Jump to content

Samantha Jade

From Alfawiki
Samantha Jade
Born
Samantha Jade Gibbs

(1987-04-18) April 18, 1987 (age 39)
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actress
Years active2002–present
Known forWinning the fourth season of The X Factor Australia (2012)

Samantha Jade Gibbs (born 18 April 1987) is a multifaceted Australian artist known for her singing, songwriting, and acting talents. She has contributed songs to performers such as JoJo and Ashley Tisdale. In 2012, Jade made history by becoming the first female to win the fourth season of The X Factor Australia. Following her victory, she signed with Sony Music Australia and released her winner's single, "What You've Done to Me", which debuted at number one on the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Singles Chart. On 16 August 2024, she launched the EP Love.Sick. Vol 2, which entered the Australian iTunes Album Charts at #5.

Early life

Samantha Jade Gibbs was born in Perth, Western Australia, with heritage encompassing Anglo-Indian roots from her father's lineage and Scottish ancestry from her mother's side. Her mother passed away in June 2014 after a short illness due to cancer. Jade began her modeling career at the tender age of four and won a talent competition at nine years old by performing "Amazing Grace". Her education included attendance at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School in Kiara and Hampton Senior High School located in Morley.

2002–2010: Early career developments

In 2002, after a friend forwarded her demo tape to a Los Angeles record producer, Jade's family relocated to Hollywood in 2003. By 2004, she had secured a contract with US-based Jive Records and co-wrote "Secret Love," which was recorded by JoJo for the Shark Tale movie soundtrack.

Jade recorded "Step Up" in 2006, the title track for the dance film Step Up, penned by Diane Warren and produced by Wyclef Jean. The track briefly appeared on the Billboard Pop 100 chart at position 92. The following year, she released "Turn Around" as the lead single from her debut album My Name is Samantha Jade, reaching number 83 on the ARIA Singles Chart. After winning The X Factor in 2012, this single re-entered the charts and peaked at number 53. Despite spending three years under Jive Records, her debut album was ultimately unreleased.

Additionally, Jade contributed backing vocals and songwriting to Ashley Tisdale's Headstrong (2007) and Tiffany Evans' self-titled album (2008). After parting ways with Jive Records, she pursued independent work with Affinity West Entertainment, recording the postponed album Golden Touch.

Her acting debut came in 2010 with Beneath the Blue. That same year, she collaborated on a track with David Guetta and Laidback Luke for Guetta's album One Love, featured as a bonus on select international editions. In July 2009, she released "Secret" in Australia; however, it did not chart. By 2010, Jade had returned to Perth and was employed at her father's mining factory.

2012: Breakthrough on The X Factor Australia and debut album

In 2012, Jade auditioned for the fourth season of The X Factor, performing "Breakeven" by The Script—a rendition that moved judge Guy Sebastian to tears. She advanced through super boot camp and home visits under Sebastian’s mentorship, who chose her for the live shows alongside Justin Standley and Nathaniel Willemse.

Her initial live performance featured Katy Perry's "Wide Awake," earning commendations from all judges despite landing in the bottom two; however, she was saved through judges’ votes. Throughout the competition, Jade frequently faced bottom-two situations but survived multiple eliminations to reach the semi-finals where she performed Kanye West's "Heartless" and Rihanna's "Where Have You Been." On 20 November 2012, Jade was crowned winner of the series, securing a recording contract with Sony Music Australia along with a Nissan Dualis vehicle. 

indicates ARIA Singles Chart entry;  indicates bottom two;  denotes winner.

After winning, Jade promptly released her winner’s single "What You've Done to Me" digitally via iTunes. The track debuted atop the ARIA Singles Chart within just three days. It earned triple platinum status from ARIA for sales exceeding 210,000 copies. Her self-titled debut album followed on 7 December 2012, featuring studio versions of songs performed during her time on the show. The album debuted at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart and received gold certification for shipments surpassing 35,000 units.

On 5 December 2012, without consent from Jade or Sony Music, Camp West Recorders—her former label—issued her original album The Golden Touch on iTunes. Subsequently, Camp West Recorders’ leaders John Harris and Ty Knox initiated legal action against Jade alongside Sony Music, Parade Artists, FremantleMedia Australia, and Syco Entertainment. They alleged breaches of contract related to a development agreement established when Jade moved to Los Angeles at age fifteen and claimed entitlement to earnings based on their $2 million investment in her career advancement.

