1998 in British music soprano Charlotte Church produced her first album, "Voice of an Angel", which was certified triple platinum in UK sales alone, and launched her career as an opera crossover artist. Her countryman, rising star Bryn Terfel, gave a recital at Carnegie Hall. Established opera singer Lesley Garrett released her hit album of the same name, including songs from popular musicals as well as operatic arias. Sales between 29 December 1997 and 2 January 1999. Sales between 29 December 1997 and 2 January 1999. Notes: Sales between 29 December 1997 and 2 January 1999. The 1998 BRIT Awards winners were: 1998 in
I Need an Angel an Angel". It peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. I Need an Angel "I Need an Angel" is a song by singer Daniel DeBourg released on his "Tell the World" album in 2002, that made number 30 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. The song was produced and written by R. Kelly. A version performed by R. Kelly himself was included on advance copies of his 2004 double album, "Happy People/U Saved Me", but was replaced with the song "I Surrender" on the final release. The song was remade by second-season "American Idol" winner