David Sneddon

David Sneddon (born 15 September 1978, in Paisley, Scotland) is a Scottish singer-songwriter and pianist. Sneddon has written for other artists and co-wrote "The Message" for UK soul artist Nate James. He is now signed to major music publisher Sony/ATV Music Publishing as a songwriter, and describes his music as 'melody-driven indie pop'.

Formerly with a band The Martians with John Kielty, Sneddon won the first BBC UK series of Fame Academy in 2002. Sneddon released his single "Stop Living the Lie" in January 2003 which was a number one hit single selling over 250,000 copies, and making it the 12th highest selling single of the year. Seven Years - Ten Weeks, Sneddon's album released in April 2003 four months after he won the show and containing his own compositions, entered the UK Albums Chart at no. 5. He also had three further UK hit singles with his compositions - "Don't Let Go" no. 3, "Best of Order" no. 19 and "Baby Get Higher" no. 39. "Baby Get Higher" has since been a success hit on the dance floor for Almighty Records and a singles chart hit for Dutch singer Van Velzen. David is the only winner of a reality TV show to have a number one hit single with a self-composed song, without working with any co-writers.

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