnant with her first child<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/brittnicole/posts/10151281822052253 |title=Hey friends… |publisher=Facebook |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref> and gave birth to a girl, Ella Brave Crosby<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/brittnicole/posts/10151565285087253 |title=Britt Nicole – Being a mom is the BEST thing I have ever... |publisher=Facebook |date=November 23, 2013 |access-date=April 7, 2014}}</ref> on July 24, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=My Husband and I are so happy to share with you that our baby girl was born yesterday July 24. She is the love of our life! A gift from God!|url=https://twitter.com/itsbrittnicole/status/360584375680774144 | date=July 24, 2013 | access-date=November 6, 2014}}</ref>


Waddell and her husband had a daughter born in 2013, a son in 2015 and another son in 2019. They separated shortly afterward.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}<!-- Don't name the children, and don't cite social media. -->
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Nicole's parents divorced when she was seven. This was mentioned in her song "Don't Worry Now"<ref>Behind the Music segment for "[[All This Time (Britt Nicole song)|All This Time]]" by Britt Nicole. Broadcast January 2012 on [[Air 1]].</ref> and "All This Time". On July 1, 2012, she married Joshua Crosby.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/itsbrittnicole/status/219740859283943425|title=Twitter / itsbrittnicole: So excited to announce that ...|access-date=August 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/charlesweet/status/219740838442442752|title=Twitter / charlesweet: what an amazing new season. ...|access-date=August 8, 2012}}</ref> On February 5, 2013, Nicole announced that she was pregnant with her first child<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/brittnicole/posts/10151281822052253 |title=Hey friends… |publisher=Facebook |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref> and gave birth to a girl, Ella Brave Crosby<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/brittnicole/posts/10151565285087253 |title=Britt Nicole – Being a mom is the BEST thing I have ever... |publisher=Facebook |date=November 23, 2013 |access-date=April 7, 2014}}</ref> on July 24, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=My Husband and I are so happy to share with you that our baby girl was born yesterday July 24. She is the love of our life! A gift from God!|url=https://twitter.com/itsbrittnicole/status/360584375680774144 | date=July 24, 2013 | access-date=November 6, 2014}}</ref>
On September 3, 2014, Nicole and her husband announced that she was pregnant with their second child<ref>{{cite web | title=Britt Nicole Expecting Baby No. 2 | publisher=New Release Tuesday | url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=378 | date=September 3, 2014 | access-date=November 6, 2014}}</ref> a son, Adin Jerusalem Crosby, who was born on February 8, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Britt Nicole Has Second Baby |url=http://www.thefishla.com/content/music/britt-nicole-has-second-baby |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150211100509/http://www.thefishla.com/content/music/britt-nicole-has-second-baby |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 11, 2015 |access-date=February 11, 2015 }}</ref> On April 5, 2018 Nicole announced that she was expecting her third child,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/news/4715-britt-nicole-expecting-third-child|title=Britt Nicole Expecting Third Child|first=Herb|last=Longs|website=TheChristianBeat.org|date=April 6, 2018|access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref> and shared the first picture of her second son, Eli, on May 8, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNO8aHnycJ/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BxNO8aHnycJ |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title=Britt Nicole on Instagram: "My little love 💙 His name is Eli and he is perfect!"|website=Instagram|access-date=May 8, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


In December 2019, Nicole was one of several evangelical worship artists who prayed for President [[Donald Trump]] in the [[Oval Office]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=List of worship leaders gathering at the White House on Friday, Dec 6, 2019|url=https://www.andyrowell.net/andy_rowell/2019/12/list-of-worship-leaders-gathering-at-the-white-house-on-friday-dec-6-2019.html|access-date=September 27, 2020|website=Andy Rowell}}</ref>
In December 2019, Waddell was one of several evangelical worship artists who prayed for President [[Donald Trump]] in the [[Oval Office]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=List of worship leaders gathering at the White House on Friday, Dec 6, 2019|url=https://www.andyrowell.net/andy_rowell/2019/12/list-of-worship-leaders-gathering-at-the-white-house-on-friday-dec-6-2019.html|access-date=September 27, 2020|website=Andy Rowell|date=December 11, 2019 }}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
{{Main|Britt Nicole discography}}
{{Main|Britt Nicole discography}}

