Cody Simpson

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Cody Simpson
Topics
  • Achievements
  • Music
  • Olympian
  • Swimming

Australian-born 25-year-old Cody Simpson, is a true multi-hyphenate guitarist, singer, songwriter, performing artist, published poet, theatrical star, environmental activist, and athlete.

Simpson was born at Logan Hospital in Meadowbrook, Queensland, to Brad and Angie Simpson. He attended All Saints Anglican School throughout his upbringing. He has two younger siblings, Tom and Alli. Simpson began to record songs in his bedroom during the summer of 2009 on YouTube, performing "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz, "Cry Me a River" and "Señorita" by Justin Timberlake, "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5, and his own songs, "One" and "Perfect"

As a pre-teen, Cody Simpson began to record songs in his bedroom and post them on YouTube, these clips quickly garnered millions of views and led him to a deal with Atlantic Records which he signed in New York City on his 13th Birthday. Emigrating to the U S with his family, his debut single, iYiYi featuring rapper Flo Rida, broke into the Top 20 in Australia He went on to create two Eps, ‘4 U’, and ‘Coast to Coast, and in the wake of his first full-length album, the next year saw his second, ‘Surfer’s Paradise'.

It cracked the top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 and led to Simpson signing with Scooter Braun and touring with Justin Bieber in the U S Europe and Australia In 2015 he launched his own label, Coast House Records, and released a third studio album. He had a successful stint with his band Cody Simpson The Tide from 2017 to 2019 touring as a trio across the US and releasing highly successful singles “golden thing” and “captain’s dance with the devil” in 2020. Continuing his passion for music, he recently released ‘nice to meet you and ‘let go,' in the lead-up to his self-titled and first album in six years.

For years, his Down Under charm and talents have earned numerous honors including three Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, an MTV Europe Music Award, and a Young Hollywood Award, as well as being named among GQ’s Men of the Year and winner of The Masked Singer Australia.

Cody transitioned and put his passion into his swimming career.  In July 2022, the singer took home a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, he earned a gold medal for the Australian men’s 4x100m freestyle relay. He also qualified for the 50m butterfly semi-finals.

After finishing in the pool, Cody is now focusing on his music career and recording.