Shayne Ward is an English pop singer who rose to fame after winning the second series of The X Factor in 2005. His debut single, “That’s My Goal,” was an instant success, reaching #1 on the UK Singles Chart and selling over 300,000 copies on its first day of release, making it one of the fastest-selling singles in UK history.
Born in Tameside, Lancashire, England, in October 1984, Ward has enjoyed a successful music career, leading to a net worth of $3 million. His talent and popularity following The X Factor have solidified his place in the UK music industry.
Shayne Ward is unique among The X Factor winners, as he is the only one to release an original song, “That’s My Goal,” as his winner’s single, rather than a cover.
After winning the competition, Ward secured a £1 million recording contract with Simon Cowell’s Syco record label.
His self-titled debut album, Shayne Ward, was released in 2006 and achieved great commercial success, earning 4x Platinum certification in Ireland and Platinum status in the UK.
This album further solidified his career as one of the standout stars to emerge from The X Factor.
More About His Works
Shayne Ward’s debut album, Shayne Ward, topped the charts in Ireland and the UK, and also reached #8 in Sweden and Europe. It featured two #1 singles, “That’s My Goal” and “No Promises.”
His follow-up album, Breathless, released in 2007, also hit #1 in Ireland and #2 in the UK, earning Platinum certification in the UK and 5x Platinum in Ireland. It included the hit single “If That’s OK with You.” Ward’s third album, Obsession, came out in 2010.
In 2015, Ward released his fourth studio album, Closer, which achieved moderate commercial success in the UK.
That year, he made his television debut on Coronation Street as Aidan Connor and appeared in the musical Rock of Ages in London, where he was nominated for the DEWYNTERS London Newcomer of the Year award.
Ward also competed in Dancing on Ice in 2013. His new album was scheduled for release in 2015 through PledgeMusic.
