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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name = Natasha Bedingfield
| image = Natasha Bedingfield 2012 Shankbone 3.JPG
| caption = Bedingfield at the 2012 [[Tribeca Film Festival]] premiere of ''The Russian Winter''
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Natasha Anne Bedingfield
| alias =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|11|26|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Sussex]], [[England]], United Kingdom
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[pop rock]], [[blue-eyed soul|soul]]
| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[record producer]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Phonogenic Records|Phonogenic]], [[Epic Records|Epic]]<small> (US)</small>
| associated_acts = [[Simple Plan]], [[Charice]], [[Rascal Flatts]], [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Beyoncé]], [[Rihanna]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Melissa Etheridge]], [[Carrie Underwood]], [[Miley Cyrus]], [[Leona Lewis]]
| website = [http://www.natashabedingfield.com/ www.natashabedingfield.com]
}}
'''Natasha Anne Bedingfield''' (born 26 November 1981) is a [[British people|British]] pop singer and songwriter. Bedingfield debuted in the 1990s as a member of the Christian [[dance music|dance]]/[[electronic music|electronic]] group The DNA Algorithm with her siblings [[Daniel Bedingfield]] and [[Nikola Rachelle]]. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Bedingfield recorded rock and [[gospel music|gospel]] songs for the [[Hillsong London|Hillsong London Church]], while Daniel went on to enjoy success with hits "[[Gotta Get thru This (song)|Gotta Get Thru This]]" and "[[If You're Not the One]]".

Bedingfield released her first album, ''[[Unwritten (album)|Unwritten]]'', in 2004. The album contained primarily up-tempo pop songs and was influenced by [[contemporary R&B|R&B]] music;<ref name="allmusicreview">Johnny Loftus. [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r778399|pure_url=yes}} Review of ''Unwritten'']. [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved 7 March 2007.</ref> it enjoyed international success with more than 2.3&nbsp;million copies sold worldwide<ref name="sales">Stuart Clarke. [http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snewalbum0qo.jpg Staggered Plan for Bedingfield Return]. ''[[Music Week]]''. 10 June 2006. Retrieved 11 March 2007.</ref> and she received a Grammy Award nomination for "[[Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]]" for the title track "[[Unwritten (song)|Unwritten]]".<ref name="grammy">[http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/49th_Show/list.aspx#02 2007 Grammy Award Nominations]. [[Grammy Awards]]. Retrieved 29 May 2007.</ref> Bedingfield's second album, ''[[N.B. (album)|N.B.]]'' (2007), was less successful but yielded the UK top 10 singles "[[I Wanna Have Your Babies]]" and "[[Soulmate (song)|Soulmate]]". ''N.B.'' was not released in North America, but six tracks from it were included with seven new ones and released in 2008 as her third studio album ''[[Pocketful of Sunshine]]'', with the singles "[[Love Like This (Natasha Bedingfield song)|Love Like This]]" and "[[Pocketful of Sunshine (song)|Pocketful of Sunshine]]" earning success on the charts. In December 2010, Bedingfield released her third album in North America named ''[[Strip Me]]''.

In 2012, [[VH1]] ranked her #66 on the list of 100 Greatest Women in Music.<ref>{{cite web|last=Graham |first=Mark |url=http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2012-02-13/vh1s-100-greatest-women-in-music-complete-list/ |title=VH1′s 100 Greatest Women In Music [COMPLETE LIST&#93; – &#124; VH1 Tuner |publisher=Vh1.com |date=13 February 2012 |accessdate=2 May 2012}}</ref>

==Early life==
Bedingfield was born in Sussex (later moving to the [[Lewisham]], south London) to [[New Zealand]]-born Molly and John Bedingfield who worked in the international charity sector focused on inner-city projects in education, reconciliation, addiction rehab, and longterm community development, alongside local government initiatives and faith-based communities in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Natasha has three siblings: brothers Daniel, Joshua and a younger sister Nikola. Her interest in music was encouraged by her parents and she took guitar and piano lessons when she was younger.<ref name="emi">[http://www.emimusicpub.com/worldwide/artist_profile/natasha-bedingfield_profile.html Artist Profile: Natasha Bedingfield]. [[EMI]] Music Publishing. Retrieved 8 March 2007.</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2009}} When Bedingfield was a teenager, she and her siblings, Daniel and Nikola, formed the dance/electronic group, The DNA Algorithm.<ref>[http://www.bmi.com/musicworld/entry/533085 Natasha Bedingfield]. [[Broadcast Music Incorporated|BMI]]. 22 February 2006. Retrieved 8 March 2007.</ref> The group provided Bedingfield with the opportunity to explore different musical genres and expand her songwriting abilities.<ref>Bill Lamb. [http://top40.about.com/od/artistsac/p/natashabed.htm Natasha Bedingfield Biography]. [[About.com]]. Retrieved 10 June 2007.</ref> She provided vocals for the group which primarily performed [[dance-pop]] music about independence and empowerment, themes that would later be found in her own solo compositions. At age 14, Natasha sang vocals on Origins ''Refined Intricacy'' (Steelyard Records).

