Wes Carr
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Wes Carr is an Australian singer-songwriter. He released his first studio album Simple Sum
independently in 2008 shortly before entering Australian Idol
. In November 2008 he was announced as the winner of the sixth season
of Australian Idol. After Idol, he signed a record deal with Sony Music Australia and released his debut single, "You
". The song peaked at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart
and was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association
(ARIA). Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks
, soon followed after. It reached number two on the ARIA Albums Chart
and also achieved Gold certification. The second single "Feels Like Woah
" peaked at number 14 and gained Gold certification. In June 2011 Carr released "Been a Long Time
", the lead single from his third album. It peaked at number 33 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In November 2011 Carr announced that he was no longer with Sony and would be releasing his album independently in 2012.
, a small country town near the Barossa Valley
. Carr took classes five nights a week at the Johnny Young Talent School, but eventually left Adelaide
to live with his father in Sydney
at the age of fifteen. From here on, Carr began his DIY education of the music industry, swapping time at school for time at bars
, performing and meeting other musicians. His first big gig was supporting Australian band Leonardo's Bride
for their last gig at The Basement Carr also played gigs with Missy Higgins
, Lior
, Paul Mac
, Andrew Farriss
of INXS
and Don Walker
of Cold Chisel
.
On 3 November 2003, Carr released his debut EP
Rhythm to Fly, independently. After Australian band Silverchair
went into hiatus in 2003, Carr and Ben Gillies
formed the band, Tambalane
. Carr and Gilles parted ways in 2005 when an "unpleasant power struggle" emerged between the two. In 2006, Carr worked with C. J. Vanston
in Los Angeles
, where they co-wrote the song "Say My Name" for the film, For Your Consideration
. On 11 June 2008, Carr released his debut studio album, Simple Sum
, independently.
. In the top five round, Carr sang Michael Jackson
's "Black or White" and received two touchdowns, including one from judge Marcia Hines
and guest judge Jermaine Jackson
. He also received another touchdown in the top three round, from judge Ian Dickson and a TV throw from judge Kyle Sandilands
. On 23 November 2008, Carr was announced the winner of Australian Idol of 2008 with Luke Dickens becoming the runner-up. As winner, Carr received a recording contract with Sony Music Australia, a car and $200,000 towards developing his craft.
as the winner, Carr signed to Sony Music Australia. His winner's and debut single, "You
" was released immediately for download following his win on 23 November 2008. The song peaked at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart
and was certified Gold
by the Australian Recording Industry Association
(ARIA), for shipments of 35,000 units. Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks
, was released on 20 March 2009. It debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart
and also certified Gold
. "Feels Like Woah
" was released as the album's second single on 13 February 2009. The song peaked at number fourteen and certified Gold. "Fearless
" and "Love is an Animal
" were released as the album's third and fourth singles, respectively.
In May 2009, Carr embarked on a national tour to perform songs from the album. The national tour, "The Way the World Looks LIVE", began on 27 May and ended on 12 July. In September 2009, Carr served as a support act for Irish band The Script's Australian tour. In October, Carr toured with Ian Moss
on his national "Shake It Up Tour". The tour began on 8 October and ended on 19 December. At the 2009 ARIA Music Awards
, "You" was nominated for "Highest Selling Single", but lost to Jessica Mauboy
's "Running Back
".
, Nashville, London
and Paris
, and is full of "personal, candid stories." Its lead single "Been a Long Time
" was released for digital download
on 10 June 2011. The single peaked at number 33 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In November 2011 Carr announced on that he was no longer with Sony and would release his album independently in 2012.
magazine, that he is engaged to actress Charlotte Gregg
.
Simple Sum
Simple Sum is the first studio album by Australian singer-songwriter, Wes Carr. Carr recorded the album in 2007 at Sydney's Electric Avenue Studios...
independently in 2008 shortly before entering Australian Idol
Australian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...
