Conor Maynard
{{short description|English singer (born 1992)}}
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| name = Conor Maynard
| image = Conor Maynard at Web Summit 2022.jpg
| caption = Conor Maynard in 2022
| birth_name = Conor Paul Maynard
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|11|21|df=y}}
| birth_place = Brighton, East Sussex, England
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- Singer
- actor
- YouTuber}}
| years_active = 2006–present
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- R&B
- pop{{cite web|url=https://www.bluesandsoul.co.uk/feature/823/conor_maynard_youdude/|title=Conor Maynard: YouDude - B&S interview with UK R&B/pop singer Conor Maynard.|publisher=Blues & Soul|last=Lewis|first=Pete|date=1 February 2012|accessdate=29 June 2024}}
- electropop{{cite web |accessdate=29 June 2024 |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/9409639/Conor-Maynard-Look-carefully-this-is-pops-future.html |date=19 July 2012 |first=Neil |last=McCormick |publisher=The Telegraph |title=Conor Maynard: Look carefully: this is pop's future}}
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Conor Paul Maynard (born 21 November 1992) is an English singer. Born and raised in Brighton, he signed a recording contract with Warner Music Group in 2011. Maynard rose to fame in 2012 when he was nominated for, and subsequently won, MTV's Brand New for 2012 award. His debut album, Contrast, was released in July 2012 and produced the successful single "Can't Say No". Maynard released his second and third albums, Covers and +11 Hours, in 2016 and 2023, respectively.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/covers/1136279713|title=Conor Maynard - Covers|website=Apple Music|date=5 August 2016|access-date=19 August 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/11-hours/1683402504|title=Conor Maynard - 11+ Hours|website=Apple Music|date=9 June 2023|access-date=19 August 2023}}
Early life
Conor Paul Maynard was born in Torquay, England to Gary and Helen Maynard, a builder and office worker, respectively. He has a younger brother, Jack who is a YouTuber. His younger sister Anna who is also a YouTuber has appeared in some of his covers on YouTube, including "Run" and "If I Were A Boy"She’s dating Harry from season two of The Traitors.[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/conor-maynard-on-jessie-j-tinchy-857488 "Conor Maynard on Jessie J. Tinchy"], dailyrecord.co.uk; accessed 26 December 2013. and she was the host of Got What It Takes?. He attended Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Hove, East Sussex. On 19 May 2006, he signed up to the online video-sharing website YouTube and in December 2008 uploaded his very first video of him singing "Breathe", by fellow British musician Lee Carr.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/skillzaisherebooya|title=YouTube User: skillzaisherebooya|publisher=YouTube|access-date=2012-04-05}} In 2006, Maynard starred as a young Casper Rose in the Sky 1 television series Dream Team.{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0877066/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1|title=Dream Team: War of Roses |publisher=IMDb|access-date=2015-12-02}}
Career
=2010–2012: Debut=
Maynard signed to Parlophone in late 2010.{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/9795975/Conor-Maynard-on-finding-fame-Ne-Yo-and-Mayniacs.html|title=Conor Maynard on finding fame, Ne-Yo and 'Mayniacs'|first=Jessica|last=Salter|date=11 January 2013|website=Telegraph.co.uk}} He released the music video for his debut single "Can't Say No" on 1 March 2012,{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehSJ3e8_NgU&ob=av2e|title='Can't Say No' – Music Video|publisher=YouTube|date=1 March 2012}} which by September 2012 had already surpassed fourteen million views. The single was met with positive reviews, with Lewis Corner (of Digital Spy) describing it as "playful, fun and immediately leaves you wanting another go",{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a374593/conor-maynard-cant-say-no-single-review.html|title=Conor Maynard – 'Can't Say No' – Single Review|publisher=Digital Spy|date=3 March 2012}} while others compared Maynard to singer Justin Bieber. Maynard largely disputed this comparison, stating "I'm not like Justin Bieber", but allowed that both gained popularity from being young and from being found through YouTube.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a370623/conor-maynard-im-not-like-justin-bieber.html|title=Conor Maynard, "I'm not like Justin Bieber"|publisher=Digital Spy|date=12 March 2012}}
