Former Formby High sixth form singer signs to Adele's record label ahead of international tour

Låpsley, full name Holly Låpsley Fletcher, appeared on popular US talk show, The Late Show, on Tuesday night

A former Formby High sixth form student and singer who was signed to same record label as Adele has published a release date for her new album ahead of her international tour.

Låpsley, full name Holly Låpsley Fletcher, appeared on popular US talk show, The Late Show, on Tuesday night ahead of the launch of her first album, Long Way Home, on March 4.

The busy former pupil is embarking on an international tour in March and will perform stateside, including a gig at renowned Los Angeles music festival Coachella.

Låpsley Performs ‘Falling Short’

Låpsley won the 'One to Watch' prize at Merseyside's GIT (Getintothis) Awards in April 2014 after receiving over half a million listens of her solo bedroom-recorded Monday EP.

Last year the 19-year-old from Southport also performed at Glastonbury Music Festival on the BBC Introducing stage.