Isaiah Firebrace
Isaiah Firebrace | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 21, 1999 Portland, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, singer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Winner of The X Factor Australia (2016), representing Australia at Eurovision Song Contest 2017 |
Isaiah Firebrace (born 21 November 1999) is a vocalist from Australia who emerged victorious in the eighth installment of The X Factor Australia in 2016. He went on to represent Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with his track "Don't Come Easy", achieving a ninth-place finish.
Early life
Born as one of twelve siblings, Firebrace's birthplace is Portland, Victoria, and he was raised in Moama, New South Wales. He belongs to the Aboriginal Australian community, with paternal roots in the Yorta Yorta people and maternal heritage from the Gunditjmara. Isaiah first attracted public attention when he competed in Melbourne’s Fast Track Singing Competition, which earned him a scholarship at the David Jaanz School of Singing.
2016: The X Factor and debut album
Isaiah’s journey on the eighth season of The X Factor Australia began with an audition featuring Adele's "Hello". He progressed through Bootcamp by performing Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You", eventually securing a spot in the Grand Final.
During the Grand Final on 21 November 2016, Isaiah delivered a rendition of Avicii's "Wake Me Up" alongside Jessica Mauboy and introduced his winner’s single "It's Gotta Be You", which clinched him the title. This single reached number 26 on the Australian Singles Chart and also charted internationally in Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Sweden.
His self-titled debut album, Isaiah, was released on 9 December 2016 and peaked at number 12 on the Australian Albums Chart.
| The X Factor performances and outcomes (2016) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Song | Original Artist | Result |
| Audition | "Hello" | Adele | Advanced to bootcamp |
| Bootcamp | "If I Ain't Got You" | Alicia Keys | Advanced to live shows |
| Live show 1 | "Lay It All on Me" | Rudimental ft. Ed Sheeran | Safe |
| Live show 2 | "Let It Be" | The Beatles | Safe |
| Live show 3 | "Happy" | Pharrell Williams | Safe |
| Live show 4 | "A Change Is Gonna Come" | Sam Cooke | Safe |
| "FourFiveSeconds" | Rihanna | ||
| Grand Final | "Halo" | Beyoncé | Winner |
| "Wake Me Up" (with Jessica Mauboy) | Avicii | ||
| "It's Gotta Be You" | Firebrace | ||
2017–present: Eurovision Song Contest and later endeavors
Following his triumph on X Factor, Firebrace showed enthusiasm about representing Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. On 7 March 2017, broadcaster SBS internally chose him as Australia's entrant for the contest held in Kyiv, Ukraine. The song he performed, "Don't Come Easy", was composed by DNA Songs, who also wrote Dami Im's entry "Sound of Silence".
On 9 May 2017, Isaiah advanced from the first semi-final and ultimately secured ninth place in the final round held on 13 May.
In 2019, Firebrace embarked on a 'Spirit and Beyond' tour consisting of 55 shows throughout central and regional parts of Australia. The tour aimed to inspire Aboriginal schoolchildren by sharing themes of determination and enthusiasm. That same year, he sang the Australian National Anthem at the TAB Million Dollar Chase greyhound event at Wentworth Park.
July 2020 marked the release of "Know Me Better," a single that showcased Firebrace’s artistic development following considerable studio time. He described this track as one he was proud to unveil, signaling a fresh musical direction. Additionally, he announced his children's book titled The Purple Platypus, which carries uplifting messages for children who feel unique.
In August 2020, Firebrace participated as the "Wizard" character on season two of The Masked Singer Australia, finishing in seventh place overall.
In 2022, Firebrace took part in Eurovision - Australia Decides alongside Evie Irie with their song "When I'm With You," concluding in tenth place. Later that year in September, he released "Come Together" in collaboration with Lee Kernaghan and Mitch Tambo, coinciding with his children's book of identical title published in November. Illustrated by Jaelyn Biumaiwai, this book was shortlisted for the 2023 CBCA Eve Pownall Award.
November 2022 saw Firebrace release his original Christmas single "First Christmas".
Studio albums
| Album | Information | Highest chart rankings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia |
New Zealand Heat. | ||
| Isaiah |
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12 | 5 |
As lead artist
| Single | Release Year | Highest chart positions | Certifications | Associated album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Belgium (Flemish) Tip |
Denmark | Netherlands | New Zealand Heat. |
Sweden | ||||
| "It's Gotta Be You" | 2016 | 26 | — | 21 | 60 | 6 | 15 |
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Isaiah |
| "Don't Come Easy" | 2017 | 69 | 47 | — | — | — | 50 | Eurovision Song Contest 2017 | |
| "Streets of Gold" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Template:Non-album singles | ||
| "Close to Me" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Spirit" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "What Happened to Us" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Thinking About You" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Know Me Better" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "You" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Blame on Me" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "More Than Me" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "When I'm With You" (featuring Evie Irie) |
2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Come Together" (with Lee Kernaghan and Mitch Tambo) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "First Christmas" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Have You Ever?" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "All I Can Give" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Balance" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | –– | – | ||
Featured Artist Contributions
| Track | Release Year | Source Album |
|---|---|---|
| "You're the Voice" (collaboration with United Voices Against Domestic Violence) |
2017 | Standalone single |
Album Tracks Without Single Release
| Track Name | Year Issued | Album Title |
|---|---|---|
| "Something Stupid" (duet with Jessica Mauboy) |
2017 | The Secret Daughter Season Two: Songs from the Original 7 Series |
| "Don't Change" | 2018 | Countdown: Live At The Sydney Opera House |
| "Don't Dream It's Over" | ||
| "Solid Rock" (featuring Shane Howard) | ||
| "Dont Dream It's Over" (with Stan Walker) |
2020 | Deadly Hearts: Walking Together |
Australian Country Music Awards
Since 1973, the Country Music Awards of Australia, conducted annually during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, have celebrated outstanding achievements within Australia's country music scene.
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| rowspan="2" | 2023 || rowspan="2" | "Come Together" (collaborating with Lee Kernaghan and Mitch Tambo) || Vocal Collaboration of the Year || || rowspan="2" | [1]
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| Heritage Song of the Year ||
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