Rachael Leahcar

Rachael Wendy Bartholomew (born 22 February 1994), At the age of 12, Leahcar was accepted into the South Australian Public Primary Schools choir. The same year, she auditioned and was accepted into the music program at Brighton Secondary School. Also at the age of 12, she entered Fellini's Search for a Star competition, where she made it through to the grand final and was chosen as one of the top 3 performers of the evening, winning $200 and the judges' encouragement award of $1000 worth of recording time at Quentin Eyres Studio.

Leahcar announced in June 2015, she would be touring a cabaret show, telling her life story, through to her time on The Voice Australia. Titled The Colours of My Life, Leahcar toured various Adelaide suburban arts centres throughout July 2015 and featured Leahcar's RSB guide dog, Ella. These shows continued regionally and nationally until October 2019.

Leahcar released a Christmas album, Together For Christmas on 25 October 2019. The album features duets with Darren Mullan, Ben Whittington, Lara Nakhle, and Grace Bawden.

Personal life Leahcar completed year 12 in 2011 and successfully applied for Speech Pathology at Flinders University. Leahcar initially deferred the course to focus on her career in music, but began her studies in 2014.

In August 2023 she announced that she is expecting her first child due in December 2023.

Discography Studio albums

2017 Rachael Leahcar Most Popular Pop Artist

Danny Awards

The Danny Awards are an international music competition celebrating musicians with disabilities, recognizing their talent and contributions to the arts. Named after Danny Tisdale, the awards aim to promote inclusivity and accessibility in the music industry.

Rachael Leahcar won a Danny Award at the 5th Danny Awards in 2024, earning recognition for her outstanding musical achievements as a legally blind singer. She also performed at the awards ceremony in New York City at the historic Town Hall, showcasing her talent on an international stage. Her win highlights her dedication to music and advocacy for artists with disabilities.