Amanda Holden is releasing her debut single Over the Rainbow to help raise funds during the coronavirus crisis, with all proceeds of the track being donated to NHS Charities Together.
The Britain’s Got Talent and Heart FM radio presenter said she wanted to show her enduring support and gratitude to the NHS in some way.
The idea of releasing Over the Rainbow fell into place a week ago when Amanda was speaking to her friends at Marks & Spencer, having already recorded the song late last year.
M&S’ special rainbow T-shirt design was used as Amanda inspiration for the artwork on her new single.
Amanda said: “Life has taken a really funny turn but one thing that I think has become really clear is that we are all in this together.
Amanda is releasing her debut single Over the Rainbow to help raise funds during the coronavirus crisis (Image: PH)
“And more than ever we’ve reconnected with love and hope during this time.
“The wonderful team at Marks & Spencer have designed these beautiful rainbow t-shirts with all proceeds going to NHS Charities Together.”
The star continued: “This campaign and the NHS mean a lot to me because as I’m sure you’ve read over the years they’ve saved my life.
All proceeds of the track being donated to NHS Charities Together (Image: PH)
“They’ve saved my sister’s life after she was in a car accident. And of course our son Theo was born sleeping at an NHS hospital where all the staff were utterly extraordinary and treated us with so much empathy and love.
“So I feel like I owe them so much. I feel like we all owe them a debt now and of course for the future to come.”
Amanda also said she used to sing Over the Rainbow with her nan and grandad and loves to sing the song with her daughters Lexi and Hollie.
She added: “My record label VirginEMI have kindly agreed to put the song out with all proceeds going to support this wonderful cause for the NHS.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
