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
Angel of the Morning been hoping to find the right voice for "Angel of the Morning"—he had kept a tape of the demo of that song constantly in his pocket for several months. Rush recorded the song and the tracks which would compose her "Angel of the Morning" album with the American Sound house band, even though the single and the album would be credited to the group "Merrilee Rush & the Turnabouts." The single version was released in February 1968, and reached the Top 10 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 that June, peaking at No. 7. A No. 1 hit in Canada, Australia