It took ten years for the Chicago-born Anastacia Newkirk to secure her first record deal, the result of which was her debut album Not That Kind in 1999, which sold 5 million copies across Europe, and preceded the 10-million-selling follow up, Freak Of Nature in 2000. Just as Anastasia was due to record her third record, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. While recovering from surgery and chemotherapy writing for her third album began, and many believe the resultant self-titled offering is her most accomplished to date. Anastacia the album has so far spawned three singles - Left Outside Alone (March 2004), Welcome To My Truth (November 2004), and Sick And Tired (August 2004). Anastacia will tour the UK this spring.