;Studio albums
===Studio albums===
* ''Follow the Call'' (2003)
* ''Follow the Call'' (2003)
* ''[[Say It (Britt Nicole album)|Say It]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Say It (Britt Nicole album)|Say It]]'' (2007)
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* You're Worth More Than Gold Tour (2012)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/christian-music-news-britt-nicole-britt-nicole-gold-britt-nicole-tour-britt-nicole-youre-worth-more-3811/|title=Britt Nicole to Headline 'You're Worth More Than Gold Tour' in October, Group 1 Crew and Royal Tailor to Support|date=July 20, 2012|website=BREATHEcast|access-date=May 6, 2016}}</ref>
* You're Worth More Than Gold Tour (2012)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/christian-music-news-britt-nicole-britt-nicole-gold-britt-nicole-tour-britt-nicole-youre-worth-more-3811/|title=Britt Nicole to Headline 'You're Worth More Than Gold Tour' in October, Group 1 Crew and Royal Tailor to Support|date=July 20, 2012|website=BREATHEcast|access-date=May 6, 2016}}</ref>
* This Is Not a Test Tour (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/britt-nicole-announces-this-is-not-a-test-tobymac-tour-with-early-2000s-youth-group-photo-see-here-27511/|title=Britt Nicole Announces 'This is Not a Test' TobyMac Tour with Early 2000s Youth Group Photo [SEE HERE]|date=May 5, 2015|website=BREATHEcast|access-date=May 6, 2016}}</ref>
* This Is Not a Test Tour (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/britt-nicole-announces-this-is-not-a-test-tobymac-tour-with-early-2000s-youth-group-photo-see-here-27511/|title=Britt Nicole Announces 'This is Not a Test' TobyMac Tour with Early 2000s Youth Group Photo [SEE HERE]|date=May 5, 2015|website=BREATHEcast|access-date=May 6, 2016}}</ref>
* Hits Deep Tour (2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/christian-music-news-tobymac-hits-deep-tour-brandon-heath-mandisa-chris-august-britt-nicole-jamie-gr-3680/|title=TobyMac to Headline 'Hits Deep Tour,' Tour will also Feature Brandon Heath, Mandisa, Chris August, Britt Nicole, Jamie Grace and Group 1 Crew|date=July 13, 2012|website=BREATHEcast|access-date=May 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundlive.nl/event/99168-tobymac-hits-deep-tour-ft-britt-nicole-colton-dixon-building-429-capital-kings-finding-favour-hollyn|title=TobyMac Hits Deep Tour Ft. Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, Building 429, C – AT&T Center – Do 31 maart 2016|last=SoundLive|website=SoundLive|access-date=May 6, 2016}}</ref>
* Hits Deep Tour (2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/christian-music-news-tobymac-hits-deep-tour-brandon-heath-mandisa-chris-august-britt-nicole-jamie-gr-3680/|title=TobyMac to Headline 'Hits Deep Tour,' Tour will also Feature Brandon Heath, Mandisa, Chris August, Britt Nicole, Jamie Grace and Group 1 Crew|date=July 13, 2012|website=BREATHEcast|access-date=May 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundlive.nl/event/99168-tobymac-hits-deep-tour-ft-britt-nicole-colton-dixon-building-429-capital-kings-finding-favour-hollyn|title=TobyMac Hits Deep Tour Ft. Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, Building 429, C – AT&T Center – Do 31 maart 2016|website=SoundLive|access-date=May 6, 2016}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==

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== References ==
==References==
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== External links ==
==External links==

