Hayley Jensen
| Hayley Jensen | |
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 Jensen performing in 2005 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Hayley Jane Thomas |
| Born | 7 January 1983 Albury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Pop, Roots Music, Folk Rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Associated acts | Seasons |
| Website | www.seasonsmusic.com.au |
Hayley Jensen (née Thomas) (born 7 January 1983) is an Australian singer and songwriter who became well known after appearing on the second series (2004) of Australian Idol. She was the fourth finalist, leaving the show on 1 November. She is now the lead vocalist of alternative rock band Seasons.
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[edit] Biography
Jensen was born in Albury, New South Wales,[1] but has lived in Canberra for most of her life. She started out performing music with an acoustic trio around Canberra where she lived at the time.[citation needed] Before entering the Australian Idol competition she was a university student at University of Canberra studying Economics and Management.[1][2]
[edit] Australian Idol
After being turned back from her first audition for Australian Idol in her hometown of Canberra, she travelled to Sydney to try again. This time she got her chance to perform in the first round of Australian Idol in Sydney.
[edit] Post Idol Activities
In March 2010, Jensen co-founded alternative pop/rock band Seasons with drummer Pete Wright and guitarist Sam Young. The band released their debut EP "A Moment of Clarity" on April 15, 2011.
[edit] Discography
[edit] EP/Singles
- "Alive" - August 2006 - #68 Australia (#2 A.I.R., #20 Australian Singles)
- "Stronger" - 16 June 2007 (#11 A.I.R) - #DNC ARIA Top 100 - (#7 Hitseekers Chart
[edit] Albums
- Note to Self (16 September 2007) -#DNC ARIA Albums Top 100
[edit] Others
- "Australian Idol 2 Top 10: The Final 10" (2004) - #20 Australia.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Munro, Kylie; Higgins, Nick (2004-09-25). "Hayley hanging on as MP backs the Dome". Bordermail. http://www.hayleyjensen.com.au/readnews.php?action=fullnews&id=10. Retrieved 2008-07-07
- ^ "Hayley Jensen New Interview". http://www.music-promotions.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=141. Retrieved 2008-07-07.
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