History of Bishop Briggs in Timeline
British singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs, born Sarah Grace McLaughlin, is known for her alternative and electropop sound. Her breakthrough single "River" achieved significant success, peaking at number 3 on the US Alternative Chart and garnering over 485 million Spotify streams. This song was featured on her debut album "Church of Scars" (2018). Her second album, "Champion" (2019), released under Island Records, earned critical acclaim, securing a spot on The Young Folks' Top 50 albums of the year list.
July 1992: Birth and Early Life
Sarah Grace McLaughlin was born in London in July 1992 to Scottish parents. Her stage name was inspired by the town of Bishopbriggs.
July 1992: Birth of Sarah Grace McLaughlin
Sarah Grace McLaughlin, later known as Bishop Briggs, was born in July 1992.
July 2015: Release of "Wild Horses"
Bishop Briggs released her first single, "Wild Horses," in July 2015. The song was featured in an Acura commercial during the Super Bowl, boosting its popularity.
January 2016: Release of "River"
In January 2016, Bishop Briggs released "River," which became a commercial success, reaching high positions on various music charts.
May 2016: Release of "The Way I Do"
Bishop Briggs released her third single, "The Way I Do," in May 2016.
August 2016: Television Debut and Release of "Pray (Empty Gun)"
August 2016 marked Bishop Briggs' television debut with "River" on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." She also released her fourth single, "Pray (Empty Gun)" that month.
September 2016: Release of "Be Your Love"
Bishop Briggs released the single "Be Your Love" in September 2016.
December 2016: Release of "Wild Horses" Music Video
The official video for "Wild Horses" was released via W Magazine in December 2016.
March 2017: Collaboration with Cold War Kids and "So Tied Up" Release
Bishop Briggs collaborated with Cold War Kids on the song "So Tied Up," which was released in March 2017.
April 2017: Re-release of Bishop Briggs EP
Briggs' self-titled EP was re-released digitally on April 14, 2017, featuring two previously unreleased songs.
April 2018: Release of "Church of Scars"
Bishop Briggs' debut album, "Church of Scars," was released on April 20, 2018.
April 2018: Release of "Church of Scars"
Bishop Briggs released her debut album, "Church of Scars," in April 2018.
July 2019: Release of "Champion"
Bishop Briggs's second album, "Champion," was released in July 2019 and was included in The Young Folks Top 50 albums of the year.
October 2019: Release of Singles from "Champion"
Bishop Briggs released three singles, "Champion," "Tattooed On My Heart," and "Jekyll & Hide," from her upcoming album "Champion" in October 2019.
2020: "Dark Side" Featured in "Avengers"
In 2020, Bishop Briggs' song "Dark Side" was featured in the movie "Avengers."
January 2021: Death of Kate McLaughlin and Release of "High Water" and "Art of Survival"
Bishop Briggs' older sister and manager, Kate McLaughlin, passed away from ovarian cancer in January 2021. In response to her loss, Briggs released the songs "High Water" and "Art of Survival."
May 2022: Coachella Performance
Bishop Briggs performed at Coachella while pregnant in May 2022.
October 2022: Release of "Superhuman"
Bishop Briggs released the single "Superhuman" in October 2022, dedicating it to her newborn son.
October 2022: "Superhuman" Featured in Times Square
Bishop Briggs' song "Superhuman" was featured in Times Square in October 2022 as part of the "Rise To" campaign.
2022: Release of "Revolution," "Cheer," and "Lessons of the Fire"
In 2022, Bishop Briggs' music was featured in various media: "Revolution" on the NHL 23 soundtrack, "Cheer" for the holiday season, and "Lessons of the Fire" in the Netflix series "Devil in Ohio."
May 2023: Announcement of "Don't Look Down" Tour
The "Don't Look Down" co-headlining tour with Bishop Briggs and MisterWives was announced in May 2023.
June 2023: Release of "When Everything Went Dark" EP
Bishop Briggs released her EP "When Everything Went Dark," which included the single "Baggage," in June 2023.
2023: The Masked Singer US Win
Bishop Briggs won Season 9 of The Masked Singer US as Medusa in 2023.