:Cher Lloyd

Cher Lloyd was born on 28 July 1993. She was raised in Malvern, Worcestershire, with her parents Darren and Diane Lloyd and her three younger siblings, Sophie, Josh, and Rosie. Her family is of Romani origin,{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Richard|title=Cher Lloyd used to live in a caravan and suffered 'pikey' taunts|website=Daily Mirror|date=November 2010|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/x-factor-cher-lloyd-used-791734|access-date=4 April 2018|archive-date=7 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307150959/https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/x-factor-cher-lloyd-used-791734|url-status=live}} and Lloyd spent the first year of her life travelling around Wales with her young parents in a caravan. Speaking to former Now magazine, her uncle said she was teased and bullied by classmates due to her origins.{{cite web|title=Cher Lloyd's uncle: Kids called her 'gypo' and 'pikey' because of her traveller lifestyle|url=http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/tv-news/505115/x-factor-star-cher-lloyd-s-uncle-jessy-smith-kids-called-her-gypo-and-pikey-because-of-her-traveller-lifestyle|work=Now Daily|access-date=5 February 2014|archive-date=3 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503180510/http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/tv-news/505115/x-factor-star-cher-lloyd-s-uncle-jessy-smith-kids-called-her-gypo-and-pikey-because-of-her-traveller-lifestyle|url-status=live}} Lloyd attended The Chase School, Malvern, and later Dyson Perrins High School, where she studied performing arts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/x-factor-star-cher-lloyd-249415|title=X Factor star Cher Lloyd suspended from her Malvern school after 'cat fight'|first=Jonny|last=Greatrex|date=19 September 2010|website=Birminghammail.co.uk|access-date=17 July 2020|archive-date=16 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116003415/https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/x-factor-star-cher-lloyd-249415|url-status=live}} She also attended the theatre arts school Stagecoach.

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She had previously performed at holiday camps and said she received a mixed reaction to her music, but was a big hit with X Factor judges at the time. She auditioned singing the Keri Hilson version of "Turn My Swag On" by Soulja Boy.{{Cite magazine |last=Smirke |first=Richard |date=2012-09-21 |title=Cher Lloyd Ready to Swing 'Sticks' at U.S. |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/cher-lloyd-ready-to-swing-sticks-at-us-474986/ |access-date=2023-12-02 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119121946/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/cher-lloyd-ready-to-swing-sticks-at-us-474986/ |url-status=live }} At bootcamp she sang a rap version of "Viva La Vida". At the judges' houses, she performed "Cooler Than Me"{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a280207/recap-the-x-factor-judges-houses.html |title=Recap – 'The X Factor': Judges' Houses – X Factor News – TV |work=Digital Spy |date=5 October 2010 |access-date=23 August 2011 |archive-date=11 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611231122/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a280207/recap-the-x-factor-judges-houses.html |url-status=live }} but suffered from tonsillitis and was unable to complete the song.

