Isaiah's 'X Factor' journey
Young Isaiah had actually got through the X Factor audition process in 2015 with an incredible performance of the Bruno Mars' song "It Will Rain" that gathered a standing ovation, but forgot his lyrics at Boot Camp and lost his place in that season's competition.
A year later, he auditioned for a second time with an outstanding performance of Adele's "Hello", but the nerves got to him again and he forgot the lyrics half way through. Fortunately, the judges were so impressed with the first half of his performance he was allowed to progress, and this time, Isaiah kept amazing the judges all the way to the grand final.
Throughout the episodes of the show he sang covers of "Let It Be" by the Beatles, "Happy" by Pharrell Williams, an outstanding version of Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" and "Halo" by Beyoncé.
In the 2016 Grand Final he performed a duo with one of his biggest inspirations - 2006 Australian Idol runner up and multiple ARIA winner - Jessica Mauboy, covering Avicii's "Wake Me Up." He also sang "It's Gotta Be You" which went on to be his winner's single.
How old is Isaiah Firebrace?
Not very! The singer was born on November 21, 1999, making him 19 years old (and a Scorpio!).
How tall is Isaiah Firebrace?
He is about 1.75 meters tall. To put that in perspective he is the same height as The Good Doctor’s Freddie Highmore.
How many siblings does Isaiah Firebrace have?
The pop star comes from a huge family, with a total of 12 siblings. Isaiah and his brother Jamarrah were raised by their father after their parents separated. He has said of his clan, “I’ve been singing since I was three, and my family was always supportive. But also, I’m the only one that can really sing in my family, anyway!”
Where does Isaiah Firebrace live?
The X Factor-winner was raised in Portland, Victoria, for a while until he moved to Moama on the New South Wales border with Victoria, where he was hailed a local hero during his X Factor run. As of right now, his Facebook page reports that he currently lives in Melbourne (which his Instagram geotags also suggest).
What is Isaiah Firebrace's nationality?
With his mother from the South-western Victoria Gunditjmarra people and his father part of the Yorta Yorta clan, who are the traditional owners of the Goulburn and Murray River, Isaiah is an Aboriginal Australian.
On The X Factor, Isaiah mentioned his Indigenous background before performing with Jessica Mauboy. He stated, "Jessica Mauboy is such a huge role model for me and probably for many other Indigenous kids around Australia. She really proves that no matter where you're from or who you are, you can do whatever you put your mind to."
Does Isaiah Firebrace have a girlfriend?
When the golden-voiced singer released "Close To Me" in October 2018, the Daily Telegraph reported that the single may mean more to him due to finding his first love with girlfriend Sophie Dryden (she's the one on the left in the Jan. 1 pic below).
However, a little Instagram stalking reveals that they no longer have any photos together on either of their their feeds and no longer follow each other, possibly hinting at a recent breakup. Awwwww, shame ....
Is Isaiah Firebrace gay?
There is no reporting that the 19-year-old identifies as gay, and he has recently been associated with a girlfriend (see above).
What is Isaiah Firebrace's net worth?
Not much is known about how much Isaiah is worth but WHO Magazine reports the young singer - who has talked about how he grew up with not much, saying "There are many times I would go to school without food" - now uses his earnings to support his family. What a sweetie!
Since his X Factor win, Isaiah has garnered a platinum record for "It's Gotta Be You" and wrapped up 2018 with a post celebrating his 60 million streams on Spotify, so the talented singer can't be doing too bad.
What is the biggest concert Isaiah Firebrace has played?
Due to his extraordinary voice, Isaiah has performed in so many incredible concerts since his rise to fame, including that X Factor grand final and as a regular at the Carols.
But his most important performance would have to be that one where he carried the hopes of a nation on his shoulders, the 2017 Eurovision concert.
Here are some of his biggest moments:
The X Factor Season 8 Grand Final
Carols in the Domain 2016
2017 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final in Kiev, Ukraine
80th Annual Carols By Candlelight at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl 2017
Sydney New Year's Eve 2017
Carols in the Domain 2018
What are Isaiah Firebrace's most famous songs?
According to Spotify his most popular single is "It’s Gotta Be You", his competition-winning song on X Factor. It peaked at number 26 on the ARIA Charts and also was a hit in Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Sweden. It is platinum in Australia, 2x Platinum in Sweden and Gold in Denmark and Norway. Since its release, it has gathered over 210,000,000 streams on Spotify.
Other famous songs of his include his Eurovision number "Don't Come Easy", and original tune "Streets of Gold". His most recent single is "Close to Me".
How many albums does Isaiah Firebrace have?
As of now, Isaiah only has one, his self-titled studio album Isaiah, which debuted in December 2016. It was a success and made the ARIA Albums Chart, peaking at number 12. The album is made up of his X Factor performances and begins with his winner's single, "It's Gotta Be You."
Is Isaiah Firebrace on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook?
Yep, the dude is busy on social media.
To keep up to date with the Aussie star you can follow all of his social accounts:
Instagram: @isaiahmusicofficial
Twitter: @isaiahofficial
Facebook: Isaiah
Snapchat: isaiahprivate
To get even more info on his career you can also check out his website, isaiahfirebraceofficial.com
Here is Isaiah's single "Close to Me". Does it make you want to get romantic?
For more Isaiah, watch this interview with the star on One Plus One: