CC a r r i e C O L E M A N

Carrie C o l e m a n ,

19, one of the youngest solo indie

pop artists has amazed us all these past few months.

After just one week of releasing her second single “Take a Look

Now” it hit the charts at number one. Also, at the Brit Awards last

week her fans were going crazy for her. There was such a positive vibe

being given out from her and her fans. It seems everyone can’t get enough of

her. She’s young, talented, and strong. Is there anything more she could possibly achieve?Last month, Carrie released her debut album “Life story”; including her first two singles “Wow” and “Take A Look Now”. It suddenly soared up towards the top of the charts and still remains now at number two today. Despite her success Carrie has struggled enormously. At Christmas time, last year, Carries step father, Gary Truman released shocking stories of drug uses and Carries childhood to the press. It can’t be easy for anyone to have their heart wrenching past brought up and told to the world. The papers were vicious and cruel and tore Carries dignity into pieces, releasing

truly heartbreaking pictures. Carrie had no choice but to deal with it

and spend her Christmas alone. This month we speak to Carrie

and see how she is coping. Looking at Carrie now

we can see she has become a

stronger person. She’s smiling and her enthusiasm is shining through. Carrie tells Supremacy how she felt when her stepfather released the drug filled childhood stories about her. “I was mortified, torn into pieces in fact. But at the same time, I knew it was coming. I wouldn’t put anything past him, he’s a nasty piece of work”. She experienced many unpleasant situations after her stories had been released, “People would stare, shout and surround me in public places. I once had an elderly lady approach me in the street and began hurling abuse at me” “I soon realised after this that you can’t afford to care what people think. Everyone has their opinions, that’s life”Carrie tells us her plans for this year are about not forgetting her past but focusing on the future “I can’t forget my past, my past makes a part of me and a part of who I am. It keeps me determined to move forward”“It’s been tough, but I won’t let anything stop me”Carrie is a fine example that you can do anything if you keep strong and put your mind to it. She is a true inspiration for young women everywhere.

Image by Sian GilbertWords by Sian Gilbert

18 Supremacy

‘ ‘IT’S BEEN TOUGH, BUT I WON’T LET ANYTHING STOP ME

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