Maynard's debut single, "Can't Say No", was released in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2012 – debuting at number two on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending 28 April with 74,792 copies sold. The track also saw chart success in Ireland, where it peaked at number thirteen. On 1 May, Maynard released the album track "Drowning" as a free download for any fans who pre-ordered the upcoming studio album Contrast.{{cite web|url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/74841/LISTEN-Conor-Maynard-Releases-New-Album-Track-Drowning|title=Conor Maynard releases new album track, 'Drowning'|publisher=Entertainment Wise|date=1 May 2012|access-date=11 May 2012|archive-date=8 June 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120608050756/http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/74841/LISTEN-Conor-Maynard-Releases-New-Album-Track-Drowning|url-status=dead}} On 5 May, he performed "Can't Say No" at the 7th annual edition of the TRL Awards in Italy.{{cite web|url=http://trlawards.mtv.it/video/conor-maynard-cant-say-no-trl-awards-2012|title=Conor Maynard – Can't Say No @ TRL Awards 2012|publisher=MTV|date=2012-05-05|access-date=18 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513195755/http://trlawards.mtv.it/video/conor-maynard-cant-say-no-trl-awards-2012/|archive-date=13 May 2012|url-status=dead}} On 9 June 2012, Maynard performed "Can't Say No" at the Capital Summertime Ball[http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/conor-maynard/photos/summertime-ball-2012/ Conor Maynard Live At The Summertime Ball 2012 – Pictures]. capitalfm.com in front of an 80,000 strong crowd.
Maynard released his second single, "Vegas Girl", on 21 July 2012 in the UK – it debuted and peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. On 30 July, he released Contrast, which debuted at number 1 on the UK Album Chart on 11 August 2012. The album sold only 17,000 copies in its debut week. He released the third single from the album "Turn Around", featuring Ne-Yo. It peaked at number 8 on the UK singles chart.{{Cite web|title=Conor Maynard {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/7389/conor-maynard/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=www.officialcharts.com}} In November 2011, Maynard received a nomination for MTV's Brand New for 2012 award, competing alongside Delilah, Michael Kiwanuka, Lana Del Rey, and Lianne La Havas.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a354099/lana-del-rey-delilah-charli-xcx-make-mtv-brand-new-artist-2012-list.html|title=Lana Del Rey and Delilah makes MTV's Brand New for 2012 list|publisher=Digital Spy|date=2 December 2011}} It was announced on 31 January 2012 that Maynard had been crowned winner of the award, having received approximately 48% of the public vote.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/brand-new-for-2012/344686-conor-maynard-voted-brand-new-for-2012-winner|title=Conor Maynard voted 'Brand New' for 2012|publisher=MTV|date=31 January 2012|access-date=5 April 2012|archive-date=29 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629120243/http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/brand-new-for-2012/344686-conor-maynard-voted-brand-new-for-2012-winner|url-status=dead}}
=2013–2017: ''Take Off'' and ''Covers''=
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It was revealed in June 2013 that Maynard would release a book offering fans an insight into his rise to fame, entitled Take Off; it was released in October 2013.[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a488197/conor-maynard-to-release-new-book-take-off-in-october.html Conor Maynard to release new book in October 2013], digitalspy.co.uk; accessed 26 December 2013. He promised a new sound for the album{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a493144/conor-maynard-promises-new-sound-for-second-album.html|title=Conor Maynard talks second album sound|website=Digital Spy |date=25 June 2013|access-date=15 February 2017}} and confirmed that he worked with Labrinth and Travie McCoy on the album.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a493397/conor-maynard-ive-worked-with-labrinth-travie-mccoy-on-new-album.html|title=Maynard: 'Labrinth is on new album'|website=Digital Spy |date=26 June 2013|access-date=15 February 2017}}
On 23 August, Maynard confirmed that his new single would be called "R U Crazy", which was produced by Labrinth.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a509688/conor-maynard-announces-new-single-r-u-crazy.html|title=Conor Maynard announces new single|website=Digital Spy |date=24 August 2013|access-date=15 February 2017}} The song premiered on radio on 25 August, as well as the music video appearing on 27 August.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a509988/conor-maynard-debuts-new-single-r-u-crazy-music-video-watch.html|title=Khalifah debuts new video - watch|website=Digital Spy |date=27 August 2013|access-date=15 February 2017}}
