Shannon Noll
Background information
Born	September 16, 1975 (1975-09-16) (age 32)
Origin	Orange, New South Wales, Australia
Genre(s)	Pop, Rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Years active	2003–present
Label(s)	Sony BMG (2003–present)
Website	Official Website

Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian singer-songwriter. Noll first came to prominence as runner-up of the first series of Australian Idol (2003) which led to him being signed to Sony BMG. Since Idol he has had more success than any other Idol contestant to date. He has gone on to release two number one, multi-platinum albums, That's What I'm Talking About and Lift and numerous top five singles. Including 3 number 1 debuts and an additional 7 single releases reaching the top 10. Noll's style of music is pop-rock, heavily influenced by the likes of Bryan Adams. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... NSW redirects here. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rock music (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 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the 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. ... Thats What Im Talking About (Catalogue: BMG 82876594852) is the debut pop music album by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on February 8, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... For other persons of the same name, see Brian Adams. ...

Biography and music career

Early life and pre-Idol

Noll was born in the Australian town of Orange, New South Wales and grew up in the small town of Condobolin in central western New South Wales. He is the third and youngest of three children to parents Sharon and Neil Noll and along with brothers Damian and Adam, spent the entire of their childhood and teenage years living on the family farm which ran sheep and cattle and grew cereal crops. During his school years, Noll enjoyed drama classes and performed in a number of school productions. For one of the plays Noll needed to grow a goatee, he has kept this goatee ever since. Noll has since expressed a desire to continue his acting work. Location of Condobolin in New South Wales (red) Condobolin is a Western New South Wales town. ... NSW redirects here. ...

During his adult years, Noll began working on other farms and properties shearing sheep amongst other tasks. It was during this time Noll and his brothers formed the band called "Cypress" (named for the fact that they rehearsed in a timber mill), of which Shannon provided vocals and played guitar. The band played numerous small gigs around the Australian outback, playing in country pubs gaining a solid live reputation. Although the majority of songs performed by the band were cover versions of popular songs, the group enjoyed writing original music and would often perform these originals as part of their set.

Noll's father, Neil, was tragically killed during a farming accident in 2001, which led to Shannon and his brothers to take over the running of the family farm. Following the death and two years of extreme drought, the brothers sold the farm and settled in Condobolin with their mother. Shannon often cites the death of his father as a major inspiration in his musical career, and has penned a song on his latest album Lift titled "Now I Run" in memorium of his late father. Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... Now I Run is a song by Australian singer Shannon Noll. ...

Noll and his now wife, Rochelle Ogsten began their relationship in 1997 welcoming the arrival of sons Cody in 2001 and Blake in 2002. The pair wed in October 2004 and daughter Sienna arrived in 2006.

Australian Idol

By 2003, Noll was in debt and out of work following the sale of his family farm due to extreme drought. It was his brothers who encouraged him to travel to Sydney and audition for the 2003 debut season of "Australian Idol". Noll impressed the judges Mark Holden, Marcia Hines, and Ian Dickson with his audition in which he performed the Southern Sons' "Hold Me In Your Arms". After his audition, Marcia Hines praised Shannon and told him that she had just discovered "a voice" and Ian Dickson informed Shannon that "...Australia will love you" Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Mark Holden (born 27 April 1954) is an Australian singer and television personality. ... Marcia Hines (born July 23, 1953) is an American born singer who achieved great success in her adopted homeland of Australia. ... Ian Dicko Dickson (born 28 March 1955 as Ian Ross Perrygrove in Birmingham, England) is a music industry and television personality in Australia. ... Marcia Hines (born July 23, 1953) is an American born singer who achieved great success in her adopted homeland of Australia. ... Ian Dicko Dickson (born 28 March 1955 as Ian Ross Perrygrove in Birmingham, England) is a music industry and television personality in Australia. ...

