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Delta Lea Goodrem (born 9 November 1984) is an Australians|Australian singer-songwriter and pianist. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia , she enrolled in dancing, acting, singing and piano classes at a young age. She began her career as a child actor|child actress , starring in various television shows and rose to prominence in 2002 in the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Nina Tucker .

Venturing into the music industry, Goodrem recorded an album entitled Delta (unreleased album)|Delta through an independent label, which was never released due to legal reasons. Subsequently signing to Sony Music Entertainment|Sony at the age of 15, she released her multi-platinum album Innocent Eyes (Delta Goodrem album)|Innocent Eyes which topped the ARIA Charts|Australian albums chart and UK Albums Chart . It became one of the highest selling albums in Australian history, with 4.5 million copies sold worldwide. Youtube . Retrieved 17 August 2008. and all five of its singles— " Born to Try ", " Lost Without You ", " Innocent Eyes (song)|Innocent Eyes ", " Not Me, Not I ", and " Predictable (Delta Goodrem song)|Predictable "—reaching number one in Australia and three of them reaching the top ten in the UK. This gave her the record for becoming the first ever artist to have five Number 1 singles from a debut album.. Deltagoodrem.com.au . Retrieved 5 July 2007.

Her subsequent albums, each followed with similar commercial success. Her second studio album, Mistaken Identity (Delta Goodrem album)|Mistaken Identity , was created during her battle with cancer (and several of its themes reflect this) and became her second consequent Number 1 album. In 2007, she released Delta (album)|Delta , her third Number 1 album. Goodrem has continued to have a string of top-ten hits, including " Out of the Blue (Delta Goodrem song)|Out of the Blue ", " Mistaken Identity (Delta Goodrem song)|Mistaken Identity ", " Together We Are One ", " In This Life (Delta Goodrem song)|In This Life ", " Believe Again " and " Sitting on Top of the World (Delta Goodrem song)|Sitting on Top of the World ". Goodrem has achieved eight Number 1 singles and three Number 1 albums in her home country. "Biography". Retrieved 13 May 2007. As of the late 2000s or early 2010s, she holds the Australian record for the highest-selling album of the last decade and the most Number 1 singles from a debut album. As of 2012, she is a coach on The Voice Australia .

Biography

1984–2001: Early life and discovery

Delta Lea Goodrem was born on 9 November 1984 to parents Denis and Lea Goodrem (who are now divorced). She has a younger brother, Trent, by Christine Sams. 16 March 2004. The Sun-Herald who is an Australian Rules football player with the Central District Football Club in the SANFL .

Her parents named her Delta after Joe Cocker 's song "Delta Lady". TV Hits Delta Magazine . (p.17) "Friends and school days", 2003. At the age of seven she appeared in an American advert for the Galoob toy company, starring alongside fellow Australian Bec Cartwright TV Hits Delta Magazine (p.43) "Child stars", 2003. and began playing piano at the same age while taking up singing, dancing and acting lessons. She appeared in numerous commercials for companies such as Optus and Nesquik , and had several minor roles in episodes of successful Australian television shows including Hey Dad...! , A Country Practice , and Police Rescue . Herald Sun "Paris just a friend, says Scud", 28 October 2004.

At the age of thirteen Goodrem recorded a five song demo CD, financed through her television work. TV Hits Delta Magazine (p.10) "Born to sing", 2003. It was sent to the Sydney Swans|Sydney Swans Football Club (of which Goodrem is a supporter) and they passed it onto Glenn Wheatley , SAIN Magazine (Issue 42, p. 35) "Delta's loves", December 2001. the manager behind successful Australian artists, Little River Band and John Farnham . Interested in Goodrem's potential as a recording artist , Wheatley signed Goodrem an artist development deal with independent label , Empire Records. "Empire artists". Retrieved 27 November 2006. Between June 1999 to September 2000 she worked with producers Paul Higgins and Trevor Carter on thirteen tracks for an album called Delta (unreleased album)|Delta , which saw "an ambitious 15-year-old keen to emulate the pop sound of the Spice Girls , Britney Spears and Mandy Moore ." Sunday Herald Sun "Delta's secret songs surface" by Nui Te Koha, 28 March 2004. The album has yet to surface, Goodrem preventing its release years later via civil action in 2004. "Delta's legal quickstep", 1 August 2004.2006.

