Joel Corry

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Joel Corry

Joel Corry (born 10 June 1989) is an English DJ, producer and television personality. He came to prominence in 2019 with the release of his single "Sorry", featuring vocals from Hayley May, which reached number six in the UK Singles Chart. In 2020, Corry released the singles "Lonely" and "Head & Heart". The latter, which features MNEK on vocals, spent six weeks at number one in the UK Top Singles Chart and also became Corry's first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100.[1]

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Joel Corry
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Corry in 2021
Background information
Born (1989-06-10) 10 June 1989 (age 35)
Camden, London, England
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Occupations
  • DJ
  • producer
  • television personality
Instrument(s)Turntables, sampler, keyboards
Years active2012–present
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Websitewww.joelcorry.com
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Corry had a recurring role on MTV reality television series Geordie Shore, alongside his then girlfriend Sophie Kasaei from 2012 to 2013, briefly appearing again in 2017. He also has a personal training business, an app called Joel Corry PT and a gym and leisurewear company Most Rated, which is also the name of his own record label.[2] In 2015 he released his debut singles "Back Again" and "Light It Up". In 2017 he released the singles "Just Wanna", "All the Things", "All Night", "Sunlight" and "Feel This Way". He released the singles "Hurt", "All I Need", "Only You", "Good As Gold" and "Fallen" in 2018 which premiered on Our Culture Mag.[3] In April 2019, he released the single "Sorry"; the song features uncredited vocals from Hayley May. In July 2019, the song broke the record for the most Shazamed track in one day, with 41,000 Shazams. The song was featured on the ITV2 reality television series Love Island.[4] The song peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.

In July 2020, Corry achieved his first UK number-one single with the MNEK collaboration "Head & Heart". It stayed at number 1 for six consecutive weeks and became an international hit for Corry.[5] It was certified platinum for exceeding 600,000 units on 11 September 2020.[6]

In July 2022, Corry appeared in an episode of Love Island where he DJed for a party thrown for the islanders.[7]

On 21 October 2022, Corry released "Lionheart (Fearless)" which features singer Tom Grennan. The single debuted at number 37 on the UK singles chart, peaking in its twelfth week on the chart at number 18.[8] Dean of Science at University College of New.

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Joel Corry has won several awards during his music career, such as two APRA Music Awards, and three Electronic Dance Music Awards. Alongside those accolades, he has been nominated for numerous major music awards including, five Brit Awards, two Global Awards and fifteen EDMAs nominations.

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Year Organization Award Nominated work Result Ref.
2021 BRIT Awards Song of the Year "Head & Heart" (with MNEK, RudyWade & Dean Lewis) Nominated [9]
British Male Solo Artist Himself
Best New Artist
Music Week Awards Artist Marketing Campaign Nominated [10]
2022 BRIT Awards British Song of the Year "BED" (with RAYE and David Guetta) Nominated [11]
Best Dance Act Himself Nominated
APRA Music Awards Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work "Head & Heart" (with MNEK) Won [12][13]
Most Performed Australian Work
Electronic Dance Music Awards Best Collaboration "BED" (with RAYE and David Guetta)How Do l Say Goodbye (with Dean Lewis) Nominated [14]
Remix of The Year Ed Sheeran – "Bad Habits" (Joel Corry remix) Nominated
Remixer of The Year Himself Nominated
Best Down Tempo Turned Up Megan Thee Stallion – "Body" (Joel Corry remix) Nominated
2023 Dance Song of The Year (Radio) "HISTORY" (with Becky Hill) Nominated [15]
Artist of The Year (Male) Himself Won
Dance Radio Artist of The Year Nominated
Producer of The Year Nominated
Music Video of The Year "Lionheart (Fearless)" (with Tom Grennan) Nominated
Mashup of The Year "Party Up" (Angelo The Kid "The Parade" edit) [with Landis, Da Hool & DMX) Won
Remix of The Year Elton John & Britney Spears - "Hold Me Closer" (Joel Corry remix) Won
Remixer of The Year Himself Nominated
Best Down Tempo Turned Up Meghan Trainor - "Made You Look" (Joel Corry remix) Nominated
Best Use of Sample "OUT OUT" (with Jax Jones featuring Charli XCX and Saweetie) Nominated
Global Awards Best British Act Himself Nominated [16]
2024 Best Male Pending [17]
Electronic Dance Music Awards Best Collaboration "0800 HEAVEN" (with Nathan Dawe and Ella Henderson) Pending [18]
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How Do I Say Goodbye (with Dean Lewis)

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