2013–2016: INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, Nine and Home and Away

In January 2013, Jade was the headline act for The X Factor Live Tour, performing across key Australian cities. Her second studio album’s lead single, Firestarter, launched on 28 June 2013, climbed to number nine on the ARIA Singles Chart and earned Platinum certification for selling 70,000 copies. Alongside her music career, Jade collaborated with Diva accessories to co-create a jewellery collection. In August 2013, she appeared in Indonesia for RCTI's 24th anniversary special titled X Factor Around the World. During the fifth season of The X Factor, Jade performed "Firestarter" and revealed she was developing her sophomore album. At the 27th ARIA Music Awards, she secured the Best Video award for "Firestarter". Her follow-up single, "Soldier", released on 15 November 2013, reached number 17 and received Gold certification for 35,000 sales.

On 24 January 2014, Jade collaborated with other Sony Music artists to release a rendition of "I Am Australian" in celebration of Australia Day; this version peaked at number 51 on the ARIA Singles Chart. She took on the role of Kylie Minogue in the mini-series INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, which aired on Seven Network in February 2014 and earned her a Logie Award nomination for Most Popular New Talent. The third single from her second album, "Up!", was released on 11 April 2014; it achieved a peak chart position of number 18 and was certified Gold. On 3 September that year, Jade performed live in Los Angeles as part of Nova FM’s Red Room Global Tour.

In February 2015, Jade served as a supporting act for One Direction during their Australian leg of the On the Road Again Tour. She released "Shake That", featuring American rapper Pitbull, on 17 July 2015 as the lead single from her second studio album. Later that year in September, Jade joined the cast of the soap opera Home and Away portraying Isla Schultz, with her debut airing in March 2016.

Her second studio album, Nine, was officially released on 20 November 2015. By March 2016, Jade had begun work on her third album with plans for a late-2016 launch, possibly including tracks such as 'Crushed' and 'Ooh Ooh Ooh'. In addition to music, she was cast as Tracey Tyler in the Nine Network mini-series House of Bond during 2016. On 28 October that year, Jade announced a forthcoming single titled "Hurt Anymore", a duet with Cyrus Villanueva, which was subsequently released on 4 November.

2017–2018: Cosmetic line, touring, Best of My Love and The Magic of Christmas

At the beginning of 2017, Jade joined the Boyzlife tour across Britain and England. On 6 March 2017, she launched her inaugural cosmetic collection named "Samantha Jade for Models Prefer" through a partnership with Models Prefer. Later that year, on 26 May, she released a new single titled "Circles On the Water".

Jade announced her third studio album, Best of My Love, on 22 February 2018; it was released on 20 April of the same year. Subsequently, in November 2018, she unveiled her fourth studio album called The Magic of Christmas.

2019–present: Love.Sick Volume 1 and 2

In early 2019, Jade announced she was working on her fifth studio album, which would consist of entirely original songs. The lead single, "Bounce," was unveiled in September of that year. When discussing the album, Jade highlighted her focus on crafting music that she genuinely enjoys and that connects with her audience, citing influences such as Brandy, TLC, and J-Lo. On 31 January 2020, she followed up with the release of "In the Morning."

By September 2020, Jade became a celebrity ambassador for Kit Kat's R U OK? Day campaign on social media. On 3 October 2020, she dropped the single "Back 2 Back" and revealed during a Facebook livestream that the album was finished. Subsequently, "New Boy" was released on 20 November 2020. However, the planned album was eventually shelved in favor of releasing a new EP.

In May 2022, Jade took part in the sixth season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia. Shortly after, on 17 June 2022, she released "Dance Again," marking her first single with Midnight Records following her departure from Sony Music earlier that year. Later that year in November, Jade confirmed and launched the Love.Sick EP on 25 November.

On 23 November 2023, Jade introduced an original holiday track titled "Christmas Kisses."

On 7 July 2024, Jade competed in season 21 of Australian Dancing with the Stars, where she was partnered with Gustavo Viglio; the duo finished as runners-up. Soon after, on 16 August, she released the EP Love.Sick.Vol.2 via 3Keys Records, featuring the lead single "Peachy."

Artistry

Jade is classified as a light-lyric soprano with musical inspirations including Beyoncé, Robyn, and Mariah Carey. Her debut record embraced a pop sound. She characterizes Nine as an intimate project, which contrasts with the more persona-driven style evident in her disco covers album Best Of My Love. Recognized for her airy, luminous, and ethereal vocal tone, Jade also co-wrote multiple songs on Nine, such as "Born to Be Alive" and "Wait for It," which reflect her pop music sensibilities.

