Anne-Marie 'is inspired by love of musical theatre' on new album

Singer Anne-Marie has reportedly been inspired by her love of musical theatre - and specifically 'I'd Do Anything' from 'Oliver!' - on her new album.

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Anne-Marie has reportedly been inspired by her love of musical theatre on her new album.

The 32-year-old singer is said to have finished work on her upcoming third record - the follow-up to 2012's 'Therapy' - and has seemingly channelled 'I'd Do Anything' from the iconic musical 'Oliver!' on one of the songs after appearing on the West End when she was younger.

A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "Anne-Marie has been working really hard on this album for the best part of two years and is super proud of the record.

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"Like with 'Therapy', lyrically it's been inspired by her own experiences but the sound has advanced.

"One track is a nod to her musical theatre days and inspired by 'I'd Do Anything.' "

Anne-Marie previously admitted her experience in musical theatre meant it was a shock when she got signed to her first record deal aged just 17.

She told TimeOut magazine: "I was like: 'What the f*** is this world?’ I was so invested in musical theatre, when you become other people and sing other people’s songs.

"Then, all of a sudden, it was like: 'Who do you want to be? What music do you want to make? What do you stand for?'

"I don’t f****** know. I’m still figuring that s*** out."

Despite the demands of fame and life as a Top 40 artist, Anne-Marie has remained self aware and learned to shrug off people who might dismiss her music for being "just pop".

She added: "I could have only sung songs written by someone else. But it doesn’t bother me if people don’t see I tried really hard at writing a song.

"If they don’t appreciate it, I don’t get mad. As long as I know that I’m speaking my truth and that it could touch one person, then I’ll do it."