History of Natasha Bedingfield in Timeline
Natasha Bedingfield is a successful English singer and songwriter. Her 2004 debut album, "Unwritten," achieved global recognition, selling over 2.3 million copies. The album, influenced by R&B and known for its upbeat pop sound, earned her a Grammy nomination for the title track. Bedingfield also received nominations for Best British Female Artist at the Brit Awards in 2005 and 2006. Notably, her song "These Words" from the same album reached number one in the UK charts.
1975: People's Choice Awards Debut
The first People's Choice Awards, an American show recognizing achievements in popular culture based on public voting, was held in 1975.
November 1981: Birth of Natasha Bedingfield
Natasha Anne Bedingfield was born in November 1981.
1988: Smash Hits Poll Winners Party Begins
The Smash Hits Poll Winners Party, an awards ceremony determined by readers of Smash Hits magazine, ran from 1988 onwards.
1990: Billboard Music Awards Launched
The Billboard Music Awards, which honor artists for commercial performance in the U.S., were first held in 1990.
1994: MTV Europe Music Awards Founded
MTV Europe established the MTV Europe Music Awards, an annual awards ceremony, in 1994. Natasha Bedingfield has received one nomination for this award.
1999: Teen Choice Awards Established
The Teen Choice Awards, honoring achievements in music, movies, sports, and television based on votes from teenagers, were established in 1999.
2001: Meteor Music Awards Launched
The Meteor Music Awards, recognizing achievements in the Irish and international record industry, were launched in 2001.
July 2003: Signing with Phonogenic Records
Natasha Bedingfield signed a recording contract with BMG UK & Ireland, through its imprint Phonogenic Records, in July 2003. This marked a significant step in her career, setting the stage for her debut album release.
September 2004: Release of Debut Album "Unwritten"
Natasha Bedingfield's debut studio album, "Unwritten," was released in September 2004. The album featured collaborations with prominent songwriters and producers and received generally positive reviews.
2004: Billboard Touring Awards Established
Billboard Magazine established the Billboard Touring Awards in 2004 to recognize the top artists and professionals in the international live entertainment industry.
2004: Interest in Acting
Natasha Bedingfield expressed interest in exploring acting opportunities in 2004.
2004: Release of Debut Album "Unwritten"
Natasha Bedingfield released her debut album, "Unwritten", in 2004. The album achieved international success, selling over 2.3 million copies worldwide.
November 2005: Voice Acting Debut in "From Russia with Love"
Natasha Bedingfield made her acting debut, voicing the character Elizabeth Stark in the video game "From Russia with Love," released in November 2005.
2005: Smash Hits Poll Winners Party Ends
After 17 years, the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party awards ceremony came to an end in 2005.
2005: BRIT Awards Nominations
Bedingfield received four nominations at the 2005 Brit Awards, showcasing her rising success and impact on the British music scene.
November 2006: Trip to India with Global Angels
Natasha Bedingfield traveled to India for three weeks in November 2006 to support Global Angels. She visited an orphanage in Kolkata and a refugee camp in Mumbai, documenting her experiences in video diaries later shared on her website.
2006: BRIT Awards Nomination and "Unwritten" Success
Bedingfield received another BRIT Award nomination in 2006. Her song "Unwritten" also gained significant traction, becoming the most played song on US radio that year.
2006: "Unwritten" Becomes Most Played Song on US Radio
Bedingfield's song "Unwritten" achieved significant recognition in 2006, becoming the most played song on US radio.
2006: BRIT Awards Nomination
Continuing her streak of recognition, Bedingfield received another BRIT Award nomination in 2006.
2006: Involvement with Global Angels
Natasha Bedingfield began her involvement with Global Angels, an international children's charity founded by her mother, in 2006.
April 2007: Release of "N.B." in Europe
Bedingfield's second album, "N.B.", was released in Europe in April 2007.
May 2007: FutureSex/LoveShow Tour
Bedingfield embarked on the FutureSex/LoveShow tour in May 2007 to promote her album "N.B."
July 2007: Release of "Soulmate" and Performance at Concert for Diana
July 2007 marked the release of "Soulmate," the second single from "N.B." Bedingfield also delivered a memorable performance of "Unwritten" at the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium, commemorating Princess Diana.
July 2007: Performance at Concert for Diana
Natasha Bedingfield participated in the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium in July 2007, honoring Princess Diana's legacy.
