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{{Short description|Australian singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1992)}}
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| name = Sarah De Bono
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| image = Sarah De Bono 3, 2012.jpg
| caption = De Bono at ''[[Skyfall]]'' premiere in [[Sydney]], on 16 November 2012
| name = Sarah De Bono
| background = solo_singer
| image = Sarah De Bono 3, 2012.jpg
| caption = De Bono at ''[[Skyfall]]'' premiere in [[Sydney]], on 16 November 2012
| birth_name =
| birth_date =
| birth_name = Sarah Renee De Bono
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|3|6|df=y}}
| origin = [[Melbourne]], Victoria, Australia
| origin = [[Melbourne]], Australia
| genre = [[R&B]], [[pop music|pop]], [[soul music|soul]], [[dance music|dance]]
| genre = [[R&B]], pop, [[soul music|soul]], dance
|occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]]
| occupation = Singer-songwriter
|instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[piano]]
| years_active = 2012–present
| instrument = Vocals, piano
| years_active = 2006–present
| label = [[Universal Music Group|Universal]]
| label = [[Universal Music Group|Universal]]
| website =
| website = {{URL|www.twitter.com/Sarah_DeBono}}
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'''Sarah De Bono''' is an Australian singer-songwriter and pianist, born and raised in [[Melbourne]]. She participated on the [[The Voice (Australia season 1)|first season]] of [[The Voice (Australia)|''The Voice'' (Australia)]], coming in fourth place. Shortly after she signed a record deal with [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]] Australia. On 24 June 2012, De Bono scored her first top 10 hit with "[[Beautiful (Sarah De Bono song)|Beautiful]]", which peaked at number four on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]] and was certified gold. Her debut album ''[[No Shame (Sarah De Bono album)|No Shame]]'' was released on 13 July 2012, which contained songs she performed on ''The Voice'', as well as newly recorded covers. The album debuted at number seven on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Albums Chart]].
'''Sarah Renee De Bono''' (born 6 March 1992{{cn|date=October 2024}}) is an Australian singer-songwriter and pianist, born and raised in [[Melbourne]]. She participated on the [[The Voice (Australia season 1)|first season]] of [[The Voice (Australia)|''The Voice'' (Australia)]], coming in fourth place. Shortly after she signed a record deal with [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]] Australia. On 24 June 2012, De Bono scored her first top 10 hit with "[[Beautiful (Sarah De Bono song)|Beautiful]]", co-written and produced by Jhay C peaking at number four on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]] and was certified gold. Her debut album ''[[No Shame (Sarah De Bono album)|No Shame]]'' was released on 13 July 2012, which contained songs she performed on ''The Voice'', as well as newly recorded covers. The album debuted at number seven on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Albums Chart]].


==Life and career==
==Life and career==

===Early life===
===Early life===
Sarah De Bono grew up in a working class suburb in [[Melbourne]], Australia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah De Bono: Bio|url=http://www.thevoice.com.au/profile/sarahdebono/8441585/sarah-de-bono-bio|work=[[The Voice (Australia)]]|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/68qlgtGOb|archivedate=2 July 2012}}</ref> In 2007 she won the Brimbank Idol competition<ref>{{cite news|last=McDonald|first=Kristy|title=Young Idol contest|url=http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/star/stalbans-deer-park-caroline-springs/156/story/63159.html|accessdate=2 July 2012|work=[[Star News Group]]|date=26 August 2008}}</ref>
De Bono grew up in the working-class suburb of Broadmeadows in [[Melbourne]]. She also worked as a singing teacher in a school in North Fawkner, Melbourne.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah De Bono: Bio|url=http://www.thevoice.com.au/profile/sarahdebono/8441585/sarah-de-bono-bio|work=[[The Voice (Australia)]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630183207/http://www.thevoice.com.au/profile/sarahdebono/8441585/sarah-de-bono-bio|url-status=dead|archivedate=30 June 2012}}</ref> In 2007 she won the Brimbank Idol competition<ref>{{cite news|last=McDonald|first=Kristy|title=Young Idol contest|url=http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/star/stalbans-deer-park-caroline-springs/156/story/63159.html|accessdate=2 July 2012|work=[[Star News Group]]|date=26 August 2008|archive-date=30 December 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121230190147/http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/star/stalbans-deer-park-caroline-springs/156/story/63159.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> after placing second in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|last=Newhouse|first=Michael|title=Music for every beat|url=http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/star/sunshne-ardeer-albion/67/story/30540.html|accessdate=2 July 2012|work=Star News Group|date=22 November 2006|archive-date=31 December 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121231054416/http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/star/sunshne-ardeer-albion/67/story/30540.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
after placing second in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|last=Newhouse|first=Michael|title=Music for every beat|url=http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/star/sunshne-ardeer-albion/67/story/30540.html|accessdate=2 July 2012|work=Star News Group|date=22 November 2006}}</ref>


