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Encyclopedia > Guy Sebastian
Guy Sebastian
Birth name Guy Theodore Sebastian
Born October 26, 1981 (1981-10-26) (age 26)
Origin Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
Genre(s) Pop, R&B
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Years active 2003–present
Label(s) Sony BMG (2003–present)
Website Official Website

Guy Theodore Sebastian (born October 26, 1981) is an Australian singer-songwriter and winner of the first Australian Idol TV talent competition quest in 2003. Since winning the competition, he has released four top four albums and seven top twenty singles and has sold over a million albums and singles in Australia alone. He has also had substantial success overseas with number one hits in New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore. is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Motto: Perpaduan Sendi Kekuatan Country Malaysia State Selangor Establishment 1643 Granted Municipal Status 1977, January 1st Government  - Administered by Majlis Perbandaran Klang (Klang Municipal Council)  - Yang diPertua (Councillor) Y. Bhg. ... State motto: Dipelihara Allah State anthem: Duli Yang Maha Mulia Capital Shah Alam Royal capital Klang Ruling party Barisan Nasional  - Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin  - Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo History    - Federated into FMS 1895   - Japanese occupation 1942   - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948  Area  - Total 7,956 km² Population  - 2005... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rhythm and blues (disambiguation). ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... The Sony BMG Music Entertainment logo. ... is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Australian idol

Guy Sebastian was born in Klang, Malaysia to a Sri Lankan and Portugese father from Malaysia, and a mother of Portuguese and Irish/Scot descent who had been born and raised in India.[1] He moved to Adelaide, South Australia as a child. He started singing professionally at the age of fourteen. After moving to Adelaide, he attended school at King's Baptist Grammar School, a Christian private school. He also attended the Paradise Community Church, one of the largest in Australia with over 6,000 people in attendance, associated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of God. While at Paradise, he was a regular worship singer for the church appearing on a number of their albums including Adore in 2004 and "Set Me Free" 2005. He also sang with the then Paradise Community Church youth conference Planetshakers at their annual conferences held at Paradise church, and sang on 1 of their albums in 2001. Sebastian never had any formal voice training but was influenced by artists such as Michael W. Smith and Stevie Wonder. Motto: Perpaduan Sendi Kekuatan Country Malaysia State Selangor Establishment 1643 Granted Municipal Status 1977, January 1st Government  - Administered by Majlis Perbandaran Klang (Klang Municipal Council)  - Yang diPertua (Councillor) Y. Bhg. ... For other uses, see Child (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Assemblies of God in Australia The Assemblies of God in Australia (AOG) was formed in 1937 and is the Australian organisation of the Assemblies of God, a pentecostal denomination originating in the United States of America. ... Planetshakers was originally a Christian conference that began in South Australia and founded by Russell Evans at Paradise Community Church. ... // Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957, to Paul and Barbara Smith in Kenova, West Virginia), often nicknamed Smitty, is a Christian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist. ... Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris),[1] is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. ...


After giving up University studies to concentrate on music, and while working as a recording engineer and a singing teacher, he decided to enter Australian Idol establishing a fanbase and winning praise from the judges, who also made reference to his afro hairstyle, which became a focal part of his image. The final of Australian Idol in which he competed against Shannon Noll was the most popular program broadcast in Australia during 2003 and the second most popular non-sporting broadcast in Australian television history. Audio engineering is the branch of engineering dealing with the production of sound through mechanical means. ... For university teachers, see professor. ... Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Judges may refer to the Book of Judges in the Bible more than one judge. ... Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian singer-songwriter. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the study of the past in human terms. ...


In World Idol he sang "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong which is also on the Australian Idol Final 12 CD and his debut album Just As I Am. He was ranked 7th out of the 11 competitors. There were questions over his song selection for the competition as his new arrangement of "What a Wonderful World" was an unusual version of a classic. However, during the competition series it had been feted as a brilliant arrangement. He was planning to use his rendition of Prince's "When Doves Cry", but there were legal issues with that choice. He is known as an accomplished artist and musician (drums, keyboard, guitar and even a little violin), and his own arrangements of the songs during the competition, together with his unique voice and innate rhythm drew many fans. World Idol (Germany: SuperStar Weltweit, Middle East: SuperStar El Alaam) was the title of a one-off international version of the television show Pop Idol, featuring winners of the various national Idol shows around the world competing against each other. ... What a Wonderful World was written by songwriters Bob Thiele and George David Weiss, first performed by Louis Armstrong, and released as a single in early fall 1967. ... Louis[1] Armstrong[2] (4 August 1901[3] – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo[4] and Pops, was an American jazz musician. ... For another person sometimes known as The Artist, see Michael Haynes III. Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American funk musician. ... Prince (UK) chronology Purple Rain track listing Darling Nikki (4) When Doves Cry (5) I Would Die 4 U (6) When Doves Cry is a song by Prince, and the lead single from his 1984 album Purple Rain. ... This article is about law in society. ...