September 2007: Release of "Love Like This"
September 2007 saw the release of "Love Like This," the lead single from Bedingfield's album "Pocketful of Sunshine." The song performed well, reaching No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2007: Billboard Music Awards' Hiatus
After running for 17 years, the Billboard Music Awards ceremony was put on hold in 2007.
2007: Release of Second Album "N.B."
Bedingfield's second album, "N.B.", was released in 2007. The album featured the UK top 10 singles "I Wanna Have Your Babies" and "Soulmate."
2007: Grammy Award Nomination
Bedingfield's talent earned her a nomination for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" at the 2007 Grammy Awards.
2007: Global Angels Video Diaries Published
Video diaries documenting Natasha Bedingfield's 2006 trip to India with Global Angels were posted on her official website in early 2007.
January 2008: Release of "Pocketful of Sunshine" and Tour Cancellation
Bedingfield released her album "Pocketful of Sunshine" in North America in January 2008. However, she made the decision to cancel her UK tour to dedicate more time to promoting the album in the US.
February 2008: Release of "Pocketful of Sunshine" Single
"Pocketful of Sunshine," the title track from Bedingfield's album, was released as a single in February 2008 and achieved chart success, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
July 2008: Career Milestones
By July 2008, Natasha Bedingfield had achieved significant success, including receiving five awards from eleven nominations and having sold over three million copies of her debut album, "Unwritten", worldwide.
August 2008: Collaboration on "Just Stand Up"
Bedingfield joined forces with other renowned artists in August 2008 to record the charity single "Just Stand Up" for "Stand Up to Cancer."
September 2008: Performance of "Just Stand Up"
Bedingfield and the other artists involved in the "Just Stand Up" project performed the song live on television in September 2008, raising awareness for cancer research.
2008: Release of "Pocketful of Sunshine"
Bedingfield released "Pocketful of Sunshine" in 2008, a compilation album for the North American market. The album included songs from "N.B." and new tracks, with the singles "Love Like This" and "Pocketful of Sunshine" performing well on the charts.
2008: Performance in "Call+Response" Documentary
Natasha Bedingfield lent her support to the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking by performing acoustic versions of "Unwritten" and "Soulmate" in the 2008 rockumentary "Call+Response," directed by Justin Dillon.
March 2009: Marriage to Matt Robinson
Natasha Bedingfield married American businessman Matt Robinson on March 21st, 2009, in Malibu, California.
November 2009: Guest Appearance on "True Jackson, VP"
Natasha Bedingfield made a guest appearance on the Nickelodeon show "True Jackson, VP" in November 2009, performing her song "These Words".
2009: Work Begins on New Album
Natasha Bedingfield announced her plans to begin working on a new album in early 2009, indicating collaborations with notable producers and songwriters.
May 2010: Release of "Touch" and Performance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
Bedingfield released "Touch," the lead single from her upcoming album, as a digital download in May 2010 and promoted the song with a performance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
June 2010: "Touch" Sent to US Radio
Bedingfield's single "Touch" was officially released to US radio stations in June 2010.
August 2010: "Strip Me" Sent to US Radio
Bedingfield's single, also titled "Strip Me," was released to US radio in August 2010.
September 2010: Release of "Strip Me" Single
September 2010 marked the release of the single "Strip Me" as a digital download. The song was also chosen for the soundtrack of the comedy film "Morning Glory."
November 2010: Original Release Date for "Strip Me"
November 9, 2010, was initially set as the release date for Bedingfield's album "Strip Me." However, the album's release was ultimately delayed.
December 2010: Release of "Strip Me"
In December 2010, Bedingfield released her third studio album, "Strip Me," in North America. The title track achieved success on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 91.
2010: Avon Voices Judging Role
In 2010, Natasha Bedingfield took on the role of a celebrity judge for Avon Voices, Avon's first global online singing talent competition.
April 2011: European Release of "Strip Me Away"
In April 2011, Natasha Bedingfield confirmed "Pocketful of Sunshine" as the lead single for the European release of her album "Strip Me Away". The single was released on April 15th in Germany, followed by the full album release on May 13th.
June 2011: Collaboration with Simple Plan
Natasha Bedingfield was featured on Simple Plan's single "Jet Lag" from their album "Get Your Heart On!", released on June 21st, 2011.
November 2011: Performance at the Country Music Awards
Natasha Bedingfield joined Rascal Flatts on stage at the Country Music Awards on November 9th, 2011, where they performed their song "Easy".
