#010 Alex Boyé: Singer, Artist, Youtube Celebrity

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Alex Boyé is a powerhouse vocalist, artist, and actor. He started his musical career in London as the lead singer for the European boyband, Awesome. Awesome signed to Universal Records Europe and released three singles from their debut album Rumors, which made the Top Ten on various pop charts throughout Europe. Selling over half a million CDs, they performed shows alongside numerous superstars, including Bryan Adams, The Backstreet Boys, George Michael, Simon and Garfunkel and MC Hammer. Since moving to the States, he has been a soloist with the prestigious Mormon Tabernacle Choir and appeared on America's Got Talent to rave reviews. Alex is perhaps best known for his Africanized covers of modern pop songs - first appearing with The Piano Guys' in their rendition of Coldplay's "Paradise" ("Peponi") - and his massively popular music videos have garnered over 300 MILLION views on youtube! In 2015 he won Youtube's "Cover Song of the Year" award for his rendition of Frozen's "Let it Go." Alex recently made his debut at the world-renowned Royal Albert Hall, opening for Olivia Newton John, and realizing a childhood dream. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: • How being a backup dancer for George Michael at the MTV European Awards influenced the decision to become a singer • What it was like being in a boy band, and the challenges of practicing your faith as a pop star • The value of professional songwriters, and the importance of having that Hit Song • The America’s Got Talent experience, and winging it through the auditions • How an opportunity with The Piano Guys kickstarted the Africanized pop songs style • The importance of perseverance and attitude • The Magic Formula for a successful Youtube channel • Collaborations with Marie Osmond, and future plans to break into Nashville's Country music scene • And SO much more!