Caitlyn Shadbolt

Caitlyn Shadbolt is an Australian singer and songwriter.  Shadbolt rose to fame after placing fifth on the sixth season of The X Factor Australia.  She released her debut extended play in 2015, which peaked at number 50. 

Early life

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

2014-2016: The X Factor Australia & debut EP
In 2014, Shadbolt successfully auditioned for the sixth season of The X Factor Australia singing "Life Is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane.  She made it through to the live shows and was mentored by Ronan Keating, ultimately coming fifth. 

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 self-titled 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: second studio album
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." 

Performances on The X Factor

 denotes week in the bottom two/three.  denotes being eliminated. 

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Music videos

Awards

Country Music Awards (CMAA)

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| 2016 || Herself || Best New Talent || 
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Country Music Channel (CMC)

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| 2016 || Herself || New Oz Artist of the Year  || 
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| 2017 || Herself || Female Oz Artist of the Year  || 
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Music For A New Generation Awards (Planet Country) 

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| 2016 || Herself || Australian Female Artist of the Year || 
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| 2015 || Herself || Australian Female Artist of the Year  || 
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| 2017 || Herself || Australian Female Artist of the Year  || 
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See also
 The X Factor (Australia season 6)
 List of The X Factor finalists (Australia season 6)

References

External links

Category:Living people
Category:Musicians from Queensland
Category:Australian female singer-songwriters
Category:The X Factor (Australian TV series) contestants
Category:1996 births
Category:21st-century Australian singers
Category:21st-century women singers