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
In the Arms of an Angel McDonald's debut single on 16 March 2014, the day before the album's release. The single managed to spend one week within The UK Top 75, peaking at #73. On 20 March 2014, the album entered the Irish Albums Chart at number 21. On 23 March, it debuted at number six on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the Scottish Albums Chart. In the Arms of an Angel In the Arms of an Angel is the debut studio album by Scottish singer Nicholas McDonald, who finished as the runner-up on the tenth series of "The X Factor" in 2013.