Lloyd sang a rendition of "Just Be Good to Me" in the first of the live shows. In the second live show, she performed "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)." In the third live show, she sang a mashup of "No Diggity" and "Shout", and in the fourth live show, she sang "Stay." This was the first time Lloyd did not rap in her performance, and Cowell even called it "the performance of the series." In week five, Lloyd sang "Empire State of Mind", but the judges stated that after the previous week they were disappointed. However, they agreed that she redeemed herself with her rendition of "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" mixed with "Mockingbird", by Elton John and Eminem, respectively, in week 6. In the seventh week, Lloyd was in the bottom two for the first time after her rendition of "Imagine", but Cowell, Cole and Walsh all saved her in the final showdown. In the following week, Lloyd performed "Girlfriend", followed by "Walk This Way". Both performances were credited by the judges, and she was saved by the public vote the following night, securing her position in the semifinal.{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/200816-the-x-factor-2010-the-acts-who-made-it-to-the-live-shows/|title=The X Factor 2010: the 12 acts who made it to the Live Shows|publisher=STV Entertainment|date=3 October 2010|access-date=23 August 2011|archive-date=24 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124111354/http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/200816-the-x-factor-2010-the-acts-who-made-it-to-the-live-shows/|url-status=live}} In the semifinal, Lloyd performed "Nothin' on You" and "Love the Way You Lie" and was in the bottom two with Mary Byrne.{{cite web |date=4 December 2010 |title=Semi-final songs REVEALED! |url=http://xfactor.itv.com/2010/music/viewer/read_song-list_item_100970.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101206070104/http://xfactor.itv.com/2010/music/viewer/read_song-list_item_100970.htm |archive-date=6 December 2010 |access-date=14 December 2023 |work=The X Factor |publisher=itv.com}} She was saved by the judges again and put through to the final.{{Cite web |last=David |first=Jessica |date=2010-12-06 |title=X Factor update: Mary's exit and Cher's diva fit |url=https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/x-factor-update-mary-byrne-exit-and-cher-lloyd-diva-fit |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=Glamour UK |language=en-GB |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119123015/https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/x-factor-update-mary-byrne-exit-and-cher-lloyd-diva-fit |url-status=live }} In the final, she performed a mashup of "The Clapping Song" and "Get Ur Freak On", followed by a duet with will.i.am, which was a mashup of "Where Is the Love?" and "I Gotta Feeling." Lloyd was then became the thirteenth contestant eliminated, having received the fewest public votes.{{Cite web |last=Eames |first=Tom |date=2010-12-11 |title=Cher Lloyd finishes fourth in 'X Factor' |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a292734/cher-lloyd-finishes-fourth-in-x-factor/ |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=Digital Spy |language=en-GB |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119122707/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a292734/cher-lloyd-finishes-fourth-in-x-factor/ |url-status=live }}

Lloyd and nine other contestants from the series participated in the X Factor Live Tour from February 2011 to April 2011. The tour saw Lloyd performing for 500,000 people throughout the UK.

After the finale of the seventh series of The X Factor, it was announced that Lloyd had been signed to Syco Music. Shortly after, recording began for her debut studio album with songwriter Autumn Rowe,{{cite web |author=Jessica |url=http://www.thismustbepop.com/2011/02/thank-you-for-music-autumn-rowe.html |title=Thank You For The Music: Autumn Rowe |publisher=This Must Be Pop |date=7 February 2011 |access-date=23 August 2011 |archive-date=17 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717051209/http://www.thismustbepop.com/2011/02/thank-you-for-music-autumn-rowe.html |url-status=dead }} and producers RedOne, Johnny Powers and The Runners.{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/cher-lloyd/news/252849-cher-lloyd-x-factor-red-one-album-lady-gaga |title=Cher Lloyd Working With Red One |publisher=MTV |date=11 January 2011 |access-date=23 August 2011 |archive-date=14 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110114215852/http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/cher-lloyd/news/252849-cher-lloyd-x-factor-red-one-album-lady-gaga |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/TBC-Cher-Lloyd/dp/B004KPLZKA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304528600&sr=8-1 |title=TBC: Cher Lloyd: Amazon.co.uk: Music |website=Amazon UK |date=9 September 2009 |access-date=23 August 2011}} On 28 July 2011, Lloyd previewed five tracks from the album during a UStream session, including singles featuring Busta Rhymes, Mike Posner, Ghetts, Mic Righteous and Dot Rotten.{{cite web|title=Cher Lloyd USTREAM 07/28/11 11:08AM|url=http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/16293679|work=CherLloydOfficial|publisher=Ustream|access-date=28 July 2011|archive-date=19 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019115747/http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/16293679|url-status=dead}}

