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I’ve not sung that for about six years. ON SONG: Samantha Stevenson performs with the Military Wives' choir and is hoping their song, Wherever You Are, will be a Christmas No 1. Members of the choir react at RMB Chivenor in Dorset yesterday after hearing their song Wherever You Are is number one. Profits, which are thought to be around £200,000, are going to the Royal British Legion and the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association. All Rights Reserved. The lyrics for Wherever  You Are were taken from  moving letters between servicemen who have served on the front line in Afghanistan this year and their wives and partners. Military Wives Choir: Samantha Stevenson taunted on Facebook and Twitter for tattoos Most watched News videos Brazil: Dancer born with no arms shows off graceful ballet moves The secret shoot that sowed Ghislaine Maxwell's downfall: She gave her father these unpublished photos for... Ladies first! An army wife has been invited to sing on stage in Dundee with renowned choir-master Gareth Malone. By James Tozer for the Daily Mail Updated: 13:29 GMT, 27 December 2011, Victim of an Internet campaign: Sam Stevenson. ... Samantha Stevenson, 28, solo singer in the Christmas number one hit choir… Eugenie’s baby son August: Where does he fall in the line of succession? The choir's lead singer Samantha Stevenson said: "I'm trying not to feel the pressure of Christmas … More than three quarters of Scots support rewilding in Scotland, according to research conducted for the Scottish Rewilding Alliance. Others in attendance included actors Jason Flemyng and Amel Rachedi, as well as army wife Samantha Stevenson and choirmaster husband Gareth Malone. 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The comments below have been moderated in advance. 10 job after 'Carrie... Somebody shoot that f***ing dog! ‘This has been such an emotional rollercoaster and I’ve met people who I think will be friends for life. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. ... Military Wives choir singer Sam Stevenson called ‘disgusting woman’ but she’s proud of tattoos and No 1. Who are they? The singer has revealed that she has been abused on websites including Facebook and Twitter because of her extensive body art. Samantha Stevenson and Gareth Malone attend premiere of drama inspired by the globally recognised Military Wives Choir, at Cineworld Leicester Square, London London, UK - 24 February 2020 Credit: Nils Jorgensen/Alamy Live News The Military Wives Choirs is a registered charity and network of 75 choirs in British military bases across the UK and overseas, bringing women in the military community closer together through singing. Paranoid schizophrenic mother, 29, who laughed as she fatally mowed down complete stranger and then stabbed... More than 120 charities are accused of wasting money from donations on 'woke' courses by giving staff... Harry and Meghan's friend claims 'service is universal' parting shot at the Queen was 'taken out of context'... ROBERT HARDMAN: As Harry and Meghan enter a royal wilderness like another couple so many years ago... Is the... What the royal statements say... and what they REALLY mean: How 'deeply disappointed' Queen's announcement... Princess Anne is 'poised to take over' and succeed Prince Harry as Captain General of the Royal Marines -... Not enough royals to go round! S amantha Stevenson, who led the choir to … Ecstatic! The mother-of-two said she was determined not to let the cruel campaign by internet ‘trolls’ who have called her ‘vile and disgusting’ upset her – and would even be getting a new tattoo of a poppy to celebrate her choir’s triumph in making it to number one. Her angelic voice made her the ideal choice to help lead the Military Wives to the Christmas number one spot. Perth-born Samantha — whose hubby is a Lance Corporal in the 24 Engineer I’ll never forget it.’. The concert will be the second time mum-of-two Samantha has teamed up with Malone, having earned a solo spot in the original choir in 2011. ‘We’ve shared some really tough times when our husbands were going away to war. We did it! Get top stories straight to your inbox every day. The supermarket chain came under fire last week for initially refusing to sell the single at its store in the North Yorkshire Army base of Catterick Garrison. Facebook; Twitter; More info. The title was also inspired by words engraved on a bracelet that a Royal Marine gave to his wife before leaving for Afghanistan. Welcome to the world August Philip Hawke Brooksbank! As well as succeeding in their battles with The X Factor and the taxman, the Military Wives managed to triumph over Tesco. View: 250 | All. FOR Samantha Stevenson being the object of so much national attention is nothing short of overwhelming. A STAR of the Military Wives choir has hit back at internet critics of her tattoos. Samantha Stevenson has been chosen by the Military Wives Choir patron to sing the number one hit Wherever You Are, at the Caird Hall on June 1. Samantha Stevenson Photos - Samantha Stevenson and Gareth Malone attend the "Military Wives" UK Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on February 24, 2020 in London, England. Sales of the single were boosted by the Government’s decision to waive VAT on each purchase. The Military Wives Choir celebrate their Christmas number one single (Picture: PA) ... ‘I hope everyone goes out and buys 5 copies of that Military Wives record. Mrs Stevenson, who is married to Lance Corporal John Stevenson of 24 Commando Regiment, Royal Engineers, added: ‘You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Military Wives Choir. The Military Wives Choir, which featured Samantha Stevenson from Perth, reached No 1 in March with their debut single, In My Dreams. ARMY wife Samantha Stevenson overcame her fears about husband John going to the frontline — by joining a telly CHOIR. 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Samantha Stevenson and Gareth Malone attend the Military Wives UK Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on February 24, 2020 in London, England.