Mandy Harvey

Mandy Harvey was a singer who lost her hearing at 19 due to a neurological disorder. She learned to sing by feeling vibrations and watching visual cues, using techniques like lip-reading and a vibrating metronome to guide her voice. Her debut album 'Smile' came out in 2010, followed by others including 'After the Rain' and 'Paper Hearts'.

She often performed solo but sometimes worked with musicians like her husband Mark on bass and drummer Joshua Van Tassel. Some critics questioned whether she sang live or used pre-recorded tracks, which she denied, explaining she performed with her own voice using her adapted methods.

Her song 'Try' became well-known, an anthem she wrote about persistence. She also recorded tracks like 'Mara's Song' and 'Release Me'. Beyond music, she spoke publicly about disability awareness.