Anastacia

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Biography

Anastacia (born Anastacia Lyn Newkirk; September 17, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter who burst onto the music business in 1993 in a duet with David Morales performing "Forever Luv". Anastacia has been highly successful in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South Africa and South America, but has had only minor success in her native United States. Her debut album, Not That Kind, released in 2000, achieved multi-platinum sales in Australia, New Zealand and Europe, was critically acclaimed by Elton John and Michael Jackson, and had the 4th biggest European single and biggest Australian single of 2000. She was awarded 'Best-selling International Artist' in 2000. Her next two albums also earned multi-platinum sales throughout Europe and Oceania making her one of the fastest and biggest-selling artists of the new millennium. Nicknamed 'the little lady with the big voice', Anastacia is known for her powerful soul voice, and her small stature – 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm). She was also known for her trademark glasses (often darkly tinted), but she had surgery to correct her vision permanently in August 2005. In 2005, she was recognized for worldwide sales of over 20 million records.

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Item Name Item Details
Year Formed 1968
Number of Albums 29
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Website www.anastacia.com
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Trivia

How old was Hannah when she moved to New York with her mother?

14

... of artistic expression, she told HELLO!. After her parents' divorce, the 14 yearold schoolgirl moved to New York with her mother and began studying at...
Where did Hannah move to after her parents divorced?

New York

... HELLO!. After her parents' divorce, the 14yearold schoolgirl moved to New York with her mother and began studying at the Professional Children's Scho...
What was Anastacia's first song called?

One More Chance

... to singing, and her journey to fame began. Although her first song One More Chance was a moderate hit, it failed to land Anastacia a recording deal. ...
What was the name of the MTV talent show in 1998?

The Cut

...g deal. It was not until 1998, when she appeared on an MTV talent show, The Cut , that the diminutive singer was really in with a fighting chance. She ...
When did she appear on The Cut?

1998

...rate hit, it failed to land Anastacia a recording deal. It was not until 1998 , when she appeared on an MTV talent show, The Cut, that the diminutive s...
Who did she impress with a rendition of her selfpenned single?

Michael Jackson

... although she did not win, managed to impress no less a talent than Michael Jackson with a rendition of her selfpenned single, Not That Kind. The recl...
Who was one of Anastacia's idols?

Elton

... music whose attention had been caught by Anastacia's powerhouse of a voice. As Elton was one of Anastacia's idols it didn't take her long to say yes....
On what date was Anastacia Newkirk born?

September 17

...forward. The singer known as Anastacia was born Anastacia Newkirk on September 17 , c. 1974, and raised in a showbusiness family. Various published bio...
In what city was Anstacia born on September 17, 1974?

Chicago

...Born Anastacia Newkirk on September 17, c. 1974, in Chicago , IL; daughter Robert Newkirk (a singer) and Diane Hurley (an actress). Education: Attended...
What city did she move to?

New York City

...according to most accounts, in Chicago, Illinois, and later moved to New York City , but her year of birth has been reported as 1973, 1974, and 1975. W...
Who is Anastacia's father?

Robert Newkirk

...f musical parents: Diane Hurley, a Broadway singer and actress, and Robert Newkirk , a vocalist who performed regularly in nightclubs along the East Co...
What is Diane Hurley's career?

actress

...in Chicago, IL; daughter Robert Newkirk (a singer) and Diane Hurley (an actress ). Education: Attended Professional Children's School, New York, NY. As...
On what date was a star born?

17th September 1968

... 17th September 1968 , a star was born. Anastacia, full name Anastacia Lyn Newkirk, was born and raised in Chicago with her 2 siblings by her mother. Sh...
At what age did her parents separate?

5

...ired stage actress, Diane Hurley and singer, Robert Newkirk. At the age of 5 her parents separated. On turning 13 Anastacia was diagnosed with Morbus ...
What is Morbus Crohn?

a chronic inflammation of the colon

... On turning 13 Anastacia was diagnosed with Morbus Crohn, a chronic inflammation of the colon . Anastacias big break came when she appeared on MTV cast...
What company won the battle for the singer?

Sony Music

...ition record labels were blown away by her voice and were queuing up. Sony Music won the battle for the singer. Her first album Not That Kind was rele...
What was the name of her second studio album?

Freak of Nature

... Her first album Not That Kind was released in 2000 and went platinum in Europe. One year later her second studio album, Freak of Nature was released....
What is the age of anastacia Lyn Newkirk when she was born?

53

...information Birth name Anastacia Lyn Newkirk Born September 17, 1968 (age 53 ) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Her first two albums Not That Kind (2000) and Fr...
What was the official song of the 2002 FIFA World Cup?

Boom

..., One Day In Your Life and the official song of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Boom . After recovering from cancer, she returned with 2004's Anastacia which ...
When did Anastacia peak at number one?

11 countries

...deviated from previous albums into poprock. Peaking at number one in 11 countries , it became Europe's secondbiggestselling album of the year. Its lead...
How many countries did it peak at number one in?

11

...hich deviated from previous albums into poprock. Peaking at number one in 11 countries, it became Europe's secondbiggestselling album of the year. Its...
What song remained number one on the European Billboard chart for 15 weeks?

