Stan Walker is a multi-talented artist from Australia. He's an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actor who has made a name for himself in his home country as well as around the world. At the age of 27, Stan is already an accomplished artist with several awards and accolades to his name.
Early Life & Career
Born Stanley Robert Walker in 1992, Stan was raised in New Zealand with his two brothers and three sisters. His parents are both of Māori descent. He started singing at a young age and joined several choirs as a teenager. In 2009, he won the seventh season of Australian Idol. Following his win, Stan released his debut album ""Introducing Stan Walker"" which charted at number one on the ARIA charts. Over the next few years, he released several more albums and singles that further solidified his place as an artist to watch.
Collaborations & Acting
In addition to his solo career, Stan has collaborated with other talented artists such as Jahmene Douglas, Troye Sivan, Jessica Mauboy and Allday. He also appeared in several films including ""Australian Dream"", ""Born To Dance"" and ""Black Water"". He's also starred in television shows such as ""Dance Academy"" and ""Home & Away"".
Awards & Accolades
Stan has earned several awards for his work including the 2010 ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist Release and the 2011 MTV Europe Music Award for Best Australian Act. He was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist in 2011. In 2011 he was named one of FHM Magazine's 100 Sexiest Men Alive.
Legacy
Stan Walker is one of Australia's most beloved artists and continues to create music that speaks to people's souls. He is a wonderful example of how determination and hard work can lead to a successful career in the music industry.
