Caitlyn Shadbolt is an Australian singer and songwriter. Shadbolt rose to fame after being the ninth contestant eliminated on the sixth season of '' The X Factor Australia''. She released her debut

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in 2015, which peaked at number 50.

Early life

Career

Shadbolt started playing in a band at the age of 12.

2014: ''The X Factor Australia''

In 2014, Shadbolt successfully auditioned for the sixth season of ''

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denotes being eliminated.

2015–2016: Debut EP

In January 2015, Shadbolt released her debut single, "Maps Out The Window" which shot straight to the top of the iTunes Country Singles Chart and reached the Top 5 on the Australian Country Airplay Chart. In July, Shadbolt signed with ABC Music and released her second single, "Shoot Out The Lights". Her

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debut EP was released in August 2015 and peaked at number 50. In 2016, Shadbolt was nominated for "Best New Artist" Country Music Awards, losing to Chrissie Lamb. In March 2016, Shadbolt won New Oz Artist of the Year at the Country Music Channel Awards.

2017–2019: ''Songs on My Sleeve''

In March 2017, Shadbolt released "My Break Up Anthem" as the lead single from her debut studio album '' Songs on My Sleeve'' released in May 2017.

2020: ''Stages''

In January 2020, Shadbolt released a new single titled "Bones". Upon release, Shadbolt said "'Bones' is about chasing the dream. It's a song about persistence, passion and trusting your gut instinct. There are always so many hurdles that come with dreaming big, but when you love something enough, you'll do it regardless. It couldn't speak more truth for me." Singles "Porcelain" and "Edge of the Earth" followed with Shadbolt's second studio album, ''Stages'' set for release in November 2020.

2021-present: ''Bloom & Surrender''

On 26 August 2022, Shadbolt released "Lost On Me", the lead single from her forthcoming third studio album. In April 2023, Shadbolt announced the release of her third studio album, ''Bloom & Surrender'', set for release on 9 June 2023.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

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Country Music Awards of Australia

The

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is an annual awards night held in January during the

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. Celebrating recording excellence in the

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Country Music Channel ( CMC)

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shadbolt, Caitlyn Living people Musicians from Queensland Australian women singer-songwriters The X Factor (Australian TV series) contestants 1996 births 21st-century Australian singers 21st-century Australian women singers 21st-century Australian singer-songwriters