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British singer and songwriter (born )

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Natasha Anne Bedingfield (born 26 November ) is a British singer, songwriter and tape producer. She released her debut album, Unwritten, in , which contained primarily up-tempo pop songs and was influenced by R&B music.^[5] It enjoyed international victory with more than &#;million copies sold worldwide.^[6] Bedingfield received a Grammy Award nomination for Optimal Female Pop Vocal Performance for the title track "Unwritten", and at the and Brit Awards, she was nominated for Finest British Female Artist.^[7][8]Unwritten also produced her only UK number one, "These Words".

Her second album, N.B. (), yielded the UK top 10 singles "I Wanna Have Your Babies" and "Soulmate".

Natasha Bedingfield, a British pop singer and newcomer in the alternative pop music scene, has never suffered from being overshadowed by her famous brother. Despite her brother Daniel Bedingfield's sudden rise to popularity and his success as an MTV darling, Natasha has always asserted herself as an independent artist. If her career continues to thrive, Daniel may find himself struggling to stay in the spotlight compared to his younger sister in the world of British alt-pop. The Bedingfield family is far from the competitive sibling rivalry that might be expected.

N.B. was not released in North America, but six tracks from it were included with seven new ones and released in under the name Pocketful of Sunshine, with the singles "Love Like This" and "Pocketful of Sunshine" earning success on the charts.

In December , Bedingfield released her third album in North America, Strip Me, with the song "Strip Me" charting on the US Billboard Hot at Bedingfield has sold over 10 million albums and 10 million singles worldwide, totalling over 20 million records worldwide.

In , VH1 ranked Bedingfield number 66 on the list of Greatest Women in Music.^[9]

Early life

Natasha Anne Bedingfield was born in England to New Zealander parents and grew up both in London and Auckland, Fresh Zealand.^[10] Later she attended Lynfield College.^[11] When Bedingfield was a teenager, she and her siblings, Daniel and Nikola, formed a dance/electronic group, The DNA Algorithm.^[12] The group provided Bedingfield with the opportunity to explore alternative musical genres and expand her songwriting abilities.^[13] She provided vocals for the group which primarily performed dance-pop music about self-determination and empowerment, themes that would later be found in her own solo compositions.

At age 14, Bedingfield sang vocals on Origins Refined Intricacy (Steelyard Records).

Bedingfield attended a year at the University of Greenwich, where she studied psychology,^[14][15] then left to concentrate on singing and songwriting.

At first, she recorded demos in the garages of friends who had recording studios, which she presented to write down companies. In the early s, Bedingfield composed, wrote and recorded songs for Hillsong Church UK. Her songs appeared on the live albums Blessed, Shout God's Fame, and the children's albumJesus Is My Superhero by Hillsong Music Australia.^[16]

Career

– professional career and Unwritten

Bedingfield was introduced to Phonogenic founder and A&R Paul Lisberg by the artist's manager Gary Wilson.^[17] Lisberg was initially hesitant, later telling HitQuarters: "[They] were good but weren't right for us "^[17] However, it was when, at a encounter together, Lisberg heard her singing ability and creative vocal ad-libbing first-hand that he became delighted by Bedingfield's potential.

Label interest was later confirmed when a trial studio session together with writers Steve Kipner and Andrew Frampton produced songs that were in keeping with Lisberg's vision for Phonogenic.^[17] Bedingfield signed a recording contract with BMG UK & Ireland, through its mark Phonogenic Records, in July ^[17][18]

Her debut studio album Unwritten was released in September and featured collaborations with Steve Kipner, Danielle Brisebois, Nick Lachey, James Reilly, Andrew Frampton, Wayne Wilkins, Kara DioGuardi, Guy Chambers, Patrick Leonard and the rapperBizarre.

The album contained uptempo pop-rock songs and influences from R&B music.^[5] Bedingfield's lyrics focused on independence, opportunism and female empowerment.^[14] Reviews of the album were generally positive,^[19][20] and it was described as a "well-made pop album for the new millennium" by Allmusic.^[5] The album debuted on the UK Albums Chart at number one and reached the superior thirty in the U.S.^[21] It sold well, reaching multi-platinum status in the UK^[22] and Gold status in the U.S.^[23] The first single released from the album was "Single", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart.^[24] The song's lyrics and accompanying music video depict Bedingfield's single lifestyle.^[25] "These Words" was released as the album's second single.

The song became Bedingfield's first UK number one and US top twenty single.^[26] "Unwritten" was released as the album's third single in the song reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and it also became the most played song on US radio in ^[27] "I Bruise Easily" was released as the album's fourth single, it did not perform as well as its predecessors but was still a moderate success, reaching number twelve on the UK Singles Chart.