Lloyd's debut single, "Swagger Jagger", was released in July 2011 and entered at number one on the UK Singles Chart, with sales exceeding 303,000 copies in Britain.{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/|title=OfficialCharts.com: Cher Lloyd|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=13 September 2019|archive-date=8 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508182655/https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/number-1-flashback-2011-cher-lloyds-swagger-jagger-is-a-chaotic-debut-chart-topper__33768/|title=Number 1 Flashback, 2011: Cher Lloyd's Swagger Jagger is a chaotic debut chart-topper|date=12 August 2021|work=Official Charts|access-date=29 August 2021|language=en-GB|archive-date=29 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829192213/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/number-1-flashback-2011-cher-lloyds-swagger-jagger-is-a-chaotic-debut-chart-topper__33768/|url-status=live}} In the Republic of Ireland, the single charted at number two on the Irish Singles Chart. The single debuted at number 79 on the Mega Top 100 in the Netherlands. After a performance during the finals of So You Think You Can Dance, the song moved up the chart to number 60. Lloyd released her debut studio album, Sticks + Stones, on 4 November 2011. The record entered the UK Albums Chart at number four, and peaked at number seven in Ireland.{{cite web |url=http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240002&arch=t&lyr=2011&year=2011&week=45 |title=GFK Chart-Track |publisher=Chart-track.co.uk |access-date=13 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616134550/http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240002&arch=t&lyr=2011&year=2011&week=45 |archive-date=16 June 2012 |url-status=dead }} The album sold 55,668 copies in its opening week.{{cite web |last=Jones |first=Alan |url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047461 |title=UK Album Chart Analysis: Susan Boyle LP sells 73k units |work=Music Week |date=14 November 2011 |access-date=13 January 2012 |archive-date=7 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707193728/http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047461 |url-status=live }} The second single, "With Ur Love", featuring American singer Mike Posner, debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number four with first-week sales of 74,030 copies. The song sold more than the first single, when it debuted at number one in August 2011, selling 66,316 copies. "With Ur Love" also marks the highest-selling number-four single since Rihanna's "Only Girl (In the World)," which sold 74,248 copies in 2010.{{cite web|last=Jones|first=Alan|title=UK Singles Chart analysis: Professor Green's Read All About it sales dip 44%|url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047360&c=1|work=Music Week|access-date=7 November 2011|date=7 November 2011|archive-date=19 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019130955/http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047360&c=1|url-status=live}} The third single, "Want U Back", featuring American rapper Astro, debuted at number 56, and rose 30 places to number 26 with sales of 9,730.{{cite web|title=Singles Chart Analysis: Jessie J holds off Rizzle Kicks and Guetta|url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048213|access-date=23 June 2012|archive-date=10 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110102557/https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/singles-chart-analysis-jessie-j-holds-off-rizzle-kicks-and-guetta/047856|url-status=live}}

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In November 2011, Lloyd announced her debut headlining UK tour, the Sticks and Stones Tour, which took place in March and April 2012.{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/cher-lloyd/60510 |title=Cher Lloyd announces extensive April 2012 UK tour – ticket details |work=NME |date=21 November 2011 |access-date=31 December 2011 |archive-date=24 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111224182057/http://www.nme.com/news/cher-lloyd/60510 |url-status=live }} On 13 December, a music video for "Dub on the Track," featuring underground artists Mic Righteous, Dot Rotten and Ghetts, who also all appear in the accompanying video, premiered on SBTV.{{cite web |url=http://www.heatworld.com/Entertainment/Music/2011/12/Watch-Cher-Lloyds-new-video-for-Dub-on-the-Track/ |title=Watch Cher Lloyd's new music video for Dub on the Track! |work=heatworld |publisher=heatworld.com |access-date=31 December 2011 |archive-date=15 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115132905/http://www.heatworld.com/Entertainment/Music/2011/12/Watch-Cher-Lloyds-new-video-for-Dub-on-the-Track/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a355831/cher-lloyd-premieres-dub-on-the-track-music-video-watch.html |title=Cher Lloyd premieres 'Dub On The Track' music video |work=Digital Spy |date=13 December 2011 |access-date=31 December 2011 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924145603/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a355831/cher-lloyd-premieres-dub-on-the-track-music-video-watch.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.sugarscape.com/node/680915 |title=Cher Lloyd's video for Dub On The Track! |publisher=Sugarscape |access-date=31 December 2011 |archive-date=19 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019111506/http://www.sugarscape.com/node/680915 |url-status=live }} In December 2011, two more dates were added to the due to popular demand for tickets.[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a354772/cher-lloyd-adds-more-dates-to-uk-2012-tour.html Cher Lloyd adds more dates to UK 2012 tour] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924145548/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a354772/cher-lloyd-adds-more-dates-to-uk-2012-tour.html |date=24 September 2015 }}. Digital Spy