. In November 2008 he was announced as the winner of the sixth season
Australian Idol (season 6)
The sixth season of Australian Idol premiered on Sunday, 24 August 2008, on Network Ten. The season finale aired live on Sunday, 23 November 2008. The winner was Wes Carr with Luke Dickens as runner-up.-Changes to Format:...
of Australian Idol. After Idol, he signed a record deal with Sony Music Australia and released his debut single, "You
You (Wes Carr song)
"You" is the debut single from the 2008 Australian Idol winner, Wes Carr. It was released digitally on November 23, 2008, and physically on December 3, 2008...
". The song peaked at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
and was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
(ARIA). Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks
The Way the World Looks
The Way The World Looks is the second studio album by Australian singer and songwriter Wes Carr. The album was released on 20 March 2009 and contains Carr's Australian Idol winners single, "You" as well as the other released singles, "Feels Like Woah", "Fearless" and "Love Is An...
, soon followed after. It reached number two on the ARIA Albums Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
and also achieved Gold certification. The second single "Feels Like Woah
Feels Like Woah
-Music video:A music video was created and released for the song. It was filmed in Sydney's inner-west suburbs. On March 4, 2009 the music video was released when uploaded to Carr's official YouTube channel.-Chart performance:...
" peaked at number 14 and gained Gold certification. In June 2011 Carr released "Been a Long Time
Been a Long Time
"Been a Long Time" is a song by Australian recording artist Wes Carr. It was released for digital download on 10 June 2011.- Background :Wes Carr wrote "Been a Long Time" in Los Angeles, California, in which took him 10 minutes to write. It was produced by Scottish musician Gary Clark...
", the lead single from his third album. It peaked at number 33 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In November 2011 Carr announced that he was no longer with Sony and would be releasing his album independently in 2012.
Early life
Wes Carr was born and raised in Gawler, South AustraliaGawler, South Australia
Gawler is the first country town in the state of South Australia, and is named after the second Governor of the colony of South Australia, George Gawler. It is located north of the centre of the state capital, Adelaide, and is close to the major wine producing district of the Barossa Valley...
, a small country town near the Barossa Valley
Barossa Valley
The Barossa Valley is a major wine-producing region and tourist destination of South Australia, located 60 km northeast of Adelaide. It is the valley formed by the North Para River, and the Barossa Valley Way is the main road through the valley, connecting the main towns on the valley floor of...
. Carr took classes five nights a week at the Johnny Young Talent School, but eventually left Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
to live with his father in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
at the age of fifteen. From here on, Carr began his DIY education of the music industry, swapping time at school for time at bars
Bar (establishment)
A bar is a business establishment that serves alcoholic drinks — beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails — for consumption on the premises.Bars provide stools or chairs that are placed at tables or counters for their patrons. Some bars have entertainment on a stage, such as a live band, comedians, go-go...
, performing and meeting other musicians. His first big gig was supporting Australian band Leonardo's Bride
Leonardo's Bride
Leonardo's Bride was an Australian pop band that formed in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1989. It consisted of singer Abby Dobson , Dean Manning , Jon Howell and Patrick Wong...
for their last gig at The Basement Carr also played gigs with Missy Higgins
Missy Higgins
Melissa "Missy" Morrison Higgins is an Australian pop singer-songwriter, musician and actor. Her No. 1 albums in Australia are The Sound of White and On a Clear Night , and her Top Ten singles are "Scar", "The Special Two", "Steer" and "Where I Stood". From a musical family in...
, Lior
Lior
Lior is a male, independent Australian singer-songwriter based in Melbourne.-Career:In early 2005, Lior independently self-released his debut album Autumn Flow, certified gold by ARIA...
, Paul Mac
Paul Mac
Paul Mac is a musician, producer and music remixer from Sydney, Australia. He was classically trained at Sydney's Conservatorium of Music. Paul Mac formed the bands Smash Mac Mac, Itch-e And Scratch-e, The Lab, and The Dissociatives, as well as releasing two records under his own name...