Following his initial audition, Noll made his way into the Top 32 semi-final where he performed a rendition of Robbie Williams' hit "Better Man", which impressed the viewing audience enough to vote Noll in as part of the Top 12. Over the 8 weeks of performance shows, Noll found himself in the bottom 3 only once, following his performance of Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" during The 80's theme night. Throughout the show, Noll impressed both the judges and audience with performances of songs as diverse as Powderfinger's "Already Gone", to The Beatles "Hey Jude" to Jimmy Barnes "Working Class Man". Better Man was an Australia only single from Robbie Williams Sing When Youre Winning album. ... Bon Jovi is a hard rock band originating from Sayreville, New Jersey. ... Livin on a Prayer is Bon Jovis second single from their Slippery When Wet album. ... Powderfinger is an Australian rock band. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... For the album of the same name, see Hey Jude (album). ... Jimmy Barnes is a popular Australian rock singer. ... Working Class Man is a song originally performed by Scottish-Australian singer Jimmy Barnes. ...

During the 2003 Australian Idol series finals, Noll sang:

1. Top 40 Semi-final - "Better Man" (Robbie Williams)
2. Top 12 The 1970s - "Help Is On Its Way" (Little River Band)
3. Top 10 #1 Hits - "What About Me" (Moving Pictures)
4. Top 8 Australian Hits - "Already Gone" (Powderfinger)
5. Top 6 The 1980s - "Livin' on a Prayer" (Bon Jovi)
6. Up Close & Personal - "With or Without You" (U2)
7. Top 5 R&B/Soul - "Higher and Higher" (Jackie Wilson)
8. Top 5 R&B/Soul - "When A Man Loves A Woman" (Percy Sledge)
9. Top 4 Big Band - "I've Got You Under My Skin" (Frank Sinatra)
10. Top 4 Big Band - "New York, New York" (Frank Sinatra)
11. Top 3 The 1960s - "One" (Harry Nilsson)
12. Top 3 The 1960s - "Hey Jude" (The Beatles)
13. Final 2 - "Please Forgive Me" (Bryan Adams)
14. Final 2 - "Working Class Man" (Jimmy Barnes)
15. Final 2 - "Angels Brought Me Here" (winners single)

In the weeks leading up to the Grand Final of Idol, Noll recorded his version of the winners single "Angels Brought Me Here" and filmed the music video for the song, which was to be released the week after the winner was announced. Promo copies of Noll's version of the song were released to radio stations in anticipation of his win, however Nolls' version of the song was subsequently never aired on radio and the music video was never released for television broadcast. Better Man was an Australia only single from Robbie Williams Sing When Youre Winning album. ... For other people with the same name, see Robbie Williams (disambiguation). ... Little River Band is an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 1975 and named after a road sign for the Victorian township of Little River, near Geelong. ... What About Me is the debut pop music single by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on January 26, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Moving Pictures was the name of a rock music group formed in Sydney, Australia in the early 1980s. ... Powderfinger is an Australian rock band. ... Livin on a Prayer is Bon Jovis second single from their Slippery When Wet album. ... Bon Jovi is a hard rock band originating from Sayreville, New Jersey. ... The Joshua Tree track listing I Still Havent Found What Im Looking For (2) With or Without You (3) Bullet the Blue Sky (4) The Best of 1980-1990 track listing New Years Day (2) With or Without You (3) I Still Havent Found What I... This article is about the Irish rock band. ... For other uses, see Higher and Higher. ... For the British author, see Jacqueline Wilson. ... When a Man Loves a Woman is a song sung by Percy Sledge in 1966 in which it made number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts. ... Percy Sledge Percy Sledge (born November 25, 1941 in Leighton, Alabama) is a US-American R&B and soul performer. ... Ive Got You Under My Skin is a song written by Cole Porter. ... Sinatra redirects here. ... Theme from New York, New York (or just New York, New York) is the theme song from the 1977 Martin Scorsese film New York, New York. ... Sinatra redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... For the album of the same name, see Hey Jude (album). ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... For the David Gray song, see Please Forgive Me (David Gray song). ... For other persons of the same name, see Brian Adams. ... Working Class Man is a song originally performed by Scottish-Australian singer Jimmy Barnes. ... Jimmy Barnes is a popular Australian rock singer. ... ... ...

In the week before the Grand Final, Noll and fellow finalist Guy Sebastian embarked on a whirlind Australia-wide promotional tour. Tens of thousands of fans turned out to show their support the pair, including an incredible 20,000 people in Adelaide and 15,000 in Melbourne. 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. ... For other uses, see Adelaide (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre. ...

Noll made it to the Grand Final on November 19, 2003 alongside eventual winner Guy Sebastian. During the Grand Final show, Noll performed an encore performance of "What About Me", which helped cement the popularity of his version of the song and lead it to being chosen to release as his debut single. is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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. ... What About Me is the debut pop music single by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on January 26, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ...

