Charlie Lenehan is an English singer who is a member of the popular pop-rap duet Bars and Melody (B.A.M.) with rapper Leondre Devries, with Charlie representing the “Melody” and Leondre representing the “Bars.” After appearing alongside Leondre on the eighth series of the reality talent show ‘Britain’s Got Talent,’ the popular teenage singing star rocketed to mainstream popularity. Despite making it to the semifinals, the guys were unable to win the series. Despite finishing third behind Lucy Kay and Collabro, they managed to wow the judges and the public. Judge Simon Cowell was so taken by the lads that he signed them to his record label for a £500,000 deal. The brothers, who were only in their mid-teens when they initially achieved fame, have continued to hone their musical abilities over time. Bars and Melody released their debut album ‘143’ in 2015, following a string of popular singles and EPs. The album was a success, charting at No. 4 in the United Kingdom. Charlie sells a variety of items in addition to his singing profession. It appears that the brilliant singer is also a blossoming business!
Career of Charlie Lenehan
Charlie Lenehan began his musical career as a young adolescent. He was constantly complimented on his singing abilities at school, so he decided to take it a step further by uploading videos to YouTube. He met Devries, a fellow aspiring teen musician, on Facebook in 2013, and the two lads met in person soon after. Bars and Melody was formed as a result of their collaboration (B.A.M).
In early 2014, the duo auditioned for the eighth series of ‘Britain’s Got Talent,’ where they sang a song based on Twista and Faith Evans’ ‘Hope,’ substituting their own verses for the original lyrics and opposing bullying. Judge Simon Cowell was so taken with their performance that he pressed the golden buzzer, sending them straight to the live semifinals.
The team made it through the semifinals and finished third in the finals. They quickly earned a £500,000 record deal with Simon Cowell’s Syco label and debuted with the track “Hopeful.” On the UK Singles Chart, the song debuted at No. 5. Other singles quickly followed, establishing the guys’ status as rising musical sensations.
B.A.M’s debut album, ‘143,’ was published in 2015 and reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart. The lads toured the UK, the Netherlands, and Poland to promote the album. Their album was quickly certified platinum. They also traveled extensively in 2016, appearing in London, Birmingham, and Glasgow, among other cities in the United Kingdom. They visited Australia, Japan, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, among other places. Some of their tours included collaborations with other artists such as Kiera Weathers and Lukas Rieger. Their album ‘Teen Spirit,’ as well as their debut Japanese album, ‘Hopeful,’ were both released the same year.
‘Never Give Up,’ their second Japanese album, was released in February 2017. The guys have featured on numerous television shows, including ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ ‘Good Morning Britain,’ and ‘This Morning,’ among others. Charlie and Leondre are emerging entrepreneurs who offer authentic B.A.M. products like bags, sweatshirts, notepads, mugs, and T-shirts. The lads have a large following on social media, with over 1.4 million subscribers to their B.A.M YouTube account.
Personal Experiences of Charlie Lenehan
Charlie Lenehan was born in Gloucestershire, England, on October 27, 1998. His mother, stepfather, and two siblings reside with him. His mother works as a cook at Gillingstool and New Siblands schools in Thornbury. Charlie is a student at the Winterbourne International Academy in the United Kingdom.
He began demonstrating his musical abilities at a young age and was asked to join a band by his classmates when he was 11 years old. His teachers were likewise supportive of his musical ambitions. In terms of his personal life, he has been dating Chloe Lindsay, a popular Instagrammer, since 2015.
Estimated Net Worth
Charlie Lenehan’s net wealth is primarily derived from his charismatic singing career. He also received a hefty financial reward for finishing third in the eight seasons of Britain’s Got Talents. Aside from that, Simon Cowell’s record label, Syco, offered the couple a £500,000 record deal.