Sandra Godley
Sandra Godley OBE[1] (born 27 April 1964) is a British singer-songwriter, broadcaster, and philanthropist. She received a MOBO Award nomination in 2013 for Best Gospel Act[2] a British Citizen award in 2024 for her contribution to music and the arts [3] She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 New Years Honours list for charitable work in the West Midlands[4]
Early life and education
Godley was born in Bristol, England, to Jamaican parents, Lincoln and Linneth Gordon. Growing up in a musical household, she developed a passion for music at a young age, often singing in church and participating in community events. Godley graduated from Nottingham Trent University in Sept 2013 with a BA in Leadership and Management.[5]
Career
Her record Miracle earned her a MOBO Award nomination for Best Gospel Act in 2014.[6] Godley's music spans genres such as gospel, soul and R&B. She has performed at the Godiva Festival,.[7] In addition to her musical career, she is a broadcaster who has hosted programs on networks such as BBC Radio 4,[8] TBN UK,[9] BBC CWR local radio shows,[10] and Mercy Ships.[11] She hosted tCoventry City of Culture Trust celebratory event[12] at FarGo Village, Coventry.
Philanthropy and humanitarian work
In 2018, she directed a choir of individuals with physical and mental challenges to record "The Big Love Song," as a wedding gift for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.[13] and charity single.[14]
She serves as a Patron of Highly Sprung Performance,[15] a physical theatre company and was an ambassador for Feed the Hungry, an organisation dedicated to combatting global hunger.[16]
Sandra has been appointed President of Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, becoming the second ever female president. [1]
Awards and honours
- Appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 King's New Year Honours List for her charitable and community services.[17]
- The British Citizen Award, presented at the Palace of Westminster, for her contributions to society.[18]
- Woman in Music award, Wise Woman awards[19]
- Named as one of Coventry and Warwickshire's 'Most Inspirational Ladies' for International Women's Day in 2023[20]
Discography
References
- ^ Order of the British Empire
- ^ "Epic Nominee List Announced for 18th Annual MOBO Awards | MOBO Organisation". www.mobo.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "Honours January 2024".
- ^ "New Year Honours 2024: Singer Sandra Godley appointed OBE". BBC News. 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Home". www.ntu.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "Sandra Godley". sandragodley.org.
- ^ Comms, Abigail Reed-. "Sandra Godley". Godiva Festival | Coventry >> 5–7 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, Psalms - God's Faithfulness - Steadfast love". BBC. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Sandra Godley". TBN UK. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "BBC CWR - Sandra Godley". BBC. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ https://www.mercyships.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TBN-order-of-service-2022.pdf
- ^ "Coventry looks ahead to 2021 - one year on from landing title".
- ^ "A royal wedding charity single is being released for Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's big day". HELLO!. 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ Hainey, Fionnula (2018-05-05). "Coventry choir release charity single for Royal Wedding". Coventry Live. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Coventry singer and community champion on New Year's honours list". Coventry Observer. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Feed The Hungry". Feed The Hungry. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "2024 New Year Honours", Wikipedia, 2024-12-09, retrieved 2025-01-07
- ^ "Coventry singer and community champion wins 'British Citizen Award'". Coventry Observer. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "WISE WOMAN AWARD 2014 WINNERS ANNOUNCED | Wise Women Awards".
- ^ "Cov and Warks' most inspirational ladies for International Women's Day". 8 March 2023.
- ^ "sandra godley my darling - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ Sandra Godley (2019-12-27). SANDRA GODLEY 'reflections' Album Preview. Retrieved 2025-01-07 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sandra Godley (2014-08-12). MOBO NOMINEE Sandra Godley "Miracle" Official Music Video. Retrieved 2025-01-07 – via YouTube.