2003-2004: That's What I'm Talking About

Noll's debut album That's What I'm Talking About (2004).

Noll signed a multi-album deal with Sony BMG shortly after the Grand Final of Australian Idol. It was announced in December 2004 that his debut single would be a cover of the Moving Pictures hit "What About Me", the performance of which was one of Noll's standout performances during his time on Idol. Recording of the single took place during November/December 2004 at Eargasm Studios in Sydney and tracks were chosen and recorded for inclusion on Noll's debut album around the same time. Shannon Noll - Thats What Im Talking About album cover. ... Shannon Noll - Thats What Im Talking About album cover. ... Thats What Im Talking About (Catalogue: BMG 82876594852) is the debut pop music album by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on February 8, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Moving Pictures was the name of a rock music group formed in Sydney, Australia in the early 1980s. ... What About Me is the debut pop music single by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on January 26, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ...

Shannon Noll's debut single "What About Me" was released on 25 January 2004 and debuted at number one on the ARIA singles chart the following week with sales exceeding 125,000 copies in its first week. At the time, these sales were the third highest one-week sales for a single in Australian chart history. The single earned Noll a nomination for Highest Selling Single at the 2004 ARIA Awards. Over its chart run, "What About Me" sold in excess of 300,000 copies and was certified 4x Platinum in March 2004. What About Me is the debut pop music single by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on January 26, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ... What About Me is the debut pop music single by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on January 26, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ...

Noll joined the other Australian Idol Top 12 finalists in January and February of 2004 on an arena tour which played to sold out crowds in every Australian capital city. It was during these concerts that Noll premiered his upcoming single "Drive". Drive is a pop/rock song written by Phil Thornalley and Bryan Adams, and was the second single release by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ...

Following the success of "What About Me", Noll's full-length debut album That's What I'm Talking About was released on 9 February 2004 in Australia by Sony BMG. Containing a mixture of pop, rock and country tracks recorded over 6 weeks between December 2003 and January 2004, the album debuted at number one and was certified triple-platinum upon its release. By August 2004, the album had been certified as a 5x Platinum seller and remained in the top 100 album charts for almost a year. What About Me is the debut pop music single by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on January 26, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Thats What Im Talking About (Catalogue: BMG 82876594852) is the debut pop music album by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on February 8, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Golden record” redirects here. ...

"Drive", an uptempo rock track written by Canadian singer Bryan Adams, was another success for Noll when released as the second single from That's What I'm Talking About in March 2004. Noll undertook a large amount of promotion for the single including performances on television shows including "The Footy Show" and "Sunrise . It reached the top 5 in Australia and was another Platinum seller. Noll later performed "Drive" on the 2004 TV Week Logie Awards ceremony. Drive is a pop/rock song written by Phil Thornalley and Bryan Adams, and was the second single release by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... For other persons of the same name, see Brian Adams. ... Thats What Im Talking About (Catalogue: BMG 82876594852) is the debut pop music album by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on February 8, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the British television program, see Sunrise (UK TV series). ... “Golden record” redirects here. ... Drive is a pop/rock song written by Phil Thornalley and Bryan Adams, and was the second single release by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ...

Noll undertook his first full scale solo tour in May 2004 playing 40 shows in 47 days. Noll later stated in an interview that (performing that number of shows in such a small amount of time) was something he would never do again.

"Learn To Fly" was the third and final commercial release from That's What I'm Talking About. A limited edition release of 40,000 copies, the single was another success for Noll, debuting at the number one position on the ARIA singles chart on July 12, 2004. A mistake with ARIA sales figures occurred when it was announced that fellow Australian Idol contestant Paulini's debut single "Angel Eyes" had in fact debuted at the top of the singles chart and not Noll. It was later found out that a multiple purchase of Paulini's single helped gain her the number one position and as such these sales were disqualified, leaving Noll with his second number one debut. Learn to Fly is a song originally recorded by United Kingdom boyband A1, featured on their 2001 album Make It Good ,but was never released as a single. ... Thats What Im Talking About (Catalogue: BMG 82876594852) is the debut pop music album by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on February 8, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... is the 193rd day of the year (194th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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... 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...

