Grace Davies is a 28-year-old singer, songwriter, musician and producer from Blackburn, UK. In ‘The X Factor’ in 2017, she shook up the format by showcasing her original material throughout the competition, instead of covers. She ended as runner-up behind… well, I don’t even remember who won hat season.

In 2023, Grace was handpicked to write the official song of the European Athletics Championships in Rome. This tune, Illuminate, was released in April 2024. Her music has also been featured on international TV programmes, including ‘Love Island’, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, ‘Masterchef UK’, ‘American Idol’, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and ‘Eastenders’.

Today, after releasing 4 EPs which amassed over 100 million streams, she put out her debut album The Wrong Side Of 25. The record was very much inspired by ‘70s disco. Off-beat hi-hats, swinging strings, happy horns and sultry synths, they’re all there. And the euphoric track Hotel Delilah has got it all.

This week, it’s the Carte Blanche Music Wildcard and will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.