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Cascada (Template:PronEng^[1]^[2]) is a German Eurodance group most famous for their hit singles "Everytime We Touch" (which won them a World Music Award) and "What Hurts the Most". Two of their albums have so far sold an estimated 4 million copies worldwide^[3]. Cascada consists of singer Natalie Horler, and producers DJ Manian and Yanou.

Music career

Early years (2004-2005)

When Natalie Horler was 17, she was doing studio work for various DJs. Eventually; she met Yann Pfeiffer (stagename Yanou) and Manuel Reuter (stagename DJ Manian). Originally, they released music under the name Cascade, but due to another artist with a similar name threatening a suit, they changed it to Cascada.^[4] Under Andorfine Records, they produced their debut and hit single, "Miracle", and its follow-up, "Bad Boy", in Germany.^[5] This caught the attention of American dance label, Robbins Entertainment. They negotiated a contract and "Miracle" was released in 2004.^[6] However, it did not attract much attention, so Cascada offered them "Everytime We Touch".

Everytime We Touch (2005-2007)

Cascada experienced mainstream success in the United Kingdom and the United States almost a year after releasing their second American single, "Everytime We Touch", which interpolates the chorus of a 1992 Maggie Reilly song of the same name.^[7]^[8] The song gained platinum and gold certifications across the globe, being certified platinum by the RIAA.^[9]^[10] Soon after the popularity of the single skyrocketed, an album was quickly recorded and released (in a matter of months),^[11] and a music video for "Everytime We Touch" was also distributed for promotion.^[12] For these reasons, the debut album maintains a very similar formula throughout, to the extent of near-identical tempo and beats.

In all, eight singles were released from the album, four of which have been released in the United Kingdom; "Everytime We Touch", "Truly Madly Deeply" (originally by Savage Garden),"Miracle" and "A Neverending Dream" all of which gained top 10 status apart from "A Neverending Dream", which charted at #46.^[13] Their album Everytime We Touch has experienced success in the UK Album chart where it remained up in the top forty for twenty-four weeks, peaking at #2.^[14]^[15] The album experienced success on the U.S. charts as well.^[16] The success of the album gained them two World Music Award nominations, winning them World's Best-Selling German Artist.^[17]

Everytime We Touch The Album has so far sold over 3 million copies worldwide^[18].

Perfect Day (2007-2008)

Natalie Horler first announced that Cascada were working on their second album during a Japanese interview, which was posted on their blog on MySpace.^[19] There are a few cover songs on the album, most notably Avril Lavigne's "Sk8er Boi", P!nk's "Just Like A Pill", Patti Smith's "Because the Night" and the Jeffrey Steele song "What Hurts the Most", as well as two tracks, "Endless Summer" and "I Will Believe It" that were previously recorded by Natalie Horler and DJ Manian under the Siria name.^[20] However, the U.S. release replaced the Siria songs,^[21] P!nk, and Avril Lavigne covers with three newer tracks, because they did not have the North American Rights. Two of these songs were "Faded", a cover of a Kate DeAraugo song, and "Holiday", a cover of a song recorded earlier by such different artists as Venke Knutson, Nylon, and Jenny May. The sophomore effort was released at the end of 2007 in the UK, and several parts of Northern Europe.^[22] Perfect Day was released to the remaining markets, in the first quarter of 2008, with the U.S. release being the last. Natalie, also, stated in a French Interview, before the release, that she would take a hand in writing parts of the album.^[23] However, none of the final tracks on the album were written by her.^[24]

Perfect Day has so far sold over 1 million copies worldwide^[25].

The worldwide lead single, "What Hurts the Most", was released in late 2007 and early 2008, along with its B-side, a cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas".^[26] The single had high success, reaching the top tier in most countries.^[27] The UK and German follow-up to "What Hurts the Most", is "What Do You Want From Me?",^[28]^[29] originally thought to be called "Tell Me Why".^[30]^[31]The third release from the album will be "Because The Night".^[32]^[33] The video was officially released on YouTube on May 28, 2008.^[34] The single will be released through out Europe towards the end of July. A limited bonus edition of the second album featuring the songs that are included on the American version was released in Germany in July 2008.

On June 30, 2008, it was announced that the second single to be released in America will be "Faded" which appears only on the American version of Perfect Day.^[35]

On July 28, 2008, Natalie performed "Because the Night", live on the UK's Breakfast Show GMTV.
Also, "Because the Night" became available as a digital download on this date with the physical release being released on August 4, 2008.

