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AROUND THE WORLD WITH LISA

How old is Lisa Stansfield, what are her hit songs, does she have children and who’s her husband Ian Devaney?

We take a look at her life and career so far since her launch to fame in the 80s

LISA Stansfield is well known in the music world, thanks to her big hit All Around The World.

But how did her career begin? And what are her other biggest hits? Here's what we know...

 Lisa is going to be heading back out on tour
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Lisa is going to be heading back out on tourCredit: Getty - Contributor

Who is Lisa Stansfield? What is her background?

Lisa Jane Stansfield, 52, was born April 11, 1966 and is an English singer, songwriter and actress.

Her career began in 1980 when she won the singing competition Search for a Star.

After appearances in various television shows and releasing her first songs, she joined Ian Devaney and Andy Morris to form Blue Zone in 1984.

The band released several singles and one album, but after the success of People Hold On in 1989, Lisa decided to focus on her solo career.

Her first solo album, Affection (1989), and its worldwide chart-topping lead single, All Around the World, were major breakthroughs in her career.

She was nominated for two Grammy Awards and Affection is currently her best-selling album.

 The singer's album Affection was a worldwide smash
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The singer's album Affection was a worldwide smashCredit: Handout

What are Lisa's hit songs?

Lisa has wracked up numerous hits during her career, they include:

  • All Around The World (1989)
  • All Woman (1991)
  • This Is The Right Time (1989)
  • The Real Thing (1997)
  • Never Gonna Give You Up (1997)

Is Lisa married? Does she have children?

In 1987, Lisa married the Italian designer Augusto Grassi, who she met during a holiday in Tunisia.

The couple then moved to Zagarolo in Italy but their marriage only lasted four months.

After the marriage ended, Lisa came back to Britain.

She then married her former bandmate Ian Devaney on July 25, 1998.

The couple don't have any children.

Lisa Stansfield's classic 1989 smash hit song All Around The World
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