Bedingfield attended a year at the [[University of Greenwich]], where she studied [[psychology]],<ref name="emi"/><ref name="sundaytimes">John Harlow. [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article696673.ece Bill Gates Puts Bedingfield in His Xbox]. ''[[The Sunday Times (UK)|The Sunday Times]]''. 26 March 2006. Retrieved 8 March 2007.</ref> then left to concentrate on singing and songwriting. At first she recorded demos in the garages of friends who had recording studios, which she presented to record companies.<ref>Simon Cage. [http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1442422004 Sister Doing It For Herself]. ''[[The Scotsman]]''. 19 December 2004. Retrieved 11 March 2007.</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2009}} Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Bedingfield composed and recorded songs for the [[Hillsong London|Hillsong London Church]]. In 2004, her recordings appeared on the church's live album ''[[Shout God's Fame]]'' and the [[children's music|children's album]] ''[[Jesus Is My Superhero]]'' by [[Hillsong Music|Hillsong Music Australia]].<ref>Tony Cummings. [http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Hillsong_London_Shouting_Gods_Fame_and_Proclaiming_Jesus_Is/24681/p1/ Hillsong London: Shouting God's Fame and Proclaiming Jesus Is]. Cross Rhythms. 12 November 2006. Retrieved 11 March 2007.</ref>

==Music career==
===2003–06: Signing to Phonogenic and ''Unwritten''===
[[Image:Natasha june06.jpg|thumb|upright|Bedingfield performing in 2006]] Bedingfield was introduced to Phonogenic founder and A&R Paul Lisberg by the artist's manager Gary Wilson.<ref name="hitquarters">{{cite web |url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_PaulLisberg_int.html |title=Interview with Paul Lisberg |publisher=[[HitQuarters]]|date=20 September 2004 |accessdate=30 August 2011}}</ref> Lisberg was not convinced by the demo songs presented, which had so far failed to attract any label interest, later telling [[HitQuarters]]: "[They] were good but weren’t right for us ... They were a bit like Holly Valance and Shakira, which we felt was too lightweight. She would probably have had hits with them, but I don’t know if she ever would have established herself as a true artist."<ref name="hitquarters"/> Instead, it was when, at a meeting together, Lisberg heard her singing ability and creative vocal ad-libbing first-hand that he became excited by Bedingfield's potential. Label interest was later confirmed when a trial studio session together with writers Steve Kipner and Andrew Frampton produced songs that were in keeping with Lisberg's vision for Phonogenic.<ref name="hitquarters"/> Bedingfield signed a recording contract with [[BMG]] UK & Ireland, through its imprint [[Phonogenic Records]], in July 2003.<ref name="hitquarters"/><ref>[http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/bedingfield_natasha/bio.jhtml Biography]. [[VH1]]. Retrieved 7 March 2007.</ref>

Her first album ''[[Unwritten (album)|Unwritten]]'' was released in September 2004 and features collaborations with [[Steve Kipner]], [[Danielle Brisebois]], [[Nick Lachey]], [[Jim Reilly|James Reilly]], [[Andrew Frampton]], [[Wayne Wilkins]], [[Kara DioGuardi]], [[Guy Chambers]], [[Patrick Leonard]] and the [[Hip hop music|rapper]] [[Bizarre (rapper)|Bizarre]]. The album contained uptempo [[pop rock]] songs and influences from [[contemporary R&B|R&B]] music.<ref name="allmusicreview"/> Bedingfield's [[lyrics]] focused on independence, opportunism and female empowerment.<ref name="emi">[http://www.emimusicpub.com/worldwide/artist_profile/natasha-bedingfield_profile.html Artist Profile]. [[EMI|EMI Music Publishing]]. Retrieved 20 May 2007.</ref> Reviews of the album were generally positive {{Citation needed|date=February 2009}} and it was described as a "well-made pop album for the new millennium" by [[Allmusic]].<ref name="allmusicreview"/> The album debuted on the [[UK Albums Chart]] at number one and reached the top thirty in the United States.<ref>[http://acharts.us/album/14008 Unwritten World Charts]. acharts.us. Retrieved 10 June 2007.</ref> It sold well, reaching multi-platinum status in the United Kingdom<ref>[http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=32046 Certified Awards]. The BPI. Retrieved 20 March 2007.</ref> and Gold status in the US<ref>[http://www.riaa.com/default.asp Searchable Database]. The RIAA. Retrieved 20 March 2007.</ref> The first single released from the album was "[[Single (Natasha Bedingfield song)|Single]]", which reached number three on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>[http://www.musicsquare.net/charts/song/1552 "Single" World Charts]. musicsquare.net. Retrieved 11 June 2006.</ref> The song's lyrics, and its accompanying music video, depict Bedingfield's single lifestyle.<ref name="capgains">Elle J. Small. [http://www.bluesandsoulmagazine.co.uk/feature/79/natasha_bedingfield/ "Natasha Bedingfield: Capital Gains"]. ''Blues and Soul Music Magazine''. Issue 997. Retrieved 11 June 2006.</ref> "[[These Words]]" was released as the album's second single. The song became Bedingfield's first UK number one and US top twenty single.<ref>[http://www.musicsquare.net/charts/song/840 "These Words" World Charts]. musicsquare.net. Retrieved 11 June 2006.</ref> "[[Unwritten (song)|Unwritten]]" was released as the album's third single in 2004, the song reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and it also became the most played song on US radio in 2006.<ref>[http://www.nielsenmedia.com/nc/portal/site/Public/menuitem.55dc65b4a7d5adff3f65936147a062a0/?vgnextoid=7c8e8ee7af0af010VgnVCM100000ac0a260aRCRD "Nielsen Issues Most Popular Lists for 2006"]. nielsenmedia.com. 20 December 2006. Retrieved 15 June 2007.</ref> "[[I Bruise Easily]]" was released as the album's fourth single, it did not perform as well as its predecessors but was still a moderate success, reaching number twelve on the UK Singles Chart.