2001–03: Career launch, Neighbours , and Innocent Eyes

file:Verypretty final.jpg|thumb|Delta Goodrem at The Palazzo resort in Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas
At the age of 15 Goodrem signed a record deal with Sony and began work on an album of pop- Dance (music)|dance songs including the unsuccessful debut single " I Don't Care (Angela Via song)|I Don't Care ", which peaked at number sixty-four on the ARIA Charts|ARIA singles chart in November 2001. The album and proposed second single "A Year Ago Today" were pushed aside as a result, allowing Goodrem and Sony to re-evaluate her future musical direction. In 2002 Goodrem took up the role as shy school girl and aspiring singer Nina Tucker in the popular soap Neighbours , which helped re-launch Goodrem's music career. The piano-based ballad " Born to Try " co-written by Audius Mtawarira premiered on the show and became her first ARIA number one and UK Top 3., Retrieved 18 May 2007. Goodrem's role on the show scored her a Logie for "Most Popular New Talent" at the Logie Awards of 2003|2003 Logie Awards and two other nominations at the Logie Awards of 2004|2004 Logie Awards (including a Gold Logie nomination).

In January 2003 " Lost Without You " again topped the ARIA singles chart "Born To Try", 2007. Retrieved 16 April 2007. and reached number four in the UK, increasing Goodrem's popularity. Her largely self-penned debut album Innocent Eyes (Delta Goodrem album)|Innocent Eyes was released in March and debuted at number-one on the ARIA album charts, breaking Australian records previously held by John Farnham|John Farnham's Whispering Jack (1986) by staying at number-one for 25 consecutive weeks, while tying with Neil Diamond|Neil Diamond's Hot August Night (1972) as the second longest charting number-one album with a total of 29 weeks at top spot. "Biography", Retrieved 18 May 2007. It was the highest selling album in Australia of 2003 and sold over a million copies in Australia alone, 4.5& nbsp;million worldwide.. Youtube . Retrieved 17 August 2008. The album also charted highly in the UK, peaking at No. 2.
" Not Me, Not I ", released following the announcement Goodrem had been diagnosed with cancer, became her fourth consecutive ARIA number-one single, overtaking the previous effort of three number-one's from Kylie Minogue 's debut Kylie (album)|Kylie album. Herald Sun "Delta blitz tops Kylie" by Cameron Adams, 2003.
Goodrem ceased work on Neighbours and her music to begin treatment and in early August, announced she would not renew her contract with Glenn Wheatley , mother Lea Goodrem replacing him as her manager. Herald Sun , "Delta's dilemma", 6 October 2003. Later that month, Goodrem won seven ARIA Awards , including "Best Female Artist", surpassing Natalie Imbruglia 's previous record of six awards in 1999. Herald Sun "Delta crowned Oz music queen" by Cameron Adams, 22 October 2003. Too unwell to perform at the ceremony, singer Darren Hayes performed a rendition of "Lost Without You" as a tribute, bringing an overwhelmed Goodrem to tears. Her first full-length DVD Delta (DVD)|Delta became the highest selling music DVD by an Australian artist in Australia ever, with a certification of 12x platinum, while Australian-only release " Predictable (Delta Goodrem song)|Predictable " became her fifth consecutive number one ARIA single in December. Goodrem made a recording that she didn't want to be released publicly and had to battle with her old record company to prevent them from releasing it., Retrieved 18 May 2007.

