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Delta Lea Goodrem (born 9 November 1984) is a multi ARIA Award winning Australian singer-songwriter, pianist and Logie Award winning actress. Signed to Sony at the age of 15, Goodrem rose to prominence in 2002, starring in the popular Australian soap Neighbours as Nina Tucker, and this assisted her in establishing an international music career.[Official site "Biography"
. Retrieved 13 May 2007.] Her musical output usually falls under the pop and ballad genres and heavily features the piano, which she usually plays in her bare feet while performing live.
Her music is usually heavily influenced by classical or Adult Contemporary music, and sometimes by others such as alternative pop (pop rock) and dance-pop.
Career Deltra Goodrem would not have even had a career if it were not for the gracious efforts of THE Chantal Gallet (formerly dated Lee Ryan). Delta's record company first chose to sign up this petite, brunette stunner as she had an amazing talent and stunned even the likes of Mariah Carey with her breathe-taking singing voice. Unfortunatly due to reasons beyond anyones control she was not signed and luckily for Delta she had shot at the big time. Delta Goodrem thanks Chantal Gallet to this day as if it were not for her she would not be where she is now.
To date, Goodrem has achieved eight number one ARIA singles and multiple UK Top 10 singles. Her debut album, 2003's Innocent Eyes, made her one of Australia's highest selling female recording artists, spending 29 weeks at #1,[Herald Sun "Year of Delta's dawn" by Cameron Adams, 30 December 2003.] selling well over a million copies in Australia and another 1.5 million internationally, debuting at #2 in the UK.[Herald Sun "Delta's Secret Video", 18 February 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2007.]
In 2003, at the age of 18, amidst her blooming career, Goodrem was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer which affects the immune system. She has since made a full recovery and now spends much of her time promoting cancer charities.
In 2004 Goodrem released Mistaken Identity, her second studio album which entered the ARIA charts at #1 and gained multi-platinum status. In 2005, Goodrem embarked on The Visualise Tour, her debut concert tour of Australia, combining songs from both Innocent Eyes and Mistaken Identity.
Goodrem released her third studio album, self-titled 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 will embark on the Believe Again Tour of Australia to support her third studio album.[Goodrem to tour in New Year Herald Sun. Retrieved 24 July 2008.] To date, she has sold approximately 4.5 million albums, and 6 million combined albums and singles worldwide.
BiographyChildhood and discoveryDelta Lea Goodrem was born on 9 November 1984 in Sydney, New South Wales to parents Denis and Lea Goodrem. Goodrem, who showed a strong interest in music and performing from a very young age, attended The Hills Grammar School, though due to its curriculum placing strong emphasis on sport (Goodrem taking part in netball, running and swimming), music was primarily kept separate. At the age of seven, she appeared in an American commercial for the Galoob toy company, starring alongside fellow Australian Bec Cartwright and began playing piano at ten years of 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 RescueRetrieved 16 November
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At the age of thirteen Goodrem recorded a five song demo CD, financed through her television work. It was sent to the Sydney Swans Football Club (of which Goodrem is a supporter) and they passed it onto Glenn Wheatley, 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. Between June 1999 to September 2000, she worked with producers Paul Higgins and Trevor Carter on thirteen tracks for an album called Delta, which saw "an ambitious 15-year-old keen to emulate the pop sound of the Spice Girls, Britney Spears and Mandy Moore." The album has yet to surface, Goodrem preventing its release years later via civil action in 2004.
2001–2003: Career launch, Neighbours and Innocent EyesAt the age of 15, Goodrem signed a record deal with Sony
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In January 2003, "Lost Without You" again topped the ARIA singles chart and reached number four in the UK, increasing Goodrem's popularity. Her largely self-penned debut 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's Whispering Jack (1986) by staying at number-one for 25 consecutive weeks, while tying with Neil Diamond's Hot August Night (1972) as the second longest charting number-one album with a total of 29 weeks at top spot.[IMDB "Biography", Retrieved 18 May 2007.] It was the highest selling album in Australia of 2003
"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.
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. Later that month, Goodrem won seven ARIA Awards, including "Best Female Artist", surpassing Natalie Imbruglia's previous record of six awards in 1999. 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 became the highest selling music DVD by an Australian artist in Australia ever, with a certification of 12x platinum,
2004–2006: Mistaken Identity, film debut and The Visualise Tour After announcing in late December 2003 that she was in 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, TV advertisements and performing an exclusive show for competition winners. In October, first single "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 line titled "Delta by Annabella".