At the 2005 [[Brit Awards]], Bedingfield was nominated for four awards, though did not win any of her nominated categories. She was also nominated for an award at the [[2006 Brit Awards]], and in 2007 she was nominated for "[[Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]]" at the [[49th Grammy Awards|2007 Grammy Awards]], though was again unsuccessful in winning in any of her nominated categories. Her Song Unwritten is the theme tune of MTV's the hills<ref name="grammy"/><ref>[http://natasha-b.com/natasha.php?x=achievements Achievements]. natasha-b.com. Retrieved 19 June 2007.</ref>

===2007–08: ''N.B.'' and ''Pocketful of Sunshine''===
[[File:Natasha Bedingfield.jpg|thumb|Bedingfield performing in Georgia in 2008]]Bedingfield's second album ''[[N.B. (album)|N.B.]]'' was released in Europe in April 2007. In North America (the US and Canada), the album was released under the title "Pocketful of Sunshine" in January 2008. The album received mixed reviews by critics and peaked at number nine in the UK. "[[I Wanna Have Your Babies]]", the album's [[lead single]], was about finding the right man to father her children and was criticised by fans and critics alike.<ref>[http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/1886930 "An Open Letter to Natasha Bedingfield"]. ''[[Drowned in Sound]]''. Retrieved 22 April 2007.</ref> The song was moderately successful, reaching number seven in the UK, number eight in [[Ireland]] and the top fifty in various other markets.<ref name="babies">[http://www.musicsquare.net/charts/song/12475 "I Wanna Have Your Babies" Charts]. ''Music Square''. Retrieved 22 April 2007.</ref> "[[Soulmate (song)|Soulmate]]" was released as the album's second single on 2 July 2007 and also peaked at number seven in the UK.<ref>[http://www.natashabedingfield.com/news/new_single_coming_soon.html "New Single – Coming Soon"]. natashabedingfield.com. 9 May 2007. Retrieved 10 May 2007.</ref> To promote ''N.B.'', Bedingfield embarked on the [[FutureSex/LoveShow]] tour in May 2007, supporting [[Justin Timberlake]].<ref>[http://www.itv.com/news/entertainment_7a7fdf3670c9eec45eef7eed377221a7.html "Bedingfield to tour with JT"]. [[ITV|ITV News]]. 16 May 2007. Retrieved 11 June 2007.</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2009}}

The North American version of her second album featured six songs from ''[[N.B. (album)|N.B.]]''. The album was released on 22 January 2008, after the lead single, "[[Love Like This (Natasha Bedingfield song)|Love like This]]", was released in September 2007 and charted at #11 on the Billboard hot 100.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}} The title track was released as the second single in February 2008. The single peaked at #5 on the Billboard hot 100.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}} On 18 January 2008, Bedingfield's UK tour was cancelled for the second time, one month before it was supposed to start, so she could spend more time promoting her album in the U.S.<ref name="bad">[http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/music/article713734.ece "Natasha scraps tour number 2]. ''The Sun''. Retrieved 26 January 2008.</ref> In August 2008, Bedingfield and other singers including [[Beyoncé]], [[Rihanna]], [[Melissa Etheridge]], [[Carrie Underwood]], [[Miley Cyrus]], [[Leona Lewis]], and [[Mariah Carey]] recorded the charity single, "[[Just Stand Up]]" produced by [[Babyface (musician)|Babyface]] and [[L. A. Reid]], to support "[[Stand Up to Cancer]]". On 5 September, the singers performed it live on TV.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.standup2cancer.org/node/1674 |title="JUST STAND UP" STAR-STUDDED CHARITABLE SINGLE SETS PACE FOR STAND UP TO CANCER FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN &#124; SU2C |publisher=Standup2cancer.org |date= |accessdate=21 October 2009}}</ref>

===2009–2011: ''Strip Me'' and ''Strip Me Away''===
[[Image:Nobel Peace Price Concert 2009 Natasha Bedingfield1.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Bedingfield at Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 2009]]
Bedingfield stated on her blog that she would start work on her new album in early 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natashabedingfield.com/gb/news/gb/2008/12/14/a_holiday_note_from_natasha_1 |title=Official News (GB) |publisher=Natasha Bedingfield |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref> She was confirmed to be writing for the new album while on holiday in New Zealand; she said "I'm here for a couple of weeks to do a bit of writing. It is such an inspiring place to write music. I love coming here as often as I can, usually once a year to fuel up on ideas for my next album".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natashabedingfield.com/gb/news/gb/2009/01/03/a_new_years_note_from_natasha |title=Official News (GB) :: A New Years Note From Natasha |publisher=Natasha Bedingfield |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref>
She also confirmed she was working with Brian Kennedy, who produced/co wrote [[Rihanna]]'s hit single "[[Disturbia (song)|Disturbia]]" and was writing songs with him while on tour<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natashabedingfield.com/global/blog/2008/09/29/engagement_blog |title=Official Blog (GLOBAL) :: Engagement Blog |publisher=Natasha Bedingfield |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ascap.com/playback/2008/FALL/ACTION/kennedy.aspx |title=Brian Kennedy > Playback Fall 2008 |publisher=Ascap.com |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref> with a view to having the album released by the end of 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-03-06-voa25.cfm |title=Singer-Songwriter Natasha Bedingfield Finds Love in America |publisher=Voanews.com |date=6 March 2009 |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref> Bedingfield also stated that [[Wyclef Jean]], [[Sam Sparro]] and [[Mike Elizondo]] would be working on the record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natashabedingfield.com/gb/blog/2009/05/04/update_from_natasha |title=Official Blog (GLOBAL) :: Update From Natasha |publisher=Natasha Bedingfield |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref>

