British singer Leona Lewis sings her smash 'Bleeding Love' and new song 'Thunder' during his visit with the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show on B101.7!

The 2006 X-Factor winner in England quickly rose to fame over seas with the release of 'Bleeding Love.' This came on the heels of releasing 'A Moment Like This' after winning the talent competition crown. 'Bleeding Love' was the lead single from her debut album, Spirit. It quickly went to number one in her home country in England. The single would soon become an international #1 hit in 30 countries, including here in the U.S.

'Bleeding Love' would end up being the biggest selling single of 2008.  This helped her album Style go number one as well in America, making Leona Lewis the first female Brit to accomplish this in 20 years!

Fun facts about Leona Lewis:

  • Worked at Pizza Hut
  • 2004 X-Factor in London audition song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'
  • 2006 wins X-Factor
  • Signed to Simon Cowell's record label
  • 'Bleeding Love' is the best selling single of 2008
  • 7 time BRIT Award nominated
  • 3 time Grammy Award nominated

The three time Grammy nominated stopped by the studio to perform her new song, 'Thunder.' As well as gracing us with live and acoustic version of her signature tune, 'Bleeding Love.'

In the first part of the interview, Leona shares the background behind 'Bleeding Love.'

Leona Lewis Interview - Meaning Behind 'Bleeding Love'

Leona Lewis 'Bleeding Love' - Live Acoustic Performance

In the next part of the interview, Leona Lewis describes what it's like living on her farm in Los Angeles.

Leona Lewis Interview - Ranch Life

Here's a fun take on the Jason Derulo hit, 'Want To Want Me,' covered by Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis Interview - 'Want To Want Me' Song Cover

Signed to Simon Cowell's record label after winning X-Factor, and Leona talks about branching out to a new label.

Leona Lewis Interview - Leaving Simon Cowell's Record Label

New music time, watch Leona perform 'Thunder.'

Leona Lewis 'Thunder' - Live Acoustic Performance

Closing our her time with the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, Big Al ends up making a move on Leona Lewis. Watch to see if his brilliant pick up line actually works.

Leona Lewis Interview - Big Al Pick Up Line

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