Leona Lewis

English singer who won the third series of The X Factor (2006). Breakout singles include "A Moment Like This" (2006) and "Bleeding Love" (2007); debut album "Spirit" (2007). Noted for a powerful vocal style.

Won The X Factor (UK) in 2006. Debut single "A Moment Like This" topped the UK charts. "Bleeding Love" (2007) was a major international hit and the album "Spirit" (2007) followed; review notes "Bleeding Love" reached number one and stayed there for seven weeks and that the album sold 1,200,000 copies in 34 days (as reported in the review).

The available review (marcounali, 2007) praises Leona Lewis's vocal ability and cites her X Factor win and the breakout single "Bleeding Love". The reviewer calls her voice comparable to Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston but expresses caution about longevity. Rating in the review: 3/5.

For:Fans of pop/R&B, followers of The X Factor, and readers of vocal-focused music criticism.