Artist of the Week: Tina Arena

Tina Arena is an iconic Australian singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and performing artist. Her 40-year career began at the age of eight on Australia’s longest running variety show “Young Talent Time.” “Tiny Tina” became a household name and blossomed into one of Australia’s highest selling female artists with over 10 million records sold worldwide, earning her two World Music Awards.

Tina has now released 12 studio albums, 4 live albums, 4 compilations, 45 singles and 36 music videos. Voted Australia’s greatest female singer of all time in 2013, her stunningly powerful voice remains unparalleled after 40 years in the industry.

Tina Arena’s first album Don’t Ask, sold 2 million copies worldwide and reached a record 10 x platinum in Australia. In 1995, Tina made history by becoming the first female artist to win both song and album of the year at the Australian Record Industry Awards (ARIAs).

Throughout her career, Tina has shared the stage with artists such as Lionel Richie, Donna Summer, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Andrea Bocelli, Glenn Close, Antonio Banderas, Marc Anthony, and Elaine Paige. Her successful career has not only inspired generations of Australians but has paved the way for upcoming female artists to reach new heights within Australia.