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| Wright's first notable achievement, at 14, was as [[BBC Radio 2]] and [[Songs of Praise]]'s Chorister of the Year. She then went on to be a member of the group [[All Angels]]. | Wright's first notable achievement, at 14, was as [[BBC Radio 2]] and [[Songs of Praise]]'s Chorister of the Year. She then went on to be a member of the group [[All Angels]]. |
| She has previously performed at men's and women's rugby matches at Twickenham.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tony Dewhurst|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.u...she_plays_rugby_which_helps_her____escape___/ |title=Laura Wright is different to most sopranos – she plays rugby which helps her 'escape' (From Lancashire Telegraph) |website=Lancashiretelegraph.co.uk |date=12 February 2015 |accessdate=18 September 2017}}</ref> Wright has been a regular at the NFL matches and has performed at Rugby League, The Carnegie Challenge Cup Final, WSB Boxing, polo, the Carling Cup Final, The Championship Play-off Final and the FA Cup Final. In April 2016, she performed at [[The Grand National]] and, in July, she was the official anthem singer at the [[British Grand Prix]].. In recent years however she has been less visible in this role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/768927/Will-Carling-national-anthem-spat|title=Will Carling: Give National anthem the red card|first=David|last=Pilditch|date=18 February 2017|website=Daily Express|accessdate=4 February 2020}}</ref> | She has performed at men's and women's rugby matches at Twickenham.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tony Dewhurst|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.u...she_plays_rugby_which_helps_her____escape___/ |title=Laura Wright is different to most sopranos – she plays rugby which helps her 'escape' (From Lancashire Telegraph) |website=Lancashiretelegraph.co.uk |date=12 February 2015 |accessdate=18 September 2017}}</ref> Wright has been a regular at the NFL matches and has performed at Rugby League, The Carnegie Challenge Cup Final, WSB Boxing, polo, the Carling Cup Final, The Championship Play-off Final and the FA Cup Final. In April 2016, she performed at [[The Grand National]] and, in July, she was the official anthem singer at the [[British Grand Prix]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/768927/Will-Carling-national-anthem-spat|title=Will Carling: Give National anthem the red card|first=David|last=Pilditch|date=18 February 2017|website=Daily Express|accessdate=4 February 2020}}</ref> |
| In 2016, she wrote "Heroes"; the first official anthem of the England Women's Cricket team. She is also the first Ambassador for the Kia Women's Cricket League. | In 2016, she wrote "Heroes"; the first official anthem of the England Women's Cricket team. She is also the first Ambassador for the Kia Women's Cricket League. |
| Wright performed at the opening ceremony for [[Prince Harry]]'s inaugural [[Invictus Games]] where she debuted a new piece she wrote "Invincible", taken from her album Sound of Strength.<ref name="invictus" /> | Wright performed at the opening ceremony for [[Prince Harry]]'s inaugural [[Invictus Games]] where she debuted a new piece she wrote "Invincible", from her album Sound of Strength.<ref name="invictus" /> |
| Wright was the first mezzo-soprano to perform at the [[Olympic Stadium]] and has duetted with Donny Osmond for ''[[Children in Need]]''.<ref name="invictus">{{Cite web|url=https://invictusgames2016.info/2016...rlando-2016-celebrity-ambassador/|title=Laura Wright Named Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Celebrity Ambassador|date=27 April 2016}}</ref> | Wright was the first mezzo-soprano to perform at the [[Olympic Stadium]] and has duetted with Donny Osmond for ''[[Children in Need]]''.<ref name="invictus">{{Cite web|url=https://invictusgames2016.info/2016...rlando-2016-celebrity-ambassador/|title=Laura Wright Named Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Celebrity Ambassador|date=27 April 2016}}</ref> |
| She was involved in the [[Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II|Diamond Jubilee]] celebrations, via her song "Stronger as One". It secured a No. 1 chart position on [[Gary Barlow]]'s ''[[Sing (Gary Barlow album)|Sing]]'' album. | Wright was involved in the [[Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II|Diamond Jubilee]] celebrations, with her song "Stronger as One", which secured a No. 1 chart position on [[Gary Barlow]]'s ''[[Sing (Gary Barlow album)|Sing]]'' album. |
| Wright has trained to county level in hockey, netball, tennis and javelin. | Wright has trained to county level in hockey, netball, tennis and javelin. |
| On 10 September 2022, after the passing of [[Queen Elizabeth II]], Laura sang a note-perfect rendition of "[[God Save the King]]" at the start of the third Test Match between England and South Africa at The Oval. This was the first time that version of the National Anthem had been officially sung at a sporting event in 70 years.<ref>https://www.sportbible.com/cricket/england-cricket-team-sing-first-official-god-save-the-king-2022091</ref> | On 10 September 2022, after the passing of [[Queen Elizabeth II]], Laura sang "[[God Save the King]]" at the start of the third Test Match between England and South Africa at The Oval. This was the first time that this version of the National Anthem had been officially sung at a sporting event in 70 years.<ref>https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/21262370.watch-suffolk-soprano-sings-historic-rendition-god-save-king/</ref> |
| Nominated for a Classical Brit Award, Wright went on to receive the PPL Classical Award at the Nordoff Robbins 02 Silver Clef Awards. Alongside her role as ambassador at Nordoff Robbins, Laura is an ambassador of Arthritis Research UK, having battled her own debilitating condition at a very young age. She is also an ambassador for SportsAid and for the Invictus Games.<ref name="invictus" /> | Nominated for a Classical Brit Award, Wright went on to receive the PPL Classical Award at the Nordoff Robbins 02 Silver Clef Awards in 2012.<ref>https://www.musicweek.com/news/read...classic-award-at-o2-silver-clef-awards/048958</ref> Alongside her role as ambassador at Nordoff Robbins, Laura is an ambassador of Arthritis Research UK, having battled her own debilitating condition at a very young age. She is also an ambassador for SportsAid and for the Invictus Games.<ref name="invictus" /> |
| == Discography == | == Discography == |
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