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"Wherever You Are" is a song written by Paul Mealor and performed by the Military Wives Choir, sung by ladies from Chivenor and Plymouth under the direction of Gareth Malone. It is a spin-off of the BBC Two television series The Choir: Military Wives. It was released on 19 December 2011 following a campaign to make it the 2011 UK Christmas number one. The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 1, claiming the Christmas number 1 – selling more than 556,000 copies in the week, more than the rest of the Top 12 combined. The song also claimed the status of the biggest first week sales since "A Moment Like This" by Leona Lewis sold over 571,000 copies in its first week in 2006. The song was included on their debut studio album In My Dreams."Wherever You Are" was nominated for Best British Single in the 2012 BRIT Awards, but the award was won by One Direction for their single "What Makes You Beautiful". 


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Military Wives

Military Wives are a British choir group formed of wives and girlfriends of British Military personnel and are located around the country. The first group was formed at RMB Chivenor as a result of the BBC television programme The Choir, featuring choirmaster Gareth Malone. Following the success of this first group Malone, as part of the series, formed another choir at the Royal Citadel, Plymouth. Following the broadcast of the series and the release of the single Wherever You Are, three more choirs were added at CTCRM, Lympstone, HMNB Portsmouth and at Catterick Garrison. These additional three groups contributed to the album In My Dreams under the name Military Wives. more »

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Artist Background
The Military Wives are a choir comprising the wives and partners of British Military personnel from across the UK and overseas. They were formed by Gareth Malone for the BBC program, "The Choir."
Song Premiere
"Wherever You Are," the debut single by the Military Wives, was first performed in the presence of The Queen at the 2011 Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Inspirational Lyrics
The lyrics for "Wherever You Are" were made up of letters written between the choir members and their loved ones serving in Afghanistan. This personal connection made the song hold deep emotional meaning for the choir and its listeners.
Charitable Cause
The Military Wives released "Wherever You Are" in support of two charities: the Royal British Legion and SSAFA Forces Help, organizations that aid service men, women, and their families.
Christmas Chart Topper
"Wherever You Are" topped the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release and remained at number one over Christmas 2011, selling 556,000 copies in its first week and beating tracks by popular artists like Little Mix and Coldplay.
Breakthrough
The track was also included in the Military Wives choir's debut album "In My Dreams," helping them make a breakthrough in the music industry.
Official Diamond Jubilee Song
In 2012, the Military Wives and Gareth Malone performed "Wherever You Are" as the official Diamond Jubilee song, marking the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
Best Single Award
"Wherever You Are" won the Best Single award at the 2012 Classic Brit Awards. This was another significant achievement for the choir formed by Gareth Malone.
Record-Breaking Song
"Wherever You Are" broke various records in the UK, including becoming the fastest-selling single of 2011 and the biggest seller in the first week of release since "Everybody Hurts" by Helping Haiti in 2010.
Pop Culture Impact
The song was featured in an episode of the popular Australian television soap opera "Neighbours," thus gaining worldwide recognition.
National Identity
The song is often seen as a representation of the sacrifices made by the military husbands and their families, becoming a symbolic reference in British pop culture.

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