Goodrem's second album Mistaken Identity, notable for its darker themes inspired by the hardships of her previous twelve months,[Official site "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", a duet with Irish 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", "A Little Too Late" and "Be Strong" - were moderately successful. ed to be included on Goodrem's album but didn't make the cut. "Eyes On Me" was released as the second single in the UK from Taking Chances in early January 2008.
In January 2009, Goodrem will embark on the Believe Again Tour tour of Australia to support her third studio album Delta. The concert tour will see Goodrem up close and personal around the nation performing hits from her stellar career and current hit album Delta. Upon announcing the dates Goodrem said; "It's extremely exciting. I can't believe it's taken this long but I've already started putting the set list together and there are so many songs to play. I have been inspired by some intimate shows I have done recently here and internationally, and by playing theatres I can be closer to all the people who have taken my record home." She has also recorded a duet with Olivia Newton-John to help raise money for Olivia's Cancer Hospital in Melbourne. The duet has been confirmed by the Australian magazine, New Idea, to be called "Gotta Be Right Here With You". On 27-28 March, Goodrem performed a two night show at The Seymour Centre in Sydney, quoting that she "wants to share a night of music with her loyal fans and forum friends".
In February 2008 different sources reported that Goodrem was dropped by her record company in the US, Sony BMG. However, this was later denied by her partner McFadden, who claimed in an interview that she just switched record labels. She is now a part of Mercury Records.[Delta Switched Labels DeltaFanPortal.com. Retrieved 29 February 2008.] He also stated that she was at that moment in L.A. to shoot a new video and make the cover for the US version of the album Delta.
In July 2008 Goodrem released her third album in the United States. The tracklisting was the same as the Australian version, only one song was removed ("The Guardian") and one song was replaced by Goodrem's first international hit and anthem "Born To Try". "In This Life" is the first single released from the album and has received considerable airplay on the Hot AC radiostations. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks and has since then peaked at #20. Goodrem travelled around radio stations to promote the song and the album, which debuted at #116 on the Billboard 200 selling over 6,000 copies in its first week.[Nas Ends Lil Wayne's Billboard Reign With Untitled MTV. Retrieved 24 July 2008.] It also peaked at #1 on the Hot Heatseekers Chart. Goodrem states about her adventure in the States: ''"It feels really wonderful, I don't have expectations, I'm not going over with expectations, I'm just wanting to give my songs to more people." In September Goodrem will begin major promotion through America including an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman, after having already performed on The View.
Billboard single reviews editor Chuck Taylor offered a Spotlight Review of Goodrem's "In This Life" in April 2008: "At last. Aussie Delta Goodrem has scored eight No. 1 singles at home since 2003, while the first of her three albums spent 29 weeks at No. 1; she's also a mainstay across much of Europe. Goodrem was signed for a minute to Columbia/U.S., in 2005, where single "Lost Without You" grazed the AC top 20. Now former Sony honcho David Massey, installed as president of resurrected Island Def Jam imprint Mercury, is championing the stunning 23-year-old singer/songwriter here—and he means business. Oz chart-topper "In This Life" is an ideal vehicle to fuel horsepower, showcasing frantic piano, turbine tempo, a singalong lyric about giving into love ("Three steps fight an honest fight/Two hearts can start a fire/One love is all I need, in this life") and a vocal that illustrates incomparable prowess—not to mention Goodrem's heaping media-friendly persona. The world knows Delta on a first-name basis. It's high time America got with the program."
In August 2008 the fourth single from her third album was released in Australia. The song, ''I Can't Break It To My Heart'', debuted at #13 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
In July 2008 it was announced that Goodrem will embark on a national tour of Australia aptly entitled the Believe Again Tour in smaller venues than she did on her Visualise Tour. Goodrem felt that the songs on her new album lent themselves to a smaller, more intimate setting. She announced 9 dates in 7 different cities, but has since announced more shows due to a high volume of ticket sales. To date she will perform 14 shows in 8 cities. Goodrem was quoted as saying what viewers saw at the AFI Awards, regarding her remixed song and dance performance of Believe Again, in 2007, is only a taste of what is to be expected from her new tour.