* {{Official website|1=http://www.brittnicole.com}}
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Britt Nicole
Britt Nicole performing in 2018
Britt Nicole performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameBrittany Nicole Waddell
Also known asBrittany Waddell
Born (1984-08-02) August 2, 1984 (age 40)
Kannapolis, North Carolina, U.S.
OriginSalisbury, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
InstrumentVocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsSparrow, Capitol
Spouse
Joshua Crosby
​
​
(m. 2012, separated)​
Websitebrittnicole.com

Brittany Nicole Waddell (born August 2, 1984),[1] better known by her stage name Britt Nicole, is an American singer and songwriter. She has mainly charted as a Christian pop artist, but in 2012 found her debut mainstream single, "Gold" and in 2013, "Ready or Not", in the Mainstream Top 40. Her fourth studio album, Gold, was nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the 55th Grammy Awards. She is signed to Sparrow and Capitol Records.

Early life

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Brittany Nicole Waddell was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina and began singing at the age of three in her church, Truth Temple of Kannapolis.[2] She, along with her brother and cousin, eventually became involved with the church's daily program on Charlotte TV station WAXN. She was a talented dancer, taking ballet, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. At South Rowan High School, she was a member of the school's advanced choir group, and performed with them at Carnegie Hall in New York. Waddell was also a member of Duke University's Brightleaf Music Workshop.

Career

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2003–2011

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Waddell turned down a scholarship from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a full-time music career. She felt that God was telling her to concentrate on singing instead of going to college. On January 10, 2003, released her debut album, Follow the Call, an independent release as Brittany Waddell.[3] In 2004, she signed a management deal with Vertical Entertainment, and then signed a development deal with Word Records. Also in 2004 she released her debut extended play, Brittany Waddell.[4] In 2006 signed with Sparrow Records and her song "Indestructible" was featured on the WOW Next 2007 compilation CD, and she performed at Creation East/West, Spirit West Coast Monterey, ALIVE 11 festival, and Celebrate Freedom. She was featured on Christian hip-hop group GRITS' 2006 album, Redemption, on the songs "Right Back" and "Soul Cry", both under the name Brittany Waddell.[5]

On May 22, 2007, she released her second album Say It. It peaked at No. 40 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart. The debut single from the album, "You", was released on March 27, 2007.[6] It hit the Top 10 on the R&R magazine chart.[7] It was the 12th most played song on Christian Hit Radio stations in 2007, according to R&R magazine.[8] It also peaked at No. 6 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs, her highest charting song to date. Nicole was the opening act on the 2007 Winter Jam Tour with Sanctus Real, Hawk Nelson, Jeremy Camp, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Newsong.[9] Waddell's song "Sunshine Girl" was featured on MTV's teen reality show Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County on September 5, 2007.[10]

Britt Nicole at the 39th GMA Dove Awards

Waddell's first music video, for the song "Believe", premiered on the Gospel Music Channel on September 22, 2007. The song was then released as the album's second single on October 30, 2007.[11] It was the 21st most-played song of 2008 on Christian Pop radio stations according to R&R magazine's Christian CHR chart.[12] On November 20, 2007, Nicole released her first EP titled Holiday Trio.[13] The EP was Christmas-themed and was only released digitally. It featured her song "Holiday", plus two never before released songs; one is an original titled "Come What May", and the other is a cover song of the holiday hit "Last Christmas".

"Set the World on Fire" was released as Say It's third and final US single in early 2008. The song peaked at No. 11 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs. In 2007 and 2008, "Holiday" and "When She Cries" were both released as UK singles, while "Don't Worry Now" was released as a single in Australia.[14]

In 2009, Waddell released a new song "The Lost Get Found" to promote her third album by the same name. The song debuted in the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart, at No. 20, and peaked at No. 8. It peaked at No. 1 on Christian radio stations.[15] The music video for the song was released as a single on iTunes on November 17, 2009. The single also included a remix and karaoke version of the track.[16] The Lost Get Found was released on August 11, 2009, and peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Albums Chart and No. 62 on the Billboard 200. The same month, the music video for her song "Holiday" (from Say It) was posted on YouTube.[17]