Bedingfield confirmed that the album would be ready for fall 2010.<ref>{{Cite news| url=http://kaysblog.dailymail.co.uk/2009/06/natasha-bedingfield-glad-to-be-back-in-england-although-she-lives-in-la.html | location=London | work=Daily Mail}}</ref>
In an interview with IN:DEMAND Producer, [[Ryan Tedder]] said "I'm gonna try and bring Natasha Bedingfield back here in the UK with some quirky, kinda weird stuff".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indemand.fm/Article.asp?id=1630730&spid=30958 |title=Ryan Tedder & One Republic &#124; In:Demand With Alex And Lucy |publisher=Indemand.fm |date=30 November 2006 |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref> On 18 March Natasha stated on her official site that she was in L.A. and she was putting the finishing touches on her album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natashabedingfield.com/global/news/global/2010/03/18/an_album_update_from_natasha |title=Official News (GLOBAL) :: An Album Update From Natasha |publisher=Natasha Bedingfield |date=18 March 2010 |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref> "[[Touch (Natasha Bedingfield song)|Touch]]", the lead single from the album, was made available as a [[music download|digital download]] 18 May 2010. Bedingfield performed the song on the ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'' on 24 May 2010.<ref>[http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2010/05/natasha_bedingfield_performs_touch_0524.php Natasha Bedingfield performs Touch]</ref> "Touch" was officially sent to US radio stations on 29 June 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases |title=Top 40/M Future Releases &#124; Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates |publisher=Allaccess.com |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natashabedingfield.com/global/news/global/2010/05/20/exclusive_natasha_bedingfield_new_track_touch_now_available_on_itunes_u.s._ |title=Official News (GLOBAL) |publisher=Natasha Bedingfield |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref> On 15 July Bedingfield announced via Twitter that the title of her new album would be ''[[Strip Me (Natasha Bedingfield album)|Strip Me]]''. The album was originally scheduled for release on 9 November 2010, but was released on 7 December.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natashabedingfield.com/global/news/global/2010/08/27/new_single_strip_me_from_natasha_bedingfield |title=Official News (GLOBAL) :: New Single "Strip Me" From |publisher=Natasha Bedingfield |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref> The second single, also titled "[[Strip Me (song)|Strip Me]]", was sent to US radio on 30 August 2010 and it became available as a [[music download|digital download]] on 21 September 2010.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Strip-Me/dp/B0042JDXKE/ref=sr_1_cc_1?ie=UTF8&'qid=1286504480&sr=1-1-catcorr Strip Me on Amazon]</ref> It was written by Bedingfield, [[Ryan Tedder]] and [[Wayne Wilkins]].Bedingfield appeared on rapper [[Nicki Minaj]]'s debut album ''[[Pink Friday]]'' on a track called "Last Chance", and on [[Rascal Flatts]]' new album ''[[Nothing Like This]]'' on a track called "[[Easy (Rascal Flatts song)|Easy]]", released as the album's third single. On 31 December 2010 / 1 January 2011, Natasha appeared on [[Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve]].

In 2010, Natasha joined forces with Avon as a celebrity judge for Avon Voices,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avonvoices.com |title=Welcome to Avon Voices |publisher=Avonvoices.com |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref> Avon’s first ever global, online singing talent search for women and songwriting competition for men and women. On 6 April 2011, Natasha visited Radio Hamburg and confirmed that the song "Pocketful of Sunshine" (originally the second single from her US album "Pocketful of Sunshine") will be the first European single from the forthcoming European release of ''Strip Me''. The European version of ''Strip Me'' will be called ''Strip Me Away''. The lead single "Pocketful of Sunshine" was released on 13 May in Germany. The album "Strip Me Away" will be released in June.<ref>{{Cite news| url=http://www.radiohamburg.de/Bilder-Videos/Studio/2011/Natasha-Bedingfield-im-Studio | location=Germany | work=Radio Hamburg}}</ref> Bedingfield was featured on [[Simple Plan]]'s new single from their new album ''[[Get Your Heart On!]]'', released on 21 June 2011. The song, "[[Jet Lag (song)|Jet Lag]]" was released on 26 April 2011 as the band's first single from their fourth album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jet-lag-feat-natasha-bedingfield/id432222276 |title=Connecting to the iTunes Store |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date= |accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref> On 5 July, Bedingfield performed her song "Weightless" from her "Strip Me" album on ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]''. [[Filipino people|Filipina]] singer [[Charice]] confirmed that Bedingfield has written a song for her called "Lighthouse", which is included on her second studio album ''[[Infinity (Charice album)|Infinity]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.magnustoday.net/2011/09/the-people-behind-charices-infinity-album/ |title=The People Behind Charice’s Infinity Album |publisher=Magnus Today |date=8 September 2011 |accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref> On 9 November 2011, Bedingfield wowed American audiences when she joined Rascal Flatts to perform "Easy," on the Country Music Awards show on ABC.Bedingfield has released a Christmas song 'Shake Up Christmas',<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRH_BC3of3A |title=Natasha Bedingfield – Shake up Christmas (Coca cola christmas Commercial Song) |publisher=YouTube |date=5 November 2011 |accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref> which has been confirmed to be on the 2011 [[Coca-Cola]] Christmas television advertisements.<ref>{{cite web|author=Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith |url=http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/news/1103513/Coca-Cola-rolls-festive-holidays-coming-favourite/ |title=Coca-Cola rolls out festive 'holidays are coming' favourite – Marketing news |publisher=Marketing magazine |date=10 November 2011 |accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref>

===2012–present: upcoming fourth studio album ===
As of April 2012, Bedingfield announced that she's working on her fourth studio album, mentioning her plans to release the album worldwide,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/that-s-what-friends-are-for-1.1004139 |title=That's what friends are for |publisher=gulfnews |date=5 April 2012 |accessdate=2 May 2012}}</ref> not just focusing on America.