Noll's increasing popularity during this period saw him star in his own one-hour TV special on the Ten Network, Up Close with Shannon Noll, hosted by Australian Idol judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson which was screened on 2 August 2004. During the show, Noll spoke candidly about his past and touched on topics including his experiences with drugs and the death of his father. Noll also performed several songs during the special, including "Learn to Fly" which he dedicated to his father, and a duet with Australian Idol judge Marcia Hines. The special rated reasonably well, with over one million viewers tuning in. Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Ian Dicko Dickson (born 28 March 1955 as Ian Ross Perrygrove in Birmingham, England) is a music industry and television personality in Australia. ... is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Learn To Fly was the third single to be released from Shannon Nolls debut album, Thats What Im Talking About In July 2004, it debuted at number 1 on the Australian charts. ... Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Marcia Hines (born July 23, 1953) is an American born singer who achieved great success in her adopted homeland of Australia. ...

In October 2004, Noll was able to achieve success outside Australia when his single "What About Me" reached number two in Ireland. Demand for the single was so that the initial shipment of physical singles from Australia sold out within the first week. Also in October 2004, Noll was also approached by the Nine Network to re-record the World Series Cricket song "C'mon Aussie C'mon" with updated and lyrics incorporating the names of the current Australian cricket team, for release on 19 December 2004. The single was a further success for Noll, debuting and peaking at number two on the ARIA singles chart. The single, which was released in order to assist children's charities, raised in excess of AU$150,000. The Nine Network, or Channel Nine, is an Australian television network based in Willoughby, a suburb on the North Shore of Sydney. ... The WSC logo. ... Cmon Aussie Cmon is an Australian Cricket anthem. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ...

In December 2004 it was announced that Noll would star in the stage musical production of Grease, which appeared in Australian theatres in May 2005. However, Noll opted out of a role in the musical to concentrate on the recording of his second album release, Lift. For other usages see Theatre (disambiguation) Theater (American English) or Theatre (British English and widespread usage among theatre professionals in the US) is that branch of the performing arts concerned with acting out stories in front of an audience using combinations of speech, gesture, music, dance, sound and spectacle &#8212... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ...

2005-2006: "Lift"

Noll's second album Lift (2005).

In early 2005, Noll embarked on a songwriting trip in which he travelled to London, UK and various locations within America. It was reported early on in the process that Noll had met with hitmaking songwriters Desmond Child, responsible for writing hit songs for Bon Jovi and Aerosmith and powerballad writer Dianne Warren. Noll later explained that whilst he appreciated the opportunity to work with big name international songwriters, he felt the material being written by local Australian songwriters was more in connection with the type of album he wanted to create at the time and that they, simply, were writing the stronger songs. Image File history File linksMetadata 82876740522. ... Image File history File linksMetadata 82876740522. ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... Desmond Child Desmond Child (born 28 October 1953, Miami, Florida, USA) has worked as a music performer and songwriter. ... Bon Jovi is a hard rock band originating from Sayreville, New Jersey. ... This article is about the band Aerosmith. ... For the American songwriter see Diane Warren Dianne Warren is a Canadian author of three plays and lives in Regina, Saskatchewan. ...

During his time in America in early 2005, Noll played a handful of small "showcase" style gigs both for Sony BMG executives and the general public. Following the trip, Noll returned to Australia to complete the writing and recording of "Lift". Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ...

Noll was asked by Canadian artist Bryan Adams to support him on Adams' Australian tour throughout February and March of 2005. It was during these concerts that Noll premiered two songs he had written for his new album, Lonely and The Winner Takes It All (the latter remains unreleased). For other persons of the same name, see Brian Adams. ... Lonely is a song by Australian singer Shannon Noll. ... Audio sample Info (help· info) The Winner Takes It All is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA. Released on July 21, 1980, it was the lead single from the groups Super Trouper album. ...

On 25 August 2005 the first single from his somophore album Lift, entitled "Shine" was released to Australian radio. The track was premiered simultaneously across Australia and quickly became one of the most requested songs. The uptempo bouncing pop-rock track was a deviation away from Noll's prior releases and it was commented that Noll's voice and vocal technique had improved since his last recording. Shine was released as the first single from the album Lift on September 23, 2005 and debuted at number one on the ARIA singles chart the following week. Shine was later nominated as Highest Selling Single at the 2005 ARIA Awards. is the 237th day of the year (238th 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. ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... Shine is the first single to be released from Lift, the second album from former Australian Idol runner up Shannon Noll. ... Shine is the first single to be released from Lift, the second album from former Australian Idol runner up Shannon Noll. ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... is the 266th day of the year (267th 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. ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... Shine is the first single to be released from Lift, the second album from former Australian Idol runner up Shannon Noll. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ...

