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Simpson began to record songs in his bedroom during the summer of 2009 on [http://www.youtube.com/codysimpsonmusic YouTube], performing "[[I'm Yours (Jason Mraz song)|I'm Yours]]" by [[Jason Mraz]],<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vnp2e2O8P0 | title=Cody Simpson singing "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz | publisher=Youtube | accessdate=8 August 2010}}</ref> "[[Cry Me a River (Justin Timberlake song)|Cry Me a River]]"<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkO1RoX6qWA | title=Cry Me a River - Cody Simpson Cover | publisher=Youtube | accessdate=8 August 2010}}</ref> and "[[Señorita (song)|Señorita]]"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8x0quR56aU | title=Justin Timberlake - Señorita cover - Cody Simpson|publisher=Youtube|accessdate=19 August 2010}}</ref> by [[Justin Timberlake]], "[[I Want You Back]]" by the [[Jackson 5]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkwaAdt0Rh8 | title=I Want You Back by Michael Jackson - Cody Simpson Cover|publisher=Youtube|accessdate=19 August 2010}}</ref> and his own songs, "One"<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-ZuRlvggMo | title='One' - Cody Simpson | publisher=Youtube | accessdate=8 August 2010}}</ref> and "Perfect."<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMZb1iP9WhY | title=Perfect - Original by Cody Simpson | publisher=Youtube | accessdate=8 August 2010}}</ref> He was subsequently discovered on YouTube by Shawn Campbell,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/confidential/cody-simpson-is-queenslands-answer-to-justin-bieber/story-e6freq7o-1225863802065|title=Cody Simpson is Queensland's Answer to Justin Bieber|date=7 May 2010|work=couriermail.com.au|accessdate=17 May 2010}}</ref> a Grammy-nominated record producer who has produced for [[Jay-Z]] and other artists.
Simpson began to record songs in his bedroom during the summer of 2009 on [http://www.youtube.com/codysimpsonmusic YouTube], performing "[[I'm Yours (Jason Mraz song)|I'm Yours]]" by [[Jason Mraz]],<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vnp2e2O8P0 | title=Cody Simpson singing "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz | publisher=Youtube | accessdate=8 August 2010}}</ref> "[[Cry Me a River (Justin Timberlake song)|Cry Me a River]]"<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkO1RoX6qWA | title=Cry Me a River - Cody Simpson Cover | publisher=Youtube | accessdate=8 August 2010}}</ref> and "[[Señorita (song)|Señorita]]"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8x0quR56aU | title=Justin Timberlake - Señorita cover - Cody Simpson|publisher=Youtube|accessdate=19 August 2010}}</ref> by [[Justin Timberlake]], "[[I Want You Back]]" by the [[Jackson 5]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkwaAdt0Rh8 | title=I Want You Back by Michael Jackson - Cody Simpson Cover|publisher=Youtube|accessdate=19 August 2010}}</ref> and his own songs, "One"<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-ZuRlvggMo | title='One' - Cody Simpson | publisher=Youtube | accessdate=8 August 2010}}</ref> and "Perfect."<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMZb1iP9WhY | title=Perfect - Original by Cody Simpson | publisher=Youtube | accessdate=8 August 2010}}</ref> He was subsequently discovered on YouTube by Shawn Campbell,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/confidential/cody-simpson-is-queenslands-answer-to-justin-bieber/story-e6freq7o-1225863802065|title=Cody Simpson is Queensland's Answer to Justin Bieber|date=7 May 2010|work=couriermail.com.au|accessdate=17 May 2010}}</ref> a Grammy-nominated record producer who has produced for [[Jay-Z]] and other artists.
Cody Simpson is going out with Shaylee Thompson.The have been dating for 2 years now.


==Music career==
==Music career==

Revision as of 16:19, 6 October 2010

Cody Simpson

Cody Robert Simpson (born 11 January 1997) is an Australian pop/R&B singer-songwriter from Gold Coast, Queensland who is currently signed to U.S. record label Atlantic Records.[1]

Early life

Simpson was born to parents Brad and Angie Simpson. He has two younger siblings, Tom and Alli.[2] He is also a talented swimmer, winning two gold medals at the Queensland Swimming Championships.[3] Simpson trains at the Miami Swimming Club under coach Ken Nixon.[4] Simpson's mother Angie works as a volunteer at the club.[5]

Simpson began to record songs in his bedroom during the summer of 2009 on YouTube, performing "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz,[6] "Cry Me a River"[7] and "Señorita"[8] by Justin Timberlake, "I Want You Back" by the Jackson 5,[9] and his own songs, "One"[10] and "Perfect."[11] He was subsequently discovered on YouTube by Shawn Campbell,[12] a Grammy-nominated record producer who has produced for Jay-Z and other artists. Cody Simpson is going out with Shaylee Thompson.The have been dating for 2 years now.