In December 2011, Lloyd signed a record deal with L.A. Reid to Epic Records in the United States; a solo version of "Want U Back" was confirmed as Lloyd's debut single in the US and the first one from the American and Australian release of Sticks and Stones. The song was released in May 2012 and debuted at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart before rising to number 12.{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/us_singles_top_100/2012/26|title=US Singles Top 100|website=αCharts|access-date=23 June 2012|archive-date=9 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109012809/http://acharts.us/us_singles_top_100/2012/26|url-status=live}} It also peaked at number 9 on Billboard Pop Songs, number 5 on Digital Songs, number 39 on the Hot 100 Airplay, and number 23 on Adult Pop Songs.{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/song/68046|title=Cher Lloyd – Want U Back – Music Charts|website=αCharts|access-date=27 September 2013|archive-date=28 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928023933/http://acharts.us/song/68046|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/484791/chart-highlights-carrie-underwood-crowns-country-songs-with-good-girl|title=Chart Highlights: Carrie Underwood Crowns Country Songs With 'Good Girl'|date=4 June 2012|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=17 June 2012|archive-date=15 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215093657/http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/484791/chart-highlights-carrie-underwood-crowns-country-songs-with-good-girl|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/us_airplay_top_100/2012/24|title=US Airplay Top 100 – June 17, 2012|website=αCharts|access-date=23 June 2012|archive-date=8 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108235439/http://acharts.us/us_airplay_top_100/2012/24|url-status=live}} It also debuted at number 95 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart and peaked at number 11.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cher-lloyd/chart-history/|title=Cher Lloyd Music News & Info|magazine=Billboard|access-date=17 June 2012|archive-date=21 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121102941/https://www.billboard.com/artist/cher-lloyd/chart-history/|url-status=live}} As of February 2013, the track has sold over 2,000,000 copies in the US, and almost 3,000,000 copies worldwide.{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-feb-10-2013-songs-man-001717001.html|title=Week Ending Feb. 10, 2013. Songs: Year Of The Man?|last=Grein|first=Paul|access-date=13 February 2013|archive-date=18 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518053659/http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-feb-10-2013-songs-man-001717001.html|url-status=live}} The second US single, "Oath", featuring American rapper Becky G, was released on October, but failed to match its predecessor's success, peaking at number 73 in the US Billboard Hot 100. In New Zealand, following the major success of "Want U Back," which reached number 3, "Oath" made a respectable impact, peaking at number 13, becoming Lloyd's third consecutive Top 20 hit in that country.{{cite web |url=http://www.cherlloyd.com/gb/news/entry/day_3_-_want_u_back_acoustic/ |title=Cher Lloyd | DAY 4 - SINGLE ANNOUNCEMENT |access-date=15 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109031345/http://www.cherlloyd.com/gb/news/entry/day_3_-_want_u_back_acoustic/ |archive-date=9 January 2012 }} The American and Australian versions of Sticks and Stones were released on 2 October 2012, through Epic Records. This edition peaked at number nine in the US selling 32,948 copies in its opening week; it has sold more than 250,000 copies in the country as of September 2017. The album reached number thirty in Australia. In October 2012, Lloyd supported American band Hot Chelle Rae on the Australian leg of their Whatever World Tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.thehothits.com/news/32259/hot-chelle-rae-to-tour-australia-with-cher-lloyd|title=Hot Chelle Rae To Tour Australia With Cher Lloyd|publisher=The Hot Hits|access-date=26 June 2012|archive-date=22 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022153218/http://www.thehothits.com/news/32259/hot-chelle-rae-to-tour-australia-with-cher-lloyd|url-status=live}}

