Bastien Kaltenbacher (born 20 May 1991 in

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), better known as Bastian Baker, is a Swiss singer, songwriter, performer and

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player. He is currently under contract with HCV Martigny of the MySports League. He was coach in the third season of

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(''The Voice of

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'').

Career

Born to a professional hockey player father, Bastian wanted to become a professional hockey player in the footsteps of his father and played on Swiss National League's Juniors Elite A side "Lausanne 4 Clubs" under the name Bastien Kaltenbacher. But interested in music as well, he joined the school choir in Villeneuve, and was given solo roles. A father of a friend saw him in a performance in 2010 during a social gathering and offered to produce his songs. His first single "Lucky" produced by

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(aka Swayd) was launched in March 2011 and charted in the Swiss Singles Chart. He took part in Caprices Festival in April 2011 and at

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on 16 July 2011 releasing his debut album, ''

Tomorrow May Not Be Better ''Tomorrow May Not Be Better'' is the debut album by Swiss singer-songwriter Bastian Baker. It was released in Switzerland on 9 September 2011 on Phonag record label. Three singles were released from the album, "I'd Sing for You", "Lucky" and th ...

'', on 9 September 2011. The album reached No. 3 in the Swiss album charts and topped the Romandie Charts and earned him in 2012, the "Best Breaking Act" award during

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, the official

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in French language. After that success, he was invited to perform in French television's ''

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''. His album ''Tomorrow May Not Be Better'' was released in France on 27 April 2012 and his single "Lucky" gained success in France as well. From 13 October to 10 November 2012, he took part in

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of '' Danse avec les stars'' partnering with

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finishing 7th out of 10 participating stars. Baker is the opening act for all 77 dates of

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's 2018 Now Tour and returns to the main stage to perform "

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" with her during her set. On August 20, 2020, Baker was officially signed to a one-year contract by third-tier team, HCV Martigny of the MySports League and was introduced to the media at a press conference that same day. ; Winning ''Danse avec les stars'' * In 2012, he participated in

of '' Danse avec les stars'' (the French version of ''

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'') with his partner

but sadly got eliminated in week 5, finishing 7th out of 10. This table shows the route of Bastian Baker and Katrina Patchett in Danse Avec Les Stars. The face to face, wasn't rated.

Personal life

Bastian Baker was born to hockey player Bruno Kaltenbacher and school teacher Magali, and has two sisters, Margaux and Marine. Marine is also pursuing a music career as MARYNE.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Notes

*A "Lucky" did not enter the

Ultratop 50 Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium. Ultratop is a non-profit organization, created on the initiative of the Belgian Entertainment Association (BEA), the Belgian member organization of ...

, but peaked at number 26 on the Wallonia

Ultratip Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium. Ultratop is a non-profit organization, created on the initiative of the Belgian Entertainment Association (BEA), the Belgian member organization of ...

chart, which acts as a 50-song extension to the Ultratop 50. *B "Hallelujah" did not enter the

, but peaked at number 5 on the Wallonia

chart, which acts as a 50-song extension to the Ultratop 50.

References

External links

Official website
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