Hayley Warner (born 23 January 1992) is an Australian singer-songwriter. In 2009, she finished as runner-up in the seventh and final Australian Idol, and was noted for her high-energy performances and vast vocal range. In 2013, The Daily Telegraph named Warner one of Australia's most accomplished songwriters.[1] Warner's songwriting credits total over 11 times platinum in worldwide sales. Hayley co-wrote Grammy nominated artist Tori Kelly's single "Hollow", which was released 3 November 2015. After moving to Los Angeles, Warner signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music in 2015.
Hayley Warner | |
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 Warner in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 23 January 1992 |
| Origin | Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | Singer-songwriter |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, drums |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | hayleywarner |
Life and career
editEarly life
editAs a young child, Warner was incredibly passionate about sports and set her sights on becoming the best, but at the age of seven, she was diagnosed with Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease which stripped her of her sporting dreams and forced her to learn to walk again. Through her struggle, music quickly became her therapy and true calling. When she was just twelve years old she started her first band, Cloud 9. From the ages of twelve to sixteen, she performed at 500 different venues around Australia.
2009–2022: Australian Idol & songwriting
editIn 2009, Warner auditioned for and ultimately placed second on the seventh season of Australian Idol.
Warner signed to Sony Music immediately after finale, and released her debut "Good Day" in December 2009. The song peaked at No. 11 on the ARIA Singles Chart[2] and was certified gold.[3] This was followed by "Hands Off" single and EP.
In 2012, she signed a worldwide publishing deal with Sony ATV and began collaborating with songwriter and producers all around the world.[4]
Warner co-wrote "Good Night" which was chosen by Sony Records to be the first single for The X Factor Australia season 3 winner Reece Mastin. "Good Night" reached No. 1 in both Australia and New Zealand, and achieved 5 times Platinum accreditation in Australia and Platinum sales in New Zealand. "Good Night" is the fastest selling digital single by an artist signed to Sony Music Australia in history. She then teamed up with Mastin and co-wrote his second single "Shut Up & Kiss Me" which reached No. 2 on the ARIA Singles Chart and achieved platinum sales in Australia and No. 1 with Gold sales in New Zealand. She also co-wrote "Set Me on Fire" which was chosen for season 4 contestant Bella Ferraro. The single was released in December 2012, and debuted at No. 36 on the ARIA Singles Chart. She co-wrote "Freedom" for artist Stan Walker that was selected for a three-year TV advertising campaign for The Salvation Army in Australia and New Zealand. She co-wrote with Tina Arena for her ninth studio album Reset. The album was released in October 2013, and spent 18 weeks in the ARIA Top 50 including debuting No. 4. Her co-written single "Still Running" was translated to French for the European release of the album. Her song, "Once" was recorded by Angy for her 2013 album Drama Queen. In 2013, she co-wrote the two runner-up singles for X Factor Australia contestants Taylor Henderson and Jai Waetford. Henderson's single "Borrow My Heart" debuted at No. 1 and has achieved double Platinum accreditation. Waetford's single "Your Eyes" debuted at No. 6 and has achieved Gold sales. She also co-wrote Henderson's second single "When You Were Mine" which debuted No. 5 and achieved Platinum sales. She co-wrote four tracks on his second studio album Burnt Letters, which debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Album Charts, achieved Gold status within a week of its release, and is now certified Platinum. The album's fifth single "Brighter Days" is now being used as the theme song for the highest rated national morning TV show in Australia, Sunrise. In 2014, she co-wrote "Stand by You" which was selected as the single for X Factor Australia season 6 winner Marlisa Punzalan. The track debuted at No. 2 on the ARIA Singles Chart and is currently double Platinum. The track also reached No. 7 in Singapore and No. 21 in New Zealand.
