'Sensational' Amy

Winehouse’s boss says he’s sure of her comeback after hearing new songs

04 November 2008 - Lucian Grange says Amy Winehouse’s new material is sounding "sensational".

Speaking at the Music Industry Trust Awards in London last night (3 November), the Chairman and Chief Executive of Universal Music Group, told 6 Music he believes the troubled singer will make a strong comeback with her new album.

"I’ve heard some demos," he explained, "And I’ve heard some simple acoustic songs that she’s played me in my office on acoustic guitar, and what I’ve heard has been sensational."

"I believe in her as a person and I certainly believe in her as an artist and that’s what I hope for."
Lucian Grange

As well as overseeing the careers of The Police, Scissor Sisters, Take That and Mika, Grange also helped to sign Winehouse, and said he has absolute faith in her return to form, saying: "Of course, because I’m an optimist and I believe in her.

"I believe in her as a person and I certainly believe in her as an artist and that’s what I hope for."

Winehouse is currently working on a follow up record to 2006’s Back To Black.

Grange was honoured with the Music Industry Trust Award last night (3 November) recognising 30 years in the music business.

The Award was established in 1991 and was awarded at a charity event supporting the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and the Brit School, for his contribution to the industry.

Georgie Rogers