Vance Joy is a singer and songwriter from Australia who is known for his indie-folk music. He was born on December 1, 1987.
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Childhood and adolescence
Vance Joy is a 35-year-old Australian singer, songwriter, and musician who was born in Melbourne, Australia, on December 1, 1987. James Gabrial Keogh is his true name. There is no information regarding his parents’ names. He has one sister, whose name is not yet known. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius, and he is a devout Catholic. It is unknown what ethnicity he belongs to.
Education
He attended Melbourne’s St. Patrick’s Primary School in Murrembeena. After that, in 2005, he graduated from St. Kevin College in Toorak. He went on to Monash University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws.
He comes from a middle-class household. Vance Joy, like every other kid, was into sports, and the desire to perform music didn’t strike him until he was in his adolescent years. He began listening to heavy metal tracks, notably Metallica’s, which became the catalyst for his musical passion.
However, pursuing a career in music proved to be more challenging than simply learning to play the guitar, so he switched his attention to his second-best passion, football. During his high school years, Joy was the school captain and was on his way to a brilliant career in the game.
Following graduating,
Vance studied at Monash University after graduating from high school and completed his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees. It was during this time that he had the idea of pursuing a career in music. He began performing in local bars and clubs and received excellent feedback, which pushed him to create his own music.
He also bounced around from clubs to bars and cafes to establish a reputation for himself at open mic nights. Vance Joy was a well-known figure in Melbourne’s open mic scene at one point. He also had a good career in Australian Rules Football, where he represented the Coburg Football Club in the Victorian Football League and won the best player award in 2008 for his outstanding performance. He continued to support his football club even after becoming a great artist.
Career and Professional Life
He was a football player and school captain from an early age. In the Victorian Football League, he was a defender for the Coburg Football Club. He may still play for another club, but he chose to pursue a career in music instead. Metallica was a big impact on Joy.
In 2013, Vance was dead set on becoming a musician, so he recorded and released his debut single, “From Afar,” in January 2013, and his debut EP, “God Loves You When You’re Dancing,” in March of the same year.
The EP’s second song, “Riptide,” became a national sensation, resulting in a long run of commercial radio success in Australia. The song went on to reach number six on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Record Industry Association. The song became the anthem for the GoPro tv commercial campaign in Australia.
Following “Riptide,”
Vance became a nationwide celebrity as a result of the album. He has stated in multiple interviews that his approach to composing music is as straightforward as it gets. He began working on the publication of his debut album, which was eagerly anticipated, after enjoying the tremendous success of his previous attempt.
Joy released his debut album, “Dream Your Life Away,” in September 2014, to rave reviews. The album’s songs “Mess is Mine” and “First Time” gained famous among American and European listeners. Joy took advantage of the positive publicity around the record by embarking on a statewide tour.
In October, he went on a US tour, and in November, as a support act for Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour, he performed music in front of a live audience. This boosted his fame among ordinary music fans in the United States. He was invited to perform on his hit song “Riptide” at the MTV Europe Music Awards in November 2014, and a year later, in November 2015, he was selected Elvis Duran’s Artist of the Month.
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The song Riptide became the acme of success for the young artist, and it topped several charts in the United States and Europe, including Belgium, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Italy, and Switzerland, as he stretched his horizons to a wider audience. The song charted at number one on the Alternative and Rock Airplay charts, as well as number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Vance was also invited to play on the song at the Boston Calling Music Festival in 2015, and he also performed it during the 14th Season of ‘American Idol’ in the same year. At the Dolby Theatre, he received a standing ovation for his performance.
Similarly, he released the tune “Great Summer” in June 2015, which he had recorded for the film “Paper Towns.” He also performed well in the 2015 ARIA Music Awards, where he received seven nominations. For his album Dream Your Life Away, he went on to win the Best Male Artist Award. In 2017, he received another platinum certification for his single Lay it on Me, and in the same year, he confirmed the release date of his second album Nation of Two, which was released on February 23, 2018.
Estimated Net Worth
The multi-talented celebrity is thought to be worth around $30 million as of 2023. His earnings, on the other hand, come from his singing career, tours, and the sale of his albums, EPs, and other works. There is no information on his home, automobiles, or other possessions.
Marriage and Personal Life
Since 2018, the gifted singer has been in a relationship with actress Shopie Lawe. In his acceptance speech for the ARIA Awards-Adult Contemporary Album in 2018, he refers to Shopie as his girlfriend. He prefers to keep his personal life secret, and no information about his previous affairs is available.
Controversy
Joy was linked to actress Sophie Lawe and was thought to be dating her. Later in his acceptance speech for the trophy, he revealed Shopie as her girlfriend. He prefers to keep his personal life private and is not forthcoming about it. Aside from that, there are no rumors or debates.
Nominations and Awards
Over the course of her career, Joy was nominated 50 times and won 11 awards. He has won numerous awards, including Pop Work of the Year, Song of the Year, Most Played Australian Work Overseas, and Most Performed Songs. Vance has also received the Grand Prize in the International Songwriting Competition and The Age Music Victoria Awards for his song “Riptide.” In 2015, he won the ARIA Awards for Best Male Artist and Best Adult Contemporary Album for “Nation of Two.”
For the song Himself, he won the Independent Music Awards’ Breakthrough Independent Artist award in 2013. He also won Best Independent Single for God Love You When You’re Dancing in the same year. Then, in 2014, for the song Himself, he won the Newbie Award for Best New Male Artist.
Social media and body measurements
Vance Joy has a good-looking and attractive appearance. He stands roughly 6 feet 3 inches tall, which is a terrific height. He’s about 92 kg in weight. He has dark brown eyes and curly brown hair, which he finds attractive.
The excellent actress is a frequent user of social media. His Instagram account, dubbed “vancejoy,” has over 565k followers. His Twitter account has over 166.8k followers, while his Facebook page, @Vancejoy, has 599.5 million followers. He is one of the world’s most gifted artists.
Quick Facts
Full Name: | Vance Joy |
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Born Date: | 01 Dec 1987 |
Age: | 35 years |
Horoscope: | Sagittarius |
Lucky Number: | 11 |
Lucky Stone: | Turquoise |
Lucky Color: | Orange |
Best Match for Marriage: | Leo, Aquarius |
Gender: | Male |
Profession: | Singer and Songwriter |
Country: | Australia |
Height: | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91m) |
Marital Status: | in-relation |
Dating | Shopie Lawe |
Net Worth | $ 30 million |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Brown |
Birth Place | Melbourne, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Religion | Catholic |
Education | Arts and Bachelor of Laws from Monash University. |
Siblings | A sister |
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