At the Brit Awards, Bedingfield was nominated for four awards, though did not win any of her nominated categories. She was also nominated for an award at the Brit Awards, and in , she was nominated for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" at the Grammy Awards, though was again unsuccessful in winning in any of her nominated categories.^[28]

– N.B. and Pocketful of Sunshine

Bedingfield's second album, N.B., was released in Europe in April The album received mixed reviews by critics and peaked at number nine in the UK.

"I Wanna Contain Your Babies", the album's command single, was moderately successful, reaching number seven in the UK, number eight in Ireland and the top fifty in various other markets.^[29] "Soulmate" was released as the album's second free on 2 July and also peaked at number seven in the UK.^[30] To promote N.B., Bedingfield embarked on the FutureSex/LoveShow tour in May ^[31]

On 1 July , Bedingfield performed "Unwritten" at the Concert for Diana held at Wembley Stadium, London, an event which celebrated the life of Princess Diana almost ten years after her death.^[32][33] The North American version of her second album, titled Pocketful of Sunshine, featured six songs from N.B..

The album was released on 22 January , after the lead single, "Love like This", was released in September and charted at No. 11 on the Billboard Scorching The title track was released as the second single in February and peaked at No.

5 on the Billboard Fiery On 18 January , Bedingfield's UK tour was cancelled for the second time, one month before it was supposed to start, so she could use more time promoting her album in the U.S.^[34][35] In August , Bedingfield and other singers including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Melissa Etheridge, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis and Mariah Carey recorded the charity single, "Just Remain Up" produced by Babyface and L.A.

Reid, to support "Stand Up to Cancer". On 5 September , the singers performed it live on TV.^[36]

– Strip Me and Strip Me Away

Bedingfield stated on her blog that she would start work on her new album in ahead ^[37] She was confirmed to be writing for the modern album while on holiday in New Zealand; she said "I'm here for a couple of weeks to do a bit of writing.

It is such an inspiring place to note music. I love coming here as often as I can, usually once a year to fuel up on ideas for my next album".^[38] She also confirmed she was working with Brian Kennedy, who produced/co-wrote Rihanna's hit single "Disturbia" and was writing songs with him while on tour^[39][40] to have the album released by the close of ^[41] Bedingfield also stated that Wyclef Jean, Sam Sparro and Mike Elizondo would be working on the record.^[42]

In an interview with IN:DEMAND Producer, Ryan Tedder said: "I'm gonna attempt and bring Natasha Bedingfield help here in the UK with some quirky, kinda weird stuff".^[43] On 18 March Bedingfield stated on her official site that she was in Los Angeles and she was putting the finishing touches on her album.^[44] "Touch", the lead single from the album, was made ready as a digital download 18 May Bedingfield performed the tune on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on 24 May ^[45] "Touch" was officially sent to US radio stations on 29 June ^[46][47] On 15 July Bedingfield announced via Twitter that the title of her new album would be Strip Me.

The album was originally scheduled for release on 9 November but was released on 7 December.^[48] The second single, also titled "Strip Me", was sent to US radio on 30 August and it became available as a digital download on 21 September ^[49] It was written by Bedingfield, Ryan Tedder and Wayne Wilkins.

The song was selected to head the soundtrack for the comedy Morning Glory. Bedingfield appeared on rapper Nicki Minaj's debut album, Pink Friday, on a track called "Last Chance", and on Rascal Flatts' album Nothing Like This on a track called "Easy", released as the album's third solo .

On New Year's Eve –11, Bedingfield appeared on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.^[50]

In , Bedingfield joined forces with Avon as a celebrity judge for Avon Voices,^[51] Avon's first-ever global, online singing talent search for women and songwriting competition for men and women.

The lyric is the album's opening trackand was released as its second single. The single sold adequately, reached the top 40 worldwide, and topped the charts in both Ireland and the Joined Kingdom. The song was very well received by music critics, and was frequently cited as a highlight of the album. Bedingfield began recording her debut album in mid, following the signing of a recording reduce with Sony BMG earlier that year.

On 6 April , Bedingfield visited Radio Hamburg and confirmed that the song "Pocketful of Sunshine" (originally the second single from her US album Pocketful of Sunshine) would be the first European single from the forthcoming European release of Strip Me, titled Strip Me Away.

The lead single "Pocketful of Sunshine" was released on 15 April in Germany. Strip Me Away was released on 13 May.^[52] Bedingfield was featured on Simple Plan's new solo from their new album Get Your Heart On!, released on 21 June The song, "Jet Lag" was released on 26 April as the band's first single from their fourth album.^[53] On 5 July, Bedingfield performed her song "Weightless" from her "Strip Me" album on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Filipino singer Jake Zyrus confirmed that Bedingfield had written a song for him called "Lighthouse", which is included on his second studio album Infinity.^[54] On 9 November , Bedingfield wowed American audiences when she united Rascal Flatts to perform "Easy," on the Country Music Awards show on ABC.