The following lists Sebastian's Australian Idol performances.

  1. Adelaide Audition - "Ribbon in the Sky" - (Stevie Wonder)
  2. Top 100 - "Back at One" - (Brian McKnight)
  3. Top 75 - "Over the Rainbow" - (Judy Garland)
  4. Semi Final Group 2 - "What a Wonderful World" - (Louis Armstrong)
  5. Top 12 (70's) - "The Love You Save" - (Jackson Five)
  6. Top 10 (#1 Hits) - "Everything I Do (I Do It for You)" - (Bryan Adams)
  7. Top 8 (Aussie Hits) - "You’re the Voice" - (John Farnham)
  8. Top 6 (80's) - "When Doves Cry" - (Prince)
  9. Up, Close & Personal - "When I Get You Alone" - (Thicke)
  10. Top 5 (R&B/Soul) - "Hidden Agenda" - (Craig David)
  11. Top 5 (R&B/Soul) - "Hello" - (Lionel Richie)
  12. Top 4 (Big Band) - "The Way You Look Tonight" - (Frank Sinatra)
  13. Top 4 (Big Band) - "Hit the Road Jack" - (Ray Charles)
  14. Top 3 (60's) - "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" - (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons)
  15. Top 3 (60's) - "Climb Every Mountain" - (Julie Andrews)
  16. Top 2 - "I'll Be There" - (Jackson Five)
  17. Top 2 - "Crazy in Love" - (Beyoncé Knowles)(changed the lyrics)
  18. Grand Final Performance - "Angels Brought Me Here" – Declared 1st Australian Idol

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Recording career

2003-2004 Just as I Am

After winning Australian Idol, BMG signed up Guy Sebastian for a record before Christmas, 2003. His first single "Angels Brought Me Here" debuted at #1 on the ARIA Charts. It set an Australian record for the highest first week single sales from a debut and Australian artist. Only the Princess Diana tribute by Elton John sold more singles in its first week of release in Australia. It was certified four times platinum selling in excess of 280,000 copies, although only a limited edition. The album was produced quite quickly in order to be ready for Christmas, however Guy managed to get three of his own songs recorded on the album alongside those provided for him. Just as I Am is the debut album by Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian. ... BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ... Diana, Princess of Wales (Diana Frances Mountbatten-Windsor, née Spencer) (1 July 1961–31 August 1997), commonly, but incorrectly, known as Princess Diana, was for fifteen years the wife of HRH The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. ... Sir Elton Hercules[1] John CBE[2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is a five-time Grammy and one-time Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. ...


Just as I Am was released in December 2003 and debuted at number one on the charts and became the best selling album in Australia during the Summer of 2003. It went onto become certified platinum six times (the highest selling album of any Idol graduate to date). Just as I Am is the debut album by Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian. ... December 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December - → Events December 31, 2003 In Taiwan, President Chen Shui-bian signs a law that allows referendums to be held. ...


The second single "All I Need Is You", unlike "Angels Brought Me Here", was actually written by Guy himself, and also debuted at number one in the Australian charts. In a message posted on his website, Sebastian said "I think the credibility in having your own stuff makes you an artist. Credibility is what I've always strived for and I couldn't imagine my first record not having one of my songs on it." He also wrote "I 4 U" and "Something Don't Feel Right" on the album. All I Need Is You is a single by Australian singer Guy Sebastian. ...


His first single "Angels Brought Me Here" reached No. 1 in 4 Asian countries and New Zealand, whilst "All I Need is You" reached no. 2 in Malaysia and No. 5 in New Zealand. He was invited to sing the single as a guest at American Idol in 2004, singing "Angels Brought Me Here" (2005 winner Carrie Underwood sang this song as well). "Kryptonite" also reached Malaysia in 2005 but management never pursued any overseas releases of any later songs. American Idol is an annual American televised singing competition, which began its first season on June 11, 2002. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American pop country music singer who won the fourth season of American Idol. ...