==Non-musical projects==
Bedingfield has donated time and money to organizations such as the [[Global Angels]], an international children's charity founded by her mother, Molly Bedingfield.<ref name="global">[http://www.sonybmgmusic.co.uk/artist_spotlight/natasha_bedingfield/2065 "Natasha Bedingfield Becomes An Ambassador for 'Global Angels'"]. [[Sony BMG|Sony BMG UK]]. 5 April 2006. Retrieved 13 March 2007.</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Global Angels – Meet the Team – Molly Bedingfield|url=http://www.globalangels.org/about-us/meet-the-team/advisory-board/the-board/molly-bedingfield/|work=Global Angels|publisher=Global Angels|accessdate=16 December 2011}}</ref> She became associated with the organization in 2006 and said she hoped to help "people around the world, particularly children, who live in conditions that would horrify us".<ref>[http://www.globalangels.org/pages/3140/Ambassadors.htm Ambassadors]. Global Angels. Retrieved 11 June 2007.</ref>

Bedingfield is now an ambassador for Global Angels and in November 2006 she visited India for three weeks in support of the charity. She visited an [[orphanage]] in [[Kolkata]] and a [[refugee camp]] for former child prostitutes in [[Mumbai]] to learn more about the situation and the conditions in these areas. Bedingfield later expressed her shock at what she had witnessed.<ref name="youmag">Liz Jones. [http://www.you.co.uk/pages/you/article.html?in_page_id=1908&in_article_id=451155 "Is Natasha Bedingfield God's gift to pop music?"]. you.co.uk. 12 May 2007. Retrieved 11 June 2007.</ref> Video diaries filmed during her trip were posted on her official website in early 2007.<ref>[http://www.sonybmg.com.au/news/details.do?newsId=20030829004245 Oh Baby! Natasha Bedingfield Comes Back With Super-Cute New Single + Album]. [[Sony BMG|Sony BMG Australia]]. 20 February 2007. Retrieved 13 March 2007.</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2009}} She is also an advocate for Stop the Traffik, a global coalition which works to end [[Trafficking in human beings|human trafficking]]<ref name="global" /> and a member of the [[Product Red|(RED) campaign]].<ref name="emi"/> In a 2008 rockumentary, Call+Response, headed by Justin Dillon, Bedingfield performed acoustic versions of "Unwritten" and "Soulmate" in support of the film's cause: a movement against current slavery and [[human trafficking]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.callandresponse.com |title=Call + Response |publisher=Callandresponse.com |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2009}}

In 2004, Bedingfield showed interest in acting and made her début in the [[James Bond]] video game ''[[From Russia with Love (video game)|From Russia with Love]]'' in November 2005. She voiced the character Elizabeth Stark, the [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|British Prime Minister's]] daughter who is kidnapped in the opening sequence.<ref name="gamer">Patrick Garratt. [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=61596 Natasha Bedingfield: EA's Latest Bond Girl]. Eurogamer. 8 November 2005. Retrieved 7 March 2007.</ref> Bedingfield commented that she would like to do more acting, but only if the film "was good enough, and it was a role that [would] fit me."<ref name="gamer"/>

She has made an appearance in the seventh season finale of the hit Canadian television series ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation]]''.<ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071205/bedingfield_preview_071205/20071205?s_name=degrassi2006&no_ads=sky http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071205/bedingfield_preview_071205/20071205?s_name=degrassi2006&no_ads=sky] Canadian Television</ref> Bedingfield also guest starred on [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]'s [[mockumentary]] series ''[[The Naked Brothers Band (TV series)|The Naked Brothers Band]]'''s ''[[Christmas Special (TV special)|Christmas Special]],'' alongside [[Whoopi Goldberg]] and [[Leon G. Thomas III|Leon Thomas III]]. She has made guest appearances on the [[NBC]] series ''[[Lipstick Jungle (TV series)|Lipstick Jungle]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Lipstick_Jungle/recaps/#cat=2&mea=211&ima=56654 |title=Lipstick Jungle Recaps, Episode Previews, Webisodes & Two Minute Replays – Lipstick Jungle |publisher=NBC Official Site |date= |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref> More recently, she guest starred on Nickelodeon's [[True Jackson, VP]] in November 2009. She sang the song "These Words".

In 2012, Bedingfield made an appearance in three fourth season [[List of Web Therapy webisodes#Season 4|episodes]] of ''[[Web Therapy]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lstudio.com/web-therapy/season-4-the-royal-treatment.html |title=Web Therapy, Episode 8 – Season 4: The Royal Treatment |publisher=L Studio |date=25 August 2011 |accessdate=2 May 2012}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In 2006, the media incorrectly reported that Bedingfield was dating [[Nick Lachey]] and [[Maroon 5]] lead singer, [[Adam Levine]].
Referring to the media reports, Bedingfield commented that "Adam is lovely but I didn't date him or Nick. As soon as you talk to a famous guy, you're immediately linked with him."<ref name="cosmo">[http://www.natasha-b.com/photos/albums/uploads/Magazine%20Scans/2007/Cosmopolitan%20UK%20%28Feb%202007%29/005.jpg Woman We Love]. ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan UK]]''. February 2007.</ref> Bedingfield is married to Matt Robinson,<ref name="people.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20267176,00.html |title=Natasha Bedingfield Is Married – Natasha Bedingfield |work=People |date=21 March 2009 |accessdate=21 March 2011}}</ref> a businessman from California. The couple wed in [[Malibu, California|Malibu]] on 21 March 2009.<ref name="people.com"/>

She lists [[Audrey Hepburn]], [[Debbie Harry]] and [[Brigitte Bardot]] as her "celebrity style icons".<ref>''Allure'' magazine, January 2008 issue, page 112.</ref>

==Discography==
{{Main|Natasha Bedingfield discography}}
'''Worldwide releases'''
* ''[[Unwritten]]'' (2004)
* ''[[TBA]]'' (2012/13)
'''North American releases'''
* ''[[Pocketful of Sunshine]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Strip Me]]'' (2010)
'''European releases
* ''[[N.B. (album)|N.B.]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Strip Me Away]]'' (2011)

==Awards and nominations==
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===BRIT Awards===
The [[BRIT Awards]] are the [[British Phonographic Industry]]'s annual pop music awards. Bedingfield has received four nominations.<ref name=brit>{{Cite news|accessdate=18 July 2008|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4162591.stm|title=Brits 2005: The winners |publisher=BBC |date=9 February 2005}}</ref>