Music career

Simpson's rise to recognition was featured on The 7.30 Report in December 2009.[13] He released his debut single, "iYiYi" (which features American rapper Flo Rida) on 15 May 2010. It was digitally released on 30 May 2010.[14] The music video for "iYiYi" was released on 30 June 2010.[15] The music video for Simpson's second single, "Summertime", was released on 20 September 2010.[16]

Simpson moved to Los Angeles in June 2010 to record his songs with Atlantic Records and his producer Campbell.[17] That same month, Simpson appeared on Sunrise.[18] On 22 June 2010, it was announced that Simpson would participate in the Camplified 2010 Tour, along with other artists, touring across the United States. The tour began on 5 July 2010 and ended on 14 August 2010. It was also Simpson's first public tour.[19] While on tour, Simpson performed a song called "Love So Strong." In an interview with Popstar Magazine, Simpson stated that his inspiration for the song was "A girl, back home. That's all I can say."[20]

On 10 August 2010, Simpson participated in the Rock The Rapids Concert at the Fifth Third Ballpark, Michigan, as an opening act for B.o.B.[21][22] On 14 August 2010, Simpson participated in the Shop Til You Rock Tour at the Oxmoor Center Mall in Louisville, Kentucky.[23]

Discography

Singles

Year Single Peak Chart Positions[24] Album
AUS NZ
2010 "iYiYi" (featuring Flo Rida) 19 29 TBA
"Summertime" — —

Music videos

Year Song Director(s)
2010 iYiYi (featuring Flo Rida) Mark Staubach[25]
"Summertime"

Awards and nominations

Year Type Award Result
2010 Nickelodeon Australian Kids Choice Awards 2010 Fresh Aussie Musos[26] Pending
Breakthrough Of The Year Awards 2010 Breakthrough Internet Sensation[27] Won
J-14 Teen Icon Awards 2010 Iconic Fan Favorite[28] Pending
Icon of Tomorrow[28] Pending

References

  1. ^ "Atlantic Records - Cody Simpson". atlanticrecords.com. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  2. ^ Grant, Dwayne (19 June 2010). "The Cody Simpson Effect". goldcoast.com.au. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  3. ^ Dew, Jake (14 December 2009). "Rickard motivated by loss". goldcoast.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  4. ^ "2009 Qld Championships a Huge Success!". clubsonline.com.au. 22 January 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  5. ^ Chambers, Geoff (12 May 2009). "$500 a year to watch kids swim". goldcoast.com.au. Retrieved 18 May 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Cody Simpson singing "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz". Youtube. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  7. ^ "Cry Me a River - Cody Simpson Cover". Youtube. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  8. ^ "Justin Timberlake - Señorita cover - Cody Simpson". Youtube. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
  9. ^ "I Want You Back by Michael Jackson - Cody Simpson Cover". Youtube. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
  10. ^ "'One' - Cody Simpson". Youtube. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  11. ^ "Perfect - Original by Cody Simpson". Youtube. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  12. ^ "Cody Simpson is Queensland's Answer to Justin Bieber". couriermail.com.au. 7 May 2010. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  13. ^ Baillie, Rebecca (17 December 2009). "YouTube launches Gold Coast boy". abc.net.au. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
  14. ^ Cody Simpson iTunes Store Retrieved 13 June 2010
  15. ^ Herrera, Monica (1 June 2010). "Cody Simpson Surfs up in 'iYiYi' Video". billboard.com. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  16. ^ "Cody Simpson - Summertime (Official Video)". Youtube. Retrieved 20 September 2010.
  17. ^ Dickinson, Alex (17 May 2010). "Teen singer Cody Simpson hits US big time". couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  18. ^ "Cody goes global". au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise. 2 June 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
  19. ^ Announcing The Camplifed 2010 Tour with Atlantic Recording Artist Cody Simpson Retrieved 11 July 2010
  20. ^ "Cody Simpson Talks About His New Song, 'Love So Strong'". popdirt.com. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  21. ^ Recker, Rachael (5 August 2010). "Rock The Rapids returns to Fifth Third Ballpark, this time with a little more twang". mlive.com. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
  22. ^ "Rock The Rapids - B.o.B Concert". Retrieved 11 August 2010.
  23. ^ "Shop Til You Rock - Cody Simpson". shoptilyourock.com. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  24. ^ "Cody Simpson - Music Charts". acharts.us. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
  25. ^ Music Video: Cody Simpson ft Flo Rida - iYiYi TheNext2Shine. Retrieved 26 August 2010.
  26. ^ Knox, David (16 August 2010). "Australian Kids' Choice Awards: 2010 Nominees". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  27. ^ "Breakthrough of the Year Awards 2010". Retrieved 17 August 2010.
  28. ^ a b "J-14 Teen Icon Awards Official Nominations". Retrieved 17 September 2010.

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