In March 2014, Maynard took part in recording England's 2014 World Cup song. He collaborated with the likes of fellow pop stars Melanie C, Eliza Doolittle, Emma Bunton, Katy B, Kimberley Walsh, and Pixie Lott, on "Greatest Day", a track originally performed by a British band, Take That. The track was produced by Gary Barlow and recorded at Sarm Studios in London. The track also featured past footballers such as Gary Lineker, Michael Owen, Geoff Hurst, David Seaman, Peter Shilton, Glenn Hoddle, and Dion Dublin on backing vocals.{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/news/2014-03-22/gary-barlow-and-gary-lineker-unveil-england-2014-world-cup-song/ |title=Gary Barlow and Gary Lineker unveils England 2014 World Cup song |publisher=itv.com |date=2014-03-22 |access-date=2014-03-22}}
On 1 March 2015, Conor released his new single "Talking About", the second single from the upcoming album. The single debuted at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming not only Maynard's first single to miss the top-ten, but also his first to miss the top-forty altogether.{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 - Official Charts Company|website=Official Charts |access-date=15 February 2017}} Within a month Conor released his third single, "Royalty".
On 22 January 2016, the single "I'm Famous" by Marcus Butler was released featuring Maynard. It peaked at number 85 on the UK Singles Chart top 100, failing to reach the top 40.{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/48966/marcus-butler-ft-conor-maynard/|title=MARCUS BUTLER FT CONOR MAYNARD - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company|website=Official Charts |access-date=15 February 2017}} The single spent only one week on the chart. Maynard was also featured alongside Butler in the music video for the same song.
Conor performed at the Hertfordshire Summer Ball on 13 May 2016, along with other acts such as Becky Hill.
In July 2016, due to the success of his covers on YouTube, Conor announced he would be releasing an album of covers with one original track. A few of the covers included "Pillowtalk", "One Dance", "Hello" and "Stitches". The original was called "This Is My Version" and was written about a relationship he had previously been in. The album, Covers was released on 5 August 2016.
Maynard featured on a dance track called "Dancing in the Headlights" by DJ Antoine. Maynard also featured on a track called "Catch Me Here" by Drumsound and Bassline Smith which Conor had already written for 2 years. On 23 December 2016 he released the single "Are You Sure?" with Kris Kross Amsterdam featuring vocals from Ty Dolla Sign.
= 2018–present: Broadway and ''+11 Hours'' =
In November 2018, Maynard began starring in the Broadway production of Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in the lead role of Charlie Price and gave his final performance on 10 January 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.playbill.com/article/british-pop-star-conor-maynard-joins-cast-of-broadways-kinky-boots-november-19|title=British Pop Star Conor Maynard Joins Cast of Broadway's Kinky Boots November 19|date=19 November 2018}}
On 12 November 2021, Maynard released the single "What I Put You Through", which he co-wrote, adding it was the "most personal song [he'd] ever released".{{cite web|url= https://music.apple.com/gb/album/what-i-put-you-through/1592878357?i=1592878359|title=Conor Maynard - What I Put You Through (single)|website=Apple Music|date=12 November 2021|access-date=15 November 2021}}{{cite web|url= https://twitter.com/ConorMaynard/status/1459537536179658755|title= "What I Put You Through" is out now. It's the most personal song I've ever released. |website=Twitter|last=Maynard|first=Conor|date=13 November 2021|access-date=17 November 2021}} On 19 November 2021, the single charted at number 40 on the UK Singles Sales Chart but failed to chart on the UK Top 100.{{Cite web|url= https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-sales-chart/ |title=Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100, 19 November 2021 - 25 November 2021| publisher=Official Charts Company|language=en|date=19 November 2021|access-date=19 November 2021}} In April 2023, Maynard announced the upcoming release of his third studio album, +11 Hours, which would be his first album of original music in over a decade.