===2012: ''The Voice Australia''===
===2012: ''The Voice Australia''===
{{Main|The Voice (Australia season 1)}}
{{Main|The Voice (Australia season 1)}}
De Bono auditioned for the [[The Voice (Australia season 1)|first season]] of [[The Voice (Australia)|''The Voice'' (Australia)]] and finished in fourth place. After coming in fourth, De Bono received support from her coach [[Joel Madden]] and his wife [[Nicole Richie]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Best|first=Ali|title=Sarah De Bono's fourth place shocks judges|url=http://www.news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/8485806/sarah-de-bonos-fourth-place-shocks-judges|work=[[Nine News]]|publisher=[[ninemsn]]|date=19 June 2012|accessdate=27 June 2012}}</ref> De Bono's placing received uproar from fans and viewers.<ref>{{cite news|last=Stephenson|first=Alison|title=Karise Eden wins Channel Nine's The Voice over Sarah De Bono, Rachael Leahcar and Darren Percival|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/television/karise-eden-wins-channel-nines-the-voice-over-sarah-de-bono-rachael-leahcar-and-darren-percival/story-e6frfmyi-1226399178305|work=''News.com.au''|publisher=[[News Limited]]|date=19 June 2012|accessdate=27 June 2012}}</ref>
De Bono auditioned for the [[The Voice (Australia season 1)|first season]] of [[The Voice (Australia)|''The Voice'' (Australia)]] and finished in fourth place. After coming in fourth, De Bono received support from her coach [[Joel Madden]] and his wife [[Nicole Richie]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Best|first=Ali|title=Sarah De Bono's fourth place shocks judges|url=http://www.news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/8485806/sarah-de-bonos-fourth-place-shocks-judges|work=[[Nine News]]|publisher=[[ninemsn]]|date=19 June 2012|accessdate=27 June 2012}}</ref> De Bono's placing received uproar from fans and viewers.<ref>{{cite news|last=Stephenson|first=Alison|title=Karise Eden wins Channel Nine's The Voice over Sarah De Bono, Rachael Leahcar and Darren Percival|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/television/karise-eden-wins-channel-nines-the-voice-over-sarah-de-bono-rachael-leahcar-and-darren-percival/story-e6frfmyi-1226399178305|work=News.com.au|publisher=[[News Limited]]|date=19 June 2012|accessdate=27 June 2012}}</ref>


====Performances====
====Performances====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
|-
! scope="col"| Performed
! scope="col"| Performed
! scope="col"| Song
! scope="col"| Song
! scope="col"| Original artist
! scope="col"| Original artist
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col"| Result
|-
|-
| Blind Audition
| Blind Audition
| "[[Price Tag]]"
| "[[Price Tag]]"
| [[Jessie J]]
| [[Jessie J]]
| Joined Team Joel
| Joined Team Joel
|-
|-
| Battle Rounds
| Battle Rounds
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|-
| Live Show Final, Part 2
| Live Show Final, Part 2
| "[[Listen (song)|Listen]]"
| "[[Listen (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Listen]]"
| [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]]
| [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]]
| Public vote
| Public vote
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| rowspan="4"|4th
| rowspan="4"|4th
|-
|-
|"Beautiful"</small>{{Ref_label|A|a|none}}
|"Beautiful"{{efn|name=A}}
|Sarah De Bono
|Sarah De Bono
|-
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| [[Bruno Mars]]
| [[Bruno Mars]]
|-
|-
|[[The Chain]]</small>{{Ref_label|B|b|none}}
|[[The Chain]]{{efn|name=B}}
|[[Fleetwood Mac]]
|[[Fleetwood Mac]]
|}
|}


{{notelist|notes=
{{refbegin}}
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{{efn|name=A| De Bono performed "Beautiful" an original song written by herself during The Live Finale, Part 1.}}
<ol type="a">
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{{efn|name=B| De Bono performed "The Chain" with Karise Eden, Rachael Leahcar and Darren Percival, also backed up by Team Seal(hi), Team Delta, Team Keith and Team Joel during the results of the Finale.}}
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<li>{{Ref_label|A|a|none}} De Bono performed "Beautiful" an original song written by herself during The Live Finale, Part 1.
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}}
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<li>{{Ref_label|B|b|none}} De Bono performed "The Chain" with Karise Eden, Rachael Leahcar and Darren Percival, also backed up by Team Seal, Team Delta, Team Keith and Team Joel during the results of the Finale.
{{refend}}
[[File:Sarah De Bono and Joel Madden, 2012.jpg|right|thumb|De Bono with her coach and mentor [[Joel Madden]].]]
[[File:Sarah De Bono and Joel Madden, 2012.jpg|right|thumb|De Bono with her coach and mentor [[Joel Madden]].]]


