Arts and EntertainmentSinger-songwriter Alfie Sheard on going it alone, fame at a young age - and taking heart from Sam RyderBy Michael UptonPublished 26th Aug 2022, 11:37 BSTUpdated 26th Aug 2022, 11:45 BST ALFIE Sheard says the success of his new single shows he was right not to give up on his dream when he quit his record company.