Allie Sherlock

Allie Sherlock (born 7 April 2005) is an Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and busker. A video of her performing a cover of Ed Sheeran's Supermarket Flowers went viral on YouTube in June 2017. In 2018, she appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[1] She has performed frequently on Grafton Street, Dublin.[1][2]

Allie Sherlock
Sherlock performing in 2016
Background information
Born (2005-04-07) 7 April 2005
Douglas, Cork, Ireland
GenresPop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • guitarist
  • busker
Years active2016–present
Websitealliesherlockofficial.com

Career

In 2014, Sherlock's YouTube channel was created.[3] In early 2018, Sherlock performed the song Million Years Ago by Adele on ABC's The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Perfect by Ed Sheeran on RTÉ One's The Ray D'Arcy Show.[4] Later in 2018, Sherlock signed a five-year contract with Patriot Records, owned by One Republic lead vocalist Ryan Tedder.[5]

In June 2020, Justin Bieber publicly criticised Sherlock for a perceived lack of support for Black Lives Matter.[6][7] Also that month, she performed with the RTÉ Concert Orchetra as part of the final episode of RTÉ's Home School Hub.[8]

Personal life

Sherlock is from Douglas, Cork[9] and was born on 7 April 2005.[10] In 2016, Sherlock left primary school and is now home-schooled. Sherlock's father Mark Sherlock records and uploads the videos on to YouTube.[2]

References
  1. "'Amazing': 12-year-old Irish busker wows The Ellen Show". The Irish Times. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  2. O'Byrne, Ellie (17 December 2018). "Cork teenager Allie Sherlock is about to the take the next step in her already-storied singing career". irishexaminer.com. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  3. "Allie Sherlock". YouTube.
  4. "Allie Sherlock performing 'Perfect' (Ed Sheeran) and interview". The Ray D'Arcy Show. 4 February 2018 – via YouTube.
  5. "12-year-old Cork busker scores major deal with US record label". Her.ie. 4 February 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  6. "Justin Bieber has pop at Cork starlet for her 'silence'". 10 June 2020. Archived from the original on 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  7. "Justin Bieber slams Irish teen singer Allie Sherlock on her Instagram". 12 June 2020. Archived from the original on 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  8. "Allie Sherlock plays graduation gig for Home School Hub". 17 June 2020. Archived from the original on 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  9. "12-year-old Douglas girl turns down appearance on The Ellen Show". echolive.ie. The Echo. Archived from the original on 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  10. Allie Sherlock Live show from Home. 20 March 2020. 9 minutes in. Retrieved 19 April 2020 – via YouTube. 'When are you turning 15?' 'April 7th.'
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