Months after the release of Sticks + Stones, Lloyd confirmed reports that recording had begun for her second studio album, with new songwriters and producers such as Beth Ditto and Tove Lo.{{cite web |url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/cher-lloyd/news/second-album-work/ |title=Cher Lloyd Confirms Work On Second Album After 'Sticks + Stones' Success In The US |publisher=Capital FM |date=5 November 2012 |access-date=1 July 2013 |archive-date=18 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418232530/https://www.capitalfm.com/artists/cher-lloyd/news/second-album-work/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a375722/cher-lloyd-starts-work-on-new-album-ive-done-a-few-songs.html |title=Cher Lloyd starts work on new album: 'I've done a few songs{{'-}} |last=Corner |first=Lewis |work=Digital Spy |date=10 April 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/68OJeNHEF?url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a375722/cher-lloyd-starts-work-on-new-album-ive-done-a-few-songs.html |archive-date=13 June 2012 |access-date=13 June 2012 }} In January 2013, Lloyd announced that she would guest-star on Big Time Rush. In April 2013, Lloyd announced she and Ne-Yo were to collaborate on a new Fruttare song, "It's All Good," which premiered in June of that year.{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/music/852109/cher-lloyd-and-neyo-collaborate-new-fruttare-song-its-all-good|title=Cher Lloyd and Ne-Yo to collaborate on new Fruttare song 'It's All Good'|date=15 September 2011|publisher=Sugarscape|access-date=1 July 2013|archive-date=4 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104191434/http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/music/852109/cher-lloyd-and-neyo-collaborate-new-fruttare-song-its-all-good|url-status=live}} In November 2013, during an interview with Larry King, Lloyd confirmed that she had left Syco Music after she and Cowell disagreed about her career path in music.{{cite news|last=Corner|first=Lewis|title=Cher Lloyd confirms Simon Cowell label departure: I have my own ideas|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a530605/cher-lloyd-confirms-simon-cowell-label-departure-i-have-my-own-ideas.html|access-date=13 November 2013|publisher=Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation|date=12 November 2013|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924155817/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a530605/cher-lloyd-confirms-simon-cowell-label-departure-i-have-my-own-ideas.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/cher-lloyd/395390-cher-lloyd-simon-cowell-quit-simon-cowell-record-label-album-delay|title=Cher Lloyd Left Simon Cowell's Record Label Last Year|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|access-date=12 November 2013|date=12 November 2013|archive-date=13 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113173553/http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/cher-lloyd/395390-cher-lloyd-simon-cowell-quit-simon-cowell-record-label-album-delay|url-status=dead}} Lloyd also confirmed that the album, which was originally due for release in November, was pushed back until early 2014, despite the record being done.

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She also revealed that her I Wish Tour would take place in the fall of 2013 and that girl group Fifth Harmony would serve as the opening act.{{cite web|last1=Marquina|first1=Sierra|author-link1=Ryan Seacrest|title=Cher Lloyd Announces 'I Wish' Tour With Fifth Harmony|url=http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/07/26/cher-lloyd-announces-i-wish-tour-with-fifth-harmony/|website=Ryanseacrest.com|publisher=Ryan Seacrest Enterprises|access-date=1 August 2015|location=United States|date=26 July 2013|archive-date=23 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823091522/http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/07/26/cher-lloyd-announces-i-wish-tour-with-fifth-harmony/|url-status=live}} In May 2014, Lloyd was featured on "Really Don't Care", the fourth single off Demi Lovato's fourth album Demi,{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1823485/its-demi-lovatos-demiversary-new-single-new-lyric-video-and-performances |title=It's Demi Lovato's #Demiversary: New Single, New Lyric Video And Performances |publisher=MTV |access-date=3 August 2014 |archive-date=19 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519215507/http://www.mtv.com/news/1823485/its-demi-lovatos-demiversary-new-single-new-lyric-video-and-performances/ |url-status=dead }} which peaked at number one on the US Dance chart and debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 98 before rising to peak position number 26.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/2014-09-06/dance-club-play-songs|title=Hot Dance Club Songs|magazine=Billboard|date=6 September 2014|access-date=28 August 2014|archive-date=29 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929203152/http://www.billboard.com/charts/2014-09-06/dance-club-play-songs|url-status=live}}