Her second US single from The Lost Get Found, "Walk on the Water", peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart and No. 1 on Christian radio.[15] It was promoted on the NBC television show The Biggest Loser. Meanwhile, the song "Headphones" was released as her second single from The Lost Get Found in the UK. It peaked at No. 2 on the UK Christian CHR chart.[18] On January 1, 2010, a compilation album, Acoustic Playlist: Bold, was released under StarSong.[19] It featured an acoustic version of Waddell's single "Believe". Her second EP Acoustic was released August 24, 2010, to stores and online. It includes five acoustic versions of previous songs and a brand new song, "Found By You". The album debuted at No. 22 on the Hot Christian Albums chart. Her third single from The Lost Get Found, "Hanging On", was released in July to coincide with the release of the album. It peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.[15]

In early 2010, "Welcome to the Show" was released as a single in the UK. It peaked at No. 4 on the country's Christian CHR chart. Later, in the middle of the year, the song "Safe" was released as a single in the UK. It peaked at No. 3 on the country's Christian CHR chart.[18] A music video for "Headphones" was released on November 9, 2010.[20] In December 2010, "Have Your Way" was released as a single in the UK. It peaked at No. 4 on the UK's Christian CHR chart.[18]

2012–present

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On December 21, 2011, Waddell announced the release of her fourth album which was preceded by the January release of "All This Time", the album's lead single. It was the No. 1 song on Christian pop radio for eight weeks in a row and also peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. The album, titled Gold, was released on March 26, 2012.[21] The album debuted at No. 1 on the Hot Christian albums chart and No. 41 on the Billboard 200, the highest charting album on that chart for the singer. The singles "Stand" and "Breakthrough" were released to United States and United Kingdom Christian radio, respectively, in the fall of 2012. "Stand" peaked at No. 11 on US Christian pop radio and "Breakthrough" peaked at No. 3 on UK Christian Pop radio. In December 2012, she released two Christmas music videos, "Jingle Bell Rock" and "O Holy Night".

Waddell announced that she signed to Capitol Records and released "Gold" as her debut single for mainstream pop radio on December 4, 2012.[22] A re-release of her album, Gold, was released on February 26, 2013, to mainstream pop markets.[23] On January 11, 2013, she released a Gold EP with the radio version of "Gold", two remixes of "Gold" and the "Gold" music video.[24] Nicole was featured on Tenth Avenue North's Christmas single "We Three Kings", which along with her own song "O Come All Ye Faithful" are included on WOW Christmas Blue released September 24, 2013.

In 2014, the song "The Sun Is Rising" was included as part of the soundtrack of the film, The Other Woman, gaining popularity without being an official single.[25]

Her first remix album, The Remixes, was released March 17, 2015.[26] "Through Your Eyes", the lead single from Britt Nicole's fifth studio album was released on July 29, 2016.[27] On September 1, 2016, People Magazine announced Nicole's fifth studio album, Britt Nicole, to be released on October 7, 2016[citation needed] and later released "Be the Change" and "Pave" as promotional singles off the album.[citation needed] Britt Nicole was released on October 7, 2016, in standard and deluxe editions.[citation needed]

Personal life

[edit]

Waddell's parents divorced when she was seven. This was mentioned in her song "Don't Worry Now"[28] and "All This Time". On July 1, 2012, she married Joshua Crosby.[29][30] On February 5, 2013, Waddell announced that she was pregnant with her first child[31] and gave birth to a girl, Ella Brave Crosby[32] on July 24, 2013.[33]

Waddell and her husband had a daughter born in 2013, a son in 2015 and another son in 2019. They separated shortly afterward.[citation needed]

In December 2019, Waddell was one of several evangelical worship artists who prayed for President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.[34]

Discography

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Main article: Britt Nicole discography

Studio albums

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Concert tours

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  • You're Worth More Than Gold Tour (2012)[35]
  • This Is Not a Test Tour (2015)[36]
  • Hits Deep Tour (2016)[37][38]