During August "Faded" first entered the Lithuania Singles Chart at 29 then went on to peak at #8.^[36]

In the UK, a Plantinum edition of Perfect Day was said to be released on October 20, 2008, which features the American tracks plus a DVD with live performances from Clubland Live 2008, Natalie's favourite Cascada music videos, an exlcusive interview with Natalie, a photo gallery and an acoustic performance of "Another You" in the studio with Yanou on the piano.
The album is only available on Power Play Direct and Zavvi, (it was featured on Amazon, but later removed), even from the day of release, the album has been statused as 'Out of Stock', so it is unkown if the Album has or will be released.

A DVD of the Perfect Day Concert was confirmed by AATW but was later scrapped and this has been confirmed by a repersentative of AATW on the record labels "Cascada" forum when asked about the release.

Rumours are that Perfect Day is said to be the next single released from the album Perfect Day, although no confirmation has been made, it is unkown if it will be released, because the third album is being released in 2009.

Skipping to Another Beat (2008-present)

On April 10, 2008, Natalie Horler announced on her official blog that work on the third album will soon commence. On her Radio 1 show, Jo Whiley announced that Coldplay's Chris Martin will work with Cascada.^[37]^[38]^[39]^[40]^[41] In a Q&A session with Natalie Horler, she said that she did not know where the rumour started and that it was false.^[42]
It has been announced the album will be called Skipping to Another Beat.

Discography

Albums

Number-one singles

For a full Cascada singles discography and chart positions, go to Cascada discography.

Year	Title	Chart positions												Album
Year	Title	U.S. ^Hot100	U.S. ^{Dance Airplay}	U.S. ^Pop100	AUS	NED	UK	FIN	FRA	GER	IRE	SWE	ISR	Album
2004	"Miracle"	106	8	55	24	6	8	—	1	32	4	10	—	Everytime We Touch
2005	"Everytime We Touch"	10	1	5	13	10	2	—	2	5	1	1	1
2006	"Truly Madly Deeply"	—	14	—	22	25	4	16	—	26	3	11	6
2007	"What Hurts the Most"	52	1	29	3	23	10	18	2	9	6	5	5	Perfect Day
Total number-one hits		0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1

Awards and nominations

	Award Show	Award	Title
2006	International Dance Music Awards	Won Best New Dance Artist Solo^[43]
		Nominated Best High Energy/Euro Track	"Everytime We Touch"
	Napster Awards	Won Most-Played Dance/Electronic Recording^[44]	"Everytime We Touch"
2007	World Music Awards	Nominated World's Best Selling Female Pop Artist^[45]
		Won Best-Selling German Artist Award
2008	European Border Breakers Awards	Won Best European Border Breaker- Germany^[46]	Everytime We Touch
	International Dance Music Awards	Nominated Best High Energy/ Euro Track^[47]	"Truly, Madly, Deeply"
		Nominated Best Dance Artist Solo^[48]

UK Tours

Between September 25th 2007 and October 7th 2007. Cascada toured the UK with supporting act Ultrabeat.

Date	City	Venue
25 September 2007	Aberdeen	Aberdeen Music Hall
26 September 2007	Glasgow	Glasgow Carling Academy
28 September 2007	Newcastle	Newcastle Carling Academy
29 September 2007	Birmingham	Birmingham Carling Academy
30 September 2007	Norwich	University of East Anglia
2 October 2007	Loughborough	Loughorough University
4 October 2007	Cardiff	Cardiff University
5 October 2007	Manchester	Manchester Apollo
6 October 2007	Liverpool	Liverpool Carling Academy
7 October 2007	Sheffield	Sheffield Octagon

In March 2008, Cascada toured the UK, as part of the Clubland Live Tour, with headline acts such as: Ultrabeat, Darren Styles, Scooter, Alex K, Kelly Llorenna, Booty Luv and many more, the concerts were held in:

Date	City	Venue
6 March 2008	Belfast	Belfast Odyssey
7 March 2008	Aberdeen	AECC
8 March 2008	Newcastle	Newcastle Arena
12 March 2008	London	Hammersmith Apollo
13 March 2008	Birmingham	National Indoor Arena
14 March 2008	Manchester	Manchester Evening News Arena
15 March 2008	Glasgow	SECC