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===BT Digital Music Awards===
The [[BT Digital Music Awards]] honour music distributed digitally by methods such as mobile devices, online downloads, and blogging. Bedingfield has won one award.<ref>{{Cite news|accessdate=20 July 2008|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7026432.stm|date=3 October 2007|title=Bedingfield win at digital awards |publisher=BBC }}</ref>

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===Capital FM Awards===
The Capital FM Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by [[Capital 95.8]], a London radio station owned by [[GCap Media]]. Bedingfield has won two awards from two nominations.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=20 July 2008|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/celebdaq/news/news/2005/03/23/21166.shtml|date=23 March 2005|title=Top Trading Tips|publisher=BBC }}</ref>

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|rowspan="2"| 2005 || "These Words" || Best Single || {{won}}
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| Natasha Bedingfield || Best Newcomer || {{won}}
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===Glamour Awards===
The Glamour Awards is an annual awards ceremony hosted by ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'', a women's magazine. Bedingfield has won one award.<ref>{{cite news|accessdate=20 July 2008|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/online/article219243.ece|date=8 June 2005|title=Glammed up for awards |work=The Sun|location=London|deadurl=yes}} {{Dead link|date=November 2011|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref>

{{Awards table}}
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| 2005 || Natasha Bedingfield || UK Solo Artist of the Year || {{won}}
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===Grammy Awards===
The [[Grammy Award]]s are awarded annually by the [[National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences]]. Bedingfield has received one nomination.<ref name=grammy>{{cite web|accessdate=18 July 2008|url=http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/49th_Show/list.aspx|title=49th Annual Grammy Awards Winners List |publisher=Grammy Awards }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessdate=18 July 2008|url=http://www.virginmedia.com/music/pictures/awards/grammyawards2007.php?ssid=4|title=Grammy Awards 2007 |publisher=Virgin Media }}</ref>

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===MTV Europe Music Awards===
The [[MTV Europe Music Awards]] is an annual awards ceremony established in 1994 by [[MTV Europe]]. Bedingfield has received one nomination.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=18 July 2008|url=http://www.askmen.com/women/singer_250/253_natasha_bedingfield.html|title=Natasha Bedingfield |publisher=Ask Men }}</ref>

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| 2004 || Natasha Bedingfield || Best UK and Ireland act || {{nom}}
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===TMF Awards===
The [[TMF Awards]] is an annual television awards show broadcast live on [[The Music Factory]]. Bedingfield has received one award.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=29 July 2008|url=http://celebrity.elle.com/news/music/story/tiesto_crowned_king_of_tmf_awards/|title=Tiesto crowned king of tmf awards |work=Elle|date=3 April 2005 }}</ref>

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==References==
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Natasha Bedingfield
Bedingfield at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival premiere of The Russian Winter
Bedingfield at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival premiere of The Russian Winter
Background information
Birth nameNatasha Anne Bedingfield
Born (1981-11-26) 26 November 1981 (age 42)
Sussex, England, United Kingdom
GenresPop, R&B, pop rock, soul
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer
Years active2004–present
LabelsPhonogenic, Epic (US)
Websitewww.natashabedingfield.com

Natasha Anne Bedingfield (born 26 November 1981) is a British pop singer and songwriter. Bedingfield debuted in the 1990s as a member of the Christian dance/electronic group The DNA Algorithm with her siblings Daniel Bedingfield and Nikola Rachelle. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Bedingfield recorded rock and gospel songs for the Hillsong London Church, while Daniel went on to enjoy success with hits "Gotta Get Thru This" and "If You're Not the One".

Bedingfield released her first album, Unwritten, in 2004. The album contained primarily up-tempo pop songs and was influenced by R&B music;[1] it enjoyed international success with more than 2.3 million copies sold worldwide[2] and she received a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the title track "Unwritten".[3] Bedingfield's second album, N.B. (2007), was less successful but yielded the UK top 10 singles "I Wanna Have Your Babies" and "Soulmate". N.B. was not released in North America, but six tracks from it were included with seven new ones and released in 2008 as her third studio album Pocketful of Sunshine, with the singles "Love Like This" and "Pocketful of Sunshine" earning success on the charts. In December 2010, Bedingfield released her third album in North America named Strip Me.

In 2012, VH1 ranked her #66 on the list of 100 Greatest Women in Music.[4]

Early life

Bedingfield was born in Sussex (later moving to the Lewisham, south London) to New Zealand-born Molly and John Bedingfield who worked in the international charity sector focused on inner-city projects in education, reconciliation, addiction rehab, and longterm community development, alongside local government initiatives and faith-based communities in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Natasha has three siblings: brothers Daniel, Joshua and a younger sister Nikola. Her interest in music was encouraged by her parents and she took guitar and piano lessons when she was younger.[5][failed verification] When Bedingfield was a teenager, she and her siblings, Daniel and Nikola, formed the dance/electronic group, The DNA Algorithm.[6] The group provided Bedingfield with the opportunity to explore different musical genres and expand her songwriting abilities.[7] She provided vocals for the group which primarily performed dance-pop music about independence and empowerment, themes that would later be found in her own solo compositions. At age 14, Natasha sang vocals on Origins Refined Intricacy (Steelyard Records).