===2012–present: Record deal, ''No Shame'' and second studio album===
===2012–present: Record deal, ''No Shame'' and upcoming second studio album===
On 25 June 2012, De Bono's original song "Beautiful", which she debuted on ''The Voice'', charted at number four on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]] and was certified gold by the [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA), for sales of 35,000 copies.<ref name="AUS"/><ref name="ariacert12"/> Two days later, it was revealed that De Bono had signed a record deal with [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]] Australia.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fletcher|first=Jennifer|title='The Voice Australia' Finalists All Land Record Deals!|url=http://www.mtv.com.au/news/the-voice-australia-finalists-all-land-record-deals-bcc255db/|work=[[MTV Australia]]|publisher=[[Viacom]]|date=27 June 2012|accessdate=27 June 2012}}</ref> Her debut single "[[No Shame (song)|No Shame]]", which would have been her winner's single, was released [[Music download|digitally]] on 29 June 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/no-shame-single/id539998312|title=iTunes – Music – No Shame – Single by Sarah De Bono|work=[[iTunes Store]] (Australia)|publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref> That same day, it was announced that De Bono will be a supporting act for [[Kelly Clarkson]]'s Australian leg of her [[Stronger Tour]] in late September to early October 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Voice finalist to support Kelly Clarkson |url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/voice-finalist-to-support-kelly-clarkson-20120628-21524.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|date=29 June 2012|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref> De Bono's debut album, also titled ''No Shame'', was released on 13 July 2012, which features studio versions of covers she performed on ''The Voice'', original songs, as well as newly recorded covers of [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]'s "[[Burn (Usher song)|Burn]]" and [[Duffy (singer)|Duffy]]'s "[[Warwick Avenue (song)|Warwick Avenue]]".<ref name="noshamealbum">{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/the-voice-finalists-release-singles-announce-album-dates/story-e6frf7jx-1226412170468|title=The Voice finalists release singles, announce album dates|work=[[Herald Sun]]|publisher=[[The Herald and Weekly Times]]|date=29 June 2012|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref> The album debuted at number seven on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Albums Chart]].<ref name="AUS"/> On 14 August 2012, De Bono revealed to [[The Daily Telegraph (Australia)|The Daily Telegraph]] that she was working on her second studio album and hopes to release as early next year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah De Bono's career on write track|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/music/sarah-de-bonos-career-on-write-track/story-e6frexl9-1226448158170|accessdate=1 September 2012}}</ref> On the new album's direction she said; “I know what I want to write about, it’s just putting those ideas into melodies. It’s going to be fun and uplifting,”.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah De Bono Spills On Her Second Album|url=http://www.mtv.com.au/news/sarah-de-bono-talks-second-album-b1d9e0b1/|accessdate=1 September 2012}}</ref>
On 25 June 2012, De Bono's original song "Beautiful", which she debuted on ''The Voice'', charted at number four on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]] and was certified gold by the [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA), for sales of 35,000 copies.<ref name="AUS"/><ref name="ariacert12"/> Two days later, it was revealed that De Bono had signed a record deal with [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]] Australia.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fletcher|first=Jennifer|title='The Voice Australia' Finalists All Land Record Deals!|url=http://www.mtv.com.au/news/the-voice-australia-finalists-all-land-record-deals-bcc255db/|work=[[MTV Australia]]|publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]]|date=27 June 2012|accessdate=27 June 2012|archive-date=10 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410150438/http://www.mtv.com.au/news/the-voice-australia-finalists-all-land-record-deals-bcc255db|url-status=dead}}</ref> Her debut single "[[No Shame (Sarah De Bono song)|No Shame]]", which would have been her winner's single, was released [[Music download|digitally]] on 29 June 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/no-shame-single/id539998312|title=iTunes – Music – No Shame – Single by Sarah De Bono|work=[[iTunes Store]] (Australia)|date=January 2012 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref> That same day, it was announced that De Bono will be a supporting act for [[Kelly Clarkson]]'s Australian leg of her [[Stronger Tour]] in late September to early October 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Voice finalist to support Kelly Clarkson |url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/voice-finalist-to-support-kelly-clarkson-20120628-21524.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|date=29 June 2012|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref> De Bono's debut album, also titled ''No Shame'', was released on 13 July 2012, which features studio versions of covers she performed on ''The Voice'', original songs, as well as newly recorded covers of [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]'s "[[Burn (Usher song)|Burn]]" and [[Duffy (singer)|Duffy]]'s "[[Warwick Avenue (song)|Warwick Avenue]]".<ref name="noshamealbum">{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/the-voice-finalists-release-singles-announce-album-dates/story-e6frf7jx-1226412170468|title=The Voice finalists release singles, announce album dates|work=[[Herald Sun]]|publisher=[[The Herald and Weekly Times]]|date=29 June 2012|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref> The album debuted at number seven on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Albums Chart]].<ref name="AUS"/> On 14 August 2012, De Bono revealed to [[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph]] that she was working on her second studio album and hopes to release as early next year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah De Bono's career on write track|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/music/sarah-de-bonos-career-on-write-track/story-e6frexl9-1226448158170|accessdate=1 September 2012}}</ref> On the new album's direction she said; "I know what I want to write about, it’s just putting those ideas into melodies. It’s going to be fun and uplifting,".<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah De Bono Spills On Her Second Album|url=http://www.mtv.com.au/news/sarah-de-bono-talks-second-album-b1d9e0b1/|accessdate=1 September 2012|archive-date=9 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309063149/http://www.mtv.com.au/news/sarah-de-bono-talks-second-album-b1d9e0b1|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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== Discography ==


