ABOUT CHANEL YATES
British pop and country singer and songwriter known for appearing on The Voice UK in 2021, known for her viral hit single "Summer of '16," and known for her songs "Studio Apartment," "Friend From Work," "Big Girl Boots," and "Cowboy for Christmas."
Her initial foray into the music industry involved pop music, but she soon discovered that country music allowed her to express herself more authentically. She released her first single "Beach Side" in 2019. Her career breakthrough came with her appearance on The Voice UK in 2021.
Her single "Summer of '16" was released in 2021 which became a viral hit with over 10 million streams on Spotify. She is affectionately known as "The Cowgirl Polly Pocket." She was interviewed in Songwriting Magazine in April 2025.
She is from the United Kingdom. She was encouraged to pursue music by her father when she was a child.
Her music is heavily influenced by Taylor Swift , Kelsea Ballerini , and Olivia Rodrigo .
