Guy Sebastian
Feb 23, 2014
Guy Sebastian is an Australian pop, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter. He was the first winner of Australian Idol in 2003, and was a judge on Australia's The X Factor between 2010 and 2012. Sebastian has released seven top ten albums including two number ones, which have all gained either platinum or multi-platinum certification. He has also achieved 12 top ten singles, including six number ones. Sebastian is the only Australian male artist in Australian chart history to achieve six number one singles, and places third overall for all Australian acts. Seven of his singles have been certified multi-platinum, including the 9× platinum "Battle Scars". His debut single "Brought Me Here" was the highest selling song in Australia last decade. With 46 platinum and three gold certifications and combined album and single sales of over 3.3 million in Australia, he has the highest certifications and sales of any Australian Idol contestant.
Sebastian has also reached the top ten in New Zealand with an album and six singles, including two number ones, and gained six platinum and three gold certifications there. "Battle Scars", a collaboration with American rapper Lupe Fiasco, spent 20 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and achieved platinum certification. Sebastian has worked with other notable American musicians including Brian McKnight, Robin Thicke, Steve Cropper, John Mayer, Jordin Sparks and Eve.
During his career Sebastian has received 22 ARIA Awards nominations, winning four including Best Pop Release and Best Live Act. Other awards include the APRA Urban Work of the Year, the [V] Oz Artist of the Year, Urban Music Awards for Best Male Artist and Best R&B Album, and an International Songwriting Competition award for "Battle Scars". Sebastian has sung at many notable events, including performing for Pope Benedict XVI, Oprah Winfrey and Queen Elizabeth II. He has a strong commitment to charity, and is currently an ambassador for World Vision Australia and the Australian Red Cross.
"Like a Drum" is the latest song by Guy Sebastian. It is the lead single from Sebastian's upcoming eighth studio album. "Like a Drum" was released digitally in Australia on 25 October 2013. It debuted at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart, Sebastian's twelfth top ten single in Australia, and has been certified triple platinum. It also reached number 16 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.