Hallelujah_alexandra_burke May 2026

Burke’s version achieved unprecedented commercial success almost immediately upon its release in December 2008.

: Burke was the first British female solo artist to sell a million copies of a single. hallelujah_alexandra_burke

: After consulting her mother, she decided to "Whitney-fy" the track, infusing it with powerful, soulful vocals inspired by Motown. The song served as a launchpad for Burke's

The song served as a launchpad for Burke's career, leading to successful albums and a transition into West End musical theater. she decided to "Whitney-fy" the track

: Fans of Jeff Buckley, who recorded a legendary cover in 1994, launched a campaign to push his version to the top of the charts to protest the "commercialization" of the song by The X Factor .

Burke was initially hesitant to record the song, fearing its subtlety didn't suit her "soul power" style.