Jeremy Clarkson-backed Hawkstone Choir announce debut album after BGT success and NTAs performance

JEREMY Clarkson’s Hawkstone Farmers Choir have revealed their debut album after being crowned Britain’s Got Talent champions and performing at the National Television Awards. After winning the ITV show in May, the 34-strong band will build on their TV success with a 12-song release ahead of a UK tour next year. The Hawkstone Farmers Choir are set to release their first album after their TV success Credit: Getty They triumphed on BGT in May Credit: YouTube/BGT The singing farmers, who became the first choir to be crowned champions in BGT‘s 19-year history, are set to release This Is Home on November 6. The album – which is named after the song which bagged the group the reality TV show title earlier this year – is said to be “rooted in themes of belonging, resilience and rural life”. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! It will also “continue their advocacy for mental health within farming communities”. Speaking exclusively to The Sun before their performance at this year’s NTAs on the red carpet, the choir said to us: “We are super excited for the album. Their first release, This is Home, will hit shelves on November 6 Credit: Unknown The collective of real British farmers and agricultural workers were brought together by Jeremy Clarkson in 2024 Credit: Supplied “They are all original songs and they were all written about us as farmers. “All of the songs mean something that is deeply personal to us. “We all have our own individual favourites but I don’t think it is anything that a choir has done before. “We can’t wait for people to hear it!” Most read in Showbiz When asked how they are balancing their newfound fame and showbiz life with the realities of everyday farming, they told The Sun: “I think it is only just really starting now – it is probably yet to fully hit us. “Once the album and tour is out, it’ll be different I am sure – ask us that in 12 months! “But the thing is we will always go back to our farms, nothing changes there. “It can be a real juggle to balance the farming and the choir. “Some of us have livestock as well which can make things even harder.” The Hawkstone Farmers Choir album also boasts newly-released tune One Day Like This, which they first showcased at The NTA’s in London this week. In May, the choir picked up a £250,000 prize as winners and they will sing for the King at the Royal Variety Performance later this year. The collective of real British farmers and agricultural workers were brought together by Jeremy in 2024. Clarkson’s Farm stars Jeremy and fan-favourite Kaleb Cooper were then seen going wild as they celebrated the show win. The band’s celebrations post-show were then put under the spotlight. At the time, Jeremy said their win was about more than just a talent show, it highlighted the difficulties in the farming industry. “It’s a lonely job, farming, and it’s great they are now in a ‘gang’,” said Jezza, whose own farming exploits can be seen on Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm. “It’s also great they are highlighting the effects of loneliness in farming. “Three agricultural workers a week take their own lives because they have no-one to share their worries with. “And in farming right now, there are a lot of of worries.” The album comes ahead of the band’s headline tour, scheduled for 2027. Comment now