Everything you need to know about Maisie Peters

It's safe to say that 2023 was a pretty successful year for Maisie Peters! She released her second studio album 'The Good Witch' in June 2023, which reached Number 1 on the UK Chart - AND she completed a sold-out tour. Now in 2024 it can't get much better than supporting Taylor Swift when she brings her 'Eras Tour' to the UK for the second time.

To get to know Maisie a little better we've put together everything you need to know about her, from her biggest songs to her friendship with Ed Sheeran.

Who is Maisie Peters?

Maisie is a singer-songwriter from the town of Steyning, West Sussex. She was born on 28th May 2000, making her currently 24-years-old.

How did Maisie Peters become successful?

Maisie grew up with a love for music, having sung in choirs from a young age. She also developed a passion for songwriting, having written her first song at the age of just nine. Maisie also used to go busking in Brighton, as well as sharing videos of her songs on her YouTube channel.

Aged 15, Maisie performed on Irish television. She later went on to independently release her debut single, 'Place We Were Made', in August 2017 before signing her first record deal in 2018.

Maisie Peters and Ed Sheeran

In June 2021, Maisie signed with Ed Sheeran's record label, Gingerbread Records - becoming the first artist to join the label. In August that year, Maisie released her debut album 'You Signed Up For This', which reached Number 2 on the UK Album Chart and includes the singles 'John Hughes Movie' and 'Psycho'. 'Psycho' is one of three tracks on the album that Maisie co-wrote with Ed.

Not only is Maisie on Ed's label, but she also supported him on his 'Mathematics Tour' dates in 2022/23. It's safe to say that Ed and Maisie have struck up a firm friendship, with Maisie having posted snaps of the pair to her Instagram page.

Does Maisie have a Number 1 album?

She sure does! On 23rd June 2023, Maisie released her second studio album 'The Good Witch.' The album reached Number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and includes the singles 'Body Better' and 'Lost The Breakup'.

Speaking to Sam Thompson on his Hits UK show, Maisie recalled the incredible moment when she found out that 'The Good Witch' was Number 1, explaining that she instantly shared the good news with her housemates.

She said: "When I first found it out I was in Sweden, and I got a knock on my door and I open it and it's all my band and crew. My manager had flown in secretly and he hadn't told me and he had the Number 1 thing.

"I just FaceTimed loads of people, I FaceTimed my housemates and they were like, 'Oh my God this is so fun, this is the one thing for our house that we can't buy.'"

As her album became Number 1 in the UK, it was revealed that Maisie had become the youngest British female solo artist to have a Number 1 album in almost a decade at the age of 23. The record was also certified Silver by the BPI in July 2024, translating to 60,000 sales in the UK.

What are Maisie Peters' biggest songs?

'Lost The Breakup'

Released in March 2023, 'Lost The Breakup' features on Maisie's second album 'The Good Witch'. In the song, Maisie expresses the pain of going through a difficult breakup, but coming to the realisation that you have 'won' in the long run.

Speaking to us, Maisie explained that the song helped her to process a relationship ending. She explained: "I love that song because it comes from a place of sadness and heartbreak but it's also really joyous and really fun and now I love singing that song.

"It makes me smile every time because I'm like, 'I don't feel like that anymore.' So it was perfect for me back then, it's perfect for me now, if I get broken up with again it will be perfect for me then."

The song includes the lyrics: 'I'll smile and you'll have to face it / I'm the greatest love that you wasted / But, by then, I'll be far away / And, oh s---, you lost the breakup.'

WARNING: Contains strong language.

'Body Better'

'Body Better' was released in January 2023 as the first single from 'The Good Witch', and Maisie has described the song as her most personal. The song is about processing a breakup whilst wondering if her ex-partner's new girlfriend has a better body, and the feelings of insecurity that comes with this.

In an essay she wrote for Glamour, Maisie revealed that she'd been inspired to write the song after comparing herself to her ex's new partner, having written her thoughts down on her phone.

She said: "There’s nothing like heartbreak to make you magnify yourself with the most poisonous of lenses - insecurities you’ve always had swell up tenfold in the darkness, and you find yourself desperately unpicking every thread of your being. What your body looks like in the dark, in the light; how it underperforms in all the ways you're taught really matter."

This can be seen in lyrics such as the chorus, which goes: 'Then I, I can't help thinking that she's got a better body / Has she got a body better than mine? / And I, I can't help thinking when you touched it, were you sorry? / Were you sorry like you weren't at the time?'

'Blonde'

Maisie released the song 'Blonde' in August 2022. A break-up anthem, the track is about gaining self-confidence and reinventing yourself following the end of a relationship - including changing your hair colour.

This can be seen in lyrics such as: 'Baby if you thought that I was trouble / Then you're gonna hate what's coming next / Kinda like your worst nightmare but double / Is that an angel? No, it's your ex.'

WARNING: Contains strong language.

'Cate's Brother'

'Cate's Brother' was released in May 2022 and reached Number 29 on the UK Singles Chart. Maisie initially shared clips of the track with fans on her TikTok page, before officially releasing it after getting such a good reaction from fans.

Maisie has explained that the song is about her friend Cate's brother, who she met at a party. However, she has since confirmed that the pair are not an item. Speaking to People, Maisie said: "Cate does have a brother, who is a sweet, sweet Canadian prince. No, we are not dating.

"The song was literally just a joke for me and my friendship group. I wrote it in Sweden and was like, 'Oh, this will be funny.' And then lo and behold, out it came."

The lyrics of the song detail the story of Maisie meeting Cate's brother and later dating him: 'Are you gonna work, you gonna hurt, you gonna last forever / Are we gonna make it, gonna break it, when it's now or never? / If it's gonna hurt, will it be worth it, and will I recover? / Are you gonna feel the way I feel? Are you for real, Cate's brother?'

'Psycho'

'Psycho' was released in July 2021 and was co-written by Ed Sheeran. The song is about Maisie reflecting on a former relationship and addressing an ex who is not over her. The track features on her debut album 'You Signed Up for This.'

The song includes the lyrics: 'You kept me as your favourite secret / And I thought we just took it slow / They say your girlfriend's from the beaches / It's funny how everybody but me knows.'

Maisie's acting career

Having performed with a theatre group when she was younger, Maisie decided to dip her toe in the acting world with a cameo in 2024 rom-com How to Date Billy Walsh. Posting about the role, she took to Instagram in April 2024 to share some behind-the-scenes snaps.

Maisie wrote: 'i was in a movie!!!!! it’s called how to date billy walsh and we filmed it two whole summers ago in this little village in the middle of nowhere and it is currently number three in the uk on amazon 🥹 i made wonderful friends and had my first fake bodyguard as a result of this film so u should all watch it asap and tell me i deserve an oscar immediately <3.' (sic)

When can I see Maisie Peters live?

Maisie started her 'Road To Wembley' tour in October 2023, which saw her perform in Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Liverpool, Belfast, Birmingham and Bristol. She then performed a sold-out show at OVO Arena Wembley in November, which is the biggest headline concert of her career so far.

Maisie will also support Taylor Swift when she return to Wembley on 'The Eras Tour' in August 2024.

Does Maisie have social media?

She does! You can follow her on TikTok, Instagram and X, where she has the username @maisiehpeters.

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