Katie Underwood

Katie Ashley Underwood (born 23 December 1975) is an Australian singer-songwriter and meditation teacher. She is best known for being a member of Bardot, winners of the first Australian series of Popstars in 2000.

Since departing the group in 2001, her solo career has included numerous vocal appearances on dance tracks such as the Disco Montego Top 10 single "Beautiful", and dance act T-Funk single "Be Together".

Career

1999–2001: Early career and Bardot In February 1999 in London, Underwood recorded a dance track with UK trance act Terra Ferma, releasing her first single "Don't Be Afraid" through Platipus Records in the UK. She also recorded three more tracks which were included on the Terra Ferma album, released in early 2000. After returning from the UK to Melbourne, Underwood began working with singer/songwriter Charlie Rooke (formerly of The Sharp) and they formed a jazz-swing band called Corduroy Lounge.

In October 1999, Underwood auditioned for the TV show Popstars, making it through to the final five. As a result, she was selected to join the girl group Bardot.

In 2009, Underwood toured in a new musical, David Tydd's Valentino (about Rudolph Valentino), with fellow Bardot member Tiffani Wood and Normie Rowe.

In November 2009, Underwood self-released her debut studio album called Ain't Nobody's Baby.

During the 2010s, Underwood stepped out of the public spotlight and only made rare musical appearances in Melbourne. In September 2021, it was announced that Underwood and Chapple would professionally reunite as a duo under the name Ka'Bel, with their debut single "Broken Hearted" released on 15 October 2021.

In 2023, Underwood released two solo singles, "Feels So Good" and a re-recording of her 2003 Disco Montego collaboration, "Beautiful".

Personal life Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Underwood sang in a girls choir, and later studied Maths and Computer Science at University of Adelaide. After three years at university she dropped out and moved to Melbourne.

In June 2007, The Sydney Morning Herald printed an interview with Underwood about her bisexuality.

In July 2011, Underwood gave birth to twin daughters. She currently lives in Melbourne and is a meditation teacher and remedial massage therapist.

Discography

Albums + List of studio albums Title Album details Ain't Nobody's Baby Released: 20 November 2009 Label: Empire Records Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Madrigal Released: 13 February 2018 Label: Katie Underwood Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Journey to Mantra Released: 1 February 2019 Label: Katie Underwood Formats: Digital download, streaming Awaken Released: 23 March 2020 Label: Katie Underwood Formats: Digital download, streaming Elevate Released: 6 August 2021 Label: Katie Underwood Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays + List of extended plays Title Album details Mantra Dreaming Released: 2 March 2021 Label: Katie Underwood Formats: Digital download, streaming Mantra Rising Released: 2 March 2021 Label: Katie Underwood Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles + List of singles with selected chart positions and certifications Single YearAUS peak position Certification AlbumAs lead artist"Danger" 2003 33 Non-album single"Awaken" (featuring Tikal De Meru) 2019 — Awaken"Feels So Good" 2023 —Non-album single"Beautiful 2023" —As featured artist "Don't Be Afraid" (Terra Ferma featuring Katie Ashley) 1999 — The Adventures of... "Beautiful" (Disco Montego featuring Katie Underwood)2002 9 ARIA: 2× Platinum Bardot"I Should've Never Let You Go" (with Bardot) 14 ARIA: Gold "These Days (with Bardot) 19 ARIA: Gold "Twelve Days of Christmas" (with Dreamtime Christmas All-Stars) 2004 26Non-album singles "Broken Hearted" (with Ka'Bel) 2021 — "Heartstrings" (with Ka'Bel) 2022 — "Follow" (with Ka'Bel) 2023 — "One In a Million" (with Ka'Bel) 2024 —

Other appearances +List of other appearancesSongYearAlbum"Halfway" (with Evoletah)2013We Ache For the Moon "Time" (with Evoletah)"Guillotine" (with Evoletah)"Black & Blue" (with Evoletah)