A TALENTED young singer from Redditch has been working alongside some of the music industry's top artists and producers.

Hollie James, 15, has been snapped up by international record label Alexa, which has also produced tracks with former lead guitarist of Adam and the Ants, Marco Pirroni.

The Arrow Vale High School pupil was signed after impressing music executives with her vocal and song writing ability during a private recording session.

She has now recorded seven original tracks for her first album, which due for release at Christmas.

Dad and manager Mike Middleton said he always knew Hollie had a special talent, adding she wrote her first song at the age of 13.

The teenager took singing lessons in Bromsgrove and has also taken part in jamming session with other musicians. She is learning to play the keyboard to help with her composition.

Last Wednesday, Hollie performed during an open evening at her school.

For more details on Hollie, visit her website www.alexa-international/hollie