Personal life

After relocating to Los Angeles to advance her singing career, Jade returned to Perth due to challenges in securing a record deal in the United States. During this period, she worked at her father's warehouse located in Guildford, Western Australia. Later on, she moved to Sydney, where she balanced her makeup artistry profession alongside her music performances.

In early 2019, Jade revealed her engagement to Pat Handlin, who is the son of former Sony Music Australia CEO Denis Handlin. The couple married in October 2022 during a private ceremony held in Venice, Italy.

Concert tours

Headlining
  • The X Factor Live Tour (2013)
  • ChapStick Summer Lovin' Tour (2013)
  • Only Just Begun Club Tour (2016)
  • Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour (2017)
  • Best Of My Love Live Tour (2018)
  • Coca-Cola Salvation Army 'It Feels So Good to Give' Christmas Truck Tour (2018)
  • Love / Sick Mini Tour (2022)
Supporting
Guest

Discography

Filmography

Comprehensive list of film and television roles
Year Title Character Details
2006 American Dreamz Contestant, minor part Feature film
2009 Glee Herself, vocals on "Bootilicious" Season 1, episode 11: "Hairography"
Sorority Wars Herself, vocals on "Get Away" Television movie
2010 Beneath the Blue Kita, supporting character Film
2012 The X Factor Australia Contestant as herself Winner of season 4
2013 X Factor Around the World Herself Television special
2014 INXS: Never Tear Us Apart Kylie Minogue, supporting role Mini-series spanning two episodes
2015 Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite Herself TV special program
2016 Home and Away Isla Schultz, guest appearance Featured in 13 episodes
The Morning Show Co-host as herself Single episode appearance
2017 Home and Away#Home and Away: All or Nothing Isla Schultz, supporting role Television special edition
The Morning Show Co-host as herself One episode guest spot
House of Bond Tracey Tyler, supporting role Mini-series with two episodes
Love Child Singer 2, guest role Season 4, episode 8
In Tune Herself, guest appearance Season 2, episode 4
2018 Super Fan Herself, guest role Season 3, episode 1
Magic of Christmas with Samantha Jade Host as herself Television special
2019 Our Town Herself TV special
2020 Me@Home Guest role as herself Season 1
Christmas With The Salvos Host as herself Television special
2021 Christmas With The Salvos Host as herself TV special
2022 The Celebrity Apprentice Australia Contestant as herself Season 6
2023 Loud + Proud Guest appearance as herself Season 1, episode 6
Blow Up Guest judge as herself Season 1, episode 3
Christmas With The Salvos Host as herself Television special
2024 The Salvation Army: Red Shield Appeal Host as herself TV special program
Dancing with the Stars (Australia) Contestant as herself Runner-up in Season 21
Christmas With The Salvos Host as herself Television special

Theatre

Year Title Role Director Venue Ref.


Awards and nominations

|- | rowspan="4"| 2012 | rowspan="4"| Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards | Favourite Single of 2012 for "What You've Done to Me" | |- | Favourite Album of 2012 awarded to Samantha Jade | |- | Favourite Australian Female Artist | |- | Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2012 | |- | rowspan="6"| 2013 | Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless, Female Awards | Recognized as Singer | |- | rowspan="2"| ARIA Music Awards | Nominee for Song of the Year ("What You've Done to Me") | |- | Best Video for "Firestarter" directed by Christopher Frey | |- | Channel [V] Awards | [V] Oz Artist of the Year | |- | rowspan="2"| Poprepublic.tv Awards | Favourite Australian Female Artist | |- | Favourite Single of 2013 ("Firestarter") | |- | rowspan="9"| 2014 | 2014 Kids' Choice Awards | Aussies' Favourite Homegrown Talent | |- | rowspan="5"| World Music Awards | World's Best Female Artist | |- | World's Best Live Act | |- | World's Best Entertainer of the Year | |- | World's Best Song for "Firestarter" | |- | World's Best Video for "Firestarter" | |- | Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless, Female Awards | Recognized as Singer | |- | Channel [V] Awards | [V] Oz Artist of the Year | |- | WA Music Award | Best Pop Act recipient | |- | rowspan="2"| 2015 | Logie Awards of 2015 | Most Popular New Talent for INXS: Never Tear Us Apart | |- | Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless, Female Awards | Honoured as Singer | |- | 2016 | Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless, Female Awards | Awarded Singer title |}

Retrieved from "https://www.alfawiki.org/index.php?title=Samantha_Jade&oldid=63628"