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At 14, Sonny Tennet began performing alongside his Dad in pubs across South Shields, a grassroots start that shaped his heartfelt sound.
Growing up in a home filled with the sounds of Soul, Folk, Country, and R&B, he was naturally drawn to storytelling through music.
Sonny’s unique voice is rich, emotive, and instantly recognizable and has captured listeners around the world. Across original releases and standout covers, his music has amassed 80 million streams, a testament to his vocal power and connection with fans. His debut album Panorama, marries raw Northern soul storytelling with widescreen modern production.
Fresh off his third UK headline tour which wrapped with a show at London’s Scala on 5 June 2025, Sonny’s momentum continues to grow. His new single People, Places and Things has just landed on Spotify’s flagship New Music Friday playlist, with plays from Radio 1’s Future Pop and continued support from BBC Introducing marking another exciting step in his rising journey.
Growing up in a home filled with the sounds of Soul, Folk, Country, and R&B, he was naturally drawn to storytelling through music.
Sonny’s unique voice is rich, emotive, and instantly recognizable and has captured listeners around the world. Across original releases and standout covers, his music has amassed 80 million streams, a testament to his vocal power and connection with fans. His debut album Panorama, marries raw Northern soul storytelling with widescreen modern production.
Fresh off his third UK headline tour which wrapped with a show at London’s Scala on 5 June 2025, Sonny’s momentum continues to grow. His new single People, Places and Things has just landed on Spotify’s flagship New Music Friday playlist, with plays from Radio 1’s Future Pop and continued support from BBC Introducing marking another exciting step in his rising journey.
Genres
: uk contemporary r&bMonthly listeners
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