During his childhood, he notes that some of his biggest idols are Keane, The La's, OneRepublic and Phoenix, referring to the latter as "One of the best French groups from the last twenty years".
Growing up on the outskirts of Blackpool, opportunities presented little more than listening to handed down CDs and writing songs in his bedroom; something that the young singer says helped him to learn his craft.
In 2016, and years after his knock back on The Voice, he appeared in the popular BBC series The A Word, a drama based on the family dynamics of raising an autistic child.
Gregory sites that this role was crucial in his singing career as it allowed him to earn extra money in order to fund his music.
After previous success with his song "Small Steps", his single "Fingertips" reached the Top 40 Official Charts in Austria and Germany.