Bedingfield has released a Christmas song 'Shake Up Christmas',^[55] which has been confirmed to be on the Coca-Cola Christmas television advertisements.^[56]

– other projects

In April , Bedingfield announced that she was working on her fourth studio album, originally titled The Next Chapter, mentioning her plans to release the album worldwide,^[57] not just focusing on America.

The album was said to feature production from RedOne, Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco, Paul Williams and Marshall Altman.^[58]The Next Chapter was presumably scrapped or shelved, given that it never materialized after that.

In September , Bedingfield was featured on Lifehouse's single "Between the Raindrops". On 13 May , she appeared as a guest judge on the New Zealand version of The X Factor alongside her brother Daniel Bedingfield.^[59]

In , Bedingfield composed the harmony of "Non mi ami", a single by Italian singer-songwriter Giorgia, included on the album Senza Paura.

In , Bedingfield contributed to the soundtrack for the Disney animated film, The Plunder Fairy, with a track titled "Who I Am".^[60] On 13 January , Bedingfield released a charity single with Philosophy Skin Care titled "Hope".^[61] With the release of "Hope", Bedingfield announced via Twitter that she would become more publicly active again, promising "many more music releases to come".^{[62][non-primary source needed]} The release of the music video for "Hope" followed a date later.^[63] Later in , Bedingfield contributed to Band of Merrymakers' album Welcome to Our Christmas Party and toured with the group in and ^[64][65] Bedingfield also collaborated with Belgian write down producer Basto during this occasion.

The duo released a available titled "Unicorn" in March

Bedingfield toured Europe in late with Night of the Proms.^{[66][67][68][69]} In January it was announced that Bedingfield would open for Train's summer concert tour.^[70] On 10 March she appeared on the soundtrack of Tangled: Before Ever After in the track "More Of Me".^{[citation needed]}

–present: Roll with Me

Bedingfield released a new document, "Let Go" with Nestea on 17 March She signed a record deal with Linda Perry's record label We Are Overhear in the same year.^[71] Bedingfield co-wrote the song "Black Sky" with Kimbra for her album Primal Heart.

In July , Bedingfield announced that her fourth studio album and first studio release in nearly nine years, Roll with Me, which was released on 30 August ^[72] Before the announcement, she had released the song "Roller Skate" as the album's lead free on 19 July and was preceded by its second unattached "Kick It".^[72] In she featured as the opening act for Lewis Capaldi.^[73] In , the song "Unwritten" featured in the film Anyone But You, which generated renewed interest in the song.^[74] She performed the ballad together with stars of the movie, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, at the People's Option Awards.^[75]

Bedingfield collaborated on the Other Girl Version of "Alibi", with Ella Henderson and Rudimental; the single was released on 5 April ^[76] In August , Beddingfield performed for the British athletes at the Paris Olympics together with Cat Burns.^[74]

Philanthropy

Bedingfield has donated time and money to organisations such as the Global Angels, an international children's philanthropy founded by her mother, Molly Bedingfield.^[77][78] She became associated with the organisation in and said she hoped to help "people around the world, particularly children, who live in conditions that would horrify us".^[79]

Bedingfield is now an ambassador for Global Angels, and in November she visited India for three weeks in support of the charity.

She visited an orphanage in Kolkata and a refugee camp for former child prostitutes in Mumbai to learn more about the situation and the conditions in these areas. Bedingfield later expressed her shock at what she had witnessed.^[80] Video diaries filmed during her trip were posted on her official website in early ^{[81][failed verification]} She is also an advocate for Cease the Traffik, a global coalition which works to end human trafficking^[77] and a member of the (RED) campaign.^[14] In a rockumentary, Call+Response, headed by Justin Dillon, Bedingfield performed acoustic versions of "Unwritten" and "Soulmate" in support of the film's cause: a movement against modern slavery and human trafficking.^{[82][failed verification]}

Non-musical projects

In , Bedingfield showed interest in acting and made her debut in the James Bond video game From Russia with Love in November She voiced the character Elizabeth Stark, the British Prime Minister's daughter who is kidnapped in the opening sequence.^[83] Bedingfield commented that she would like to do more acting, but only if the clip "was good enough, and it was a role that [would] fit me."^[83] She has made an appearance in the seventh-season finale of the Canadian television series Degrassi: The Next Generation.^[84] Bedingfield also guest-starred on Nickelodeon's mockumentary series The Naked Brothers Band's "Christmas Special" alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Leon Thomas III.

