Guy Sebastian
Guy Theodore Sebastian (born 26 October 1981) is an Australian singer and songwriter. He was the winner of the first Australian Idol in 2003. He represented Australia at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in 5th place. Sebastian has released nine top ten albums, including two number ones. He has 22 top twenty singles, with 13 reaching the top ten, including six number ones. His first single "Angels Brought Me Here" was the highest selling song in Australia in the decade 2000 to 2009. "Battle Scars", featuring Lupe Fiasco, spent 20 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 71. The single has been certified 11× platinum.
Guy Sebastian | |
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 Sebastian in 2014 | |
| Born | Guy Theodore Sebastian 26 October 1981 Klang, Malaysia |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Spouse(s) | Jules Egan (m. 2008) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano/keyboards, drums |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Sony, The Cherry Party,[1] RAL, RCA[2] |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | guysebastian |
Sebastian was also a judge on Australia's The X Factor in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2016. He was a coach for The Voice Australia in 2019.
Sebastian was born in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. He moved to Australia as a child. He first lived in Melbourne, Victoria before moving to Adelaide, South Australia.[3]
Guy Sebastian Media
Sebastian performing at the Australian Gospel Music Festival, April 2004
Sebastian and Steve Cropper on stage during The Memphis Tour
Sebastian & Jordin Sparks performing "Art of Love" at Club Nokia in LA in July 2010
Lionel Richie and Sebastian performing "All Night Long"
Sebastian performing at the Eurovision Song Contest
Guy Sebastian and Olivia Newton-John performing "Summer Nights" at the Olivia Newton-John & Friends Concert
Jules and Guy Sebastian, ARIA Awards, December 2013
World Vision Australia Magazine. Dec 2005
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References
- ↑ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Nielsen Ratings, Music News and more". Archived from the original on 3 April 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ↑ "RCA Artists: Guy Sebastian". RCA Records. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ↑ Bermingham, L. B. (2004). Guy Sebastian Angels Brought Me Here: The Official Biography, Funtastic, Victoria. ISBN 1-74150-055-9