Chinoso Chitapaa known by her stage name, Annatoria (previoulsy known as Blessing Annatoria) is a Zimbabwe-born singer from Russells Hall, Dudley. She won the ninth series of The Voice UK; the winner's single and her debut, a cover version of Robbie Williams' "Angels", charted at number 50 on the UK Singles Download Chart. She attended The Kingswinford School and Dudley College.
Career 2020: The Voice UK In 2020, Chitapa auditioned for the ninth series of The Voice UK, and joined Olly Murs' team. After performing "Angels" by Robbie Williams, she was announced as the winner of the series, signing a contract with Island Records.
Performed Song Original artist Result Blind Audition "I'd Rather Go Blind" Etta James Joined Team Olly Battle Rounds "Flying Without Wings" (against Beryl McCormack) Westlife Winner Knockout rounds "We Won't Move" Arlissa Winner Semi-Final "Without You" Badfinger Safe Final "Before I Go" Guy Sebastian Winner "Hold Back the River" (with Olly Murs) James Bay "Angels" Robbie Williams
2021: Count My Blessings On 2 March 2021, Chitapa announced her new song, "I Smile". The song was released on 12 March 2021, as the lead single from her upcoming debut album, Count My Blessings. She performed the song at the final of the tenth series of The Voice UK.
On 30 April 2021, Annatoria's debut album Count My Blessings was released.
In 2021, Annatoria parted ways with Island Records.
2022: New music On 20 March 2022, Annatoria announced her new single "Stay with Me", released on 25 March 2022.
Personal life Annatoria is a Christian. She is of Zimbabwean descent.
Discography Studio album Title Album details Count My Blessings Released: 30 April 2021 Label: Island Format: LP, CD, digital download, streaming
Extended plays Title Details Full Circle Released: 19 July 2024 Label: Wings Format: Digital download, streaming Present Jesu Released: 15 November 2024 Label: Motown Gospel Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles + List of singles, with selected details and chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album UKDL.Peak positions for UK Singles Download Chart: For "Angels": For "I Smile": UK Cross UKGospel "Angels" 2020 50 – – Count My Blessings "I Smile" 2021 63 – – "Stay with Me" 2022 – – – rowspan="3" "Lola" – – – "The Divide" – – – "Put It On God"(with Limoblaze) 2023 – – – Young & Chosen "Be Still" – – – "This Christmas"(featuring Nashe) 86 7 – Present Jesu "Love After Hurt"(with Trevor Jackson) 2024 – – – "Packed Up" – – – Full Circle "Fountain"(featuring Joe L Barnes) – – – "Baba"(with Ryan Ofei) – – – Restore "Freedom"(with Limoblaze) – – – rowspan="5" "No Love" – – – "In the Middle"(featuring Imrhan) 2025 – 7 8 "Look Up"(with Sophia Thakur) 2026 – – – "Fireflies"(with PJ Morton) – – – "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
Promotional singles + List of promotional singles Title Year Album "In Christ Alone" 2021 Count My Blessings
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