Left Outside Alone

... Europe's secondbiggestselling album of the year. Its lead single Left Outside Alone remained at number one on the European Billboard chart for 15 wee...
How many singles did the album provide?

three

...an tour by a solo artist that same year. The album also provided another three singles: Sick and Tired, Welcome to My Truth, and Heavy on My Heart. In...
What was her father's profession?

singer

..., Anastacia came from an entertainmentoriented family: her father was a singer , and her mother an actress in musical theater on Broadway. In 1999, she...
In what year was she a finalist on MTV's The Cut?

1999

...s a singer, and her mother an actress in musical theater on Broadway. In 1999 , she was a finalist on the MTV talent contest show The Cut, which attrac...
What was the name of her debut album?

Not That Kind

...tom label of Sony Music's Epic Records and recorded her debut album, Not That Kind , which was released internationally in 2000. The result was massive...
How many European and Far East countries did the album reach the Top Ten in?

eight

...n 2000. The result was massive success: the album reached the Top Ten in eight European and Far East countries, selling over two million copies. A yea...
What year did she join VH1, Cher, Shakira, and others for the Divas Live showcase?

2002

...r, Shakira, and others for VH1's fifth annual Divas Live showcase in May 2002 . She made her proper American debut with Freak of Nature in June. A self...
The compilation Pieces of a Dream: Best Of was released in what year?

2004

...rican debut with Freak of Nature in June. A selftitled album followed in 2004 and topped the charts in a dozen European countries. The compilation Pie...
What was the name of Anastacia's fourth album?

Heavy Rotation

...turned to music in 2007 and a year later released her fourth album, Heavy Rotation . A recurrence of breast cancer led her to cancel a planned European...
In what year did she make a successful foray into fashion with her own clothing line?

2006

...ter making a successful foray into fashion with her own clothing line in 2006 , Anastacia returned to music in 2007 and a year later released her fourt...
When was Not That Kind released?

2000

...ith breast cancer in 2003. Her debut album Not That Kind was released in 2000 . The album was a huge success, reaching the top ten in eight countries i...
In what countries did Not that Kind achieve multiplatinum sales?

Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe

...ind, released in 2000, achieved multiplatinum sales in Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe . In 2005, she was recognized for worldwide sales of o...
How many albums did Anastacia sell worldwide in 2005?

over 20 million

... much of Europe. In 2005, she was recognized for worldwide sales of over 20 million albumsrecords. Anastacia is worldrenowned for her powerful soul vo...
What nickname did she receive from The Big Voice?

The Little Lady

...ul voice, and her small stature has also led to her being nicknamed The Little Lady with The Big Voice and has been compared to Tina Turner and Aretha...
Who has she been compared to in comparison to Tina Turner?

Aretha Franklin

...le Lady with The Big Voice and has been compared to Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin . She was also known for her trademark glasses (often darkly tinted...
In what year was she diagnosed with breast cancer?

2003

...05. She also made headlines when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 . Her debut album Not That Kind was released in 2000. The album was a hug...
When did she have surgery to correct her vision?

August 2005

...kly tinted), but she had surgery to correct her vision permanently in August 2005 . She also made headlines when she was diagnosed with breast cancer i...
What is the name of an American singer-songwriter and musician?

Anastacia Lyn Newkirk

...Introduction and Early Life: Anastacia Lyn Newkirk (more commonly known as Anastacia) is an American singersongwriter and musician. Noted for her stro...
When was anastacia born in Chicago, IL?

September 17, 1968

...re than 30 million albums worldwide. Born in Chicago, Illinois on September 17, 1968 , her father was a singer and her mother worked in musical theater...
In what year did Anastacia become a professional dancer?

1983

...enager. Despite her health problems, she became a professional dancer in 1983 . Career and Musical Achievements: Anastacia made regular appearances in ...
When did she start her musical career as a backing vocalist?

1991

...talent shows. After starting her musical career as a backing vocalist in 1991 , she finally secured a contract with Daylight Records, an offshoot of Ep...
What was the name of her second album?

Freak Of Nature

...ords, an offshoot of Epic records in 1999. Her second studio album, Freak Of Nature , sold more 4.5 million copies across the globe. The album also top...
How many copies did Freak Of Nature sell?

4.5 million

... records in 1999. Her second studio album, Freak Of Nature, sold more 4.5 million copies across the globe. The album also topped the charts across Eur...
What was the name of the DVD collection that was released in 2006?

Anastacia: Live at Last

...ough it did not release in the US due to lack of airplay support from radio stations. Her DVD collection Anastacia: Live at Last was released in 2006....
When was the birth date of the singer?

September 17, c. 1974

...ard. The singer known as Anastacia was born Anastacia Newkirk on September 17, c. 1974 , and raised in a showbusiness family. Various published biograp...
What type of family did Anastacie grow up in?

showbusiness

...was born Anastacia Newkirk on September 17, c. 1974, and raised in a showbusiness family. Various published biographies diverge as to the exact detail...
Whose dancing was appreciated at the club?

Anastacias

... vocalist who performed regularly in nightclubs along the East Coast. Anastacias dancing was appreciated at the club, where her budding talent was rec...
At what salon did she work?

beauty salon

...me clubbing at night, Anastacia worked by day as a receptionist at a beauty salon . When she began to seriously pursue a career as a singer and dancer,...
What did she supplement her job as a singer and dancer?

singing at local weddings

...lon. When she began to seriously pursue a career as a singer and dancer, she gained experience by supplementing that job by singing at local weddings ....