Born on the 12th January 1974 in Merseyside, England, Melanie Chisholm became a member of The Spice Girls in 1994. Their three albums sold more than 40 million copies worldwide and they had nine singles at number 1 in the UK.

"Northern Star" was her first solo album. On the back of the first single "Goin' Down", the album initially went to #10 in the UK charts after being released on 18th October 1999, before going down the chart rapidly. In the US, it peaked at a disappointing #208 after being released on 2nd November 1999. After 5 singles - two of which were UK #1s, three tours, and 18 months of constant promotion, the album went triple platinum in the UK, peaking at #4 on its re-release in August 2000. Sales for the album currently stand at around 3 million copies worldwide (around 900,000 in the UK). The album continues to sell well, and in 2004, re-entered the UK Top 100 for yet another time, as a result of being low-priced in some stores. "Northern Star" has a remarkable Top 75 chart run, which demonstrates its sheer success as Melanie C established herself slowly as a solo artist. "Reason" was her second album, which took 18 months to complete. Released on 10th March 2003, it reached #5 in the UK chart - selling 30,500 copies in its first week. Although it didn't perform as well as "Northern Star", "Reason" has a Gold certification in the UK, with 80,000 copies sold. January 2004 saw the album reduced to £2.99 in all major record shops, but even then, "Northern Star" at the same price outsold it greatly. After the failure of "Melt/Yeh Yeh Yeh", the album is now truly a closed chapter. Although sales stalled after "On The Horizon", it managed to sell 500,000 copies worldwide.

The release of Melanie C's last album, "Reason" in March 2003 meant many changes for her career later in the year. Following the disaster of "Melt/Yeh Yeh Yeh", she parted from her record label, Virgin Records, and decided to go it alone, releasing her third solo album, "Beautiful Intentions", on her own label, Red Girl Records. Following the release of the single "Next Best Superstar" (#10 in the UK singles chart), Melanie will release "Better Alone" in July.



Winner of the 1997 MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video, "Wannabe". Nearly missed the final audition for The Spice Girls because of recurring chronic tonsillitis. Her mother Joan Chisholm was, and still is, a singer with a rock band. She met Melanie's father at the famous Liverpool club "The Cavern", which launched The Beatles. Winner of 4 Brit Awards 1997 with The Spice Girls. Winner of a Special Award at Brit Awards 1998 with The Spice Girls. Winner of 2 Billboard Awards 1997 in Las Vegas, USA. Nominated for Best Female on Brit Awards 2000 (2000) (TV) in Earl's Court, London. Nominated for 3 ECHO Awards 2001 in Berlin, Germany, but didn't win any. Nominated for Best Female at "National Music Awards 2003" in London, UK, but lost to Rachel Stevens. Winner of a Music Award at "Scouseology Awards 2003" in Liverpool, UK. Has said "no" to the idea of The Spice Girls doing a reunion tour. Dueted with Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes on a song called 'Never Been The Same Again' on Melanie's 1st solo album 'Northern Star'. Is great friends with Ex Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, he also played guitar on Melanie's first album 'Northern Star'. Sang with actor Bruce Willis at Planet Hollywood [1998]. Blur is her favourite band. Has 1 half-brother (Paul), 4 step-brothers (Jad, Stuart, Liam & Declan), has 1 step-sister (Emma). Currently resides in Wales, with boyfriend of 7 years Thomas Starr. [2008]. A former member of The Spice Girls along with Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, and Geri Halliwell. Announced on her website she is *not* engaged to long-term boyfriend, Thomas Starr [2008]. Announced on her official website that she and her long-term boyfriend, Thomas Starr, are expecting their first child together [August 2008]. Her half brother is British Touring Car driver Paul O'Neill.