2003–06: Cancer diagnosis, Mistaken Identity , and The Visualise Tour

On 8 July 2003, at the age of 18, Goodrem was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma . She was forced to put all working commitments on hold while undertaking treatment for the disease. In an exclusive interview with the '' Australian Women's Weekly , Goodrem revealed that, since 2002, she has suffered from a head to toe rash , fatigue (medical)|fatigue , weight loss , night sweats , and a lump on her neck. Australian Women's Weekly '' (p.20,22) "Delta's darkest hour" by Michael Sheather, May 2004. "I was doing sit-ups when I felt something pop in my neck. I reached down and I felt a small lump at the base of my throat. It wasn't sore, it wasn't visible, but I could feel it."'' Australian Women's Weekly '' (p.22) "Delta's darkest hour" by Michael Sheather, May 2004. As part of her treatment, Goodrem undertook chemotherapy , which resulted in the loss of her hair, and radiation therapy .'' Australian Women's Weekly '' (p.24,27) "Delta's darkest hour" by Michael Sheather, May 2004. The news of her diagnosis made newspaper and television headlines and an outpouring of support was shown by fans and the general public alike, Goodrem thanking them during The Visualise Tour for all the letters and well wishes she received. Much of Goodrem's 2004 album Mistaken Identity (Delta Goodrem album)|Mistaken Identity , in particular "Extraordinary Day", is inspired by her battle. Reflecting on that period of her life, Goodrem says, Shortly after the diagnosis, she received several ARIA nominations.
After announcing in late December 2003 that she was in remission (medicine)|remission , Goodrem began work on her second album. In September 2004 she became the face of soft drink giant Pepsi in Australia, appearing on the product, billboards , Television advertisement|TV advertisements and performing an exclusive show for competition winners. Herald Sun , "Pepsi lands Goodrem", by Luke Dennehy, September 2004. In October, first single " Out of the Blue (Delta Goodrem song)|Out of the Blue ", co-written and produced by Guy Chambers , debuted at number-one in Australia and number nine in the UK. October saw Goodrem launch her own lingerie|lingerie line titled "Delta by Annabella". Herald Sun "Delta's brief encounter" 14 October 2004.
Goodrem's second album Mistaken Identity (Delta Goodrem album)|Mistaken Identity , notable for its darker themes inspired by the hardships of her previous twelve months, "Biography", 2004. Retrieved 10 April 2007. was released in early November and debuted at number-one in Australia, Top 10 in New Zealand, but peaked at a disappointing number twenty-five in the UK. " Almost Here (song)|Almost Here ", a duet with Irish singer Brian McFadden (singer)|Brian McFadden , reached number three in the UK, became her seventh ARIA number one, and her first number one in Ireland. Singles released only in Australia – " Mistaken Identity (Delta Goodrem song)|Mistaken Identity ", " A Little Too Late (Delta Goodrem song)|A Little Too Late " and " Be Strong " – were moderately successful.
In 2004 Goodrem began a nine month relationship with Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis . Her "comeback" single " Out of the Blue (Delta Goodrem song)|Out of the Blue " was written about his support during her cancer battle. Herald Sun "Delta's staying on song", 8 November 2004 The couple's relationship ended in controversy when newspapers reported Philippoussis had been unfaithful. Herald Sun "Delta's shock over Scud's mystery girl", October 2004. Later that year, Goodrem began dating former Westlife singer Brian McFadden (singer)|Brian McFadden .

In March 2005 she starred in her first film role of Hating Alison Ashley (film)|Hating Alison Ashley , a film based on the popular children's novel, Goodrem acting the title character. The film performed poorly at the box office and was not a critical success, some critics citing Goodrem's performance as too robotic and detached. "The Tribal Mind" by David Dale, 5 April 2005. Retrieved 29 November 2006. April saw Goodrem relocate in New York to launch her career in the United States with a re-worked version of "Lost Without You". She appeared in the last two episodes of short-lived American series North Shore (TV series)|North Shore in a bid to gain greater exposure around the US. "Lost Without You" proved to be modestly successful, peaking at number eighteen on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, but Goodrem was reportedly dissatisfied with its performance. Plans to release a hybrid of her first two albums were later terminated and Goodrem put America on hold.
In July Goodrem embarked on her first headline concert tour of Australia, The Visualise Tour . Ticket prices (ninety-nine Australian dollars each) came under criticism for being higher than most international acts touring Australia at the time and this initially led to slow sales."Goodrem concert struggles", 12 December 2004. Retrieved 27 November 2006. By the time the concerts were due to take place, many venues sold out after tickets were reduced to $60. Once the tour concluded over 80,000 tickets had been bought in total making The Visualise Tour one of Australia's highest selling local tours. "It's A Wrap& #33; Delta's Visualise Tour Concludes", 28 July 2005. The Visualise Tour: Live in Concert was released in November and became Goodrem's second No. 1 DVD.