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==Discography==
=== Studio albums ===
===Studio albums===
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! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]<br/><ref name="AUS">{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Sarah+De+Bono|title=Discography Sarah De Bono|work=''australian-charts.com''|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=27 June 2012}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]<br /><ref name="AUS">{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Sarah+De+Bono|title=Discography Sarah De Bono|work=australian-charts.com|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=27 June 2012}}</ref>
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! scope="row"|''[[No Shame (Sarah De Bono album)|No Shame]]''
! scope="row"|''[[No Shame (Sarah De Bono album)|No Shame]]''
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*Released: 13 July 2012<ref name="noshamealbum"/>
*Released: 13 July 2012<ref name="noshamealbum"/>
*Formats: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Music download|digital download]]
*Formats: CD, digital download
*Label: [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]] Australia
*Label: [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]] Australia
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=== Singles ===
===Singles===
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:14em;"| Title
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]<br/><ref name="AUS"/>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]<br /><ref name="AUS"/>
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|-
! scope="row" | "[[No Shame (song)|No Shame]]"
! scope="row" | "[[No Shame (Sarah De Bono song)|No Shame]]"
| 2012
| 2012
| 50
| 50
| ''No Shame''
| ''No Shame''
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Oasis"<ref name="digital">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/oasis-single/id717076624|title=iTunes – Music – Oasis – Single by Sarah De Bono|work=[[iTunes Store]] (Australia)|date=January 2013 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|accessdate=15 October 2013}}</ref>
| 2013
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|TBA
|}
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| AUS<br/><ref name="AUS"/>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| AUS<br /><ref name="AUS"/>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Listen (song)|Listen]]"
! scope="row"| "[[Listen (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Listen]]"
| rowspan="5"|2012
| rowspan="5"|2012
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! scope="row"| "[[If I Didn't Love You]]"
! scope="row"| "[[If I Didn't Love You (Steve Wariner song)|If I Didn't Love You]]"
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| 50
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== Tours ==
== Tours ==
'''Supporting act'''
'''Supporting act'''
*2012: [[Stronger Tour]]
*2012: '''[[Stronger Tour]]''' ([[Kelly Clarkson]])


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Sarah De Bono}}
{{Commons category|Sarah De Bono}}
*{{Twitter|SaraHh_DeBono}}
*{{Twitter}}
*{{Facebook|sarahdebonomusic}}
*{{Facebook|sarahdebonomusic}}


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Sarah De Bono
De Bono at Skyfall premiere in Sydney, on 16 November 2012
De Bono at Skyfall premiere in Sydney, on 16 November 2012
Background information
Birth nameSarah Renee De Bono
Born (1992-03-06) 6 March 1992 (age 32)
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresR&B, pop, soul, dance
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2006–present
LabelsUniversal
Websitewww.twitter.com/Sarah_DeBono

Sarah Renee De Bono (born 6 March 1992[citation needed]) is an Australian singer-songwriter and pianist, born and raised in Melbourne. She participated on the first season of The Voice (Australia), coming in fourth place. Shortly after she signed a record deal with Universal Music Australia. On 24 June 2012, De Bono scored her first top 10 hit with "Beautiful", co-written and produced by Jhay C peaking at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold. Her debut album No Shame was released on 13 July 2012, which contained songs she performed on The Voice, as well as newly recorded covers. The album debuted at number seven on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Life and career

