Amy Winehouse to release protege's album

Amy Winehouse is to release her 13-year-old goddaughter's album on her own record label. (Getty Images)

Amy Winehouse is to release her 13-year-old goddaughter's album on her own record label.

The Rehab singer has founded Lioness Records and will be unveiling her protege Dionne Bromfield's debut offering, Introducing Dionne Bromfield, on October 12.

Amy told The Sun: "The first time I heard Dionne sing, I couldn't believe what I was hearing, such an amazing voice from such a young girl."