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Her upbeat songs have got herself known worldwide. With two No.1 singles under her belt, Tanya Marie has really hit the pop charts with a storm. She’s been called the Sound of 2009 and she’s about to embark on her first UK tour. Here we get the chance to find out about the pop sensation and learn about the real Tanya Marie.

Q. You have a new single coming out, Shout Out Loud! You’ve already had two No.1s, are you hoping for a hat trick?
A. I wouldn’t say I was expecting a third No.1 ‘cause that would just be big headed, but it would be nice yeah. I would find it a huge achievement. Really I just want people to buy and enjoy my music.

Q. Are you excited about your tour of the UK, which will be starting on 4th January 2010?
A. I am really, really excited. I can’t wait it’s going to be so much fun! We have tried to plan some exciting stuff and a few little surprises which I hope the crowd will enjoy.

Q. Can you tell us what these surprises are?
A. No can do, sorry! You’ll have to wait and see!

Q. You have been one of the biggest female acts this year! Where are all the males? Do you think we will have more male talent next year?
A. I think it would be nice if some new male artists did emerge. I think we need more men like Calvin Harris; he’s been my favourite male artist this year. I think the key is to find a genuine talented guy, none of these cheesy little boys like JLS, who look like they haven’t even started puberty yet!

Q. So you I guess you don’t like the JLS boys then?
A. Ha-ha! I’m sure they are lovely guys (said with a sarcastic face!) but they are just too cheesy for me. I feel like turning around and just saying come on lads grow a pair.

Q. When or what event led you to decide to create music?
A. There has never been a single event. Ever since I was little I have always enjoyed music and I used to sing in the talent competitions at school and bop around on stage. So I guess I have always known I wanted to be a singer and perform, it makes me happy.

Q. Who is your influence and what do you enjoying listening to (apart from your own tracks)?
A. I love Whitney Huston’s voice, but I presume everyone says that, I just think she was and still is amazing. Also people like Beyonce are amazing, I love listening to people who have a meaningful voice are who are truly talented. I don’t really listen to my own tracks, obviously I listen to them a few times but I’m not one of those people who only listen to there own music, my Mum is though, every time I go round she has one of my songs on and busting some JT’s moves!!

Q. Have your parents been supportive then?
A. O God yeah! Amazingly so! I have a really musical family so they were ecstatic when I told what I wanted to do. When they heard about my No.1s they nearly keeled over.

Q. Do you have a personal favourite track for you newly released album, Knock Out?
A. It’s hard to pick just one track as there are so many good ones on there and I love performing them all. But if I HAD to choose I would have to say Pink. I love this songs as it means a lot to me and I get to where a beautiful dress when I perform it!!!

Q. Are you getting used to being famous yet?
A. Ha-ha! There’s not being a moment where I have just thought ‘Hey, I’m famous!’ I am just taking each day as it comes, I’m always so busy so I don’t really have time to think about “being famous”! I’m just me, I haven’t changed at all since I became known, just little old me!

Q. Have you had any embarrassing Pop Star moments?
A. I was coming out of a club and the paparazzi where there and the lights off the cameras where so bright I was blinded. To try and get away I ran towards the limo and ran straight into the door. I was slightly under the influence so it wasn’t I great look, flat on my back with my knickers in the air.

Q. What can fans expect from your new album, Knock Out?
A. There are lots of great new tracks on there which I hoping everyone will like. There are also a few slower tracks which are different to my usual style, I’m a bit nervous about them but they are good, meaningful songs so hopefully people will relate to them and like them.