Hallelujah
Alexandra Burke
2008
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About Alexandra Burke
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Alexandra Burke is a London singer whose 2008 appearance on The X Factor led to a recording career. Her version of Hallelujah preceded the debut album Overcome, which included guests Pitbull and Ne-Yo. Heartbreak on Hold followed in 2012. She later expanded into musical theater, taking the role of Rachel Marron in the West End production of The Bodyguard in 2014, while continuing to record pop music and appear on television.
Artist background sources
Apple Music - Alexandra Burke artist biography
Read licensed biography for London, 2008 television breakthrough, named albums/guests and 2014 Bodyguard role. Omit the questionable characterization of the earlier audition and all rankings. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
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Retained annual-list context
Hallelujah by Alexandra Burke is included in the 2008 annual collection. The cited source identifies its annual or chart association. A documented songwriting inspiration has not been established for this record; this is chart context, not a creative-origin account.
Chart or collection context only
Official Charts UK year-end singles 2008
UK annual chart position 1; not US rank or original release year.
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Official Charts UK year-end singles 2008
UK annual chart position 1; not US rank or original release year.
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