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	Alex Parks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alexandra Rebecca Parks (born 26 July 1984, in Mount Hawke, Cornwall) is a British singer and songwriter.
		Both Parks and Polydor were unhappy with their relationship and they parted company in February 2006, shortly before a packed-out and critically acclaimed gig at Shepherd's Bush Empire.
		Parks is known to have received offers from independent labels, and is currently taking a break to consider her options.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alex_Parks (480 words)

	The Alex Parks Appreciation Pages - Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		On the 4th October 2003, Alex Parks was crowned the winner of the second series of the BBC's Fame Academy competition, when she won the largest percentage of the 4.5 million votes that were cast during the final Fame Academy showdown.
		Alex was at a fairly low personal ebb when, without her knowledge, her father Stephen sent in a demo tape of Alex to the Fame Academy producers.
		Alex is authentic, and whilst her music will cross a number of age ranges and walks of life, she will also be a role-model to similar young girls who will identify with her, and make a wider audience sit up and think.
	www.alex-parks.org /biography (745 words)

	AfterEllen.com - UK's Alex Parks: a Paradigm Shift for Lesbians in Music? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Last year, Parks discovered shortly after she found her girlfriend in bed with another woman, that her father had submitted her name to be a contestant on the show.
		The larger question, however, is whether Alex Parks' success signifies a paradigm shift in Western attitudes towards lesbian visibility in music, or whether she is just an isolated case.
		Perhaps Parks' success is also partly due to Fame Academy's format, which allows viewers to see beyond her sexuality, as they meet her parents, watch her form friendships, and deal with the pressures of singing.
	www.afterellen.com /People/alexparks.html (640 words)

	Alex Parks - welcome
		Alex Park's new single, Looking for Water, is to be released on the 17th of October, with her album, Honesty, scheduled for release on the 24th.
		Alex, along with several other contestants, or students as they are often refered to, sang to the nation each and every week, and each and every week a student was voted out until one remained - the Fame Academy winner.
		Alex Parks has so far released just one album Introduction, and is currently busy working on her eagerily awaited follow up.
	www.alex-parks.co.uk (280 words)

	Alex Parks : News & Gossip about Alex Parks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Alex Parks has accused the BBC of trying to "own" her.
		Parks said the luxury flat is her only privacy and she doesn't care that people want to see inside it, she told the Daily Telegraph.
		Alex's distinctive vocal style and her emotional interpretation of these songs, ensures that each and every track sounds like it has only ever been sung by her.
	www.popwinners.co.uk /alex-parks (261 words)

	Alex Parks - news
		Alex Parks new album is to be called Honesty, and is to released on the 24th of October.
		Alex will also be heading on a mini tour, no doubt to showcase her new album and to show off her new hairstyle.
		Alex Parks is currently working on her follow up album to 2003's Introduction and it is expected to be released in the next few months.
	www.alex-parks.co.uk /alex-parks-news.htm (534 words)

	The Alex Parks Appreciation Pages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Current promotion for Alex appears to be a bit thin on the ground, however we hope that on the back of the excellent album "Honesty" we will see more recognition in the media in the weeks and months to come.
		Dynamite, Kaiser Chiefs, The Cardigans, Vanessa Brown, Stephen Fretwell and Alex Parks.
		For those with short memories she was the winner of Fame Academy in 2003 and is therefore easy to knock purely on the grounds that she’s come from a TV talent show.
	www.alex-parks.org (931 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Entertainment \| TV and Radio \| Alex Parks: Reluctant heroine
		Considering the wealth of plaudits heaped on 19-year-old Alex Parks, it was little wonder she seemed bewildered by it all.
		Alex's family always knew she had a unique singing talent from an early age.
		Now Alex is starring in a soap opera of her own - one in which she is poised to become a national sensation.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3164912.stm (571 words)

	Alex Parks-Queen of Angst! -
		Alex was labelled TV's queen of angst in the Fame academy house because of the emotion she puts into the songs she sings.
		Alex's new life in London is very different to the one she used to live in Cornwall.
		The pace of life in Mount Hawke is a very slow one, which is the opposite of what Alex is now experiencing in the capital.
	www.freewebs.com /alex_parks (221 words)

	Introduction: Alex Parks Irish & Celtic Music at An Irish Christmas.com
		Alex describes the album as a diary of her time in the Fame Academy house - featuring all the best songs performed on the show such as 'Beautiful' and 'Imagine'.
		Alex Parks, the winner of Fame Academy, releases this rushed album titled Introduction and massacres pop's greatest songs along the way.
		Parks does Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful" and absolutely butchers it, much like what she did on John Lennon's "Imagine." Parks goes on to kill the Eurhythmics "Here Comes The Rain," Coldplay's...
	www.anirishchristmas.com /B0000WSSDE/Introduction.htm (552 words)

