Matt Terry

Matt Terry

2017-2019: Trouble and dropped by RCA: taking a second look, we shouldn't be citing anything to The Express - removed that line

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In 2017, Terry featured in a new version of "[[Súbeme la Radio]]", with [[Enrique Iglesias]] and [[Sean Paul]]. The single peaked at number 10 on the [[UK Singles Chart]], and sold 200,000 certified units, scoring a Silver [[BPI certification]].
In 2017, Terry featured in a new version of "[[Súbeme la Radio]]", with [[Enrique Iglesias]] and [[Sean Paul]]. The single peaked at number 10 on the [[UK Singles Chart]], and sold 200,000 certified units, scoring a Silver [[BPI certification]].


Following that, he released the first single from his debut album, "Sucker For You". The single peaked at 51 on the UK Singles Chart. A second single, a ballad called "The Thing About Love" was released afterwards. He performed the single on ''The X Factor'' as a guest performer. After the performance, he confirmed that the album would be released on 24 November 2017. The single peaked at 51 on the UK Singles Chart. Upon release, Terry's album peaked at 29 on the [[UK Albums Chart]]. His album is the lowest charting debut album from any ''The X Factor'' winner.{{Cite web|url=https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/886972/X-Factor-2017-Matt-Terry-charts-album-Trouble/amp|title=X Factor 2017 - Matt Terry becomes first winner to MISS the Top 10 with debut album |website=Express.co.uk|access-date=28 April 2019}}
Following that, he released the first single from his debut album, "Sucker For You". The single peaked at 51 on the UK Singles Chart. A second single, a ballad called "The Thing About Love" was released afterwards. He performed the single on ''The X Factor'' as a guest performer. After the performance, he confirmed that the album would be released on 24 November 2017. The single peaked at 51 on the UK Singles Chart. Upon release, Terry's album peaked at 29 on the [[UK Albums Chart]].


In June 2018, Terry was dropped by [[RCA Records]].{{Cite web|url=https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/music/matt-terry-us-record-deal-latin-music-career/|title=Matt Terry considers US record deal in a bid to become next Latin star|website=Heart.co.uk|access-date=18 January 2020|archive-date=23 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023093634/https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/music/matt-terry-us-record-deal-latin-music-career/|url-status=dead}} The next month, he made his acting debut in the UK production of ''Madagascar – The Musical''.{{Cite web|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/matt-terry-madagascar-musical-uk-tour-alex-lion_46740.html|title=X Factor winner Matt Terry to lead cast of Madagascar musical {{!}} WhatsOnStage|website=Whatsonstage.com|date=4 June 2018 |language=en-GB|access-date=18 July 2019}} In 2019, he returned to the ''[[Madagascar (franchise)|Madagascar]]'' musical, portraying the role of [[Alex the Lion]].{{Cite web|url=https://www.wokinghampaper.co.uk/x-factor-winner-matt-terry-returns-to-his-acting-roots-to-play-alex-the-lion-in-madagascar/|title=X Factor winner Matt Terry returns to his acting roots to play Alex the Lion in Madagascar|date=15 February 2019|website=The Wokingham Paper|language=en-GB|access-date=18 July 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.encoreradio.co.uk/musical-theatre-news/matt-terry-to-continue-in-2019-tour-of-madagascar-the-musical/|title=Matt Terry To Continue In 2019 Tour Of Madagascar The Musical|date=10 October 2018|website=Encore Radio|language=en-GB|access-date=18 July 2019}}
In June 2018, Terry was dropped by [[RCA Records]].{{Cite web|url=https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/music/matt-terry-us-record-deal-latin-music-career/|title=Matt Terry considers US record deal in a bid to become next Latin star|website=Heart.co.uk|access-date=18 January 2020|archive-date=23 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023093634/https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/music/matt-terry-us-record-deal-latin-music-career/|url-status=dead}} The next month, he made his acting debut in the UK production of ''Madagascar – The Musical''.{{Cite web|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/matt-terry-madagascar-musical-uk-tour-alex-lion_46740.html|title=X Factor winner Matt Terry to lead cast of Madagascar musical {{!}} WhatsOnStage|website=Whatsonstage.com|date=4 June 2018 |language=en-GB|access-date=18 July 2019}} In 2019, he returned to the ''[[Madagascar (franchise)|Madagascar]]'' musical, portraying the role of [[Alex the Lion]].{{Cite web|url=https://www.wokinghampaper.co.uk/x-factor-winner-matt-terry-returns-to-his-acting-roots-to-play-alex-the-lion-in-madagascar/|title=X Factor winner Matt Terry returns to his acting roots to play Alex the Lion in Madagascar|date=15 February 2019|website=The Wokingham Paper|language=en-GB|access-date=18 July 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.encoreradio.co.uk/musical-theatre-news/matt-terry-to-continue-in-2019-tour-of-madagascar-the-musical/|title=Matt Terry To Continue In 2019 Tour Of Madagascar The Musical|date=10 October 2018|website=Encore Radio|language=en-GB|access-date=18 July 2019}}