2004-2005 Beautiful Life

In October 2004, Sebastian released Beautiful Life, his second album. This album gave audiences a clearer perspective on his work without the weight of Australian Idol on his shoulders. The album had a more R&B edge to it including a duet with American R&B singer, Mýa. The first single off the album, "Out with My Baby" which was released a few weeks before, which debut at #1 on the ARIA Charts. The follow up singles were both Top 15 successes with "Kryptonite", his second single peaking at #15 and his third single "Oh Oh" reaching #11. In October of 2004 Guy released his second album Beautiful Life. This later started his release of his first national Australian concert The Beautiful Life tour. ... Beautiful Life (ビューティフルライフ) is a dorama of Nichiyo Gekijo (日曜劇場) on TBS Television. ... Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Mýa Marie Harrison (born October 10, 1979) is an American platinum Grammy Award-winning R&B and pop singer, dancer, and actress who rose to fame during the late 1990s. ... Out with My Baby is a song by Australian R&B artist Guy Sebastian. ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... Oh Oh is a song written by Guy Sebastian and Jarred Rogers and is the third and final single off Sebastians second studio album, Beautiful Life. ...


Sebastian has also featured on some of the latest Paradise community church albums of 2004 and 2005 and co-wrote Adore, the title track of the 2004 album.


In early 2005, Sebastian continued to tour although some appearances were cancelled, such as an appearance at the 2005 Sydney Royal Easter Show, due to losing his voice. However, despite this he fulfilled obligations at the Telstra Dome for a children's show and also with Franklin Graham. He resumed his tour in late May and early June 2005.


Guy Sebastian performed at the 20th Anniversary SAFM Sky Show in Adelaide in front of well over approximately 150,000 people along with Slinkee Minx. This was one of the largest open air concerts held in Australia in 2005. Slinkee Minx are a dance act from Melbourne, Australia, who formed in 2001 and are best known for their 2004 cover of Belinda Carlisles Summer Rain, which debuted at #5 on the Australian ARIA Music Charts. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


In 2005 he won several Nickelodeon Awards, including Favourite Aussie.


2006 Closer to the Sun

On September 16, 2006, Guy released "Taller, Stronger, Better", the first single from his third album Closer to the Sun. Prior to its release, he performed the song on the Top 24 show of the fourth season of Australian Idol. The single debuted at #3 on the ARIA charts. Sebastian had stated that the album would be more rock-orientated. Some tracks that appear on the album were premiered at the free concert at Federation Square on the 27th of September. Those tracks were "Out of Place", "Elevator Love" and "Can't Stop a River". Closer to the Sun is the third album by Australian singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian, released on 28 October 2006 in Australia. ... is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Taller, Stronger, Better is Australian singer, Guy Sebastians single from his upcoming third studio album, Closer to the Sun. ... Closer to the Sun is the third album by Australian singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian, released on 28 October 2006 in Australia. ... Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ...


Sebastian won the publicly voted Fave Aussie gong at the 2006 Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards in Sydney, for the second year in succession; he also performed a brand new song, "Elevator Love", earlier in the night and was presented with the Award by Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late and great Steve Irwin. The song was his second single from his third album, released in December. The album debuted at #4 on the ARIA Album charts and was certified platinum status after a few weeks. He performed "Cover on My Heart" in the TV program It Takes Two in 2007, which later became his third single from the album. A music video was shot for the single in June 2007,[2] with a physical single release on July 28.[3] The 2007 Kids Choice Awards Logo Starting in 2003 and following the format of the American Kids Choice Awards, the Nickelodeon Australian Kids Choice Awards is the first awards show in Australia to let kids determine who wins the awards. ... This article should belong in one or more categories. ... In April of 2007, Cover On My Heart was announced by Sebastian as his third single from his album Closer to the Sun. ... This article is about the Australian television programme. ... is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


2007 The Memphis Album

Main article: The Memphis Album

In August 2007, Guy Sebastian recorded a tribute album of soul classics at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN with many of the original Stax music band members, including Duck Dunn, Lester Snell, Steve Potts and Steve Cropper (who is also serving as producer on the recording). It was released on November 10, 2007, where it debuted at no. 3. The Stax band members are touring with Guy in March 2008. The Memphis Album is the fourth album by singer Guy Sebastian which was released on November 10, 2007 in Australia. ... Ardent Studios is the Memphis studio where albums released by Ardent Records and many other recording labels are recorded. ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


