Over the past few years there have been a number of UK female artists who have enjoyed huge success in the USA.
2006 was Corinne Bailey Rae' s year (1.8 million albums sold of her debut album in the US). 2007 was Amy Winehouse' s (2.2 albums sold in the US) and 2008 was Leona' s.. (Approx 1.5 mill albums and 5 mill singles sold in the US) So who will be the breakout star of 2009?

I believe Pixie Lott has huge potential. Not only has she got a great voice but she also has the looks, a personality that comes accross very well in interviews and also the backing of Interscope records who she has a deal with in the US. In addition to this she also has age on her side - being just 18 years old - we all know how the kids of America love the teen stars - Miley, Jonas Brothers and Taylor Swift to name a few.

So what do you all think? Do you think Pixie has what it takes to crack the states, if not who else do you think could follow in the footsteps of Leona and Amy?

For all of you that are un-familiar with Pixie check out her debut single "Mama Do" below and also her cover of "Use Somebody" by KoL below that... Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLoq5jS90_c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_yLrd9Pf74

She has potential but I think Mama Do is really average and a poor choice of lead single. Good voice and look though. Her cover of Take That's Never Forget is amazing.

UK success beckons but the US will be a tougher nut to crack. However, I think she has the talent, the image and the probably songs to do it.

Check this out - produced by Red-One.. The start is very Gaga

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5AZwQJSzQM

Just watched it and i like

For anyone else who is interested in listening check out the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWS7cN_RFqQ

i like her. personally i think this is a great song

She just needs some good original songs. Her covers are brilliant.

Whooooooooooooo?

Check the videos and find out!

i love pixie lott, i think mama do is a really good song.

i love her cover of use somebody by kings of leon as well.

In case you're interested there's a video of Pixie on the T4 website, dispensing fashion advice and all sorts. Check it out channel4.com/t4

What do you mean in the last few years? People like Dusty Springfield and Annie Lennox were successful in the states before most of us were born. It's not a new thing unless you listen to the media hype.

Bentab never said it was a new thing. Regardless of who has been successful in the past, it doesn't negate this statement:

Am I the only one who thinks she looks like a younger version of Elisha Cuthbert?

Yeah she does a bit, which is by no means a bad thing!

Pixie Lott's Fashion Tips:
See what style Pixie's currently sporting and how you can get the look too. Watch this week's Rock Pockets now at http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/t4/

'Mama do' remind anyone of back to black by Amy W or is it just me?

To paraphrase 'Family Guy', 'America loves white, jailbait ass'.

She should do fine.

Things are starting well here in the UK.. Mama Do (uh oh uh oh) is already at number 11 on i-tunes!!

She's at #8 on iTunes anyhow.

Duffy?????????????????????????

There are lots of UK female artists who have had US success, i just chose to mention the biggest success stories over the past few years!

Duffys success doesnt quite match that of Amy or Leona.

Number 2 now

Number 1 by tomorrow i imagine!! *fingers crossed*

A little off topic but Jordin Sparks is at number 86, I hope she climbs aswel

Pixie has been number 1 all week in the mid-week updates.. Lets hope she doesnt slip before Sunday, all be it extrememly unlikely

Congratulations to Pixie on her 1st number 1