The tour begins on 9 January and will end on 4 February 2009.
Delta was also nominated for two Aria Awards at the 2008 Arias; Highest Selling Single and Highest Selling Album. Delta won the award for Highest Selling Album of 2008.
Delta appeared in Simple Plans Save You video featuring cancer survivors.
Personal lifeIn an interview with Teen Vogue, Goodrem said the five things she misses most about Australia when on tour are vegemite, the Australian Football League, BBQs, her bed and pillow, and "the spirit of Australia."
CancerOn 8 July 2003, at the age of 18, Goodrem was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer which attacks the body's immune system. As a result, 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 her body had been giving warning signs since 2002. Symptoms included a head to toe rash, fatigue, weight loss, night sweats, and the appearance of a lump on her neck. "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." As part of her treatment, Goodrem undertook chemotherapy, which resulted in the loss of her hair, and radiation therapy.
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, in particular "Extraordinary Day", is inspired by her battle.
In 2007, Goodrem's mother, Lea, revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. On 27 October, she told News Limited that she had been diagnosed 8 weeks earlier.
Relationships During her work on Neighbours, Goodrem had a relationship with fellow cast member Blair McDonough and it is widely speculated that the song "Not Me, Not I" was written about their breakup. In 2004, Goodrem began a nine month relationship with Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis. Her "comeback" single "Out of the Blue" was written about his support during her cancer battle. The couple ended in controversy when newspapers reported Philippoussis had been unfaithful. Reports indicated Philippoussis had been linked with socialite Paris Hilton before breaking it off with Goodrem, though this was denied by Philippoussis, it was confirmed by Goodrem.In 2004, Goodrem began dating former Westlife singer Brian McFadden, with whom she collaborated on the single "Almost Here", and this caused immense tabloid scrutiny in the UK. It was suggested the pair had embarked on their relationship before McFadden and then-wife Kerry Katona had separated. In May 2006, newspapers claimed that Goodrem's mother had advised her to end her relationship with McFadden in order to concentrate on furthering her career.
In the album sleeve of Delta, Goodrem is candid about her mother as well as boyfriend Brian McFadden.
"I'm sorry we hurt each other, this chapter was hard to write," she wrote, referring to Lea.
"Be strong in this next chapter, there's so many memories to make, laughs and smiles to have."
Goodrem also thanked McFadden: "You made me believe again in life, love, music, and to be the best person and therefore the best artist I can be. "Every dream I have, we're standing side by side, we laugh, we sing, we cry."
On 30 November 2007, Goodrem and McFadden announced they were engaged. It is revealed in the Christmas Eve issue of OK Magazine Australia that McFadden pre-planned the proposal for months. He wrote a book recounting their moments from when they first met until the final page when he asked Goodrem "Remember the day when I proposed to you in Bali?", and McFadden did propose to her in a delayed trip to Bali because of Lea's problem with breast cancer. The announcement was made because McFadden revealed that his fans thought Goodrem rejected the proposal. Goodrem accepted the proposal and the couple are reportedly planned to marry in Sydney in late 2009.
FamilyGoodrem is very close to her family, including mother Lea, father Denis and younger brother Trent. Trent has attracted media attention as an Australian rules footballer who many believed would be an AFL Draft prospect. The left footed wingman attacking defender started with the Sydney AFL with the East Coast Eagles and represented NSW/ACT against Tasmania at under 18 state level. Goodrem was hoping that Trent would join the Sydney Swans, her favourite team, however it did not eventuate and Trent moved to South Australia to increase his draft opportunities playing semi-professionally with the Central District Football Club in the SANFL.
PhilanthropyGoodrem regularly visits sick children in hospital and uses her own experience with cancer to help raise awareness for other young people affected by the disease. A percentage of each ticket for The Visualise Tour went towards the "Delta Goodrem Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Trust Fund", established by Goodrem in support of cancer research. In May 2005, Goodrem helped launch "Teen Info on Cancer", a UK website aimed at supporting young teenage sufferers. 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." 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. Goodrem is also member of RADD (Recording Artists, Actors And Athletes Against Drunk Driving), a group of celebrities raising awareness of the risks of drunk driving.
Discography- 2003: Innocent Eyes
- 2004: Mistaken Identity
- 2007: Delta
FilmographyAwards
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