Awards

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Year Award Category Nominee Result
2011 Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Herself Nominated
2013 Grammy Award Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Gold Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Britt Nicole | Positive Encouraging K-LOVE". Klove.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Kevin Davis, #305 - "All This Time" by Britt Nicole, newreleasetoday.com, USA, March 27, 2012
  3. ^ "Follow the Call – Brittany Waddell". iTunes. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2010.
  4. ^ "Brittany Waddell – Brittany Waddell". iTunes. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2010.
  5. ^ "Britt Nicole – Say It". EMICMG Distribution. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved March 26, 2007.
  6. ^ "Napster: The Music Service for Music Fans". Archived from the original on July 24, 2009. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Weekend 22 Official website. Retrieved July 26, 2007
  8. ^ 2007 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs Archived May 25, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, R&R magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2008
  9. ^ "Winter Jam 2007 Tour Spectacular!". Archived from the original on May 10, 2007. Retrieved March 26, 2007.
  10. ^ Sparrow Records Artist Britt Nicole Song Featured On MTV's Newport Harbor Show, August 6, 2007
  11. ^ "Napster: The Music Service for Music Fans". Archived from the original on July 24, 2009. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  12. ^ 2008 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs Archived May 25, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, R&R magazine. Retrieved January 15, 2009
  13. ^ "Holiday Trio". Archived from the original on July 24, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2010.
  14. ^ "Tell Someone They're Worth More Than Gold". Britt Nicole. Archived from the original on October 29, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  15. ^ a b c "EMI CMG Distribution". EMI CMG Distribution. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  16. ^ "iTunes Store". Itunes.apple.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  17. ^ "Britt Nicole Holiday Official Video posted by Britt Nicole brittnicole tangle com". August 16, 2009. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2012 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ a b c "Cross Rhythms Top Ten". Crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  19. ^ "Acoustic Playlist: Bold - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  20. ^ [1] Archived November 10, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  21. ^ "Story behind Britt's new single "All This Time"". Brittnicole.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
  22. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases | Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". Allaccess.com. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
  23. ^ "Music News, November 2012: CAPITOL RECORDS TO RELEASE POP SINGER/SONGWRITER BRITT NICOLE'S ALBUM GOLD ON FEBRUARY 26TH". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
  24. ^ "Gold (Remixes) – EP". iTunes. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  25. ^ "The Other Woman (2014) - IMDb". IMDb.com. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  26. ^ Capitol Christian Music Group. "TBD – Remix Album". Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  27. ^ "New Britt Nicole Song "Through Your Eyes" (NEW SINGLE?)". Britt Nicole Glow. July 22, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  28. ^ Behind the Music segment for "All This Time" by Britt Nicole. Broadcast January 2012 on Air 1.
  29. ^ "Twitter / itsbrittnicole: So excited to announce that ..." Retrieved August 8, 2012.
  30. ^ "Twitter / charlesweet: what an amazing new season. ..." Retrieved August 8, 2012.
  31. ^ "Hey friends…". Facebook. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  32. ^ "Britt Nicole – Being a mom is the BEST thing I have ever..." Facebook. November 23, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  33. ^ "My Husband and I are so happy to share with you that our baby girl was born yesterday July 24. She is the love of our life! A gift from God!". July 24, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  34. ^ "List of worship leaders gathering at the White House on Friday, Dec 6, 2019". Andy Rowell. December 11, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  35. ^ "Britt Nicole to Headline 'You're Worth More Than Gold Tour' in October, Group 1 Crew and Royal Tailor to Support". BREATHEcast. July 20, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  36. ^ "Britt Nicole Announces 'This is Not a Test' TobyMac Tour with Early 2000s Youth Group Photo [SEE HERE]". BREATHEcast. May 5, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  37. ^ "TobyMac to Headline 'Hits Deep Tour,' Tour will also Feature Brandon Heath, Mandisa, Chris August, Britt Nicole, Jamie Grace and Group 1 Crew". BREATHEcast. July 13, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  38. ^ "TobyMac Hits Deep Tour Ft. Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, Building 429, C – AT&T Center – Do 31 maart 2016". SoundLive. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
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