Chris Sebastian
Chris Sebastian | |
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| Born | August 2, 1988 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Winner of The Voice Australia (2020) |
| Notable work | "Flow", Runaway (EP), This Christmas (EP), "I Found You" |
Christopher Troy Sebastian (born 2 August 1988) is a singer and songwriter from Australia. In 2012, he took part in the inaugural season of The Voice Australia, joining Team Seal and advancing to the quarter-finals. He made a comeback in the ninth season of the show, aligning with Kelly Rowland's team, and ultimately secured the championship in July 2020.
2008–2011: Early career and "Flow"
In 2008, Sebastian moved from Adelaide, South Australia to Melbourne to further pursue his music ambitions, taking roles as a vocal coach and music producer. His first single, "Flow," was released in July 2011 and was characterized by auspOp as an appealing blend of R&B and pop featuring smooth harmonies with a classic soul influence.
2012: The Voice season one
Sebastian participated in the first season of The Voice Australia in 2012, impressing judges Delta Goodrem and Seal, and chose to be part of Team Seal. He advanced to the top 16 before being eliminated.
| The Voice performances and results (2012) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Song | Original Artist | Result |
| Audition | "Halo" | Beyoncé | Progressed to Battle Rounds |
| Battle Rounds | "Firework" (vs Yshrael Pascual) | Katy Perry | Advanced to Live Shows |
| Live Shows | "Without You" | David Guetta ft. Usher | Saved by Coach; moved on to quarter-finals |
| Quarter-finals | "I Can't Stand the Rain" | Ann Peebles | Eliminated |
Afterward, Sebastian voiced dissatisfaction with his experience on the program, citing concerns about how his personal identity was handled during the competition, which negatively impacted his time on the show.
2013–2019: Independent pursuits
In 2016, Sebastian toured alongside American vocal ensemble Pentatonix and commenced work on his debut EP in Los Angeles.
His first EP, Runaway, was released on 20 October 2016. He described a stylistic transition from dance and R&B towards a more acoustic vibe, likening it to a fusion where Ed Sheeran meets Ne-Yo. This EP was supported by a nationwide tour later that year.
Sebastian's follow-up EP, This Christmas, came out in 2018.
2020: The Voice season 9
In 2020, Sebastian returned to compete as an All Star on The Voice Australia season nine. Receiving chair turns from all four judges, he opted to join Team Kelly Rowland. On 19 July 2020, he was announced as the winner after surpassing Stellar Perry, Johnny Manuel, and Siala Robson through public voting. His victory awarded him $100,000 along with a recording agreement with EMI Music.
denotes winner.
| The Voice performances and results (2020) | |||
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| Episode | Song | Original Artist | Result |
| Audition | "Jealous" | Labrinth | Progressed to Battle Rounds |
| Battle Rounds | "Titanium" (vs Sapphire Tamalemai) | David Guetta and Sia | Advanced to Play-offs |
| Play-offs | "24K Magic" | Bruno Mars | Advanced to Showdowns |
| Showdowns | "Attention" | Charlie Puth | Saved by Coach; moved on to Semi-final |
| Semi-final | "Before You Go" | Lewis Capaldi | Saved by Coach; advanced to Final |
| Grand Final | "Numb" | Linkin Park | Winner |
| "The Horses" (with Daryl Braithwaite) | Rickie Lee Jones | ||
Following his victory, Sebastian released "Bed for Two," his debut single under EMI Music.
Some audience members suggested bias due to his brother Guy Sebastian serving as a judge. Chris Sebastian refuted these claims, emphasizing the fairness of the public voting system which is independently audited. A spokesperson from Nine Network affirmed that the voting procedures are strictly regulated and monitored by legal authorities.
His 2019 release "I Found You" entered the Australian Independent chart at number eight during the week commencing 27 July 2020.
2021: Releases of "Hard to Get to Love" and "Wasted On Me"
Sebastian introduced the single "Hard to Get to Love" in March 2021, followed by the launch of "Wasted On Me" in July of the same year.
Personal life
Born and raised in Adelaide, Chris Sebastian attended King's Baptist Grammar School. He is one of four brothers, including his sibling and fellow musician Guy Sebastian. Chris is married to Natashia Sebastian; the couple endured a miscarriage in 2018 and welcomed their daughter Ava in March 2020. The family presently lives in Sydney.
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Highest chart position |
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| AUS | ||
| Runaway |
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| This Christmas |
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| The Complete Collection |
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52 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| AUS Indie | |||
| "Flow" | 2011 | — | Non-album single |
| "Everything" | 2013 | — | Non-album single |
| "Runaway" | 2016 | — | Runaway |
| "Hey (Na Na)" (featuring DL) | 2017 | — | Non-album single |
| "This Christmas" | 2018 | — | This Christmas |
| "I Found You" | 2019 | 8 | Non-album single |
| "Take Me Back" | 2020 | — | Non-album single |
| "Soon" | 2020 | — | Non-album single |
| "Bed for 2" | — | The Complete Collection | |
| "Hard to Get to Love" | 2021 | — | To be announced |
| "Wasted On Me" | 2021 | — | To be announced |
External links
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- 1988 births
- Living people
- Australian people of English descent
- Australian people of Indian descent
- Australian people of Malaysian descent
- Australian people of Portuguese descent
- Australian people of Sri Lankan Tamil descent
- Singers from South Australia
- Australian electronic musicians
- The Voice (Australian TV series) contestants
- The Voice (franchise) winners