Sannia (musician)
Jackie Sannia | |
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| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Contestant on The Voice Australia (season 2) |
Jackie Sannia, who performs under the stage name Sannia, is a singer-songwriter from Australia. She advanced to the top twelve competitors during the second season of The Voice Australia. Her first album, titled James, was launched in November 2023.
2013–2014: Jackie Sannia and The Voice
In 2013, Sannia took part in the second season of The Voice Australia, auditioning with the song "People Help the People". She became a member of Team Delta and ultimately secured a place within the top twelve finalists.
| Stage | Performance | Original performer | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Auditions | "People Help the People" | Cherry Ghost | Three chairs turned; joined Team Delta |
| Battle Rounds | "My Immortal" (against Jenna Dearness-Dark) | Evanescence | Won; saved by Delta |
| Showdowns | "Arithmetic" | Brooke Fraser | Placed in bottom three; entered sing-off |
| Showdowns (sing-off) | "People Help the People" | Cherry Ghost | Saved by Delta |
| Live Finals 1 | "Skyscraper" | Demi Lovato | Public vote saved her |
| Live Finals 2 | "Smoke" | Natalie Imbruglia | Eliminated from competition |
Following her participation on The Voice, Sannia collaborated with Australian Teenage Expo as an anti-bullying ambassador, using her own experiences with bullying to raise awareness about its widespread effects on people's lives.
2018–2021: Sannia
On 15 June 2018, she released her first single, "Go and Get Over". Beat Magazine described it as a "stunning, heartfelt R&B track" featuring a commanding vocal delivery that explores the difficulties of ending a relationship.
In 2019, she unveiled two singles, "Daylight" and "Better", each accompanied by their own music videos.
In May 2021, Sannia earned an honourable mention in the International Songwriting Competition.
June 2021 saw the release of "Love You Like", which Women in Pop characterized as "rich, sophisticated, and immersive pop music." This was followed by the September 2021 release of "Sad Rich Girls".
2022–present: James
Sannia introduced her debut album James on 17 November 2023, which was preceded by singles including "Travelling", "Trigger", and "August".
Graeme Smith from York Calling observed that James reflects on Sannia's turbulent romantic experiences during her late teens and early twenties, focusing on how these relationships influenced her self-assurance.
Personal life
Sannia is descended from Sardinian immigrants.
In 2013, she received a diagnosis of Bipolar II disorder.
Albums
| Title | Album information | Highest chart positions |
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| AUS | ||
| James |
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Charted Singles
| Track Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Positions |
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| AUS | ||
| "Arithmetic" | 2013 | 24 |
| "Skyscraper" | 65 | |
| "Smoke" | 42 |
International Songwriting Competition
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| 2021
| "The Good Ones" – Jackie Sannia
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