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Becky Jane Taylor has been hailed as one of the brightest classical crossover talents. While some have compared her vocal tone to Celine Dion others hear the richness of the legendary Barbara Streisand. Becky's ability to sing was recognised very early in her life. Her family were amongst her first fans who would ask for a recital every Sunday when they gathered at Becky's Grandmother's house. Becky, a somewhat shy five year old could not understand what all the fuss was about but gave her enthusiastic fans what they asked for under one condition…she would sing from behind an armchair, a bush in the garden, or even from another room so she didn't have to see them. It was the thrill of theatre that exposed Becky to the idea of a life as a singer. After seeing Les Miserables in the West End, she begged her parents to let her audition for the musical and at six years old, appeared on stage as the part of young Eponine. Becky made her first television appearance as a singer on Blue Peter three years later. By the age of 11, Becky's talent was known by many in her village and she would often be called upon to perform at local events and weddings. It was an audience member at one of the weddings who encouraged Becky's father to send a demo CD to a record label. The label of choice was EMI Records. Becky was signed to EMI Classics at the age of 12 and remains the youngest singer ever signed to the label. Her debut album A Dream Come True was released in 2001 and enjoyed intern