Sannia (musician)

Sannia
Birth name	Jackie Sannia
Born	Melbourne Australia[1]
Genres	indie pop[1]
Instruments	Vocals piano
Years active	2013–present
Website	www.sanniamusic.com

Jackie Sannia, (known professionally as Sannia), is an Australian singer-songwriter. She placed in the top twelve in season 2 of The Voice Australia. Her debut album James was released in November 2023.

Career

2013–2014: Jackie Sannia, The Voice

In 2013, Sannia auditioned for the second season of The Voice Australia with the song "People Help the People". She joined Team Delta, eventually placing in the top twelve in the competition.[2]

Round	Song	Original artist	Result
The Blind Auditions	"People Help the People"	Cherry Ghost	3 chairs turned Sannia chose to join Team Delta
Battle Rounds	"My Immortal" (vs. Jenna Dearness-Dark)	Evanescence	Won / Saved by Delta
The Showdowns	"Arithmetic"	Brooke Fraser	bottom 3 / sent to the sing-off
The Showdowns (sing-off)	"People Help the People"	Cherry Ghost	Saved by Delta
Live Finals 1	"Skyscraper"	Demi Lovato	Saved by public
Live Finals 2	"Smoke"	Natalie Imbruglia	eliminated

Following The Voice, Sannia collaborated with Australian Teenage Expo as an anti-bullying advocate, saying she experienced bullying first hand: "It really affects every single aspect of your world, from when you wake up in the morning until the time you go to bed. It can control you,"[3][4]

2018–2021: Sannia

On 15 June 2018, Sannia released her debut single, "Go and Get Over".[5] Beat Magazine described the song as a "gorgeous, emotive R&B jam" that "featuring an immensely powerful vocal performance tackling the process of pushing through a broken relationship."[6]

In 2019, Sannia released the duel singles "Daylight"/"Better".[7] Both singles has associated videos.[8]

In May 2021, Sannia was an honourable mention in the International Songwriting Competition.[9]

In June 2021, Sannia released the single "Love You Like". Women in Pop said "'Love You Like' is the kind of lush, mature and totally immersive pop music that ripples through your soul and refuses to let go in the way truly great music never fails to do".[10] This was followed by "Sad Rich Girls" in September 2021.[11]

2022–present: James

On 17 November 2023, Sannia released her debut album James.[12] The album was preceded by three: singles: "Travelling"; "Trigger"; and "August".[13][14]

Graeme Smith from York Calling said: "James is a collection that focusses on Sannia's on-again-off-again relationship of her late teens and early twenties, and the emotional impact it had on her life and her self-confidence."[15]

Personal life

Sannia is the grandchild of Sardinian immigrants.[16]

In 2013, Sannia was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder.[16]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		AUS
James	Released: 17 November 2023[14] Format: digital Label: Sannia	—[A]

Charted singles

List of charted singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions
		AUS [18]
"Arithmetic"	2013	24
"Skyscraper"		65
"Smoke"		42

Notes

1. Jamesdid not enter the ARIA Top 100 Album Chart, but peaked at number 9 on the Australian 100% Independent Albums Chart.[17]

Awards and nominations

International Songwriting competition

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2021	"The Good Ones" – Jackie Sannia	International Songwriting Competition	Honorable Mention	[9]

References

1. "Sania". Triple J Unearthed. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
2. "Jackie Sannia The Voice". YouTube. 19 April 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
3. Hunter, Brooke; Sannia, Jackie (2013). "Jackie Sannia Bullying and Australian Teenage Expo Interview". Girl. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
4. "The Voice contestant – Jackie Sannia". The Light. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
5. "Sannia Go And Get Over Interview". Female. June 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
6. "Premiere Sannia Unveils the Lush Slow Jam Go and Get Over". Beat Magazine. June 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
7. "How a girl-likes-boy situation lead to Sannia's double-single 'Daylight' and 'Better'". Female. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
8. "Indie pop artist Sannia returns with not one, but two mesmerising music videos". Female. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
9. Mia Rodriguez (4 May 2021). "Record breaking number of Australian Songwriters honoured in US-Based International Songwriting Competition". The AU Review. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
10. "INTERVIEW: Sannia returns with her first new music in two years 'Love You Like'". Women in Pop. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
11. "PREMIERE: Listen To 'Sad Rich Girls' From Melbourne Indie Pop Artist SANNIA". Music Feeds. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
12. "Stuck in Sannia's orbit with her new album 'James'". Joy 94.9. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
13. Likoski, Steve (24 June 2023). "Delicious New Music for 24 June 2023". Eat This Music. Archived from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
14. Katulka, Lauren (5 November 2023). "SANNIA Slays With "august"". Sounds of Oz. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
15. Smith, Graeme (13 November 2023). "Album Review: SANNIA – James". York Calling. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
16. Marsh, Sophie (October 2023). "Triggering Impartiality with Sannia". Chvoid. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
17. "100% Independent Albums – 27 November 2023". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
18. • All except noted: "Discography Jackie Sannia". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
    • for "Skyscraper": "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 27 May 2013 Issue #1213" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 27 May 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2023.