Katie Underwood
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Katie Underwood (born 23 December 1975) is an Australian dance music vocalist who rose to fame in 2000 as a member of Bardot, winners of the Australian Popstars reality show.
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[edit] Biography
Born in Adelaide, Underwood sang in a girls choir, and later studied Maths and Computer Science at University of Adelaide. After three years at university she dropped out and moved to Melbourne. In February 1999 in London, Underwood recorded a dance track with UK trance act Terra Ferma, releasing her first single "Don't Be Afraid" through Platipus Records in the UK. She also recorded three more tracks which were included on the Terra Ferma album, released in early 2000.
After returning from the UK to Melbourne, Underwood began working with singer/songwriter Charlie Rooke (formerly of The Sharp) and they formed a jazz-swing band called Corduroy Lounge. In October 1999, she auditioned for the TV show Popstars, making it through to the final five. As a result she was selected to join the girl group Bardot. The group achieved instant success with the #1 hit "Poison" and its #1 debut album, headlined its own national tour and performed at the 2000 ARIA Awards in which it was nominated for three awards. Underwood travelled to New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan and the UK, promoting with Bardot but in early 2001 decided to leave the group in pursuit of a role in the production of Hair. Unfortunately for Underwood, the production fell through due to financial problems. Underwood later spoke of the deep depression she fell into as a result of what most people thought was a foolish career decision. She subsquently turned the tables and made a successful comeback, earning respect from entertainment critics for her resilience.
Focusing on her passion for the clubbing scene and dance music, Underwood returned to the spotlight in May 2002, collaborating with Australian dance duo Disco Montego, resulting in the Top 10 ARIA hit "Beautiful" and its follow-up "Magic". At this time, she also appeared on the series Undercover Angels, a reality TV show which aimed to give a helping hand to people in need. She released her first solo single "Danger" in September 2003 which peaked at #33 on the singles chart and took a two year break in which no music was released.
In June 2006, Underwood re-emerged with dance act T-Funk on the track "Be Together", topping the ARIA Club charts for five consecutive weeks. It peaked at #31 on the singles chart.
Underwood currently lives in Melbourne with her husband, a medical practitioner.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
With Terra Ferma:
1999 - "Don't Be Afraid"
As a member of Bardot:
2000 - "Poison" #1
2000 - "I Should've Never Let You Go" #14
2000 - "These Days" #19
Solo:
2002 - "Beautiful" (Disco Montego featuring Katie Underwood) #9
2002 - "Magic" (Disco Montego featuring Katie Underwood) #22
2003 - "Danger" #33
2006 - "Be Together" (T-Funk featuring Katie Underwood) #31
[edit] Albums
With Terra Firma:
2000 - album
As a member of Bardot:
2000 - Bardot #1
[edit] External links
Tiffani Wood • Sophie Monk • Belinda Chapple • Sally Polihronas • Katie Underwood
Studio albums: Bardot (2000) • Play it Like That (2001)
Singles: "Poison" • "I Should've Never Let You Go" • "These Days"
"ASAP" • "I Need Somebody" • "Love Will Find a Way"