[edit]

Early life

[edit]

De Bono grew up in the working-class suburb of Broadmeadows in Melbourne. She also worked as a singing teacher in a school in North Fawkner, Melbourne.[1] In 2007 she won the Brimbank Idol competition[2] after placing second in 2006.[3]

2012: The Voice Australia

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Main article: The Voice (Australia season 1)

De Bono auditioned for the first season of The Voice (Australia) and finished in fourth place. After coming in fourth, De Bono received support from her coach Joel Madden and his wife Nicole Richie.[4] De Bono's placing received uproar from fans and viewers.[5]

Performances

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Performed Song Original artist Result
Blind Audition "Price Tag" Jessie J Joined Team Joel
Battle Rounds "Heavy Cross" (against Yianna Stavrous) Gossip Winner
Live Show Final, Part 2 "Listen" Beyoncé Public vote
Live Show Final, Part 4 "How Will I Know" Whitney Houston Public vote
Dance Floor Anthem
(as part of Team Joel) 		Good Charlotte
Live Show Final, Part 5 "Here's Where I Stand" Tiffany Taylor Joel's choice
The Live Finale, Part 1 "If I Didn't Love You" Tina Arena 4th
"Beautiful"[a] Sarah De Bono
The Live Finale, Part 2 "It Will Rain"
(with Joel Madden) 		Bruno Mars
The Chain[b] Fleetwood Mac
  1. ^ De Bono performed "Beautiful" an original song written by herself during The Live Finale, Part 1.
  2. ^ De Bono performed "The Chain" with Karise Eden, Rachael Leahcar and Darren Percival, also backed up by Team Seal(hi), Team Delta, Team Keith and Team Joel during the results of the Finale.
De Bono with her coach and mentor Joel Madden.

2012–present: Record deal, No Shame and upcoming second studio album

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On 25 June 2012, De Bono's original song "Beautiful", which she debuted on The Voice, charted at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), for sales of 35,000 copies.[6][7] Two days later, it was revealed that De Bono had signed a record deal with Universal Music Australia.[8] Her debut single "No Shame", which would have been her winner's single, was released digitally on 29 June 2012.[9] That same day, it was announced that De Bono will be a supporting act for Kelly Clarkson's Australian leg of her Stronger Tour in late September to early October 2012.[10] De Bono's debut album, also titled No Shame, was released on 13 July 2012, which features studio versions of covers she performed on The Voice, original songs, as well as newly recorded covers of Usher's "Burn" and Duffy's "Warwick Avenue".[11] The album debuted at number seven on the ARIA Albums Chart.[6] On 14 August 2012, De Bono revealed to The Daily Telegraph that she was working on her second studio album and hopes to release as early next year.[12] On the new album's direction she said; "I know what I want to write about, it’s just putting those ideas into melodies. It’s going to be fun and uplifting,".[13]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
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No Shame 7

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
AUS
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"No Shame" 2012 50 No Shame
"Oasis"[14] 2013 TBA

Promotional singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
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"Listen" 2012 13 No Shame
"How Will I Know" 24
"Here's Where I Stand" 30
"If I Didn't Love You" 50
"Beautiful" 4

Tours

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Supporting act

References

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  1. ^ "Sarah De Bono: Bio". The Voice (Australia). Archived from the original on 30 June 2012.
  2. ^ McDonald, Kristy (26 August 2008). "Young Idol contest". Star News Group. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  3. ^ Newhouse, Michael (22 November 2006). "Music for every beat". Star News Group. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  4. ^ Best, Ali (19 June 2012). "Sarah De Bono's fourth place shocks judges". Nine News. ninemsn. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  5. ^ Stephenson, Alison (19 June 2012). "Karise Eden wins Channel Nine's The Voice over Sarah De Bono, Rachael Leahcar and Darren Percival". News.com.au. News Limited. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Discography Sarah De Bono". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  7. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 6 December 2012.
  8. ^ Fletcher, Jennifer (27 June 2012). "'The Voice Australia' Finalists All Land Record Deals!". MTV Australia. Viacom. Archived from the original on 10 April 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  9. ^ "iTunes – Music – No Shame – Single by Sarah De Bono". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple. January 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  10. ^ "Voice finalist to support Kelly Clarkson". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  11. ^ a b "The Voice finalists release singles, announce album dates". Herald Sun. The Herald and Weekly Times. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  12. ^ "Sarah De Bono's career on write track". Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  13. ^ "Sarah De Bono Spills On Her Second Album". Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  14. ^ "iTunes – Music – Oasis – Single by Sarah De Bono". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple. January 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
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