{{cite web|url=https://completemusicupdate.com/article/conor-maynard-announces-first-album-of-original-music-for-over-a-decade/|title=Conor Maynard announces first album of original music for over a decade|website=Complete Music Update|last=Malt|first=Andy|date=28 April 2023|access-date=19 August 2023}} On 9 June 2023, +11 Hours was released.{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7wgl5WVBnve1ZWfvzBLfls?si=-vMOIQOjSuCabGRM__LZOw|title=Conor Maynard - +11 Hours|website=Spotify|date=9 June 2023|access-date=19 August 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/06/15/conor-maynard-gets-real-about-mental-health-amid-release-of-album-18953947/|title=Conor Maynard's saying no to legal battles, stolen songs, industry toxicity and poor mental health as he releases first album in over 10 years|website=Metro|last=Norris|first=Lucy|date=15 June 2023|access-date=19 August 2023}} The album was preceded by the singles "If I Ever", "By Your Side" and "Storage".{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/conor-maynard-asia-tour-2023-dates-tickets-3398035|title=Conor Maynard announces Asia tour with shows in Singapore, Manila, Seoul and more|website=NME|last=Ng|first=Scott|date=14 February 2023|access-date=19 August 2023}}
On 24 May 2024, Swedish singer songwriter Darin released the single "Moonlight"; Maynard is credited as a co-writer of the song.{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/6x6x2FPY76CMmHSaRrimfO?si=50986675c6924622|title=Darin - Moonlight|website=Spotify|date=24 May 2024|access-date=27 May 2024}}
Personal life
In 2024, Charlotte Chilton, a contestant on the second series of The Traitors claimed that Maynard is the father of her child.{{cite web |title=Traitors star claims pop singer is father of her unborn child |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/10/traitors-star-claims-pop-singer-father-unborn-child/ |website=Daily Telegraph |access-date=11 June 2024}} Maynard subsequently took a paternity test confirming that he was not the father.{{cite web |title=Conor Maynard reveals paternity test results for baby of Traitors' star |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/conor-maynard-baby-the-traitors-charlotte-chilton-b2715671.html |website=The Independent |access-date=20 March 2025 |language=en |date=15 March 2025}}
Discography
=Albums=
=Singles=
==As lead artist==
==As featured artist==
=Other charted songs=
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
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| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| UK |
| scope="row"| "Better than You" (featuring Rita Ora) | 2012 | 105 | Contrast |
=Promotional singles=
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! scope="col" style="width:1em;"| Year ! scope="col"| Album |
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| scope="row"| "Drowning"
| 2012 | rowspan="2"| Contrast |
| scope="row"| "Pictures"{{cite web|url=http://www.radio913.com/songs |title=Singapore's Hottest Hits - Hot FM 91.3FM Hot 30 Charts |access-date=2013-09-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925005629/http://www.radio913.com/songs |archive-date=25 September 2013 }}
| 2013 |
=Production credits=
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| scope="col" style="width:22em;"| Title
! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Artist ! scope="col"| Role |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Remedy"{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8472612/alesso-signs-umg-1022pm-remedy |title=Alesso Signs to UMG's 10:22 pm; New Single 'Remedy' Out Friday: Exclusive |last=Medved |first=Matt |date=August 28, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830141111/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8472612/alesso-signs-umg-1022pm-remedy |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=September 1, 2018}}
| 2018 | Alesso |
=Songwriting credits=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of credited songwriting contributions with other performing artists, showing year released and originating album name ! scope="col" style="width:22em;"| Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Artist ! scope="col"| Album |
| scope="row"| "Answer: Love Myself"
| 2018 | BTS |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Face to Face" (面对面)
| 2020 | WayV |
| scope="row"| "Don't Worry Baby" (With Celina Sharma)
| 2022 | All In |
| scope="row"| "Moonlight"
| 2024 | Darin |
Notes
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References
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External links
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Category:21st-century English male singers
Category:English contemporary R&B singers
Category:Capitol Records artists