Bella Taylor Smith

Bella Taylor Smith is an Australian singer. In 2021, Taylor Smith took part in the 10th season of The Voice Australia, winning the title in September 2021 and collecting $100,000 prize money and a recording contract with EMI Music Australia.[1]

Bella Taylor Smith
BornAustralia
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2021–present
LabelsEMI Australia
Websitelinktree/bellataylorsmith

Career

2021: The Voice season 10
Main article: The Voice (Australian season 10)

In 2021, Taylor Smith auditioned for season 10 of The Voice Australia with the song "Ave Maria". All four judges turned for her blind audition and she chose Team Guy Sebastian. The grand final was broadcast on 12 September 2021 with Taylor Smith being decided by a viewer poll.[2][1]

  denotes winner.

The Voice performances and results (2020)
Episode Song Original Artist Result
Audition "Ave Maria" Beyoncé Through to The Cut
The Cut "Time After Time" (vs Danielle Matthews and Julee-Anne Bell) Cyndi Lauper Through to Knockouts
Knockouts "The Voice Within" Christina Aguilera Through to the Semi Final
Semi Final "Everybody Hurts" R.E.M. Saved by Coach. Through to final
Grand Final "Never Enough" Loren Allred Winner
"The Prayer" (with Guy Sebastian) Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli

After receiving the news from host Sonia Kruger, Taylor Smith said "I really can't believe it. I'm so thankful. I can't wait to see what incredible things are ahead for me. I'm really grateful for you [coach Guy], for everyone who voted and for my beautiful family who I love.[1]

Immediately following the announcement of her win, Taylor Smith's debut EP with EMI Music The Complete Collection was released.

Personal life

In the pre-audition interview of The Voice, Taylor Smith discussed her background in the church and said "I never really knew why I could sing or what I was going to do with it until I started going to church."[3] She later said "faith is a really important part of my life."[4]

Discography

Extended plays
List of EPs, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
Tell Me How You Really Feel? —
The Complete Collection —

Singles
List of singles, with year released, album details, and selected chart positions shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
AUS
[7]
"Higher"[8] 2021 31 The Complete Collection

References
  1. "The Voice Australia winner revealed: Bella Taylor Smith crowned 2021 winner". 7 News. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. Quinn, Karl (12 September 2021). "The Voice: Bella's win was ordained, but show revamp wasn't all high notes". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  3. Christie, Erin (August 2021). "The Voice: Who is Bella Taylor Smith?". Who. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  4. Couros, Faye (13 September 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: After COVID left Bella Taylor Smith unemployed and unable to pay rent, winning The Voice means more to her than most". Now to Love. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. "Tell Me How You Really Feel? – EP by Bella Taylor Smith on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. "The Complete Collection – EP by Bella Taylor Smith on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  7. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  8. "Higher – Single by Bella Taylor Smith on Apple Music". Apple Music. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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