I would like to acknowledge and thank some truly special, inspirational, talented and wonderful people in my life. First off, Mum, I want to thank you for everything you've done for me. You've been there for me no matter what. You have brought me up to believe in myself and everything I do. You're my best friend and very special to me. I love you. Russ, for making me laugh especially when I feel down. You are always positive and encouraging. You really are mad but I luv ya. Two special boys in my life, my brothers Jason and Leigh. Thank you Nan for being my number one fan and critic all in one. Uncle J, Michael, Alan and Adam for all your support. Papa, you will always be in my thoughts. Em and Ell, you've always been on the other end of the phone when I needed you, as well as giving me sound advice. You really are true friends. To all my friends who I haven't named, you know who you are, thank you! Jez, thank you for always listening and for always being honest and true. It means so much to me.

A special thank you to Simon for all the opportunities you've given me and continue to give me and for helping me to achieve my dreams and ambitions. Your support, guidance and vision has been paramount to my success... you truly are unique!

A massive thank you to Amy M, Tina, Nicki, Jen, Hannah, Will, Lucy A, Wendy E, Charles, Amy T, James, Maya, Joanna, Ian and everyone at 19. I feel very blessed to have the best management team behind me. Thank you so much for all your hard work, encouragement and dedication.

Thank you Charl for everything. You've been there every step of the way and your guidance, advice and support have been never ending. And thanks to you, I'll never leave my underwear on the washing line again! Thanks Ali for all your hard work and dedication. It's great having you and Charl around! Iain, thank you for your musical ears and helping me make an album I'm really proud of. Gayla and John, sending you love to La La Land. Ceara, I know we've just started working together and you kind of dived in head first but thank you for your organisation and for reminding me not to forget things on those early mornings because I would've every time!

A huge thank you to Lucian, David, Peter Pop, Orla, Sarah, Andrea, Grant, Cynthia, Adam, Pippa, Iain, Asha, Neil, Angela and everyone at Polydor for all your hard work, dedication, support and belief in me. It means so much.

A special thank you to Cathy, Bloodshy and Avant for such a fab track for my first single. David, Anders, Anthor and everyone at Murlyn Music, you really looked after us and showed us a good time! To all the wonderful writers and producers who have worked with me on this album, thank you for your creativity. It was a fab experience working with you!

Thank you to Julian, Jo and Cassie and everyone at Henrys House.

To the best Glam Squad in the country - you know who you are. Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who worked on my first solo video. Tim, Luca, Bryant and the gorgeous girls.

Las but definitely not least, thank you so much to all the fans for all your wonderful support. You've been such a big part in making my dreams come true. You're the best!

Love and kisses to all.

Rachel