There hasn’t been a charity hit like it in over 15 years and it ranked as the fastest-selling single since 2008. So who did it and what did they sing? The Military Wives sang “Wherever You Are” and it must have really hit home because over £500, 000 was raised for military charities throughout the UK.
The amount raised even shocked the 100-piece group that came together to form this winning combination following a British TV show called ‘The Choir.’ Along with help from professional choirmaster Gareth Malone, they worked hard and won the fight against Little Mix’s rendition of Damien Rice’s Cannonball to the Christmas.
Up In Lights
Last night, the song – comprised of wives of soldiers living in Plymouth, UK – was shortlisted in the ‘British Single’ category at London’s 02 Arena Brit Awards. Mingling with stars such as One Direction, Adele and Jessie J., The Military Wives enjoyed a night filled with anticipation and hope for possible future fame for the choir, even though they ultimately didn’t win the award which went to One Direction for their hit single last year, “What Makes You Beautiful.”