On 15 March 2006 Goodrem performed a new song, " Together We Are One ", at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony|Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony in front of 80,000 spectators and up to 1.5& nbsp;billion television viewers worldwide. The song, written specifically for the event with Chambers and McFadden, was released in Australia, peaking at number two,, Retrieved 18 May 2007. and was performed by the Top 5 contestants on American Idol (season 5)|American Idol . In June, Goodrem signed to Modest& #33; Entertainment for her worldwide management. October saw Goodrem promoting in Japan with the release of an updated version of Innocent Eyes (Delta Goodrem album)|Innocent Eyes and the Japan-only single " Flawed (song)|Flawed ", which reached number one on the Japanese download chart. The album peaked at number eight on the Japanese international chart (excluding Japanese artists) and number nineteen on the official Japanese album chart (including Japanese artists). In November, Goodrem appeared with Westlife on UK talent series The X Factor (UK series 3)#18 November 2006|The X Factor to perform a duet titled " All Out of Love ", which appeared on the boyband's ninth LP, The Love Album (Westlife album)|The Love Album . She was in Melbourne on Christmas Eve to headline the annual Carols by Candlelight . "Delta's Down Under carols" by Cameron Adams, 9 December 2006. Retrieved 10 December 2006.

2007–09: Delta , and the Believe Again Tour

On 10 August 2007 Goodrem was in Los Angeles to film the music video for " In This Life (Delta Goodrem song)|In This Life ", the first single which is also the opening theme for the anime Deltora Quest (anime)|Deltora Quest , based on the Deltora Quest (series)|novels by fellow Australian Jennifer Rowe|Emily Rodda . The video premiered on 31 August on Sunrise (TV series)|Sunrise . "In This Life" was released as the first single from her new album on 15 September. It debuted at number one on the ARIA Charts|Australian Singles Chart , becoming Goodrem's eighth number one single in Australia.
On 29 November 2007 Goodrem and McFadden announced they were engaged. In his book, McFadden wrote that he proposed to her on a trip to Bali.

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Her latest album, the eponymous Delta (album)|Delta , was released in Australia on 20 October 2007. Goodrem has described the material as "...a lot lighter" compared to her previous album Mistaken Identity . "Life with Brian inspires Delta". Retrieved 2 June 2007. In January she stated, "As people become more aware of your life, they can pinpoint what songs are about. On this album, I've tried to remove a lot of that and just write great pop songs, songs that are from my heart but there's no baggage with them".. Retrieved 2 June 2007.. Retrieved 12 August 2007 Herald Sun interview with Delta confirming new single and tracks on new album The album debuted on number one on the ARIA albums chart, marking her third number one album in her home country, and received platinum record|platinum certification for shipments of 70,000 records, though sales were much lower; only 23,000 copies were sold during the first week. In December the album received a 2x platinum award for shipments of 140,000 copies. Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA . Retrieved 28 October 2007.

