Grantham singer in BBC Sound’s top 10

Grantham singer Holly Humberstone, is among the acts on the BBC’s Sound Of 2021 list.

Revealed this morning (December 7), the 10-strong list was complied by a panel of 161 new music experts, including past nominees Billie Eilish and Stormzy.

Holly features in Music Week’s On The Radar column in the latest issue, which is out now.

Speaking to Music Week about her rise this year, Humberstone said: “I’m writing about universal stuff, really truthfully. People are connecting and I’m not really surprised, because I’m just being honest.”

The winner of the 19th edition of the poll will be announced via BBC News and Radio 1 in January.

Last year’s winner was Celeste.

The 10 acts in the running are:

• Alfie Templeman
• Berwyn
• Bree Runway
• Dutchavelli
• Girl In Red
• Greentea Peng
• Griff
• Holly Humberstone
• Pa Salieu
• The Lathums