The dance-pop track was co-written in LA with two-time Grammy-nominated and official DJ for the Black Eyed Peas, Poet Name Life.
[5] In March 2013, it was announced Callea signed a record deal with ABC Music and would release his third studio album on 26 April 2013.
[7] Anthony Callea started singing and performing at age five after telling his mother that he wanted to be a singer.
His mother sent him to a performing arts school and began vocal training with Liana Scali, with whom her remained until the age of 18.
Based on viewer votes, he did not make it through the first round of competition, but was invited back as a "Judge's Choice Wildcard", where his performance earned him a place in the final 12.
It debuted on the ARIA Singles Chart at number one and was certified four times platinum, selling in excess of 280,000 copies.
[3] In March 2005, Callea released the double A-side "Rain"/"Bridge over Troubled Water", which spent two weeks at number one on the ARIA chart and was certified 2× Platinum.
Upon returning to Australia, Sony BMG insisted he record "Live for Love", which was released in November 2006 as the lead single from his second album.
In September 2007, in his first musical production, Callea played a supporting role in Dead Man Walking, the true story of Sister Helen Prejean, an unconventional nun, who accompanies murderer Joe de Rocher to his death by execution.
It explores the opposing desires for vengeance and forgiveness in this extreme situation, and the commitment required to love or to hate a fellow human being.
In November 2007, Callea played the lead role Mark Cohen in the Perth production of the rock musical Rent.
[13] In 2010, Callea joined the cast of Foxtel's Ultimate School Musical: Fame documentary, which followed year 7-12 students from Essendon Keilor College learning performing arts skills.
I have also wanted to record and release a couple of originals that I wrote a while back but have been waiting for the right time, so I am very excited to have them become part of the thirty album".
[19][20] On 16 May 2014, Callea performed a one-off concert titled Ladies & Gentlemen: The Songs of George Michael.
[23] In June, Callea announced an extension of his Ladies & Gentlemen: The Songs of George Michael concert, with dates in September and October 2014 in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
He also described his time in the jungle as one of the best experiences of his life and hoped that it bought more awareness to his chosen charity Lifeline (crisis support service).
[24][25] In September 2016, Callea released his fifth studio album Backbone, which debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Charts.
[37][non-primary source needed][38][39] Upon announcement, Callea said "This album celebrates my 40 years in this life, yeah I can't believe it either!
It celebrates and appreciates the love and happiness I am fortunate to have, whilst also taking stock of the unpredictability and highs and lows of life.
It is my DNA carved and molded into music and lyrics and I truly hope it resonates with people for its stories and its pop melodies as we all navigate this thing called life!".
[13] On 27 March 2007, after speculation and tabloid rumours dating back to his Idol appearances, Callea publicly acknowledged that he is gay by issuing a statement confirming his sexuality and thanking his fans and his then-partner, Paul Riggio, who worked as a talent coordinator on Australian Idol during Anthony's run on the show.
[54] On 30 March 2007, then Justice of the High Court of Australia Michael Kirby (who is also openly gay) described Callea as an "admirable Australian" for coming out.