A week after the release of Shine, Noll's somophore album Lift was released on 16 October 2005 and debuted at number one on the ARIA charts the following week. First week shipment and sales of Lift ensured the album debuted with a platinum certification. The album, with 11 out of 13 tracks co-written by Noll, contained some of Noll's most personal songs to date, ranging in topic from finding love, death, overcoming the odds and self belief. Reviews for the album were generally positive, with highlight tracks being pinpointed as third and fourth singles Now I Run and "Lonely". Shine is the first single to be released from Lift, the second album from former Australian Idol runner up Shannon Noll. ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... Now I Run is a song by Australian singer Shannon Noll. ... Lonely is a song by Australian singer Shannon Noll. ...

Noll made a special guest appearance at the final of the 2005 season of Australian Idol, where he performed his new single "Lift". After the performance, Noll was presented a plaque in honour of sales exceeding one million units in Australia over the past 18 months. Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Lift is the second single by Australian singer Shannon Noll from his sophomore album with the same name. ...

The title track of Noll's second album, "Lift", was released in December 2005. The single was Noll's first not to debut in the top ten, however two weeks after its release, it jumped to number ten, remaining there for several weeks. The track, an uplifting rock influenced song about overcoming the odds and fighting adversity, achieved a gold certification. Lift spent 35 weeks in the top 100 singles chart, the longest running chart single for an Australian Idol related release. Lift is the second single by Australian singer Shannon Noll from his sophomore album with the same name. ...

In January 2006 Noll made a special appearance in the 2006 Australian Open tennis final, performing the song "Shine". The performance sparked renewed interest in the Lift album which returned to the top ten. It was reported that men's finalist Roger Federer commented that the song was inspirational . The Australian Open is held each January at Melbourne Park. ... Shine is the first single to be released from Lift, the second album from former Australian Idol runner up Shannon Noll. ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... Federer redirects here. ... Screenshot of iTunes Christian pop Genre The term Christian pop (or Christian pop music) covers a wide variety of music evolving from the Jesus Music movement including Christian hip hop, Christian rap, Christian metal, Christian punk, Christian rock, Christian worship music, Christian soft rock (or the somewhat outdated Contemporary...

In support of the albums third single release Now I Run, Noll embarked on a 72 date concert tour across Australia including a gig during the annual Gympie Muster. Once again Noll focused on some of the more remote and isolated country and rural areas during this tour, one of the few Australian touring acts to do so, and at completion of the tour had played to in excess of 200,000 people. Now I Run is a song by Australian singer Shannon Noll. ... The city of Gympie is located in south eastern Queensland, Australia, and is approximately 170 kilometers north of the state capital, Brisbane. ...

Noll was being courted for a role in an Australian movie in mid-2006 based loosely on the life of now-deceased Australian racing legend Peter Brock, but he passed on it to focus on his music. For other persons named Peter Brock, see Peter Brock (disambiguation). ...

Noll released a further two singles from Lift, "Now I Run" and "Lonely". Both singles were top ten hits, increasing his run of top ten successes to eight. With the release of Lonely, Noll rewrote Australian chart history by having so far achieved nine consecutive top ten singles (ten including his contribution to the #1 hit "Rise Up" with the Australian Idol Final 12, 2003). He has became the most successful singer and enduring talent from the Australian Idol series. To the end of 2006, Noll has been the only former Australian Idol contestant to have ever been nominated for a music industry-voted award by ARIA. As of January 2007, the Lift album remains in the Top 100 ARIA album chart after 64 weeks. It has now charted over a three year period from 2005 - 2007. Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... Now I Run is a song by Australian singer Shannon Noll. ... Lonely is a song by Australian singer Shannon Noll. ... Lonely is a song by Australian singer Shannon Noll. ... Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ...

