A RISING star on the Glasgow music scene was told she is "too short" to make it as a singer. 

An online troll told singer-songwriter Rianne Downey: "You'll never make it... You're too short for a start.

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Glasgow Times:

"That video is s*** and you can't play the guitar."

The comments were made on a video the 21-year-old had posted to Facebook on Wednesday promoting a playlist of her influences, which includes Paolo Nutini and Fleetwood Mac.

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The video was soundtracked by her first single, released earlier this year, Fuel to the Fire. 

Rianne said: "When I first saw it my heart sank. This was my own song, that I have written myself, so it gets you when it's something you've put your heart and soul into."

Glasgow Times:

Many social media users leapt to her defence and she hit back at the troll herself. 

Rianne added: "I couldn't believe the amount of people who jumped to my aid.

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"A lot of people say to block them and don't give them the satisfaction but I'm glad I stood up for myself because it created something beautiful.

"It's resulted in me feeling so loved and so strong. It's important to let people know that even though these people are trying to get you down, it's actually a good thing because it shows that I am making something of myself and people can't handle it."

Glasgow Times:

She tweeted: "Five foot nuhin but sure as f*** can sing ye suhin".

She later thanked fans for their support, saying: "A comment that would have broke me has resulted in me feeling strong and proud. 

"I can't thank you enough for sticking by me. It means the world."

The Scotland-daft singer recently performed the national anthem for Sky Sports ahead of Scotland's fateful match against the Czech Republic. 

She said she will be watching the team face off against the Auld Enemy tomorrow night with family.