Standing Tall is the debut studio album by English singer and actress Kym Marsh, released on June 23, 2003, by Island Records. Marsh had risen to prominence as a member of the pop group Hear'Say, formed through the reality television show Popstars. Following her departure from Hear'Say in 2002, she embarked on a solo career.
The album's title, Standing Tall, reflected Marsh's determination to establish herself independently after the high-profile split from her former band. The album showcased a pop-R&B sound, moving away from the pure pop style of Hear'Say.
Standing Tall produced three singles: "Cry," "Come on Over," and "Sentimental." "Cry" was the lead single and became a top 3 hit in the UK Singles Chart. "Come on Over" reached the top 10, and "Sentimental" achieved moderate success.
The album itself reached number 9 in the UK Albums Chart. While it did not achieve the commercial success of Hear'Say's debut album, Standing Tall solidified Marsh's position as a solo artist and allowed her to demonstrate her vocal abilities and develop her own musical style.
Despite the initial success, Marsh's solo music career eventually took a backseat to her acting career, most notably her long-running role as Michelle Connor in the British soap opera Coronation Street.