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Leon Jackson

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Born 30 December 1988.

The X Factor winner, 2007

Biography

Leon Jackson (born 30 December 1988) is a Scottish singer and songwriter who won the fourth series of the British television talent show The X Factor in 2007. The song which had contributed to his win, "When You Believe", was released as a single in December 2007 and reached #1 on both the UK and Ireland singles charts.

Jackson's second single, "Don't Call This Love", from the album Right Now, was released on 12 October 2008, peaking at #3 in the United Kingdom and #8 in Ireland. The album was released on 21 October 2008, and reached #4 in the UK and #7 in Ireland.

Two further download-only singles were released from the album: "Creative" (November 2008), which charted at #94 on the UK Singles Download chart, and "Stargazing" (January 2009).

In March 2009, Jackson was dropped from the Sony BMG label. Jackson stated that he was going forward with a previously scheduled concert tour. Jackson is currently dating Emily Biggs from the girl band Hope.

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  1. Testing times

    Mon 6 Apr 2009 09:58

    Will X Factor's Eoghan Quigg do a Leon or a Leona?

  2. X Factor winner Jackson dropped

    Fri 20 Mar 2009 13:07

    Scottish singer Leon Jackson, winner of The X Factor in 2007, is dropped by his record...

  3. Dannii's boy

    Fri 10 Oct 2008 08:23

    X Factor star Leon Jackson on his new album and fame

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  1. Leon Jackson - 'Don't Call This Love'

    Fri 10 Oct 2008 11:07 Oh so THAT'S how the marketing strategy works! The X-Factor winner doesn't put out his... Fraser McAlpine

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    Right Now

    Reviewed by Lucy Davies

    A truly slick and accomplished debut.

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