Between October 24th and November 4th 2008, Cascada toured the UK again, with supporting acts Ironik, and Drum Connection. Drum Connection performed in the background on stage with Cascada. The concerts were held at:

Date	City	Venue
24 October 2008	Birmingham	Birmingham Academy
25 October 2008	Swindon	Oasis Leisure Centre
26 October 2008	Newcastle	Newcastle Academy
28 October 2008	Edinburgh	Edinburgh Corn Exchange
29 October 2008	Glasgow	Glasgow Academy
30 October 2008	Leeds	Leeds Academy
31 October 2008	Manchester	Manchester Apollo
1 November 2008	Sheffield	Sheffield Academy
3 November 2008	Derby	Derby Assembly Rooms
4 November 2008	London	Shepherds Bush Empire

References

^ Interview with Cascada, by ADOS.FR, notice how Natalie Horler pronounced it. Ados.fr. Retrieved December 22, 2007
^ Interview with Cascada by TOAZTED, notice how Natalie Horler pronounced it. Toazted. Retrieved December 22, 2007
^ Cascada Album Sales
^ Cascada's Biography. Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ Andorfine Records Releases. Andorfine Records. Retrieved February 29, 2008.
^ Cascada Miracle Release. Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2008.
^ Maggie Rielly Everytime We Touch Lyrics. TheLyricArchive.com. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
^ Cascada Everytime We Touch Lyrics. TheLyricArchive.com. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
^ RIAA Everytime We Touch Certification. RIAA. Retrieved March 1, 2008.
^ Official Cascada Japanese Site Profile. Cascada.jp. Retrieved February 1, 2008.
^ Ados.fr Natalie Interview. Ados.fr. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ Everytime We Touch Video. Robbins Entertainment. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
^ All Around the World Single Chart Position Peaks. All Around the World. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ Cascada Biography and History. All Around the World. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ Everytime We Touch (Album) Chart Run. Cascadamusic.co.uk. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
^ MTV Chart Summary. MTV. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
^ Billboard's Review of What Hurts the Most. Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
^ Cascada Album Sales
^ Japanese Interview. Barks Global Music Explorer. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ Perfect Day International Version's Tracklisting. HMV. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ Marian Records Releases. Marian Records. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ Toazted Interview. Toazted. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ French Interview. Ados.fr. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ Perfect Day Writer Credits and Track listing. Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ Cascada Album Sales
^ What Hurts the Most Releases. Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ acharts What Hurts the Most History. acharts. Retrieved February 28, 2008.
^ All Around the World News. All Around the World. Retrieved February 26, 2008.
^ Zooland Records News. Zooland Records. Retrieved February 2.
^ Cascada Music UK Forum. Cascada Music UK. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
^ Cascada Music UK Forum. Cascada Music UK. Retrieved March 2, 2008.
^ Zooland Records Because the Night News. Zooland Records. Retrieved May 27, 2008.
^ All Around the World News. All Around the World. Retrieved May 27, 2008.
^ Because The Night Official Video
^ [1].
^ http://www.m-1.fm/?top40
^ Gigwise report on Radio One’s Cascada Rumor. Gigwise. Retrieved April 25, 2008.
^ Coldplaying.com’s Report on Cascada/ Chris Martin rumor. Coldplaying.com. Retrieved April 25, 2008.
^ Appzdrive Cascada/ Chris Martin. Appzdrive.com. Retrieved April 25, 2008.
^ Drowned in Sound Cascada/ Chris Martin Story. Teletex Coldplay Cascada News. Teletext Entertainment News. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
^ Bounty News Jo Whiley Information. Bounty News. Retrieved January 12, 2008.
^ [2]. Official Cascada Website. Retrieved August 07, 2008.
^ Interview with Energy Arizona FM. Energy Arizona FM. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
^ Napster Awards Winners List. Napster Awards. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
^ World Music Awards Press Release. World Music Awards. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
^ European Border Breakers Award Winner List. European Border Breakers Awards. Retrieved January 15, 2008.
^ Winter Music Conference Nominations Page. Winter Music Conference. Retrieved March 1, 2008.
^ IDMA Winners. Winter Music Conference. Retrieved March 29, 2008.