In September 2006, Noll decided not to continue with Sydney firm Caplice Management, who had been managing him since the release of his first album, and signed up with Worldwide Entertainment Group. The decision was seen as a positive move considering Noll's desire to gain success in America. It was reported in the press release distributed by Worldwise Entertainment Group that Noll is a high priority artist for them and that an extensive promotional and songwriting trip was organised in America in early 2007. This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ...

Noll was chosen as support act for American rock group Live in October 2006, playing each capitol city across Australia. Including the tour with Live, Noll has now performed in excess of 300 concerts in the last 2 and a half years. Live (IPA pronunciation: , rhymes with five)[2] (also typeset as LIVE) is an American alternative rock band from York, Pennsylvania, comprised of Ed Kowalczyk (lead vocals and guitar), Chad Taylor (lead guitar), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass guitar) and Chad Gracey (drums). ... Live (IPA pronunciation: , rhymes with five)[2] (also typeset as LIVE) is an American alternative rock band from York, Pennsylvania, comprised of Ed Kowalczyk (lead vocals and guitar), Chad Taylor (lead guitar), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass guitar) and Chad Gracey (drums). ...

On 9 December 2006, Noll released a duet with Rogue Traders singer Natalie Bassingthwaithe. It is a cover of the Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush hit "Don't Give Up". The single was yet another success for Noll, peaking at number two on the ARIA singles charts and being certified Platinum. The track has since spent 12 consecutive weeks in the top 10. Proceeds from the single went to the charity "Beyond Blue", which deals with depression. is the 343rd day of the year (344th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rogue Traders are an Australian electro pop band consisting of James Ash (keyboards), Danny Spencer (guitars), Cameron McGlinchey (drums) and Natalie Bassingthwaighte (lead vocals). ... Natalie Bassingthwaighte (born 1 September 1975 in Wollongong, Australia) is an Australian actress, most famous for playing the role of Isabelle Izzy Hoyland in the soap opera Neighbours. ... Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950, in Chobham,[1] Surrey, England) is an English musician. ... Kate Bush (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. ... Dont Give Up is a duet by recorded by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush for Gabriels album So. ...

With the debut of Don't Give Up Noll set a new Australian record with being the only Australian male singer to achieve 10 successive top 10 singles (not including his contribution to ensemble release "Rise Up") Dont Give Up is a title shared by at least two songs of note, both released as singles: Dont Give Up is a duet released by British artists Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush in 1986. ...

2007: Turn It Up

Noll spent several months in early 2007 travelling to America to write songs for his upcoming third album. During Noll's "Now I Run" tour in mid 2006, he premiered a new composition entitled "The World Outside" which he mentioned may find a place on his next album.

It was reported that Noll would be spending time in Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles collaborating with US writers Jon Ingoldsby, Desmond Child, Richie Sambora, and Richard Marx on tracks for possible inclusion on his third album, which has been slated for a release in September 2007. Desmond Child Desmond Child (born 28 October 1953, Miami, Florida, USA) has worked as a music performer and songwriter. ... Richard Stephen Sambora (born on July 11th, 1959), is an American rock guitarist, singer and songwriter who is the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi. ... Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Winnetka, Illinois) is an adult contemporary and pop/rock singer, songwriter and record producer. ...

On 30 February, Noll was nominated for the third consecutive time as "Best Male Artist" at the Australian Video Music Awards (AVMAs), to be held in April. Noll has won this award the previous two years. Noll was also asked to perform his hit singles "Shine" and "Don't Give Up" at the opening ceremony of the FINA World Swimming Championships, being held in Melbourne, Victoria on March 17. Noll was the lead act at a massive annual public function held on the Queensland Gold Coast also on March 17. February 30 occurs in some calendars, unlike the Gregorian calendar, where February contains only 28 or 29 days. ... is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On May 9, Shannon was announced to be taking part in the live stage performance of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds, which has toured successfully in the UK and throughout Europe. Shannon will be playing the roll of Parson Nathaniel. is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see The War of the Worlds (disambiguation). ...

The first single from Noll's third album "Turn It Up" will be a track called "Loud". A one-minute teaser of the track was premiered on the website for Sydney newspaper the Daily Telegraph on August 8, 2007. The single has a confirmed release date of 1 September, 2007, and includes the previously unreleased track "The World Outside". Noll's third album "Turn It Up" will be released on September 15, 2007.

