From busking in Stoke-on-Trent to supporting Sam Smith
When she was a teenager, musician Josie Oliver was performing in pubs and could regularly be seen busking in Stoke-on-Trent city centre.
TL;DR
- Josie Oliver, a 24-year-old singer-songwriter, will support Sam Smith at the London Coliseum on September 16th.
- Oliver previously performed in pubs and busked in Stoke-on-Trent as a teenager.
- She won the chance to open for Sam Smith through a competition run by Smith and BBC Introducing.
- Oliver cited Genesis, Pink Floyd, James Blunt, and Birdy as influences.
- As a student, she was selected to perform in front of Sir Paul McCartney.