Sarah Blasko
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Sarah Blasko is a female Australian singer which is known as one of the most intriguing solo artists in the music scene. She has been nominated several time in the Australian Recording scene.
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[edit] About
Sarah Blasko was born on September 26, 1976 in Sydney, Australia. Her first performance was in church with her mother. The music that she makes are inspired from the radio during the 80’s. During high school she was a part of a jazz and blues band along with her sister but later on disbanded.
In 2002, she ventured on a solo career. Blasko released her debut album independently. The single “Your Way” was a hit. She handed out a demo to Brisbane label who eventually offered her a contract. In 2004, The Overture And Underscore was issued. Aussie fans became a huge listener to the young singer. In 2005, Blasko arrived in the U.S. releasing her follow-up album, What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have. It was released in her home town the following year where it went straight to #7 on the ARIA Chart.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ARIA Award | Nomianted for Best Female Artist (Prelusive) |
| 2005 | ARIA Award Breakthrough Artist | Nominated for the Album (The Overture & the Underscore) |
| 2005 | ARIA Award | Nominated for Best Pop Release (The Overture & the Underscore) |
| 2005 | ARIA Award | Nominated for Best Female Artist (The Overture & the Underscore) |
| 2005 | ARIA Award | Nominated for Album Of The Year (The Overture & the Underscore) |
| 2006 | Jimmies Hottest | Nominated for Female Artist |
| 2006 | Australian Music Prize | Nominated for The Amp (What the Sea Wants, the Sea Will Have) |
| 2006 | J Award | Nominated for Australian Album of the Year (What the Sea Wants, the Sea Will Have) |
| 2007 | ARIA Award | Best Pop Release (What the Sea Wants, the Sea Will Have) |
| 2007 | ARIA Award | Nominated for Best Female Artist (What the Sea Wants, the Sea Will Have) |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have | Certified Gold in Australia |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Album | Australian Chart |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Overture & the Underscore | 35 |
| 2006 | What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have | 7 |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
Feb 01, 2008 - Big Day Out Adelaide Australia
Feb 03, 2008 - Big Day Out Perth Australia
Mar 08, 2008 - Womadelaide Adelaide
Mar 09, 2008 - Womadelaide Adelaide
Mar 15, 2008 - Blue Mountains Music Festival Katoomba
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 January 18, 2005 Dew Process |
 October 23, 2006 Dew Process |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Don't U Eva | Dew Process | The Overture & The Underscore |
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[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Trivia
- She began singing in the pews of a church, flanked on one side by her tone-deaf mother.
- She was considered as the youngest missionary in the French-speaking paradise of Reunion Island, before her parents returned home to Sydney.
[edit] Reviews
- Sara Blasko has a way in jumbling different genres together and make it work. This brainy pop sensation has skills to write beautiful poetry. She has the power to control her voice that very well matches to her singles. -Mimi 04:40, 31 January 2008 (PST)
