Cody Simpson Biography

Fast Facts

• Gained his initial following after releasing several cover songs on his YouTube channel
• Quote: "Everything I do, whether it's the music, live shows or [my autobiography], is about letting the fans get to know me better․ I want them to feel as if we are mates․"
• After topping Radio Disney with several hits from his first album, he would go on to make his chart debut with Coast to Coast in September of 2011
• Appeared on the 18th season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" in 2014, training with professional dancer, Witney Carson
• After the release of his debut single in April of 2010, he would relocate to Los Angeles to begin recording his debut album, 4 U, which would be released a few months later
• A professionally-trained swimmer during his youth, he would go on to earn two gold medals at the Queensland Swimming Championships as a pre-teen
• Hired Justin Bieber's longtime manager Scooter Braun in September 2011 to help further his career