Bedingfield attended a year at the University of Greenwich, where she studied psychology,[5][8] then left to concentrate on singing and songwriting. At first she recorded demos in the garages of friends who had recording studios, which she presented to record companies.[9][failed verification] Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Bedingfield composed and recorded songs for the Hillsong London Church. In 2004, her recordings appeared on the church's live album Shout God's Fame and the children's album Jesus Is My Superhero by Hillsong Music Australia.[10]

Music career

2003–06: Signing to Phonogenic and Unwritten

Bedingfield performing in 2006

Bedingfield was introduced to Phonogenic founder and A&R Paul Lisberg by the artist's manager Gary Wilson.[11] Lisberg was not convinced by the demo songs presented, which had so far failed to attract any label interest, later telling HitQuarters: "[They] were good but weren’t right for us ... They were a bit like Holly Valance and Shakira, which we felt was too lightweight. She would probably have had hits with them, but I don’t know if she ever would have established herself as a true artist."[11] Instead, it was when, at a meeting together, Lisberg heard her singing ability and creative vocal ad-libbing first-hand that he became excited by Bedingfield's potential. Label interest was later confirmed when a trial studio session together with writers Steve Kipner and Andrew Frampton produced songs that were in keeping with Lisberg's vision for Phonogenic.[11] Bedingfield signed a recording contract with BMG UK & Ireland, through its imprint Phonogenic Records, in July 2003.[11][12]

Her first album Unwritten was released in September 2004 and features collaborations with Steve Kipner, Danielle Brisebois, Nick Lachey, James Reilly, Andrew Frampton, Wayne Wilkins, Kara DioGuardi, Guy Chambers, Patrick Leonard and the rapper Bizarre. The album contained uptempo pop rock songs and influences from R&B music.[1] Bedingfield's lyrics focused on independence, opportunism and female empowerment.[5] Reviews of the album were generally positive [citation needed] and it was described as a "well-made pop album for the new millennium" by Allmusic.[1] The album debuted on the UK Albums Chart at number one and reached the top thirty in the United States.[13] It sold well, reaching multi-platinum status in the United Kingdom[14] and Gold status in the US[15] The first single released from the album was "Single", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart.[16] The song's lyrics, and its accompanying music video, depict Bedingfield's single lifestyle.[17] "These Words" was released as the album's second single. The song became Bedingfield's first UK number one and US top twenty single.[18] "Unwritten" was released as the album's third single in 2004, the song reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and it also became the most played song on US radio in 2006.[19] "I Bruise Easily" was released as the album's fourth single, it did not perform as well as its predecessors but was still a moderate success, reaching number twelve on the UK Singles Chart.

At the 2005 Brit Awards, Bedingfield was nominated for four awards, though did not win any of her nominated categories. She was also nominated for an award at the 2006 Brit Awards, and in 2007 she was nominated for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" at the 2007 Grammy Awards, though was again unsuccessful in winning in any of her nominated categories. Her Song Unwritten is the theme tune of MTV's the hills[3][20]

2007–08: N.B. and Pocketful of Sunshine

Bedingfield performing in Georgia in 2008

Bedingfield's second album N.B. was released in Europe in April 2007. In North America (the US and Canada), the album was released under the title "Pocketful of Sunshine" in January 2008. The album received mixed reviews by critics and peaked at number nine in the UK. "I Wanna Have Your Babies", the album's lead single, was about finding the right man to father her children and was criticised by fans and critics alike.[21] The song was moderately successful, reaching number seven in the UK, number eight in Ireland and the top fifty in various other markets.[22] "Soulmate" was released as the album's second single on 2 July 2007 and also peaked at number seven in the UK.[23] To promote N.B., Bedingfield embarked on the FutureSex/LoveShow tour in May 2007, supporting Justin Timberlake.[24][failed verification]

The North American version of her second album featured six songs from N.B.. The album was released on 22 January 2008, after the lead single, "Love like This", was released in September 2007 and charted at #11 on the Billboard hot 100.[citation needed] The title track was released as the second single in February 2008. The single peaked at #5 on the Billboard hot 100.[citation needed] On 18 January 2008, Bedingfield's UK tour was cancelled for the second time, one month before it was supposed to start, so she could spend more time promoting her album in the U.S.[25] In August 2008, Bedingfield and other singers including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Melissa Etheridge, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, and Mariah Carey recorded the charity single, "Just Stand Up" produced by Babyface and L. A. Reid, to support "Stand Up to Cancer". On 5 September, the singers performed it live on TV.[26]

2009–2011: Strip Me and Strip Me Away

Bedingfield at Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 2009

Bedingfield stated on her blog that she would start work on her new album in early 2009.[27] She was confirmed to be writing for the new album while on holiday in New Zealand; she said "I'm here for a couple of weeks to do a bit of writing. It is such an inspiring place to write music. I love coming here as often as I can, usually once a year to fuel up on ideas for my next album".[28] She also confirmed she was working with Brian Kennedy, who produced/co wrote Rihanna's hit single "Disturbia" and was writing songs with him while on tour[29][30] with a view to having the album released by the end of 2009.[31] Bedingfield also stated that Wyclef Jean, Sam Sparro and Mike Elizondo would be working on the record.[32]

Bedingfield confirmed that the album would be ready for fall 2010.[33] In an interview with IN:DEMAND Producer, Ryan Tedder said "I'm gonna try and bring Natasha Bedingfield back here in the UK with some quirky, kinda weird stuff".[34] On 18 March Natasha stated on her official site that she was in L.A. and she was putting the finishing touches on her album.[35] "Touch", the lead single from the album, was made available as a digital download 18 May 2010. Bedingfield performed the song on the The Ellen DeGeneres Show on 24 May 2010.[36] "Touch" was officially sent to US radio stations on 29 June 2010.[37][38] On 15 July Bedingfield announced via Twitter that the title of her new album would be Strip Me. The album was originally scheduled for release on 9 November 2010, but was released on 7 December.[39] The second single, also titled "Strip Me", was sent to US radio on 30 August 2010 and it became available as a digital download on 21 September 2010.[40] It was written by Bedingfield, Ryan Tedder and Wayne Wilkins.Bedingfield appeared on rapper Nicki Minaj's debut album Pink Friday on a track called "Last Chance", and on Rascal Flatts' new album Nothing Like This on a track called "Easy", released as the album's third single. On 31 December 2010 / 1 January 2011, Natasha appeared on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.