Other projects

World Vision

In 2005, Sebastian was appointed Ambassador for World Vision. In August of that year he visited Uganda to shoot a documentary An Idol in Africa for a Network Ten television special which was broadcast on December 3, 2005. He highlighted the issues of poverty and civil war and its effect on the population. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... An ambassador, rarely embassador, is a diplomatic official accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization, to serve as the official representative of his or her own country. ... This article is about the charitable organization. ... Network Ten, or Channel Ten, is one of Australias three major commercial television networks. ... is the 337th day of the year (338th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


It Takes Two

In 2006 Sebastian was a performer on the Seven Network's weekly musical competition program, It Takes Two, in which performers from non-musical fields are teamed with professional singers, to perform a duet each week. A panel of four judges score each performance, and viewers vote by phone or SMS for their favourite duet. Guy Sebastian's partner was three-time Australian Olympic swimmer Sarah Ryan. It Takes Two is the Australian version of UK series Just the Two of Us [1]. The show, which premiered on Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 6. ... Sarah Ryan (born February 20, 1977) is an Australian sprint freestyle swimmer, who won relay medals at three consecutive Olympics from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to the 2004 Athens Olympics, but who was perhaps best known in Australia for her colourful long fingernails. ...


On 30 July, the celebrities chose a song that their partners were famous for. Sarah Ryan chose Sebastian's debut hit "Angels Brought Me Here" to perform on the night. On 6 August, they participated in the final of the competition where they were the runners up, behind Erika Heynatz and David Hobson. is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 218th day of the year (219th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Erika Heynatz (born Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) is an Australian model and television personality. ... David Lee Hobson (born October 17, 1936) is an American politician of the Republican party who serves as a U.S. representative from the seventh congressional district of Ohio (map), based in Springfield, Ohio. ...


Sebastian also performed "Taller, Stronger, Better" from his third album, which received enormous public accolade which encouraged Sony to launch it as his first single off his 3rd album.


World Youth Day

In June 2007, it was reported that Sebastian's song "Receive the Power" had been chosen as official anthem for the XXIII World Youth Day (WYD08) to be held in Sydney in 2008. The song which was written by Guy also featured the vocals of Paulini and will be released in French, Spanish and Italian. It premiered on radio in June 28 and is available on the World Youth Day website from July 1.[4] World Youth Day 2000 in Rome World Youth Day (It. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Paulini Curuenavuli or Paulini (born 1982) is an Australian pop and R&B singer who is best known for her appearance on the first series of Australian Idol and for the #1 Australian success of her single Angel Eyes. Career History Paulini was born in Fiji and moved to Australia... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


Personal life

Sebastian has been open about his strong Christian beliefs and has spoken of plans to release a gospel album for the American market sometime in the future. He has a strong involvement with several large Australian charitable organisations and was a nominee for the "Young Australian of the Year". He is an ambassador for World Vision and in 2005 made a documentary raising awareness of the poverty and AIDS situation in Uganda. Alternative meaning: Organisation (band). ...


In September 2006, he admitted to being at the receiving end of homophobic remarks, derogotary comments regarding his music career and physical harassment made by members of the public.[5], was subjected to having his car graffitied with homosexual epithets and eggs being thrown at his house however that was some time ago. Sebastian stated that the incidents affected his work on the third album to the extent that he considered quitting being a singer altogether.[5][6] September 2006 is the ninth month of 2006 and has begun on a Friday. ...


Discography

Albums

Album Information
Just as I Am
  • Released: December 7, 2003
  • Chart positions: #1 (Australia), #3 (New Zealand)
  • Certification: 6x platinum (ARIA)[7], 2x platinum (RIANZ)
Beautiful Life
Closer to the Sun
The Memphis Album
  • Released: November 10, 2007
  • Chart positions: #3 (Australia)[8]
  • Certification: Gold ARIA (2nd week)