	Arts Unlimited \| Arts features \| The real me
		But Alex, who has been out as a lesbian since she was 14, has an antagonistic, questioning spirit that lent the show credibility.
		To older eyes, Parks may appear a bit dyke-y with her combats and T-shirts, but to those her own age, used to the skate and surf influence, she looks pretty normal.
		Parks knows she is signed up to a pop-manufacturing machine, but hopes to use its best assets while not getting nullified by the process.
	www.guardian.co.uk /arts/features/story/0,11710,1080362,00.html (2432 words)

	Alex Parks
		Alex had said if she won: "I'd have to make everything a bit more wonky." She added: "We could all live here - whoever wins." Now we shall see if they do.
		Alex and Alistair were voted through to the second show and Carolynne was in third place.
		Alex, 18, is from Mount Hawke, near the north coast of Cornwall where she attended the local primary school and then the Richard Lander School in Truro.
	theinternetforum.co.uk /fameacademy/alex1.html (1059 words)

	Alex Parks - Psychology Central (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Alexandra Rebecca Parks, (born 26 July 1984) is a Cornish singer and songwriter.
		Parks eventually excelled in this 2003 programme, beating Alistair Griffin and Carolynne Good in the live final, and was given the opportunity to showcase Maybe That's What It Takes, which she wrote during her time in the Academy, to a public audience.
		Alex made a return to the charts in late 2005 with second top 30 album "Honesty" and download-only single, "Looking For Water".
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Alex_Parks (555 words)

	BBC - Cornwall - Entertainment - Alex returns in the Autumn
		Alex Parks returns to BBC Radio Cornwall (12/9/05) to promote her new album and single.
		Polydor has announced on Alex's official website that after months of recording Alex is now ready to release her new material.
		Alex has spent time writing more than forty songs since the release of her debut album 'Introduction'.
	www.bbc.co.uk /cornwall/content/articles/2005/09/12/alex_september_feature.shtml (1480 words)

	Alex Parks interview - Interviews - Music - Virgin.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Alex Parks: "Well that would be nice but I am not complaining about things being hectic, it is great what I have been able to do, it's just that things get a bit much sometimes."
		Alex Parks: "Everything was done to a very tight schedule, I'm going to have a lot longer to work on my follow-up album and spend some proper time in the studio.
		Alex Parks: "Yeah, I think it was, it's a very powerful song and I was happy for it to be the first single."
	www.virgin.net /music/interviews/alexparks.html (967 words)

	Alex Parks UK - The First Ever Alex Site! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It's been a long journey for Alex - from Fame Academy in 2003, to a musical artist with a second album behind her and a sell-out gig at Shepherds Bush Empire in 2006.
		As you're probably aware, "Honesty"'s release was hampered by a lack of promotion, distribution and support, which is why Alex was wise to leave Polydor now and find a company that is willing to support her in what she does 100%.
		Alex is going to take a break for a little while, before she comes back, bigger and better than ever.
	www.rtotheh.myby.co.uk /alex (796 words)

	Alex Parks - SCBU
		Doctors warned her that there was a high risk of her baby being born blind and/or deaf, they advised an abortion, but Jeanie ignored the doctor's predictions and went ahead with the pregnancy.
		Alexandra Rebecca Parks was born a blue baby on July 26th 1984 at the Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) Truro in Cornwall, baby Alex had to be rushed to an incubator, straight after her birth.
		© The Sisterhood Of Alex Parks 2003 - 2005
	www.alex-pryce.name /scbu.htm (371 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Introduction: Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Parks has far higher ambitions than the likes of Will Young and Gareth Gates--she is aiming both for hits and credibility.
		I am 65 years young and it is Alex and her talent that has rekindled my interest in popular music.
		Alex 'Introduced' me to them all and I thank her for it.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000WSSDE (767 words)

	Amazon.com: Introduction: Music: Alex Parks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Alex describes the album as a diary of her time in the Fame Academy house - featuring all the best songs performed on the show such as 'Beautiful' & 'Imagine'.
		Parks does Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful" and absolutely butchers it, much like what she did on John Lennon's "Imagine." Parks goes on to kill the Eurhythmics "Here Comes The Rain," Coldplay's "Yellow" and even REM's ballad "Everybody Hurts." It's amazing how Parks can suck the magic out of such monumental songs.
		Parks stands a mile apart from the watered down mainstream pop crowd.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000WSSDE?v=glance (1341 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Entertainment \| Reviews \| Alex shines on hasty debut
		I bought Alex's album and the first thing I noticed was that, even though it had some of Alex's original songs on it, it sounded too manufactured and recorded.
		What I can't understand is how she has been beaten to the no 1 spot by a band that does nothing but cover versions, even the no 2 slot has been taken by a band that are using another cover.
		Alex Parks is unique; whether it's singing her rendition of material previously performed by other artists, or whether it's performing her own works - she exudes individuality from every pore.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/reviews/3223308.stm (913 words)