, Andrew Farriss
Andrew Farriss
Andrew Charles Farriss is a rock musician , best known as the keyboardist and main composer for the Australian band INXS.-Career:...
of INXS
INXS
INXS are an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays are Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar/keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar/sax...
and Don Walker
Don Walker (musician)
Don Walker is an Australian musician and songwriter known for writing many of the hits for Australian pub rock band Cold Chisel. He played piano and keyboard with the band from 1973 to 1983, when they disbanded. He has since continued to record and tour, both solo and with Tex, Don and Charlie,...
of Cold Chisel
Cold Chisel
Cold Chisel is a rock band that originated in Adelaide, Australia. It is one of the most acclaimed Australian rock bands of all time, with a string of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s and huge sales that continue to this day, although its success and acclaim was almost completely restricted to...
.
On 3 November 2003, Carr released his debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
Rhythm to Fly, independently. After Australian band Silverchair
Silverchair
Silverchair were an Australian rock band, which formed in 1992 as Innocent Criminals in Merewether, Newcastle with the line-up of Ben Gillies on drums, Chris Joannou on bass guitar and Daniel Johns on vocals and guitars. The group got their big break in mid-1994 when they won a national demo...
went into hiatus in 2003, Carr and Ben Gillies
Ben Gillies
Benjamin David Gillies is an Australian musician, best known as the drummer of Australian rock band Silverchair.Born in Merewether, a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, he started as a quad drummer in the band The Marching Koalas, before forming the band Innocent Criminals at the age...
formed the band, Tambalane
Tambalane
Tambalane was an Australian Pop rock band that was formed in 2003 by Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies after Silverchair went on hiatus in 2003. They released a single album which contained the singles "Little Miss Liar" and "Free"....
. Carr and Gilles parted ways in 2005 when an "unpleasant power struggle" emerged between the two. In 2006, Carr worked with C. J. Vanston
C. J. Vanston
C. J. Vanston is an American film composer, record producer, songwriter, and keyboardist, based in Hollywood, California. He was born in Denver, Colorado, the son of Bonnie L...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, where they co-wrote the song "Say My Name" for the film, For Your Consideration
For Your Consideration (film)
For Your Consideration is a 2006 comedy film directed by Christopher Guest. It was co-written by Guest and Eugene Levy, both also starring in the film....
. On 11 June 2008, Carr released his debut studio album, Simple Sum
Simple Sum
Simple Sum is the first studio album by Australian singer-songwriter, Wes Carr. Carr recorded the album in 2007 at Sydney's Electric Avenue Studios...
, independently.
Australian Idol
In 2008, Carr auditioned for the sixth season of Australian IdolAustralian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...
. In the top five round, Carr sang Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
's "Black or White" and received two touchdowns, including one from judge Marcia Hines
Marcia Hines
Marcia Elaine Hines, AM is a vocalist, actress and TV personality who achieved success in her adopted homeland of Australia. Hines made her debut, at the age of sixteen, in the Australian version of the stage musical Hair and followed with the role of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar...
and guest judge Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine La Jaune Jackson is an American singer, bassist, composer, a member of The Jackson 5, older brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson and occasional film director...
. He also received another touchdown in the top three round, from judge Ian Dickson and a TV throw from judge Kyle Sandilands
Kyle Sandilands
Kyle Dalton Sandilands is an Australian radio and TV personality. He is currently the host with Jacqueline Henderson, better known as Jackie O, on the weekday morning radio program The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Sydney radio station 2Day FM, The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power which airs on...