In 2010, Natasha joined forces with Avon as a celebrity judge for Avon Voices,[41] Avon’s first ever global, online singing talent search for women and songwriting competition for men and women. On 6 April 2011, Natasha visited Radio Hamburg and confirmed that the song "Pocketful of Sunshine" (originally the second single from her US album "Pocketful of Sunshine") will be the first European single from the forthcoming European release of Strip Me. The European version of Strip Me will be called Strip Me Away. The lead single "Pocketful of Sunshine" was released on 13 May in Germany. The album "Strip Me Away" will be released in June.[42] Bedingfield was featured on Simple Plan's new single from their new album Get Your Heart On!, released on 21 June 2011. The song, "Jet Lag" was released on 26 April 2011 as the band's first single from their fourth album.[43] On 5 July, Bedingfield performed her song "Weightless" from her "Strip Me" album on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Filipina singer Charice confirmed that Bedingfield has written a song for her called "Lighthouse", which is included on her second studio album Infinity.[44] On 9 November 2011, Bedingfield wowed American audiences when she joined Rascal Flatts to perform "Easy," on the Country Music Awards show on ABC.Bedingfield has released a Christmas song 'Shake Up Christmas',[45] which has been confirmed to be on the 2011 Coca-Cola Christmas television advertisements.[46]

2012–present: upcoming fourth studio album

As of April 2012, Bedingfield announced that she's working on her fourth studio album, mentioning her plans to release the album worldwide,[47] not just focusing on America.

Non-musical projects

Bedingfield has donated time and money to organizations such as the Global Angels, an international children's charity founded by her mother, Molly Bedingfield.[48][49] She became associated with the organization in 2006 and said she hoped to help "people around the world, particularly children, who live in conditions that would horrify us".[50]

Bedingfield is now an ambassador for Global Angels and in November 2006 she visited India for three weeks in support of the charity. She visited an orphanage in Kolkata and a refugee camp for former child prostitutes in Mumbai to learn more about the situation and the conditions in these areas. Bedingfield later expressed her shock at what she had witnessed.[51] Video diaries filmed during her trip were posted on her official website in early 2007.[52][failed verification] She is also an advocate for Stop the Traffik, a global coalition which works to end human trafficking[48] and a member of the (RED) campaign.[5] In a 2008 rockumentary, Call+Response, headed by Justin Dillon, Bedingfield performed acoustic versions of "Unwritten" and "Soulmate" in support of the film's cause: a movement against current slavery and human trafficking.[53][failed verification]

In 2004, Bedingfield showed interest in acting and made her début in the James Bond video game From Russia with Love in November 2005. She voiced the character Elizabeth Stark, the British Prime Minister's daughter who is kidnapped in the opening sequence.[54] Bedingfield commented that she would like to do more acting, but only if the film "was good enough, and it was a role that [would] fit me."[54]

She has made an appearance in the seventh season finale of the hit Canadian television series Degrassi: The Next Generation.[55] Bedingfield also guest starred on Nickelodeon's mockumentary series The Naked Brothers Band's Christmas Special, alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Leon Thomas III. She has made guest appearances on the NBC series Lipstick Jungle.[56] More recently, she guest starred on Nickelodeon's True Jackson, VP in November 2009. She sang the song "These Words".

In 2012, Bedingfield made an appearance in three fourth season episodes of Web Therapy.[57]

Personal life

In 2006, the media incorrectly reported that Bedingfield was dating Nick Lachey and Maroon 5 lead singer, Adam Levine. Referring to the media reports, Bedingfield commented that "Adam is lovely but I didn't date him or Nick. As soon as you talk to a famous guy, you're immediately linked with him."[58] Bedingfield is married to Matt Robinson,[59] a businessman from California. The couple wed in Malibu on 21 March 2009.[59]

She lists Audrey Hepburn, Debbie Harry and Brigitte Bardot as her "celebrity style icons".[60]

Discography

Main article: Natasha Bedingfield discography

Worldwide releases

North American releases

European releases

Awards and nominations

Totals[a]
Nominations11
Note
  1. ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

Bedingfield's debut album Unwritten contains primarily uptempo pop songs and was influenced by R&B music.[1] It enjoyed international success with over three million copies sold worldwide.[61] In 2007, she received a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the song "Unwritten", the third single from the album of the same name.[3] Bedingfield's second album N.B. yielded the singles "Soulmate"; "Say It Again"; and "I Wanna Have Your Babies", written and produced by Natasha Bedingfield, Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton, and Steve Kipner.[62] Bedingfield has received four nominations from the BRIT Awards but has won none.[63] As of July 2008, she has won five awards from eleven nominations.

BRIT Awards

The BRIT Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Bedingfield has received four nominations.[63]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2005 Natasha Bedingfield Best British Female Solo Artist Nominated
British Breakthrough Artist Nominated
Best Pop Act Nominated
"These Words" Best British Single Nominated

BT Digital Music Awards

The BT Digital Music Awards honour music distributed digitally by methods such as mobile devices, online downloads, and blogging. Bedingfield has won one award.[64]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007 Natasha Bedingfield Best Pop Artist Won

Capital FM Awards

The Capital FM Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Capital 95.8, a London radio station owned by GCap Media. Bedingfield has won two awards from two nominations.[65]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2005 "These Words" Best Single Won
Natasha Bedingfield Best Newcomer Won

Glamour Awards

The Glamour Awards is an annual awards ceremony hosted by Glamour, a women's magazine. Bedingfield has won one award.[66]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2005 Natasha Bedingfield UK Solo Artist of the Year Won

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Bedingfield has received one nomination.[3][67]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007 "Unwritten" Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Nominated

MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1994 by MTV Europe. Bedingfield has received one nomination.[68]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2004 Natasha Bedingfield Best UK and Ireland act Nominated

TMF Awards

The TMF Awards is an annual television awards show broadcast live on The Music Factory. Bedingfield has received one award.[69]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2005 Natasha Bedingfield Best International New Artist Won

References

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