	Alex Parks Files
		Pure Alex Parks want to make Alex no.1 by promoting her on the net and everywhere else, but need support from all Alex fans to join, in order to make it work
		Alex was performing in Wrexham for Children in Need on friday, I don't have any video clips, but the next best thing I have are mp3s of the two performances and an interview with Alex.
		Alex was on E4 yesterday, hijacking one hour to play her favourite songs - Now uploaded in VIDEOS
	www.alexparksfiles.com (591 words)

	Parks Associates- Alex Nicholson, President, Nicholson's Hi-Fidelity Center, Inc., Wins First Prize in Parks ...
		Parks Associates announced today that installing dealer Alex Nicholson, President of Nicholson’s Hi-Fidelity Center, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee, has won the $500 sweepstakes held for participants in the most recent survey of its Installing Dealer ePanel.
		Parks Associates’ Installing Dealer ePanel is comprised of principals from installing dealerships across the U.S. who have agreed to participate in periodic surveys focusing on the products they are supporting, those they’re not, and the rationale behind their decisions.
		In addition to product-related research, Parks Associates profiles participating dealers with the goal of understanding how their business models are changing.
	www.parksassociates.com /press/press_releases/2003/epanel_winner03.html (855 words)

	Parks Associates- Industry & Consumer Research, Emerging Technology, Consulting, Forecast
		For 20 years, Parks Associates has provided industry and consumer research to help companies understand the consumer technology markets and make well-informed strategic decisions.
		Our firm is exclusively focused on all product and service segments that are "digital" or provide connectivity within the home, including entertainment, home networking, home controls, wireless networking, broadband, and on-demand services.
		Gain the benefits of Parks Associates' research and analysis from anywhere in the world.
	www.parksassociates.com (233 words)

	BBC - Cornwall - Alex Parks
		Alex has revealed which tunes she would select on her own jukebox.
		Alex co-presented Radio 1's Sunday Surgery in Plymouth.
		Listen to our special Alex Parks documentary and hear the story so far.
	www.bbc.co.uk /cornwall/alex_parks/index.shtml (96 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Honesty: Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Written and composed mainly by Parks herself, the album has a stronger, more personal feel than herdebut with her raspy vocals are set to a backdrop of adult contemporary pop and rock.
		When i heard that Alex Parks was releasing a new album i waited eagerly to see if she could put an album out that could see her shake off the tag of reality TV winner and i have to say that she has accomplished this with ease.
		I have seen mixed reviews for this album, but my advice is that if you are looking for something completely different and you are looking for an artist who will hypnotise you with her Voice then Alex Park's "Honesty" is a must have for your record collection.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BFHYDK (538 words)

	Alex Parks Ringtones, Ringtone
		"I didn't ever prepare myself for the fact that I might win." Having been prompted by her father to take part in auditions for the show, which threw her in amongst 12,000 hopefuls, the 18-year-old Alex found herself the youngest student chosen for the two month stay at Witanhurst House in north London.
		It wasn't just youth and spiky hair which caught the imaginations of the judges and the millions who voted her into the next round each week.
		Here was a voice with a few bruises, a little husky and dusty, but with an amazing ability to fly.
	www.advancedringtones.co.uk /alex-parks_ringtones_n.htm (374 words)

	eBay - alex parks cd, CDs, Music items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Alex Parks (Fame Academy) - Introduction - CD Album
		Alex Parks hard to find second CD Lemar Pop Idol BBC UK
		Alex Parks CD Album Presentation - Ltd Ed
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=alex+parks+cd&...&krd=1 (419 words)

	Boo Hewerdine official website: songwrites - Alex Parks
		Alex Parks / Gary Clark / Boo Hewerdine (2, 3, 12)
		Alex Parks / Gary Clark / Boo Hewerdine (1, 3, 4)
		, Alex Parks / Helen Boulding (2, 5)
	www.boohewerdine.net /disco/songwrite/alex_parks.htm (207 words)

	What's new on Alex Parks fans.com
		Alex Parks in DIVA Sept 05 'What's on your bedside table?'
		Alex: 'Different from what we've heard before, definitely more me'.
		Alex is coming into Tay FM on Monday at 11.30am.
	xsorbit25.com /users5/sisterhoodofalexparks/index.php?topic=3847.msg26627 (459 words)

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