Lloyd's second studio album, Sorry I'm Late, was released on 23 May 2014, and peaked on the US Billboard 200 chart at number 12.{{cite magazine|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|title=Mariah Carey Heading for No. 3 on Billboard 200|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6106282/mariah-carey-no-3-billboard-200-albums-chart-building|magazine=Billboard|access-date=30 May 2014|date=30 May 2014|archive-date=31 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531010613/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6106282/mariah-carey-no-3-billboard-200-albums-chart-building|url-status=live}} The album peaked at number 58 on the Irish Albums Chart, while it debuted at number 21 on the UK Albums Chart.{{cite news|last=UK |first=The Official Charts |title=UK Top 100 |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/albums-chart/ |publisher=The Official Charts Company |access-date=3 August 2014 |date=3 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327150717/http://www.officialcharts.com/albums-chart/ |archive-date=27 March 2013 }}{{cite news|last=UK |first=The Official Charts |title=UK Top 100 |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/albums-chart/ |publisher=The Official Charts Company |access-date=10 August 2014 |date=10 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327150717/http://www.officialcharts.com/albums-chart/ |archive-date=27 March 2013 }} The lead single, "I Wish", featuring American rapper T.I., debuted within the US on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at number 17.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLZvJIYo4iA Cher Lloyd red carpet interview TCA 2013] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426154514/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLZvJIYo4iA |date=26 April 2023 }}. YouTube (11 August 2013). Retrieved 19 August 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/music/944976/cher-lloyds-new-single-i-wish-featuring-ti-leaks-listen |title=Cher Lloyd's new single 'I Wish' featuring T.I. leaks – Listen |publisher=Sugarscape |access-date=15 April 2014 |archive-date=19 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219065849/http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/music/944976/cher-lloyds-new-single-i-wish-featuring-ti-leaks-listen |url-status=live }} It also charted on the ARIA Singles Chart at number 40 and on New Zealand at number 16.{{cite magazine|title=Pop Digital Songs – April 5, 2014|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2014-04-05/pop-digital-songs|magazine=Billboard|access-date=16 November 2014|archive-date=1 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701062338/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2014-04-05/pop-digital-songs|url-status=live}} The second single, "Sirens", peaked on the US Billboard Pop Digital Songs chart at number 48. Also the song charted on the UK Singles Chart at number 41.{{cite web|title=Archive Chart: 27 July 2014|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20140727/7501/|publisher=UK Singles Chart|access-date=16 November 2014|archive-date=23 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123071640/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20140727/7501/|url-status=live}} The album sold 41,000 copies in the US despite the little chart success.

Following the release of Sorry I'm Late, Lloyd was removed from Epic's website, leading to the suspicion that she had been dropped by the label. In November 2014, it was revealed that Lloyd had signed a new deal with Universal Music Group and was working on her third studio album.{{cite web|author1=Clickmusic News Desk|title=Cher Lloyd splits from Epic to work on her third album with Universal|url=http://www.clickmusic.com/news/article/cher-lloyd-splits-from-epic-to-work-on-her-third-album-with-universal|publisher=clickmusic.com|access-date=20 January 2015|location=United Kingdom|date=18 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120232449/http://www.clickmusic.com/news/article/cher-lloyd-splits-from-epic-to-work-on-her-third-album-with-universal|archive-date=20 January 2015|url-status=dead}}

Lloyd broke her silence in March 2016 by posting a video on her social media pages. In the video, Lloyd states: "I just want to say thank you so much for being so patient. It's been a while but it's definitely worth the wait and I can't wait for everybody to hear it."{{cite web|last1=Davidson|first1=Amy|title=Cher Lloyd is on her way back: "It's definitely worth the wait"|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a786147/cher-lloyd-is-on-her-way-back-its-definitely-worth-the-wait/|website=Digital Spy|publisher=Hearst Corporation|access-date=8 March 2016|location=United Kingdom|date=8 March 2016|archive-date=9 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309060542/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a786147/cher-lloyd-is-on-her-way-back-its-definitely-worth-the-wait/|url-status=live}} Lloyd stated in an interview with New You Media that her third album is almost finished.{{cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbTrmUD6o0Q|title = Cher Lloyd Discusses Her Upcoming Album with New You – YouTube|access-date = 31 May 2016|date = 24 January 2016|work = YouTube|archive-date = 5 September 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220905200147/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbTrmUD6o0Q|url-status = live}} On 15 July 2016, Lloyd teased the release of her new song, "Activated", on social media; the song premiered on 22 July 2016.{{cite web|last1=Daw|first1=Robbie|title=Cher Lloyd Announces New Single "Activated," Out Next Week|url=http://www.idolator.com/7640140/cher-lloyd-new-single-activated-next-week|website=Idolator|publisher=SpinMedia|access-date=16 July 2016|location=United States|date=15 July 2016}} In May 2017, Lloyd announced that she had signed with ie:music.{{cite web|url = https://twitter.com/CherLloyd/status/859103733417992192|title = Cher Lloyd on Twitter|access-date = 4 May 2017|date = 1 May 2017|publisher = Twitter|archive-date = 19 August 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210819020536/https://twitter.com/CherLloyd/status/859103733417992192|url-status = live}}{{cite web|url = https://iemusic.co.uk/|title = ie:music – Artist Management|access-date = 4 May 2017|publisher = ie:music|archive-date = 5 September 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220905200151/https://iemusic.co.uk/|url-status = live}}

