Monday 23 December 2013

The X Factor winner Sam Bailey lands Christmas No.1 with single 'Skyscraper'

She won The X Factor just one week ago, but Sam Bailey is already celebrating her first number 1 single - and in the coveted Christmas spot, no less.

Yep, Sammers fought off stiff competition from the likes of Pharrell Williams, Leona Lewis and Lily Allen to nab the 2013 Christmas No.1, selling 149,000 copies of her debut single 'Skyscraper' in just 7 days.

Sam Bailey leads Christmas number 1 race - Sam Bailey images - sugarscape.com

It's all for a good cause too, because profits from the single will be split between Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity and Together For Short Lives.

Speaking about her chart victory last night, Sam said:: "Being Number 1 is absolutely amazing! It really is the icing on the cake and it means Great Ormond Street Children's Charity and Together For Short Lives will benefit from the single which makes it extra special."

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