On September 21, it was confirmed by Shannon Noll that his second single from his third album "Turn It Up" will be "In Pieces". Shannon states "..this song is such a strong ballad and has a personal message for me. I think many people will be able to relate to the message in it." Release dates in November are expected. is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... In Pieces is the second single to be taken from Shannon Nolls third album Turn It Up. ...

In October 2007 Shannon Noll was awarded BEST MALE in the Australian Nickelodean Kid's Choice Awards. And Shannon's album Turn It Up received GOLD sales status. October 2007 is the tenth month of that year. ... Turn It Up is an 2005 single by Chamillionaire featuring Lil Flip. ...

Controversies

In December 2004, Noll was charged for drink driving after being breath tested by police, when driving home from a local pub in his home town.^[1] He was fined $765 and given a nine month driving suspension. Noll admits being extremely disappointed by his actions.^[2] Drink driving or drinking and driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle after having consumed alcohol (ethanol) or other drugs, to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired. ... A breathalyzer (or breathalyser) is a device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample. ...

In 2006, Noll challenged comedian Wil Anderson to a charity boxing match after Anderson made jokes about Shannon's late father Neil Noll at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Although $50,000 had been pledged to charity if the match went ahead, Anderson refused, prompting Noll to jibe: "Reach down in your trousers and see if there's a bit of manhood there. If you're lucky enough to find it, then stand up and be counted", to which Anderson replied: "The last thing this country (Australia) needs is a singing version of Anthony Mundine." Anderson eventually donated $2000 to a charity of Noll's choice, a sum of money which was matched and also donated by Noll. For the American radio talk show host, see Will Anderson. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Anthony Mundine (born 21 May 1975) is a boxer, former Australian rugby league player of mixed White and Indigenous Australian descent and WBA Super Middleweight champion. ...

Discography

This article presents the discography of Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ...

Albums

• 2004: That's What I'm Talking About
• 2005: Lift
• 2007: Turn It Up

Thats What Im Talking About (Catalogue: BMG 82876594852) is the debut pop music album by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on February 8, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... Turn It Up is the forthcoming, third studio album from Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll, scheduled for release on September 15, 2007. ...

Top five singles

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Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ...

• 2004: Nominated - Highest Selling Single - "What About Me"
• 2004: Nominated - Highest Selling Album - "That's What I'm Talking About"
• 2006: Nominated - Highest Selling Single - "Shine"
• 2006: Nominated - Best Pop Release - "Lift"

ARIA #1 Chart Awards What About Me is the debut pop music single by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on January 26, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Thats What Im Talking About (Catalogue: BMG 82876594852) is the debut pop music album by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on February 8, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Shine is the first single to be released from Lift, the second album from former Australian Idol runner up Shannon Noll. ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ...

• 2004: Won - #1 Album - "That's What I'm Talking About"
• 2004: Won - #1 Single - "What About Me"
• 2004: Won - #1 Single - "Learn To Fly"
• 2005: Won - #1 Album - "Lift"
• 2005: Won - #1 Single - "Shine"

MTV Australian Video Music Awards (AVMAs) Thats What Im Talking About (Catalogue: BMG 82876594852) is the debut pop music album by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on February 8, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... What About Me is the debut pop music single by Australian singer and Australian Idol finalist Shannon Noll, released on January 26, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Learn to Fly is a song originally recorded by United Kingdom boyband A1, featured on their 2001 album Make It Good ,but was never released as a single. ... Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... Shine is the first single to be released from Lift, the second album from former Australian Idol runner up Shannon Noll. ...

• 2005: Won - Best Male Artist
• 2005: Nominated - Video of the Year - "Drive"
• 2006: Won - Best Male Artist
• 2005: Nominated - People's Choice - "Shine"
• 2007: Won - Best Male Artist

APRA Awards Drive is a pop/rock song written by Phil Thornalley and Bryan Adams, and was the second single release by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ... Shine is the first single to be released from Lift, the second album from former Australian Idol runner up Shannon Noll. ...

• 2007: Won - Most Played Australian Work - "Lift"

Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards Lift is the second single by Australian singer Shannon Noll from his sophomore album with the same name. ... 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. ...

• 2004: Won - Favourite Australian
• 2004: Won - Favourite Song - "Drive"
• 2007: Won - Best Male Artist

Drive is a pop/rock song written by Phil Thornalley and Bryan Adams, and was the second single release by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. ...

References

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External links

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