In 2015, Warner was an APRA Music Awards Nominee for Pop Work of the Year and was selected for the exclusive APRA AMCOS SongHubs in Los Angeles.[5]
After penning multiple hits for various artists around the world, Warner found it vital to find her own voice and write about the stories of her own life. In 2015, she released "Closure".
2022–present:I Think I Saw the Moon
editIn April 2024, Warner released the EP I Think I Saw the Moon. It featured five singles released between 2022 and 2024. The EP was made at Warner's house with her friend Tom Jordan. Warner said "As the EP evolved, we wrote all those songs in a row and never wrote anything else. It was only those five songs. Our strike rate was insane, and we knew we were on to something."[4]
Discography
edit| Hayley Warner discography | |
|---|---|
| EPs | 2 |
| Singles | 9 |
Extended plays
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Hands Off |
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| I Think I Saw the Moon |
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Singles
edit| Year | Title | Chart position | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [7] | ||||
| 2009 | "Good Day" | 11 | Non-album single | |
| 2010 | "Hands Off" | — | Hands Off EP | |
| 2011 | "Best Thing" | — | Non-album singles | |
| 2015 | "Closure" | — | ||
| 2022 | "You Were Once" | — | I Think I Saw the Moon | |
| 2023 | "Break Ups Ain't Goodbye" | — | ||
| "Brother" | — | |||
| "I Think I Saw the Moon" | — | |||
| 2024 | "Do You Think About Me?" | — |
Songwriting credits
edit| Year | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Reece Mastin | "Good Night" |
| "Shut Up & Kiss Me" | ||
| 2012 | Bella Ferraro | "Set Me on Fire" |
| Stan Walker | "Freedom" | |
| 2013 | Tina Arena | "Still Running" |
| Angy | "Once" | |
| 2014 | Taylor Henderson | "Borrow My Heart" |
| "When You Were Mine" | ||
| "Sail Away" | ||
| "Piece By Piece" | ||
| Jai Waetford | "Your Eyes" | |
| Dami Im | "Without You" | |
| Marlisa Punzalan | "Stand by You" | |
| 2015 | Reigan Derry | "Feels Like Heaven" |
| Tina Arena | "I Want To Love You" | |
| "Overload" | ||
| "Magic" | ||
| "Wouldn't Be Love If It Didn't" | ||
| "Lie in It" | ||
| "Heaven" | ||
| Tori Kelly | "Hollow" | |
| 2016 | JoJo | "Music" |
| "I Can Only" | ||
| "FAB" | ||
| "Honest" | ||
| "Edibles" | ||
| "Rise Up" | ||
| 2017 | Nickelback | "Song on Fire" |
| 2019 | Maelyn Jarmon | "Wait for You" |
| Katy Perry | "Never Really Over" | |
| 2021 | Kelly Clarkson | "Glow" |
| 2022 | Calum Scott | "Heaven" |
| "If You Ever Change Your Mind" |
Awards and nominations
editAPRA Awards
editThe APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Borrow My Heart" (by Taylor Henderson) (co-written by Jensen) | Pop Work of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2020 | "Never Really Over" (by Katy Perry) (co-written by Jensen) | Most Performed Pop Work | Nominated |
International Songwriting Competition
editThe International Songwriting Competition s an annual songwriting contest for both amateur and professional songwriters.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Brother" | Folk Singer-songwriter | Won | [9] |
References
edit- ^ "Forgotten talent of our greatest hits". Dailytelegraph.com.au. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ Australian-charts.com – Hayley Warner – Good Day Retrieved 5 June 2010
- ^ ARIA Charts – Accreditations Aria.com.au, Retrieved 23 August 2010
- ^ a b "Hayley Warner On Returning To Music As A Solo Artist: 'It's The Best Struggle Ever'". The Music. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "APRAP – Song Hubs Los Angeles". Apraamcos.com.au. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Hands Off – EP". iTunes Australia. 27 August 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ "Discography Hayley Warner". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2010 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "2023 winners". International Songwriting Competition. 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2024.