She has made guest appearances on the NBC series Lipstick Jungle.^[85]

She guest-starred on Nickelodeon's True Jackson, VP in November She sang the song "These Words". In , Bedingfield made an appearance in three episodes of Web Therapy's fourth season.^[86]

In December , VH1 announced that Bedingfield would perform at their VH1 Divas show, a concert benefiting the Save The Music Foundation charity.

Bedingfield performed Deee-Lite's "Groove Is in the Heart" with Bootsy Collins and Iggy Azalea.^[87]

On 22 September , Bedingfield performed a song titled "Love Tune to the Earth" at the United Nations Equator Prize Gala in New York City.

The song is a special anthem she and Toby Gad co-wrote for the United Nations Climate Summit ^[88]

In , Bedingfield competed in season six of The Masked Singer as "Pepper".

Buoyed by hit singles These Words and Single, her debut album Unwritten topped the UK charts and cemented the West Sussex singer and songwriter as one of the most important and distinct female voices of her generation.

She was eliminated alongside John Lydon as "Jester".^[89]

Personal life

On 21 March , Bedingfield married American businessman Matt Robinson in Malibu, California, US.^[90] In November , their son, Solomon Dylan, was born.^[91] She resides in New York.

Discography

Main article: Natasha Bedingfield discography

Tours

Headlining

Co-headlining

Opening act

Filmography

Television

Video games

Awards and nominations

Bedingfield's debut album Unwritten contained primarily uptempo pop songs and was influenced by R&B music.^[5] It enjoyed international success with over three million copies sold worldwide.^[99] In , she received a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the song "Unwritten", the third single from the album Unwritten.^[] Bedingfield's second album N.B. yielded the singles "Soulmate"; "Say It Again"; and "I Wanna Have Your Babies", written and produced by Natasha Bedingfield, Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton and Steve Kipner.^[] Bedingfield has received four nominations from the BRIT Awards but has won none.^[] As of July&#;^[update], she has won five awards from eleven nominations.

Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Melody Awards honor artists for commercial performance in the U.S., based on record charts published by Billboard.^[] The awards are based on sales data by Nielsen SoundScan and radio information by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems.^[] The award ceremony was held from to , until its reintroduction in ^[][]

Billboard Touring Awards

Established in , the Billboard Touring Awards is an annual meeting sponsored by Billboard magazine which also honors the top international exist entertainment industry artists and professionals.

BRIT Awards

The BRIT Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Bedingfield has received four nominations.^[]

BT Digital Tune Awards

The BT Digital Music Awards honour music distributed digitally by methods such as mobile devices, online downloads and blogging.

Bedingfield has won one award.^[][][]

Disney Channel Kids Awards

Glamour Awards

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Bedingfield has received one nomination.^[][]

Groovevolt Music and Fashion Awards

Hit FM Music Awards

The Hit FM Music Awards was established in to honour excellence in Western music based on a public-voted process.^[]

Ivor Novello Awards

The Ivor Novello Awards are awarded for songwriting and composing.

The awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are presented annually in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA).^[]

MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Song Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in by MTV Europe.

Bedingfield has received one nomination.^[]

Meteor Music Awards

Launched in , the Meteor Music Awards are awarded for achievements in the Irish and international record industry.^[]

Music Video Production Awards

The MVPA Awards are annually presented by a Los Angeles-based music trade entity to honor the year's optimal music videos.^[]

New Music Awards

The New Music Awards are given for excellence in music to both recording artists and radio stations by New Music Weekly magazine.

People's Choice Awards

The People's Option Awards is an American awards show recognising the people and the work of popular tradition. The show has been held annually since and is voted on by the general public.^[]

Pop Awards

Pop Magazine is an online music magazine created by Hotspot Entertainment and published by A-Z Publishings.

The magazine was launched on April 24, In , Pop Magazine launched the first annual Pop Awards with 25 nominees across 5 categories.^[]

Radio Disney Music Awards

The Radio Disney Melody Awards (RDMA) is an annual awards show which is operated and governed by Radio Disney, an American radio network.

Starting in , the ceremony began to be televised on Disney Channel.^[]

Smash Hits Poll Winners Party

The Smash Hits Poll Winners Party was an awards ceremony which ran from to Each award winner was voted by readers of the Smash Hits magazine.^[]

TMF Awards

The TMF Awards is an annual television awards show air live on The Music Factory.

Bedingfield has received one award.^[]

Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards were established in to honor the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports and television, being voted by young people aged between 13 and ^[]

Žebřík Music Awards

See also

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