Laura White (singer)

Laura Jane Amanda White (born 31 August 1987) is an English singer and songwriter. She was a contestant on the fifth series of the British TV talent show The X Factor in 2008, eventually becoming the fifth contestant eliminated. White has penned songs for multiple artists, including Charles Hamilton's Grammy-nominated "New York Raining" featuring Rita Ora. White also co-wrote and featured with Galantis on their hit "Love on Me" and Cash Cash "Gasoline". She has also worked with Beverley Knight, Naughty Boy, Hugel, Hannah Grace, Ms Banks, Bugzy Malone, MistaJam, James Carter and Lucas & Steve and has recently written for Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Andre 3000, Galantis, Inna, JP Cooper, Rag'n'Bone Man, Matoma, Steps, Timmy Trumpet, Stormzy and Tinie Tempah.

White has written numerous music scores for Netflix's 'The Bold Type', BBC, and many HBO adverts, including one alongside Missy Elliott. White also co-wrote and featured on the soundtrack for the ‘Four Kids And It’ blockbuster movie starring Michael Caine. She also penned The Voice Australia winner single "Nobody" for Taryn Stokes, charting at number 1.

White has also featured on TV shows This Morning, Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, Loose Women and Alan Titchmarsh. White has played arenas and shows alongside duetting with Mariah Carey, Coronation Street and Loose Women.

Recent podcasts featuring White include Global's Jenni Falconer's podcast 'RUNPOD' and many music podcasts on songwriting, including Björn Ulvaeus (ABBA) podcast and Louise Golbey's Ivor Novello podcast.