The second single of the album was " Believe Again ", released in December. The song debuted and peaked at No. 2 on the Australian Singles Chart. The third single, " You Will Only Break My Heart ", was released on 29 March 2008 and peaked at No. 14. The fourth single to be lifted from the album is " I Can't Break It To My Heart ", which debuted and peaked at No. 13. Following the release of the lead single, Goodrem currently holds the record for most No. 1 singles on the ARIA charts by an any artist, with 8.
According to Goodrem she is going to explore new places around the world in 2008, including Brazil. ''Delta Goodrem's Official Forum . Retrieved 17 September 2007.
In January 2009 Goodrem embarked on her Believe Again Tour tour of Australia. She also recorded a duet, "Gotta Be Right Here With You", with Olivia Newton-John to help raise money for Newton-John's cancer hospital in Melbourne.
In July 2008 it was announced that Goodrem would embark on a national tour of Australia, titled the Believe Again Tour . VH1 . Retrieved 28 August 2008. She originally announced nine dates in seven cities, but later announced more shows, performing 14 in eight cities. The tour ran from 9 January to 4 February 2009.
Goodrem was nominated for two awards at the ARIA Music Awards of 2008|2008 ARIA Awards – Highest Selling Single and Highest Selling Album – and won the award for Highest Selling Album of 2008. At the 2008 World Music Awards held on 9 November in Monaco Goodrem received her third World Music Award for World's Best Selling Australian Artist.

2009–present: The Voice Australia and Sitting on Top of The World

A concert DVD of Goodrem's Believe Again Tour was released on 18 September 2009.
The Australian launch of Michael Jackson's This Is It DVD, March 2010: Goodrem and Guy Sebastian were chosen by the Jackson estate to perform at the Australian launch of This Is It . 17 February 2010 – Retrieved 11 March 2010 The invitation only event was attended by the film's director Kenny Ortega , Michael's choreographer Travis Payne , and Michael's brother Jackie Jackson 3 March 2010 – Retrieved 11 March 2010 Goodrem and Sebastian performed " Earth Song ". 3 March 2010 – Retrieved 11 March 2010

On 1 April 2011, it was confirmed that McFadden and Goodrem called off their engagement. The couple released a joint statement stating that they wished each other every success and happiness in the future.
Goodrem dated singer Nick Jonas from May 2011 to February 2012.
On 23 November 2011, Goodrem was confirmed to be a part of the judging panel of the The Voice (Australia)|Australian version of The Voice (TV series)|The Voice that will begin airing in early 2012. Goodrem will coach alongside Keith Urban , Joel Madden and Seal (musician)|Seal . Since The Voice has started, some of Goodrem's decisions on the show have sparked criticism, who have panned her as "all style" and "little substance."

Goodrem's upcoming fourth studio album, which is right now lacking a title or a theme or tracklisting, has been in the process of recording since early 2008, with Gooodrem stating that it will be more "stripped back": "I've done a 360 back to where I started, but hopefully it's more evolved. I feel I've stepped up my game. I'm experimenting with different chord changes and different areas of music. I feel I can do anything on this album, I'm relishing that. I feel like the sky's the limit but at the same time it's very raw." Digital Spy However, the five years that followed the announcement were quiet regarding plans for the album and when it would be released. An announcement was made on 19 March 2012, stating that there is now a countdown on her official website to 30 March, with the promise of "something new, something fresh, something altogether exciting" on that day. auspop.blogspot.com On that day it was then announced that Goodrem would be releasing her new single, " Sitting on Top of the World (Delta Goodrem song)|Sitting on Top of the World ". deltagoodrem.com

Legacy and artistry

Her repertoire falls under the Pop (music)|pop and adult contemporary music|adult contemporary styles, and heavily features the piano, which she usually plays barefoot while performing live. Goodrem is also known for her technically skilled soprano voice.

file:Delta Goodrem in Concert Cropped.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Goodrem performing on Carols In Candlelight on 25 December 2006
Goodrem was honoured with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Sydney's Darling Harbour , which opened in April 2012. The singer donated a dress that she previously wore on stage to the attraction.
As of the late 2000s or early 2010s Goodrem has achieved eight No. 1 Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)singles and multiple UK Top 10 singles. Her debut album, 2003's Innocent Eyes (Delta Goodrem album)|Innocent Eyes , made her one of Australia's highest-selling female recording artists, spending 29 weeks at No. 1, Herald Sun "Year of Delta's dawn" by Cameron Adams, 30 December 2003. selling over 1.2 million copies in Australia and another 4.5& nbsp;million internationally, debuting at number 2 in the UK and breaking various records in the process. "Delta's Secret Video", 18 February 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2007.