. On 23 November 2008, Carr was announced the winner of Australian Idol of 2008 with Luke Dickens becoming the runner-up. As winner, Carr received a recording contract with Sony Music Australia, a car and $200,000 towards developing his craft.
| Week | Theme | Song Sung | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 24 | N/A | "Times Like These Times Like These (song) "Times Like These" is the second single released from the Foo Fighters' fourth album One by One. It was released on two main discs in 2003.... " |
Foo Fighters Foo Fighters Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War... |
| Top 12 | Contestant's idols | "Beautiful Day Beautiful Day "Beautiful Day" is a song by the rock band U2. It is the first track from their 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind, and it was released as the album's lead single. It was a commercial success, helping launch the album to multi-platinum status, and is one of U2's biggest hits to date... " |
U2 U2 U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music... |
| Top 11 | 1980s | "Dancing in the Dark Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen song) "Dancing in the Dark" is a 1984 song, written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. Adding up-tempo synthesizer riffs and some syncopation to his sound for the first time, it became his biggest hit and, as the first single released from Born in the U.S.A., started it off to... " |
Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band... |
| Top 10 | Australian songs | "Friday on My Mind Friday on My Mind "Friday on My Mind" is a 1966 song by Australian rock group The Easybeats. Written by band members George Young and Harry Vanda, the track became a worldwide hit, reaching #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1967 in the US, #1 in Australia and #6 in the UK, as well as charting in several... " |
The Easybeats The Easybeats The Easybeats were an Australian rock and roll band. They formed in Sydney in late 1964 and broke up at the end of 1969. They are regarded as the greatest Australian pop band of the 1960s, and were the first Australian rock and roll act to score an international pop hit with their 1966 single... |
| Top 9 | ABBA ABBA ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog... |
"Fernando Fernando (song) "Fernando" is a song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was the group's first non-album single and was released in November 1975 through Polar Music. Lead vocals were sung by Anni-Frid Lyngstad... " |
ABBA |
| Top 8 | Rock n' Roll smash hits | "Desire" | U2 |
| Top 7 | Motown | "If I Were a Carpenter" | The 4 Tops |
| Top 6 | The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up... |
"Jumpin' Jack Flash Jumpin' Jack Flash "Jumpin' Jack Flash" is a song by English rock band The Rolling Stones, released as a single in 1968. Called "supernatural Delta blues by way of Swinging London" by Rolling Stone, the song was perceived by some as the band's return to their blues roots after the psychedelia of their preceding... " |
The Rolling Stones |
| Top 5 | Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records... The Jackson 5 The Jackson 5 The Jackson 5 , later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana... |
"Black or White" | Michael Jackson |
| Top 4 | American songs | "When You Were Young When You Were Young "When You Were Young" is a song written and performed by The Killers, and is the third track on their second album Sam's Town, released in October 2006. The song was released as the lead single from that album in September 2006. It has proven to be one of their most successful singles, peaking at... " "What a Wonderful World What a Wonderful World "What a Wonderful World" is a song written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. It was first recorded by Louis Armstrong and released as a single in 1968. Thiele and Weiss were both prominent in the music world . Armstrong's recording was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999... " |
The Killers Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong , nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana.... |
| Top 3 | Contestant's choice | "Easy" "Get Back Get Back "Get Back" is a song by The Beatles, composed by Paul McCartney and frequently attributed to Lennon–McCartney. The song was originally released as a single on 11 April 1969, and credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston." A different mix of the song later became the closing track of Let It Be ,... " |
Faith No More Faith No More Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed originally as Faith No Man in 1981 by bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, vocalist Michael Morris and drummer Mike Bordin. A year later when Worthington was replaced by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, and Mike... The Beatles The Beatles The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr... |
| Top 2 | Contestant's choice Contestant's winners single |
"White Noise White Noise (song) "White Noise" is the first single from The Living End's fifth studio album, White Noise. Released on 5 July 2008, after the "White Noise" track was the most added song on Australian radio in the weeks previous, it went on to top the Australian Airplay Chart... " "You You (Wes Carr song) "You" is the debut single from the 2008 Australian Idol winner, Wes Carr. It was released digitally on November 23, 2008, and physically on December 3, 2008... " |
The Living End The Living End The Living End are an Australian rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 1994. The current lineup consists of Chris Cheney , Scott Owen and Andy Strachan... Wes Carr |
| Grand Finale | Finalists' duet Contestant's favourite Contestant's winners single |
"Times Like These Times Like These (song) "Times Like These" is the second single released from the Foo Fighters' fourth album One by One. It was released on two main discs in 2003.... " "Black or White" "You" |
Foo Fighters Foo Fighters Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War... Michael Jackson Wes Carr |
2008–09: The Way the World Looks
After coming out of Australian IdolAustralian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...
