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'', winning the competition in September 2021 and collecting $100,000 prize money and a recording contract with

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Career

2021: ''The Voice'' season 10

In 2021, Taylor Smith auditioned for

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of ''

'' with the song "

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". All four judges turned for her blind audition and she chose Team

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. The grand final was broadcast on 12 September 2021 with Taylor Smith being decided by a viewer poll. denotes winner. After receiving the news from host

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, Taylor Smith said "I really can't believe it. I'm so thankful. I can't wait to see what incredible things are ahead for me. I'm really grateful for you oach Guy for everyone who voted and for my beautiful family who I love." Immediately following the announcement of her win, Taylor Smith released her second EP, which was her debut with

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,''The Complete Collection''.

2022: ''Look Me in the Eyes''

On 28 January 2022, Taylor Smith released "Nice to Know Ya". Upon release she said "We all process broken trust differently. Whether it's between family, friends or romantic partners – each of us are likely to respond in our own unique way. 'Nice to Know Ya' explores differing journeys/ choices the listener may face in deciding the best way forward from that moment of broken trust. If you want to continue to make something work knowing it won't be easy, or if you want to turn around and say 'nice to know ya', no choice is bad, it's just what's right for you." On 18 March 2022, Taylor Smith released "Look Me in the Eyes", the title track from her next extended play. In March 2023, Taylor Smith released "A Long Time Coming" a track which she co-wrote and produced with her husband Josh Cole.

Personal life

In the pre-audition interview of ''The Voice'', Taylor Smith discussed her background in the church and said "I never really knew why I could sing or what I was going to do with it until I started going to church." She later said "faith is a really important part of my life."

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The

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is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of

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References

External links

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