In 2004 Goodrem released Mistaken Identity (Delta Goodrem album)|Mistaken Identity , her second studio album which entered the ARIA charts at No. 1 spawning two No. 1 singles and quickly gained multi-platinum status. In 2005, Goodrem embarked on The Visualise Tour , her debut concert tour of Australia, combining songs from both Innocent Eyes (Delta Goodrem album)|Innocent Eyes and Mistaken Identity (Delta Goodrem album)|Mistaken Identity .

Goodrem released her third studio album, self-titled Delta (album)|Delta , on 20 October 2007 to yet another number-one debut, gaining multi-platinum status within the first few months of release. Goodrem also shifted attention to different markets, releasing the album in the Far East and the USA. In January 2009, Goodrem embarked on the Believe Again Tour of Australia to support her third studio album. Herald Sun . Retrieved 24 July 2008. She has sold approximately 6.7& nbsp;million albums, and 8& nbsp;million combined albums and singles worldwide. Retrieved 11 May 2007.

Philanthropy

In May 2005, Goodrem helped launch "Teen Info on Cancer", a UK website aimed at supporting young teenage sufferers., BBC News, 22 May 2005. Retrieved 13 May 2007. In November 2005, Goodrem became an ambassador for Research Australia's "Thank You Day", which honours the country's health and medical researchers and received a Thank You Day Celebrity Advocacy Award "in recognition of her efforts in raising funds and awareness for Australian medical research and charities." "Come On In And Say Thanks!", 4 November 2005. Retrieved 13 May 2007. Goodrem is set to be the face of Alternative Hair, the UK hairdressing industry's top fundraising event, in aid of cancer charity Leukaemia Research. "Delta Goodrem Announced As Face Of Alternative Hair ", 4 May 2007. Retrieved 13 May 2007. Goodrem is also member of RADD (Recording Artists, Actors And Athletes Against Drink Driving), a group of celebrities raising awareness of the risks of drunk driving ., Retrieved 14 May 2007.

Discography

2003: Innocent Eyes (Delta Goodrem album)|Innocent Eyes

2004: Mistaken Identity (Delta Goodrem album)|Mistaken Identity

2007: Delta (album)|Delta

Filmography

Film
Year	Film	Role	Notes
2005	Hating Alison Ashley	Alison Ashley	Main role
2011	''Santa's Apprentice	Little Beatrice	Voice role, Retrieved 20 April 2011.
Television
Year	Title	Role	Notes
1993	Hey Dad..!	Cynthia Broadhurst	Guest role "The Real Ladies Man"
1993	A Country Practice	Georgina Bailey	Guest role "Little Lies: Part 1" "Little Lies: Part 2"
1995	Police Rescue	Sophie Harris	Guest role "Conduct Endangering Life"
2002–2003	Neighbours	Nina Tucker	Recurring role Five episode return (2004) "Love Is Blind" (2005) "Friends For Twenty Years" (2005)
2005	North Shore	Taylor Ward	Guest role "The Ex-Games" "The End"
2010	Stand Up to Cancer	Herself	Performed
2011	Dancing with the Stars US	Herself	Performed duet with Michael Bolton - I'm Not Ready + A Natural Woman
2012–	The Voice	Herself	Judge/ Coach

Awards

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Delta Goodrem

Biography

Biography

1984–2001: Early life and discovery

2001–03: Career launch, Neighbours , and Innocent Eyes

2003–06: Cancer diagnosis, Mistaken Identity , and The Visualise Tour

2007–09: Delta , and the Believe Again Tour

2009–present: The Voice Australia and Sitting on Top of The World

Legacy and artistry

Philanthropy

Discography

Filmography

Awards

References

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