Wes Carr released his first studio album, Simple Sum, independently in 2008 shortly before entering Australian Idol.
16 Facts About Wes Carr
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In June 2011, Wes Carr released "Been a Long Time", the lead single from his third album.
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In November 2011, Wes Carr announced that he was no longer with Sony and would be releasing his album independently.
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Wes Carr was born and raised in Gawler, South Australia, a town near the Barossa Valley on Adelaide's northern fringe.
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Wes Carr took classes five nights a week at the Johnny Young Talent School, but eventually left Adelaide to live with his father in Sydney at the age of fifteen.
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From here on, Wes Carr began his DIY education of the music industry, swapping time at school for time at bars, performing and meeting other musicians.
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On 3 November 2003, Wes Carr released his debut EP Rhythm to Fly, independently.
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On 11 June 2008, Wes Carr released his debut studio album, Simple Sum, independently.
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In 2008, Wes Carr auditioned for the sixth season of Australian Idol.
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Wes Carr received another touchdown in the top three round, from judge Ian Dickson and a TV throw from judge Kyle Sandilands he has never being in the bottom 2 or bottom 3 appearance.
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On 23 November 2008, Wes Carr was announced the winner of Australian Idol of 2008 with Luke Dickens becoming the runner-up.
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In May 2009, Wes Carr embarked on a national tour to perform songs from the album.
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In September 2009, Wes Carr served as a support act for Irish band The Script's Australian tour.
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In November 2011, Wes Carr announced on that he was no longer with Sony and would release his album independently.
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In November 2016, Wes Carr featured in the Catherine Britt single, "F U Cancer" alongside Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole, Lyn Bowtell, Josh Pyke and Wendy Matthews.
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Wes Carr married Charlotte in April 2012, and their first child was born later that year.