Cosima De Vito (born November 1, 1976), also known simply as Cosima, is an Australian singer-songwriter. She rose to fame as a contestant of the original Australian Idol series in 2003 where she caused controversy, quitting the competition due to a throat condition at short notice, coming in at third place. She has since established an independent music career, releasing a debut solo album called Cosima. Cosima is currently preparing for the release of her second album. Image File history File links Cosima01. ... is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Location of Perth within Australia This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... Harry Belafonte singing, photograph by C. van Vechten Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Cosima is the self-titled debut album by Australian Idol finalist and Australian singer Cosima De Vito, released in 2004 (see 2004 in music). ...

Early years

Of Italian descent, De Vito grew up in Perth and entered various talent contests while in school. She cited Whitney Houston, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner and Karen Carpenter as being major influences on her personal style. She then went to university and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in finance and banking. Location of Perth within Australia This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is a six-time Grammy award winning, American R&B singer, soprano, pianist, actress, film producer, and former model. ... Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, DBE (born January 8, 1937 in Cardiff, Wales), is a Welsh singer, perhaps best-known for performing the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979). ... Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock) November 26, 1939) is an 11 time Grammy Award-winning (sharing three), American Singer, Dancer, Record Producer, Executive Producer, Film Producer, Actress, Writer, Performer, Songwriter, Author and occasional Painter whose career has spanned from 1956 to present. ... Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was a successful American singer and drummer. ... A Bachelor of Commerce, often abbreviated as BCom, B.Com or BComm , is an undergraduate academic degree in business management. ...

Turning to a career in entertainment, De Vito made contact with talent agents who enabled her to travel to Nashville, Tennessee in 2001 to record a demo tape and discuss a recording deal but was turned down because of a lack of fanbase in Australia. “Nashville” redirects here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 2003 Cosima auditioned for the first season of Logie Award winning series of Australian Idol. She finished in third position after unfortunately having to withdraw from the competition after a shock diagnosis of throat nodules. Cosima was in the Bottom 3 only once during the Top 5 show. Below is a list of Cosima's performance on the show.

• Top 40: "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
• Wildcard: "Predictable" by Delta Goodrem
• Top 12: The 1970s: "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer
• Top 10: Number 1s: "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston
• Top 8: Australian Made: "When the War Is Over" by Cold Chisel TOUCHDOWN!
• Top 6: The 1980s: "What's Love Got To Do With It?" by Tina Turner
• Top 5: R&B/Soul: "I Believe I Can Fly" byR. Kelly & "Respect" by Aretha Franklin TOUCHDOWN!
• Top 4: Big Band: "LOVE" by Nat King Cole & "Smile" by Charlie Chaplin
• Top 3: The 1960s: "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" by Dusty Springfield & "River Deep Mountain High" by Tina Turner WITHDREW FROM COMPETITION!

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Debut album

After recovery from throat nodules, De Vito was unable to negotiate a suitable record deal and funded her own label, (CDV Records) with the help of her family. As her manager was sourcing songs for her independent album, she was invited to fly to Los Angeles to record her debut album with songs penned exclusively by songwriter Diane Warren (Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, and Aerosmith) who commented "Cosima is the younger Celine Dion. She’s a little edgier than Celine, more dynamic."[2]. Her first single "When the War is Over", a cover of a Cold Chisel ballad was released in Australia on August 9, 2004 on CDV Records, and debuted at #1 in the ARIAnet singles chart ahead of fellow Australian Idol Paulini who came 4th in the competition and Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins (both had also reached #1 before her). An alternate version of the song, with production similar to her live idol performance, was recorded before working with Diane Warren. This version was not released as the overall sound was different to the whole album and so a new version (which was later released as the single) was recorded. Her self-titled debut album Cosima was released on 11 October 2004. It debut at #2 on the ARIA charts and #1 on the Independent charts. While it was certified gold, selling an estimated 50,000 units, it quickly left the Top 50 after spending only a few weeks in the ARIAnet charts. In medicine, a nodule refers to a small aggregation of cells. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... A debut album is the first released music album by an artist or a band. ... Diane Warren (Born Diane Eve Warren on September 7, 1956 in Van Nuys, California) is an American songwriter. ... Céline Marie Claudette Dion OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian singer and occasional songwriter and actress. ... Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American pop singer and songwriter. ... This article is about the band Aerosmith. ... This article is about the Australian pub rock band. ... is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) is the Australian counterpart of the Recording Industry Association of America. ... Paulini Curuenavuli (born Pauline Curuenavuli on 15 October 1982) is an Australian pop and R&B singer, who is best known for coming 4th in the first series of Network Tens Australian Idol in Australia in 2003 and for the #1 Australian success of her debut single Angel Eyes... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... Missy Higgins (born Melissa Morrison Higgins on August 19, 1983[1]) is an award-winning Australian singer-songwriter, best known for her hit singles Scar and The Special Two off her debut album The Sound of White. ... Cosima is the self-titled debut album by Australian Idol finalist and Australian singer Cosima De Vito, released in 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) is the Australian counterpart of the Recording Industry Association of America. ...

