Damien Leith is a multi-talented artist that has made his mark in Australia as a singer, songwriter, producer, author, playwright and tv host personality. He is an avid story teller and writes children’s literature. 

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The talented family man first captured the attention and affection of Australians when he contested the 2006 edition of Australian Idol – a series he went on to win. Since then his career has skyrocketed, but he has remained charming, grounded and modest – securing him a place as a popular and well-loved Australian and now international personality. 

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In just over 12 years Damien has enjoyed platinum-selling albums and been nominated for multiple awards including arias, Golden Guitar, MTV Australia video music awards and Helpmann awards. his aria wins include number 1 chart awards for the albums WHERE WE LAND and the winner’s journey, highest selling album (THE WINNER’S JOURNEY), and highest selling single and number 1 chart award for the track, NIGHT OF MY LIFE. His music has been chosen to appear in commercials and television shows, with his song, beautiful, accompanying a global ESTEE LAUDER campaign and not just for the weekend, being the theme song for the television series, saving kids – a show that Damien also hosted. 

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Damien is in demand as a TV host for Australian shows with a family feel. As well as hosting the Australian TV series, SAVING KIDS, Damien has hosted NEW IDEA TEST KITCHEN (channel 7 two) and GREAT EASTER FEASTS with Rachael Finch (channel 7, march 2013). He regularly fills in as co-host on channel 7’s THE MORNING SHOW and was a celebrity contestant and finalist on the 2011 series of DANCING WITH THE STARS. His ride to success has been multi-faceted with Damien demonstrating his creative writing skills by publishing two novels, ONE MORE TIME (2007) and REMEMBER JUNE(2009). 

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Damien continues to tour extensively every year and work with the likes of Nashville legends, Joe Melson (co-writer of Roy Orbison’s crying and only the lonely among many others) and the late Barbara Orbison. 

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When Leith is not touring and performing, he spends his time in his recording studio in Sydney where he is a highly sought-after songwriter (published through Embassy Publishing) and producer. Writing for many artists, he recently won 2016 apra/asa songwriter of the year and 2017 Apra/Amcos GOLDEN GUITAR winner for song of the year.

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2018 Damien embarks on a new project, an app entitled  'Damien Leith Storytime' and features bedtime stories for kids.