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Jeremy Clarkson's Britain's Got Talent-winning Hawkstone Farmers' Choir releases debut single
Overview
The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir, formed by Jeremy Clarkson, has released its first single titled 'Absolution' from its upcoming debut album 'This Is Home'. The choir, which won ITV's Britain's Got Talent earlier in the year, aims to highlight the daily grind, isolation, and mental health challenges faced by workers in the agricultural industry.
Key points
- The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir won ITV's Britain's Got Talent earlier in the year and received a £250,000 cash prize.
- Their debut single 'Absolution' was released on Friday and focuses on the daily grind and isolation in the farming industry.
- Choir members often rehearse independently while working outside on their farms and singing to livestock due to being spread across the UK.
- The group's debut album, 'This Is Home', is scheduled for release in November, followed by a nationwide UK tour in the spring.
- The choir has previously donated £50,000 of its prize money to charities supporting farming, mental health, and rural communities.
