Carmen Smith (singer)
Carmen Smith | |
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| Born | 1984 |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, vocal coach |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Participation in The Voice Australia (2012) |
Carmen Smith (born 1984) is an Australian singer-songwriter who rose to prominence through her participation in the inaugural season of The Voice Australia.
Early career
Beginning in 2002, Smith has supported various Australian musicians as a backing vocalist, including notable artist Guy Sebastian. She has released two solo albums and contributed songwriting for performers like Stan Walker and Jessica Mauboy. In 2005, Smith penned "All I Ask," which became the winning single for New Zealand Idol contestant Rosita Vai. Additionally, she appeared as a featured artist on Thirsty Merc's track "Mousetrap Heart" in 2010.
2012–present: The Voice Australia participation and subsequent disqualification
In 2012, Smith became a member of coach Joel Madden's team during the debut season of The Voice Australia, impressing with her rendition of Alicia Keys' "How Come You Don't Call Me." She secured victory in her Battle Round performing Rihanna's "We Found Love." Nevertheless, after her involvement in Guy Sebastian's single "Gold" and its accompanying video, she was disqualified for breaching the program's regulations, which producers stated provided her with an unfair competitive edge. Smith maintained that her contract permitted ongoing collaboration with Sebastian. This incident marked the first-ever disqualification on the show.
After her departure from the competition, Smith joined Sebastian on stage at Australia's Got Talent and participated in his nationwide Armageddon Tour during mid-2012, supporting his seventh studio album. The following year, she toured alongside him once more during the extensive 46-date Get Along Tour. Smith also contributed backing vocals to Sebastian's Eurovision Song Contest 2015 entry "Tonight Again," which achieved a fifth-place finish.
As of 2023, Smith holds the position of vocal coach on Australian Idol.
Studio Albums and EPs
- Carmen Smith (2007)
- Ever Known (2011)
- They Don't Know Me (2012)
Special Releases
- Polaroid (2012)
Singles
- How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore? (The Voice Performance) (2012)
- We Found Love (The Voice Performance) (2012)
- They Don't Know Me (2012)
- Breaker of Hearts (2013)
- Love's on the Run (2013)