Emma Birdsall (born 21 January 1992) is an Australian singer-songwriter from Sydney. She was a participant in the first season of The Voice, and placed in the top 16.[1] Since then she has signed with Island Records Australia under the Universal Music Group, with her debut album set to be released in 2016.[2] Her debut single, titled "Lovers & Friends", was released 16 August 2013.[3] Birdsall has a recurring role in Nine Network's drama Love Child, in which she also features on the soundtrack.[4]
Emma Birdsall | |
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 Birdsall at the InStyle Awards, May 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 21 January 1992 Sydney |
| Genres | Jazz, soul, blues |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | emmabirdsall |
Career
editShe came to fame in 2012 as a finalist in Team Seal of The Voice Australia.
Performances
edit| Performed | Song | Original artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Audition | "Mercy" | Duffy | Defaulted Team Seal |
| Battle Rounds | "At Last" (against Casey Withoos) | Etta James | Winner |
| Live Show Final, Part 1 | "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" | Aretha Franklin | Public vote |
| Live Show Final, Part 3 | "The Look of Love" | Dusty Springfield | Eliminated |
| Kiss From a Rose (as part of Team Seal) |
Seal |
Following The Voice, Birdsall released "Lovers & Friends" and several songs in the following years through the soundtrack of Channel 9's hit drama Love Child (TV series). She has also spent time doing stage shows internationally (Barbie in 'Barbie...I Can Be', Indonesia) and locally (playing Miriam Aarons in 'The Women', Edgewise Productions for Sydney Fringe Festival).[5] Birdsall is also a talented songwriter, having penned songs for Australian artists Jessica Mauboy, Dami Im, Taylor Henderson and Nathaniel.[citation needed]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Day By Day[6] |
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Singles
edit| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2013 | "Lovers & Friends"[7] |
References
edit- ^ Birdsall, Emma. "Emma Birdsall booking". Australian Network Entertainment. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ^ "Emma Birdsall Airplay". AMRAP. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ^ Birdsall, Emma (16 August 2013). "Emma Birdsall "Lovers & Friends" single". iTunes. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ "Emma Birdall IMDB". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ^ "Emma (@EmmaBirdsall) / Twitter".
- ^ "Day By Day (EP) (DD)". Apple Music. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Lovers & Friends – single". Apple Music. 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
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