In 2018, she was the featured vocalist on the track "4U" by Swedish producer Joakim Molitor.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-cher-lloyd-ditch-demons-for-love-on-new-song-4u-w521537|title=Hear Cher Lloyd Ditch Demons for Love on New Song '4U'|last=Blistein|first=Jon|date=15 June 2018|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=25 June 2018|archive-date=25 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625061311/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-cher-lloyd-ditch-demons-for-love-on-new-song-4u-w521537|url-status=live}} On 19 October 2018, Lloyd released the single "None of My Business" along with the music video.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8480812/cher-lloyd-none-of-my-business|title=Cher Lloyd Returns With Sultry New Single 'None Of My Business': Listen|magazine=Billboard|last=Bowenbank|first=Starr|date=19 October 2018|access-date=21 October 2018|archive-date=22 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022082145/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8480812/cher-lloyd-none-of-my-business|url-status=live}} On 11 October 2019, she released the single "M.I.A". The song will be the lead single from her upcoming third studio album.{{cite magazine|last=Pace|first=Lilly|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8532778/cher-lloyd-mia|title=Cher Lloyd Returns With 'M.I.A.,' an Anthem For Your Post-Party Plans|magazine=Billboard|date=11 October 2019|access-date=17 October 2019|archive-date=17 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017203310/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8532778/cher-lloyd-mia|url-status=live}} On 24 April 2020, Lloyd premiered the single "Lost" alongside the music video.{{Cite web|last=Wass|first=Mike|title=Cher Lloyd Announces Comeback Single "Lost"|url=https://www.idolator.com/7909515/cher-lloyd-announces-comeback-single-lost|access-date=6 June 2020|website=Idolator|date=20 April 2020 }} On 17 January 2025, she premiered her new single "Head Down", alongside a new music video.Shearwood, Eleanor (17 January 2025). [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn93g04yrpwo Cher Lloyd on making new music, Swagger Jagger and Liam Payne's unmatched talent] BBC. Retrieved on 18 January 2025 She followed this with the single "Green Light", which was released on 4 April 2025.{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3SeUgSwo9bnQ8BVfOELNQ5?si=VNCIb7xyS0G9Unap_3bdDw|title=Cher Lloyd - Green Light|website=Spotify|date=4 April 2025|access-date=6 April 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/25042949.x-factors-cher-lloyd-teases-release-new-song-green-light/|title=X-Factor's Cher Lloyd teases release of new song Green Light|website=Worcester News|last=Albutt|first=27 March 2025|access-date=6 April 2025}}

As a musical artist, Lloyd has been described as an "expressive, playful R&B" artist, with a "unique blend of pop smarts and urban attitude." She stated in a BBC article that, "I feel like I've finally entered this new phase of my career where it's totally authentic" in regards to her music career.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-50763782|title=Cher Lloyd: 'I'm Not on the Conveyor Belt Any More'|work=BBC News|date=15 December 2019|access-date=27 August 2020|archive-date=11 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311154716/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-50763782|url-status=live}}