In December 2004, she released the second single from her album, "Now That You Can't Have Me". The single peaked at #42 due to distribution problems and lack of radio airplay. The video for the single was initially popular on Australian music shows such as Video Hits. Now That You Cant Have Me is the second and final single from Cosima De Vitos self-titled debut album, Cosima. ... Video Hits is an Australian music television show that first aired in June 1986. ...

A third single, "Cost of Love" was in the works, with video clip ideas being draw up. Cosima also had extra production work done on the song (with more guitar and heavier drums). Cosima also stated at the time she had re-recorded the vocals on her official forum. Due to her legal battles with her previous management company, the single was dropped so Cosima could look forth to creating a new album later down the track. The track was penned by fans of De Vito as one of the stronger tracks on the album. The re-vamped version (without a trace of any newly recorded vocals) eventually surfaced on her official myspace for fans to hear and was later removed.

New direction

On 23 December 2004, De Vito parted ways with her management team who had guided her since the end of Idol. The parties had been in dispute over AUD200,000 her managers allege they are owed. Late in 2005, Cosima signed a management deal with Dorry Kordahi of DK Management. [3]According to De Vito, there are still a few things that need to be sorted out from the previous management deal, but she is confident they will turn out well. [4] is the 357th day of the year (358th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Au. ...

In October 2005, De Vito previewed some new tracks written for her album as support act for UK Soul Star, Roachford and his tour of Australia. On March 19, 2006, she appeared in Channel Ten's celebrity special quiz show Australia's Brainiest Musician. Throughout June and July of 2006, De Vito completed a successful national tour with legendary Greek singer Demis Roussos. In recent months, De Vito has been making a variety of independent appearances - notably at the Sydney Ferragasto Festival, and the "Soul Divas" show at the Basement in Sydney. These smaller appearances seem to be rebuilding her fanbase and credibility. On September 26, De Vito was on the 2day FM breakfast show with Kyle & Jackie O as the Secret Celebrity on their Where Are They Now? segment. Andrew Roachford (born in London on January 22, 1965) is a British singer and songwriter. ... is the 78th day of the year (79th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is written from a fans point of view, rather than a neutral point of view. ... // Artemios (Demis) Ventouris Roussos (born June 15, 1946) is a Greek singer. ...

In October 2006, it was announced by her management that her debut single, When The War Is Over had re-entered the Australian Independent Charts at an astonishing number 11, more than 2 years after it debuted at number one on the ARIA Charts [5]. On November 25th, Cosima headlined the NBL All Star Game in Adelaide[6]. She sang songs from her new album as well as the national anthem, which was broadcasted on FOX Sports.

Career development: Second album

De Vito has been in the studio working on her second studio album since early 2005.[7]. It is currently scheduled for a 2007 release [8][9]. During an interview at the ARIA Number One Chart Awards in 2005, she hinted that she was in discussion with record labels, saying: "I may do it independently, or I may go with a record label. We'll see what happens".

De Vito is writing for the first time on this follow-up album which is expected to be deeply personal as well as an indication of who she is as an artist[10]. De Vito's management has confirmed the album will be released in the second half of 2007[11].

The first single taken from the album "Keep It Natural", shows a more rockier edge to her previous works and was written by De Vito and Trevor Steel[12].

Recent Events

On January 26 2007, Cosima headlined her first concert at South Juniors Football Club in anticipation for her new album.[13]. On February 11 2007, she sang the national anthem at the Australia VS England Cricket final at the Sydney Cricket Ground in front of 40,000 spectators. On February 22 2007, she debuted her new single "Keep It Natural" at the half time entertainment for the NBL's Sydney Kings VS Brisbane Bullets at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

With a brand new website launched on April 9 2007, Cosima announced her single "Keep It Natural" - co-written with UK songwriter Trevor Steel would be released on June 2 2007[14]. "Keep It Natural" debuted at number thirty-one on the ARIA Club Charts and peaked at number thirty. It has charted at number 73 on the ARIA Physical single chart^[1] and number 112 on the ARIA single chart. ^{[citation needed]}. It peaked at number 4 on the Australian Independent Charts.

In May 2007, Cosima appeared in a Perth production of the rock musical HAIR to critical acclaim with Rob Mills and Nikki Webster. This production was directed by Chris Kabay and musically directed by Simon Holt of yellow glass theatre. For the 1968 stage production, see Hair (musical), for the 1979 film, see Hair (film). ... Rob Mills or Millsy (born June 1982) is an Australian pop singer, he placed 5th in the first series of Australian Idol. ... Nikki Webster (born April 30, 1987) is an Australian pop performer. ... Simon Holt (born 21 of February 1958, Bolton) is a British composer. ...

Cosima is currently in the process of shooting a new video for her second single from her forthcoming album (due in September). The single is called "Movin' On" and has premiered on music video programs all around Australia. It wil be released in October.

Discography

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Singles

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Awards

• Pop Republic Best New Artist (2004)
• 2 ARIA Number One Chart Awards (2005)

References

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External links

• Official Cosima De Vito website
• Official My Space page