Nat Dunn

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Natalie Maree Dunn
Origin Queensland, Australia [1]
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Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Labels Mushroom Group, [2] EMI Records

Natalie Dunn is a singer, songwriter, and artist from Queensland, Australia. Primarily a songwriter, she has gained notoriety for writing for artists like Marshmello, Anne-Marie, Kygo, Rita Ora, Hayden James, Duke Dumont, and Charli XCX, among others. She had a major success with the song "FRIENDS" performed by Anne-Marie & Marshmello, which peaked at Number 11 on the Billboard Top 100 in the summer of 2018 and surpassed 1 Billion views on YouTube. [3] Dunn also worked on "Carry On" (performed by Rita Ora and Kygo) for the 2019 film Detective Pikachu. The song peaked at number three on the ARIA Dance Singles chart in May 2019. [4]

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In June 2019, Dunn was honored by APRA AMCOS for her contribution to "FRIENDS" after amassing more than one billion streams. Dunn was the first to be added to the society’s new club, which recognizes Australian songwriters for their contribution to streaming hits. [5]

In 2022 Nat Dunn co-wrote 'TALLY' on Blackpink's highly anticipated sophomore album Born Pink which debuted at #1 in the U.S and U.K.

Dunn is also a part of the duo Naations, with Nicky Night Time who released the U.K. radio single 'Real Life' with Duke Dumont. Nat Dunn is also signed to EMI Records for her own solo project.

In 2020, Dunn opened her own company, Mutual Muse Group, as creative space to help curate and advise on other artist projects which include artist like JoJo, Paloma Faith and exceptional development acts.

Discography

Extended plays

TitleEP details
A Fool's Fate
  • Released: December 2013 [6]
  • Formats: CD, digital download
  • Label: Independent release

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles released as lead artist
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
AUS
[7] [8] 		NZ
Hot
[9]
Credited as Tali
"Whatever"200132—non album singles
"Don't Be Sorry"85—
Credited as Nat Dunn
"Trigger" [10] 2013——A Fool's Fate
"Fool's Fate" [11] ——
"Looking for Love"
(with Nick Martin) [12] 		2016——non album single
"Favours"
(with Hayden James) [13] 		2019—23 Between Us (Hayden James album)
"Foolproof"
(with Hayden James & Gorgon City) [14] 		2021—33TBA
"The Last Time" [15] [16] 2023——TBA
List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearAlbum
"I Don't Think That You Know"
(Mr.Timothy featuring Nat Dunn)		2007non album single
"Ready to Go" [17]
(Urthboy featuring Nat Dunn)		2009 Spitshine
"Hyperlove"
(Ferry Corsten featuring Nat Dunn) [18] 		2014non album single
"Gonna Get Better"
(Nicky Night Time featuring Nat Dunn) [19] 		2015non album single
"Feel the Love"
(Tigerlily featuring Nat Dunn) [20] 		non album single
"Flowers"
(Nicky Night Time featuring Nat Dunn) [21] 		non album single
"Overdose"
(Two Friends & Exit Friendzone featuring Nat Dunn) [22] 		2016non album single
"One Step At a Time"
(Bearson featuring Nat Dunn) [23] 		non album single
"Touch the Ground"
(Corey Enemy, SYRE featuring Nat Dunn) [24] 		2017non album single

Other appearances

List of other non-single song appearances
TitleYearAlbum
"Ready to Go"
(Urthboy featuring Nat Dunn)		2009Spitshine
"Learning"
(Miracle featuring Allday & Nat Dunn)		2014Mainland
"The Experts"
(Good Oak featuring Nat Dunn)		2015Public Service
"Bad"
(Drapht featuring Nat Dunn)		2016Seven Mirrors
"What We've Become"
(GRiZ, Cory Enemy featuring Nat Dunn)		Good Will Prevail
"Run for Your Life"
(Mako (DJ), Rat City featuring Nat Dunn)		Hourglass
"Sleep on It"
(Busby Marou featuring Nat Dunn)		2017 Postcards from the Shell House
"Golden Touch"
(NVOY featuring Nat Dunn)		Aurum
"Holiday Love"
(Lee Groves featuring Nat Dunn)		A Season for Peace
"Tempt Fate!"
(Teddy featuring Nat Dunn)		2019Teddy

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2015 "Gonna Get Better" (with Nicky Night Time)Best Independent Dance/Electronic Club Song or EPNominated [25] [26]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023 Matt Corby, Chris Collins, Nat Dunn, Alex Henrikssen for Matt Corby – Everything's Fine Best Produced Release Nominated [27]

Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006. [28]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)Ref.
2020 herselfExport Achievement Awardawarded [29]
2022"Foolproof" (with Hayden James and Gorgon City)Electronic / Dance Award of the YearWon [30]
Regional / Remote AwardWon

Songwriting credits

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