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Gabriella Cilmi to make US debut
Worldwide Sensation Gabriella Cilmi to make US debut
Universal Republic Records is unveiling one of the most anticipated US debuts of the year as Aussie vocal star Gabriella Cilmi. Setting up her worldwide smash hit 'Sweet About Me' to US radio stations this month. Her stateside album debut of 'Lessons To Be Learned' is scheduled for release on March 17th 2009.
The 17 year old phenomenon just swept the prestigious ARIA Awards, taking home an unprecedented six trophies on the strength of her breakthrough album, 'Lessons To Be Learned'. The Melbourne-born Cilmi won among other awards, Best Female Artist, Best Breakthrough Artist and Highest Selling Single.
'Sweet About Me'
Prepared for the kind of welcome response by US fans that has witnessed her take the rest of the music world by storm. Sweet About Me is set for US success. VH1 has already reserved their notch for the singer/songwriter preparing to feature her as one of the first VH1 'You Ougtha Know' selections of 2009. Another touchstone accolade for the newcomer who has become the youngest Australian solo artist to reach #1 in her native country, at the age of 16.
SAM also ruled the better parts of UK Music Charts for more than 3 months. With the bold Cilmi drawing raves from British tomes such as the Independent - "a smart and sassy album, the sound of summer" and the BBC "a true talent"
"Gabriella possesses every attribute that music fans across the world are hungering for" stated the President and CEO of Universal Republic. US fans are about to see first hand what European audiences have been raving about, whether it's her poise, her passion or unbridled ability to deliver a song like you've never heard it before. Cilmi is this year's breakthrough artist perfectly positioned for unparalleled US Mainstream success. Lessons To Be Learned has already risen to the top ten in more than 10 countries, with the single netting a string of #1s in Australia, Holland, Norway and dominating the top 5 internationally. The singer/songwriter is also the youngest artist ever to be nominated for British Q'magazine's breakthrough artist of the year.
Sweet About Me's Peaks on various Singles and Airplay Charts
#1 Australia
#1/2 Netherlands
#1 Norway
#2 Austria
#2 Germany
#2 Czech Republic
#2 South Africa
#2 Switzerland
#3 Belgium
#3 Hungary
#4 Portugal
#4 Italy
#5 Denmark
#6 UK
#6 New Zealand
#7 Greece
#9 France
#9 Turkey
Sources
www.starpulse.com
www.acharts.us
Amazing! Good luck, Gabz!
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