Delta Goodrem

Delta Lea Goodrem (born in Sydney on November 9, 1984) is an Australian musician, singer and actress, who started her career as Nina Tucker on the television soap opera Neighbours. She has released two number one albums, "Innocent Eyes" and "Mistaken Identity," and had 7 number one singles in Australia.

Early Life

Born in Sydney on November 9th, 1984, Goodrem had an interest in music from a very young age, despite coming from a sports-based family. She attended Hills Grammar in Sydney's Suburb of Glenhaven, where she took up piano as a hobby and focused on her music. She strived to be a performer, delivering mini-concerts in her street, charging neighbours to watch her sing and dance.

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Goodrem appeared in numerous television commercials and television shows in Australia. At the age of seven, Goodrem appeared in an American commercial for Galoob Toys with her friend Rebecca Cartwight. She also was signed up to be the Nesquik girl. Goodrem has also made cameos in Australian television episodes of Hey Dad...!, A Country Practice and Police Rescue.

Related Topics:
American - Rebecca Cartwight - Nesquik - Hey Dad...! - A Country Practice

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At the age of 12, Delta recorded a demo CD, with five songs she'd written. She included her version of the Australian national anthem. Delta sent the CD off and it landed in the hands of the legendary Australian manager, Glenn Wheatley, the man who guided the Little River Band and John Farnham to mega success. In 2001, when Goodrem was 15, she signed to Sony Records Australia, and recorded an album of tracks, some self-penned, and some bought in by the label. Sony launched her career with an unsuccessful bubblegum pop single in November 2001, called "I Don't Care", which reached number 64 on the ARIA Music Charts {{ref|Single_Idontcare}}. The track was a cover originally by Angela Via but Goodrem brought it to greater fame. The music video for "I Don't Care" can be found on the Delta DVD.

Related Topics:
Glenn Wheatley - Little River Band - John Farnham - Sony - ARIA

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