External links

[1] Interview with Cascada, by ADOS.FR, notice how Natalie Horler pronounced it. Ados.fr. Retrieved December 22, 2007

[2] Interview with Cascada by TOAZTED, notice how Natalie Horler pronounced it. Toazted. Retrieved December 22, 2007

[3] Cascada Album Sales

[4] Cascada's Biography. Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[5] Andorfine Records Releases. Andorfine Records. Retrieved February 29, 2008.

[6] Cascada Miracle Release. Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2008.

[7] Maggie Rielly Everytime We Touch Lyrics. TheLyricArchive.com. Retrieved April 7, 2008.

[8] Cascada Everytime We Touch Lyrics. TheLyricArchive.com. Retrieved April 7, 2008.

[9] RIAA Everytime We Touch Certification. RIAA. Retrieved March 1, 2008.

[10] Official Cascada Japanese Site Profile. Cascada.jp. Retrieved February 1, 2008.

[11] Ados.fr Natalie Interview. Ados.fr. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[12] Everytime We Touch Video. Robbins Entertainment. Retrieved April 7, 2008.

[13] All Around the World Single Chart Position Peaks. All Around the World. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[14] Cascada Biography and History. All Around the World. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[15] Everytime We Touch (Album) Chart Run. Cascadamusic.co.uk. Retrieved August 20, 2007.

[16] MTV Chart Summary. MTV. Retrieved March 2, 2008.

[17] Billboard's Review of What Hurts the Most. Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2008.

[18] Cascada Album Sales

[19] Japanese Interview. Barks Global Music Explorer. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[20] Perfect Day International Version's Tracklisting. HMV. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[21] Marian Records Releases. Marian Records. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[22] Toazted Interview. Toazted. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[23] French Interview. Ados.fr. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[24] Perfect Day Writer Credits and Track listing. Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[25] Cascada Album Sales

[26] What Hurts the Most Releases. Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[27] rts What Hurts the Most History. acharts. Retrieved February 28, 2008.

[28] All Around the World News. All Around the World. Retrieved February 26, 2008.

[29] Zooland Records News. Zooland Records. Retrieved February 2.

[30] Cascada Music UK Forum. Cascada Music UK. Retrieved March 2, 2008.

[31] Cascada Music UK Forum. Cascada Music UK. Retrieved March 2, 2008.

[32] Zooland Records Because the Night News. Zooland Records. Retrieved May 27, 2008.

[33] All Around the World News. All Around the World. Retrieved May 27, 2008.

[34] Because The Night Official Video

[35] [1].

[36] ttp://www.m-1.fm/?top40

[37] Gigwise report on Radio One’s Cascada Rumor. Gigwise. Retrieved April 25, 2008.

[38] Coldplaying.com’s Report on Cascada/ Chris Martin rumor. Coldplaying.com. Retrieved April 25, 2008.

[39] Appzdrive Cascada/ Chris Martin. Appzdrive.com. Retrieved April 25, 2008.

[40] Drowned in Sound Cascada/ Chris Martin Story. Teletex Coldplay Cascada News. Teletext Entertainment News. Retrieved April 27, 2008.

[41] Bounty News Jo Whiley Information. Bounty News. Retrieved January 12, 2008.

[42] [2]. Official Cascada Website. Retrieved August 07, 2008.

[43] Interview with Energy Arizona FM. Energy Arizona FM. Retrieved January 27, 2008.

[44] Napster Awards Winners List. Napster Awards. Retrieved January 27, 2008.

[45] World Music Awards Press Release. World Music Awards. Retrieved January 27, 2008.

[46] European Border Breakers Award Winner List. European Border Breakers Awards. Retrieved January 15, 2008.

[47] Winter Music Conference Nominations Page. Winter Music Conference. Retrieved March 1, 2008.

[48] IDMA Winners. Winter Music Conference. Retrieved March 29, 2008.

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 A DVD of the Perfect Day Concert was confirmed by AATW but was later scrapped and this has been confirmed by a repersentative of AATW on the record labels "Cascada" forum when asked about the release.<br />
-There is a lot of rumours that the next (and 5th) single to be released off the album is believed to be "Perfect Day", although no confirmation has been made, it is unkown if it will be released, because the third album is being released next year.
+Rumours are that ''Perfect Day'' is said to be the next single released from the album '''Perfect Day''', although no confirmation has been made, it is unkown if it will be released, because the third album is being released in 2009.
 ===Skipping to Another Beat (2008-present)===