Early in her career, Lloyd was known for her "infectious pop-rap, charting hits," ranging from songs such as "Swagger Jagger" and "Want U Back" to her collaborations "Really Don't Care" with Demi Lovato and "Oath" with Becky G.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-cher-lloyd-get-activated-for-new-album-121310/|title=Hear Cher Lloyd Get 'Activated' for New Album|access-date=27 August 2020|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=21 July 2016|archive-date=6 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806112223/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-cher-lloyd-get-activated-for-new-album-121310/|url-status=live}} With the release of "None of My Business" and "M.I.A", she began to take a more mature approach to her work in what Rolling Stone described as a "mature phase." She is often described as pop-rap artist.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8532778/cher-lloyd-mia|title=Cher Lloyd Returns With 'M.I.A.,' an Anthem For Your Post-Party Plans|access-date=27 August 2020|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028092541/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8532778/cher-lloyd-mia|url-status=live}}

Lloyd revealed in an interview that she is a fan of Dolly Parton.{{cite web|last=Galyes|first=Contessa|title=Cher Lloyd: 'X Factor UK' at 16, Engaged at 18, and Still Never Growing Up (In House)|url=http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/05/22/cher-lloyd-x-factor-uk/|publisher=Blogmusic|access-date=22 May 2012|archive-date=26 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526195553/http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/05/22/cher-lloyd-x-factor-uk|url-status=dead}} Lloyd has cited rapper Nicki Minaj as an influence and said that she looks up to Minaj for her "attitude" around "doing what you feel like doing and be who you are." Lloyd went on to say that Minaj "has helped change pop music ... and there's no denying it."{{Cite web|url=https://www.capitalfm.com/artists/cher-lloyd/news/nicki-minaj-changed-pop/|title=Cher Lloyd Says Nicki Minaj Helped Change Pop Music: "I Admire How Brave She Is"|website=Capital FM|access-date=13 August 2020|archive-date=19 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019224001/https://www.capitalfm.com/artists/cher-lloyd/news/nicki-minaj-changed-pop/|url-status=live}}

In January 2012, Lloyd announced her engagement to her boyfriend of less than a year, Craig Monk.{{cite web|title=Cher Lloyd announces engagement|url=http://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/cher-lloyd-announces-engagement-535406.html|publisher=Breakingnews|date=11 January 2012|access-date=17 April 2013|archive-date=25 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125074604/https://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/cher-lloyd-announces-engagement-535406.html|url-status=live}} They were married in 2013.{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-25031852 | title=Former X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd gets married | work=BBC News | date=21 November 2013 | access-date=22 August 2022 | archive-date=22 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822213149/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-25031852 | url-status=live }} In May 2018, they had their first child, a daughter.{{cite web|last=Cohen|first=Jess|title=Cher Lloyd Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby Girl Delilah-Rae|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/939490/cher-lloyd-gives-birth-welcomes-baby-girl-delilah-rae|access-date=28 May 2018|date=28 May 2018|archive-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529015154/https://www.eonline.com/news/939490/cher-lloyd-gives-birth-welcomes-baby-girl-delilah-rae|url-status=live}} In April 2023, Lloyd announced that the couple was expecting their second child together.{{Cite web |last=Akinwumi |first=Stella |date=11 April 2023 |title=Former X Factor star Cher Lloyd expecting second child with husband Craig Monk |url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/11/cher-lloyd-expecting-second-child-with-husband-craig-monk-18590562/ |access-date=April 14, 2023 |website=Metro |archive-date=14 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414212609/https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/11/cher-lloyd-expecting-second-child-with-husband-craig-monk-18590562/ |url-status=live }} Their second daughter was born on September 9, 2023.{{cite web |title=X Factor star Cher Lloyd gives birth to second child and reveals daughter's beautiful name |url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/11/cher-lloyd-announces-birth-second-baby-19482635/ |website=metro.co.uk |date=11 September 2023 |access-date=28 November 2023 |archive-date=14 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014153721/https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/11/cher-lloyd-announces-birth-second-baby-19482635/ |url-status=live }}

{{Main|Cher Lloyd discography}}

• Sticks and Stones (2011)
• Sorry I'm Late (2014)

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• Sticks and Stones Tour (2012)
• I Wish Tour (2013)

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• X Factor Tour 2011
• Whatever World Tour {{smaller|(Hot Chelle Rae)}}
• The Red Tour {{smaller|(Taylor Swift)}}
• The Neon Lights Tour {{smaller|(Demi Lovato)}}

• List of artists who reached number one on the UK Singles Chart

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