as the winner, Carr signed to Sony Music Australia. His winner's and debut single, "You
You (Wes Carr song)
"You" is the debut single from the 2008 Australian Idol winner, Wes Carr. It was released digitally on November 23, 2008, and physically on December 3, 2008...
" was released immediately for download following his win on 23 November 2008. The song peaked at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
and was certified Gold
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
by the Australian Recording Industry Association
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
(ARIA), for shipments of 35,000 units. Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks
The Way the World Looks
The Way The World Looks is the second studio album by Australian singer and songwriter Wes Carr. The album was released on 20 March 2009 and contains Carr's Australian Idol winners single, "You" as well as the other released singles, "Feels Like Woah", "Fearless" and "Love Is An...
, was released on 20 March 2009. It debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
and also certified Gold
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
. "Feels Like Woah
Feels Like Woah
-Music video:A music video was created and released for the song. It was filmed in Sydney's inner-west suburbs. On March 4, 2009 the music video was released when uploaded to Carr's official YouTube channel.-Chart performance:...
" was released as the album's second single on 13 February 2009. The song peaked at number fourteen and certified Gold. "Fearless
Fearless (Wes Carr song)
"Fearless" is the 3rd single to be released from Australian singer, Wes Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks. It was released on 12 June 2009.-Promotion:...
" and "Love is an Animal
Love Is an Animal
"Love Is an Animal" is the fourth single from Australian singer-songwriter, Wes Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks. It was sent to radio on 27 August 2009 and released on 18 September, 2009-Charts:...
" were released as the album's third and fourth singles, respectively.
In May 2009, Carr embarked on a national tour to perform songs from the album. The national tour, "The Way the World Looks LIVE", began on 27 May and ended on 12 July. In September 2009, Carr served as a support act for Irish band The Script's Australian tour. In October, Carr toured with Ian Moss
Ian Moss
Ian Moss is an Australian rock musician, best known as the guitarist and occasional singer of Cold Chisel. In that group's initial ten year career, Moss recorded eight albums, three of which were No. 1 national hits. His solo career began with a No. 1 album and single and five ARIA Awards...
on his national "Shake It Up Tour". The tour began on 8 October and ended on 19 December. At the 2009 ARIA Music Awards
ARIA Music Awards of 2009
The 23rd Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards took place on 26 November 2009 at the Acer Arena at the Sydney Olympic Park complex. The ceremony was telecast on the Nine Network at 8:30pm that night...
, "You" was nominated for "Highest Selling Single", but lost to Jessica Mauboy
Jessica Mauboy
Jessica Hilda Mauboy , is an Indigenous Australian R&B singer-songwriter and actress. In 2006, Mauboy was the runner-up on the fourth season of Australian Idol, she had auditioned for the talent show in Alice Springs to pursue a recording career...
's "Running Back
Running Back (Jessica Mauboy song)
"Running Back" is the debut single by Australian R&B recording artist Jessica Mauboy, which features American rapper Flo Rida. It was written by Mauboy, Audius Mtawarira, and Sean Ray Mullins, and was produced by Audius. "Running Back" was released for digital download on 19 September 2008, as the...
".
