Isaiah Firebrace

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Isaiah Firebrace
Isaiah Red Carpet Kyiv 2017.jpg
Firebrace at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest
Background information
Born (1999-11-21) 21 November 1999 (age 24)
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Origin Moama, New South Wales, Australia
Genres Pop
Soul
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2016–present
Labels Sony
Website isaiahofficial.com

Isaiah Firebrace (born 21 November 1999) is an Australian singer who won the eighth season of The X Factor Australia in 2016. He then represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Don't Come Easy", where he finished 9th. [1]

Contents

Early life

One of twelve children, Firebrace was born in Portland, Victoria, and raised in Moama, New South Wales. He is an Aboriginal Australian; his father is Yorta Yorta and his mother Gunditjmara. [2] Firebrace first came to public attention when he entered the Fast Track Singing Competition in Melbourne. [3] This led to a scholarship at the David Jaanz School of Singing. [2]

Career

2016: The X Factor and debut album

Isaiah auditioned for the eighth season of The X Factor Australia, singing a cover of Adele's "Hello". Making it through to Bootcamp, he performed a cover of Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You". From the live shows, he advanced to the Grand Final. [4]

On 21 November 2016, at the Grand Final, Isaiah performed Avicii's "Wake Me Up" with Jessica Mauboy, and his winner's single "It's Gotta Be You", winning the contest. His winner's single peaked at number 26 on the Australian Singles Chart. The song also charted in Denmark, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Sweden. [5]

On 9 December 2016, Isaiah released his debut studio album Isaiah . The album peaked at number 12 on the Australian Albums Chart. [5]

2017–present: Eurovision Song Contest and subsequent projects

Isaiah at Kyiv (2017) Isaiah (Australia). Photo 347.jpg
Isaiah at Kyiv (2017)

Following his X-Factor win, Firebrace reported that he was interested in representing Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest, and put his name forward for possible participation in the 2017 contest. [6] On 7 March 2017, broadcaster SBS announced that they had internally selected Firebrace to represent Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv, Ukraine. His entry, "Don't Come Easy", was written by DNA Songs, who also composed Dami Im's entry "Sound of Silence". [1]

On 9 May 2017, he qualified from the first semi-final and competed in the final on 13 May, finishing in 9th place.

Throughout 2019, Firebrace completed a 55-date 'Spirit and Beyond' tour through central and regional Australia, where he made it a priority to speak with as many Aboriginal school children as possible to pass on powerful messages about working hard to achieve goals and the importance of finding a passion. [7]

In 2019, Firebrace sang the Australian National Anthem at the TAB Million Dollar Chase greyhound race [8] at Wentworth Park.

In July 2020, Firebrace released "Know Me Better". He said "This song actually means a lot to me because I finally feel like I'm starting to know myself better and I am heading in the direction I want to with my music. I've been in the studio a lot over the last three years and have experimented with lots of styles but 'Know Me Better' is a song that I'm really proud to release. I love the song, I love the production and I just can't wait to be able to show people this song". [7] Firebrace also announced that he was writing a children's book, "The Purple Platypus", which pushes a positive message for kids who feel different. [7]

In August 2020, Firebrace was revealed to be competing as the "Wizard" on the second season of The Masked Singer Australia. He was the sixth contestant eliminated, placing 7th overall. [9]

Firebrace performing in December 2019 Isaiah Firebrace performing at Avondale Community Christmas Carols, 2019.jpg
Firebrace performing in December 2019

In 2022, Firebrace participated in Eurovision - Australia Decides for a chance to represent his country in the 2022 contest. He duetted with singer Evie Irie with the song "When I'm With You", ultimately finishing in 10th place.

In September 2022, Firebrace released "Come Together" with Lee Kernaghan and Mitch Tambo. [10] The song coincides with Firebrace's new children's book, also called Come Together, published on 16 November 2022. [10] [11] Illustrated by Jaelyn Biumaiwai, the book was shortlisted for the 2023 CBCA Eve Pownall Award. [12]

In November 2022, Firebrace released the self-composed Christmas song "First Christmas". [13]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[5] 		NZ
Heat.
[14]
Isaiah 125

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
AUS
[5] 		BEL
(Fl)
Tip
[16] 		DEN
[17] 		NLD
[18] 		NZ
Heat.
[19] 		SWE
[20]
"It's Gotta Be You"201626— [upper-alpha 1] 2160615Isaiah
"Don't Come Easy"20176947———50 Eurovision Song Contest 2017
"Streets of Gold" [24] ——————TBA
"Close to Me" [25] 2018——————
"Spirit" [26] 2019——————
"What Happened to Us" [27] ——————
"Thinking About You" [28] 2020——————
"Know Me Better" [29] [30] ——————
"You" [31] ——————
"Blame on Me" [32] 2021——————
"More Than Me" [33] ——————
"When I'm With You"
(with Evie Irie) [34] 		2022——————
"Come Together"
(with Lee Kernaghan and Mitch Tambo) [10] 		——————
"First Christmas" [13] ——————
"Have You Ever?" [35] 2023——————
"All I Can Give" [36] ——————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist
SongYearAlbum
"You're the Voice"
(as part of United Voices Against Domestic Violence) [37] 		2017Non-album single

Notes

  1. ↑ "It's Gotta Be You" did not chart on the Flemish Ultratop 50, but did register on the Ultratip chart. [16]

Non-single album appearances

TitleYearAlbum
"Something Stupid"
(with Jessica Mauboy)		2017 The Secret Daughter Season Two: Songs from the Original 7 Series [38]
"Don't Change"2018Countdown: Live At The Sydney Opera House [38]
"Dont Dream Its Over"
"Solid Rock"
(with Shane Howard)
"Dont Dream Its Over"
(with Stan Walker)		2020 Deadly Hearts: Walking Together [39]

Awards and nominations

Country Music Awards of Australia

The Country Music Awards of Australia is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They commenced in 1973.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023"Come Together" (with Lee Kernaghan and Mitch Tambo)Vocal Collaboration of the YearNominated [40]
Heritage Song of the YearNominated

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by The X Factor Australia
Winner
2016		Succeeded by
N/A (show cancelled)
Preceded by Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest
2017 		Succeeded by
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