Her father Pat was a touring performer, and family members include brother Stuart Zender, formerly of Jamiroquai.

Hanna's debut album, Watching Me was released in 2007, prompting comparisons with Lou Fellingham and Phatfish.

[6] As part of his team, she has provided songwriting for Janet Devlin and Craig Colton, both finalists from the UK X-Factor series 8.

In October 2012, she was announced as the support act for American soul singer Lionel Richie on the UK leg of his Tuskegee Tour.

[16] She subsequently released the single Ave to Love, donating all proceeds to Compassion's work in the country.

This book is primarily autobiographical, and deals with her experiences in becoming a Christian, tied in loosely to themes covered in her songs.