Bella Taylor Smith

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Bella Taylor Smith
Born (1998-02-24) 24 February 1998 (age 26) [1]
Sydney, Australia
GenresPop, folk
OccupationsMusician, singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2021–present
Labels EMI Australia
Website www.bellataylorsmith.com

Bella Taylor Smith (born 24 February 1998) [1] is an Australian musician and singer. In 2021, Taylor Smith took part in the 10th season of The Voice Australia , winning the competition in September 2021 and collecting $100,000 prize money and a recording contract with EMI Music Australia. [2]

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Career

2021: The Voice season 10

In 2021, Taylor Smith auditioned for season 10 of The Voice Australia with the song "Ave Maria". All four judges turned for her blind audition and she chose Team Guy Sebastian. The grand final was broadcast on 12 September 2021 with Taylor Smith being decided by a viewer poll. [3] [2]

  denotes winner.

The Voice performances and results (2021)
EpisodeSongOriginal ArtistResult
Audition"Ave Maria" Beyoncé Through to The Cut
The Cut"Time After Time" (vs Danielle Matthews and Julee-Anne Bell) Cyndi Lauper Through to Knockouts
Knockouts"The Voice Within" Christina Aguilera Through to the Semi Final
Semi Final"Everybody Hurts" R.E.M. Saved by Coach. Through to final
Grand Final"Never Enough" Loren Allred Winner
"The Prayer" (with Guy Sebastian) Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli

After receiving the news from host Sonia Kruger, Taylor Smith said "I really can't believe it. I'm so thankful. I can't wait to see what incredible things are ahead for me. I'm really grateful for you [coach Guy], for everyone who voted and for my beautiful family who I love." [2]

Immediately following the announcement of her win, Taylor Smith released her second EP, which was her debut with EMI Music ,The Complete Collection.

2022: Look Me in the Eyes

On 28 January 2022, Taylor Smith released "Nice to Know Ya". Upon release she said "We all process broken trust differently. Whether it's between family, friends or romantic partners – each of us are likely to respond in our own unique way. 'Nice to Know Ya' explores differing journeys/ choices the listener may face in deciding the best way forward from that moment of broken trust. If you want to continue to make something work knowing it won't be easy, or if you want to turn around and say 'nice to know ya', no choice is bad, it's just what's right for you." [4] On 18 March 2022, Taylor Smith released "Look Me in the Eyes", the title track from her next extended play. [5]

In March 2023, Taylor Smith released "A Long Time Coming" a track which she co-wrote and produced with her husband Josh Cole. [6]

Personal life

In the pre-audition interview of The Voice, Taylor Smith discussed her background in the church and said "I never really knew why I could sing or what I was going to do with it until I started going to church." [7] She later said "faith is a really important part of my life." [8]

Discography

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[9]
Tell Me How You Really Feel?—
The Complete Collection—
Look Me in the Eyes
  • Released: 22 April 2022 [5]
  • Label: EMI Australia, Universal Australia
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
36
The Anita's Sessions
  • Released: 1 July 2022 [12]
  • Label: EMI Australia, Universal Australia
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
—

Singles

List of singles, with year released, album details, and selected chart positions shown
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
AUS
[13]
"Higher" [14] 202131The Complete Collection
"Nice to Know Ya" [4] 2022—Look Me in the Eyes
"Look Me in the Eyes" [15] —
"A Long Time Coming" [6] 2023—TBA
"Small Things" [16] —

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022 Look Me in the Eyes Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist Nominated [17]

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References

  1. 1 2 Cole, Josh [@josh.h.cole] (24 February 2024). "happiest of birthdays to my one true love. she's absolutely everything you can ever want in a best friend and so so much more. thank you for being bella, and i hope that (and i know that) that this year is 100% your year. i love you so much!! xxx *don't keep scrolling without wishing her a happy birthday. thank you :)*" . Retrieved 2024-03-11– via Instagram.
  2. 1 2 3 "The Voice Australia winner revealed: Bella Taylor Smith crowned 2021 winner". 7 News . 12 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. ↑ Quinn, Karl (12 September 2021). "The Voice: Bella's win was ordained, but show revamp wasn't all high notes". The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  4. 1 2 "The Voice 2021 Winner Bella Taylor Smith Releases New Single "Nice to Know Ya"". scenestr. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Look Me in the Eyes". JB Hi-Fi . Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  6. 1 2 "BELLA TAYLOR SMITH RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'A LONG TIME COMING'". EMI Music. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
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  8. ↑ Couros, Faye (13 September 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: After COVID left Bella Taylor Smith unemployed and unable to pay rent, winning The Voice means more to her than most". Now to Love . Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
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  11. ↑ "The Complete Collection – EP by Bella Taylor Smith on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  12. ↑ "The Anita's Sessions – EP by Bella Taylor Smith on Apple Music". Apple Music . Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  13. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  14. ↑ "Higher – Single by Bella Taylor Smith on Apple Music". Apple Music. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  15. ↑ "Look Me in the Eye - single". spotify. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  16. ↑ "Bella Taylor Smith - Small Things". YouTube . 22 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  17. ↑ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
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