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Singles

Year Song Chart positions[11] Certification Album
Australia New Zealand Malaysia
2003 "Angels Brought Me Here" 1 1 1 4x platinum (ARIA)
Platinum (RIANZ)
Just as I Am
2004 "All I Need Is You" 1 5 2 Platinum (ARIA)
"Out with My Baby" 1 - - Platinum (ARIA) Beautiful Life
"Kryptonite" 15 - - -
2005 "Oh Oh" 11 - - -
2006 "Taller, Stronger, Better" 3 - - Gold (ARIA) Closer to the Sun
"Elevator Love" 11 - - Gold (ARIA)
2007 "Cover on My Heart" 32 - - -

While these are albums released since his win, further music available as: Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... Recording Industry Association of New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Just as I Am is the debut album by Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... All I Need Is You is a single by Australian singer Guy Sebastian. ... Out with My Baby is a song by Australian R&B artist Guy Sebastian. ... In October of 2004 Guy released his second album Beautiful Life. This later started his release of his first national Australian concert The Beautiful Life tour. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Oh Oh is a song written by Guy Sebastian and Jarred Rogers and is the third and final single off Sebastians second studio album, Beautiful Life. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Taller, Stronger, Better is Australian singer, Guy Sebastians single from his upcoming third studio album, Closer to the Sun. ... Closer to the Sun is the third album by Australian singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian, released on 28 October 2006 in Australia. ... This article should belong in one or more categories. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... In April of 2007, Cover On My Heart was announced by Sebastian as his third single from his album Closer to the Sun. ...

  • "No More" - PilotPen competition Award winning song produced and sung by Guy in 2003
  • provided additional vocals for Human Nature song "Guilty".
  • Two albums by the Tim Hall Ministries band, both recorded live in Melbourne: I've Got It and The Promise (which includes "Living By Faith", written by Guy himself)
  • Three tracks on Paradise Live's Adore album released 2004
  • Featured on the Planetshakers song "You Are Holy".
  • "The Christmas Song" on The Spirit of Christmas 2004.
  • One track on Paradise Live Set Me Free album and DVD released 2006
  • "We Both Know" with Amy Pearson on Home: Songs of Hope & Journey
  • "A Christmas Lullaby" with Gary Pinto on The Spirit of Christmas 2006
  • "Receive the Power" with Paulini for WYD anthem World Youth Day 2008 - released 2007
  • "Receive the Power" international version World Youth Day 2008 - released 2007
  • "All I Want for Christmas is You" on The Spirit of Christmas 2007

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Awards and recognition

Year Award-Giving Body Award Result
2007 Urban Music Awards Best R&B Album (Closer To The Sun) Winner
2007 MTV Australia Video Music Awards Best Pop Video (Elevator Love) Winner
2006 Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards Fave Aussie Winner
2006 Urban Music Awards Best Male Artist
Best Video Clip (Oh Oh)
Winner
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References

  1. ^ http://allmalaysia.info/news/story.asp?file=/2003/12/22/msiansabroad/6951322&sec=mi_msiansabroad
  2. ^ Watch Guy Sebastian's New Vid 'Cover On My Heart'. Retrieved on June 14, 2007
  3. ^ Cover On My Heart. Sony BMG Australia. Retrieved on July 14, 2007
  4. ^ http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,21956923-5006009,00.htmlGuy gives voice to God, retrieved on June 30, 2007
  5. ^ a b http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20448603-661,00.html He was almost the fallen Guy, retrieved on September 26, 2006
  6. ^ http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,20445946-5007132,00.html Guy nearly quite after gay slur, retrieved on September 26, 2006
  7. ^ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2003 Albums". ARIA. Retrieved June 12, 2007.
  8. ^ Cite error 8; No text given.
  9. ^ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2004 Albums". ARIA. Retrieved June 12, 2007.
  10. ^ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2006 Albums". ARIA. Retrieved June 12, 2007.
  11. ^ Discography Guy Sebastian. australian-charts.com. Retrieved on September 25, 2007.

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External links

  • Official Website
  • Guy Sebastian at the Internet Movie Database
  • Guy Sebastian Online: Fansite & Gallery
  • Take 40 Artist Profile
  • Guy Sebastian interview
  • Planetshakers - Guy Sebastian's ex-band
  • Paradise Community Church - Guy Sebastian's Church
  • Transcript of Compass episode profiling Guy Sebastian's Church
  • "It Takes Two"
  • WHO.com Idol Blog
Preceded by
None
Australian Idol
Winner

Season 1 (2003)
Succeeded by
Casey Donovan

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