2011: Billboard Music Awards Return
The Billboard Music Awards were reintroduced in 2011 after a four-year hiatus.
April 2012: Work Begins on Fourth Studio Album
Natasha Bedingfield announced in April 2012 that she was starting work on her fourth studio album, initially titled "The Next Chapter". The album was intended for a global release, but it was never released.
September 2012: Collaboration with Lifehouse
Natasha Bedingfield was featured on Lifehouse's single "Between the Raindrops" in September 2012.
December 2012: Performance at VH1 Divas Concert
Natasha Bedingfield performed at the VH1 Divas concert in December 2012, joining Bootsy Collins and Iggy Azalea for a rendition of Deee-Lite's "Groove Is in the Heart".
2012: Guest Appearances on "Web Therapy"
Natasha Bedingfield made appearances in three episodes of the fourth season of the web series "Web Therapy" in 2012.
2012: VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music Recognition
VH1 recognized Bedingfield's influence in the music industry in 2012, ranking her 66th on their list of 100 Greatest Women in Music.
May 2013: Guest Judge on The X Factor New Zealand
On May 13th, 2013, Natasha Bedingfield appeared as a guest judge on the New Zealand version of The X Factor, sharing the judging panel with her brother, Daniel Bedingfield.
2013: Composition for Giorgia's "Non mi ami"
Natasha Bedingfield showcased her songwriting talent in 2013 by composing the music for "Non mi ami," a single by Italian artist Giorgia, which featured on Giorgia's album "Senza Paura".
2013: Radio Disney Music Awards Televised
Starting in 2013, the annual Radio Disney Music Awards ceremony began to be televised on Disney Channel.
April 24, 2014: Pop Magazine Launched
Hotspot Entertainment launched Pop Magazine, an online music publication, on April 24, 2014.
September 2014: Performance at the United Nations Equator Prize Gala
Natasha Bedingfield performed "Love Song to the Earth," a song she co-wrote with Toby Gad for the United Nations Climate Summit 2014, at the United Nations 2014 Equator Prize Gala on September 22nd in New York City.
2014: Contribution to "The Pirate Fairy" Soundtrack
Natasha Bedingfield contributed the track "Who I Am" to the soundtrack of Disney's animated film "The Pirate Fairy" in 2014.
January 2015: Release of Charity Single "Hope"
Natasha Bedingfield released "Hope", a charity single in partnership with Philosophy Skin Care, on January 13th, 2015, marking a return to a more public presence in the music scene.
March 2016: Collaboration with Basto on "Unicorn"
March 2016 saw the release of "Unicorn," a collaborative single by Natasha Bedingfield and Belgian record producer Basto.
2016: Night of the Proms European Tour
In late 2016, Natasha Bedingfield embarked on a European tour with Night of the Proms.
January 2017: Opening Act for Train's Summer Tour
It was announced in January 2017 that Natasha Bedingfield would be the opening act for Train's summer concert tour that year.
March 2017: Contribution to "Tangled: Before Ever After" Soundtrack
Natasha Bedingfield's song "More Of Me" was featured on the soundtrack of "Tangled: Before Ever After," released on March 10th, 2017.
November 2017: Birth of Son, Solomon Dylan
Natasha Bedingfield and Matt Robinson welcomed their son, Solomon Dylan, in November 2017.
March 2018: Release of "Let Go" with Nestea
Natasha Bedingfield released the track "Let Go" in partnership with Nestea on March 17th, 2018.
2018: Pop Awards Inaugurated
Pop Magazine held the first annual Pop Awards in 2018, featuring 25 nominees across 5 categories.
July 2019: Announcement of Fourth Studio Album, "Roll with Me"
After a nearly nine-year hiatus from releasing studio albums, Natasha Bedingfield announced her fourth album, "Roll with Me," in July 2019, with "Roller Skate" preceding it as the lead single.
August 2019: Release of Fourth Studio Album, "Roll with Me"
Natasha Bedingfield's fourth studio album, "Roll with Me," was released on August 30th, 2019.
2021: Appearance on "The Masked Singer"
Natasha Bedingfield participated in season six of "The Masked Singer" in 2021, competing as "Pepper." She was eliminated alongside John Lydon, who performed as "Jester."
April 2024: Collaboration on "Alibi" with Ella Henderson and Rudimental
Natasha Bedingfield collaborated with Ella Henderson and Rudimental on the "Other Girl Version" of their single "Alibi," released on April 5th, 2024.
