Popstars (UK TV series) discography Easy", reached the top ten. Hear'Say released their first album "Popstars" in May 2001; this was followed by a second album, "Everybody". After a line-up change, the group split a year after formation. In the second series, two new groups, Girls Aloud and One True Voice, were formed. They competed for the Christmas number-one in 2002 with their debut singles "Sound of the Underground" and "Sacred Trust / After You're Gone" respectively; Girls Aloud finished on top and debuted at number one, and One True Voice debuted at number two. One True Voice released another single, "Shakespeare's (Way with) Words"
The Promise (Girls Aloud song) theatre, where Girls Aloud watch themselves performing as a 1960s girl group on screen. "The Promise" was promoted through numerous live appearances, including a high-profile performance on "The X Factor", and served as the opening number of 2009's Out of Control Tour. The song was praised and appreciated by most contemporary music critics, who lauded the song despite it being unusual for Girls Aloud. "The Promise" was awarded Best British Single at the 2009 Brit Awards, the group's first win at the ceremony. "The Promise" is an homage to 1960s music, particularly Phil Spector's famous Wall of Sound technique. It