2011–present: Third studio album
Carr's third studio album will be released in 2012. In an interview with Adelaide Now, Carr said he wrote the album on his travels to Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, Nashville, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, and is full of "personal, candid stories." Its lead single "Been a Long Time
Been a Long Time
"Been a Long Time" is a song by Australian recording artist Wes Carr. It was released for digital download on 10 June 2011.- Background :Wes Carr wrote "Been a Long Time" in Los Angeles, California, in which took him 10 minutes to write. It was produced by Scottish musician Gary Clark...
" was released for digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
on 10 June 2011. The single peaked at number 33 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In November 2011 Carr announced on that he was no longer with Sony and would release his album independently in 2012.
Personal life
In February 2011, Carr announced in the Australian OK!OK!
OK! is a British weekly magazine specializing in celebrity news. Originally launched as a monthly, its first issue was published in April 1993. In September 2004, OK! publishers Northern and Shell launched in Australia as a monthly title – the magazine went weekly in October 2006...
magazine, that he is engaged to actress Charlotte Gregg
Charlotte Gregg
Charlotte Gregg is an Australian actress, who played the part of Charity Fernbrook in Home and Away, who was a member of the Cult 'The Believers' and prior to that was a midwife...
.
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Certifications Music recording sales certification Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,... |
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| AUS ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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| 2008 | Simple Sum Simple Sum Simple Sum is the first studio album by Australian singer-songwriter, Wes Carr. Carr recorded the album in 2007 at Sydney's Electric Avenue Studios...
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| 2009 | The Way the World Looks The Way the World Looks The Way The World Looks is the second studio album by Australian singer and songwriter Wes Carr. The album was released on 20 March 2009 and contains Carr's Australian Idol winners single, "You" as well as the other released singles, "Feels Like Woah", "Fearless" and "Love Is An... Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... , digital download |
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Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... : Gold |
Extended plays
| Year | Album details |
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| 2003 | Rhythm to Fly
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Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications Music recording sales certification Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,... |
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| AUS ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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| 2008 | "You You (Wes Carr song) "You" is the debut single from the 2008 Australian Idol winner, Wes Carr. It was released digitally on November 23, 2008, and physically on December 3, 2008... " |
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The Way the World Looks |
| 2009 | "Feels Like Woah Feels Like Woah -Music video:A music video was created and released for the song. It was filmed in Sydney's inner-west suburbs. On March 4, 2009 the music video was released when uploaded to Carr's official YouTube channel.-Chart performance:... " |
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| "Fearless Fearless (Wes Carr song) "Fearless" is the 3rd single to be released from Australian singer, Wes Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks. It was released on 12 June 2009.-Promotion:... " |
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| "Love is an Animal Love Is an Animal "Love Is an Animal" is the fourth single from Australian singer-songwriter, Wes Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks. It was sent to radio on 27 August 2009 and released on 18 September, 2009-Charts:... " |
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| 2011 | "Been a Long Time Been a Long Time "Been a Long Time" is a song by Australian recording artist Wes Carr. It was released for digital download on 10 June 2011.- Background :Wes Carr wrote "Been a Long Time" in Los Angeles, California, in which took him 10 minutes to write. It was produced by Scottish musician Gary Clark... " |
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Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
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| 2008 | "You" | Unknown |
| 2009 | "Feels Like Woah" | |
| 2009 | "Fearless" | |
| 2009 | "Love is an Animal" | |
| 2011 | "Been a Long Time" | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Type | Award | Result |
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| 2009 | Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2009 The 7th annual Australian Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards was held on 13 November 2009 at the Hisense Arena in Melbourne and was broadcast as LIVE in Australia at 7.00pm on Nickelodeon . The nominees for 2009 were announced on 20 September 2009.... |
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| ARIA Music Awards ARIA Music Awards of 2009 The 23rd Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards took place on 26 November 2009 at the Acer Arena at the Sydney Olympic Park complex. The ceremony was telecast on the Nine Network at 8:30pm that night... |
Highest Selling Single ("You") |