Ian Axel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ian Axel
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Ian Axel in 2014
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| Born | March 28, 1985 Fair Lawn, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Associated acts | A Great Big World |
Ian Axel (born March 28, 1985) is an American singer and songwriter. He became known for his song "This Is the New Year". Later, he teamed up with his friend Chad King. Together, they formed the music duo A Great Big World in 2012.
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About Ian Axel's Music Journey
Early Life and First Steps in Music
Ian Axel grew up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He finished high school there in 2003. After that, he moved to Manhattan and went to NYU. In 2006, Ian started performing his own music.
His song "This Is The New Year" became popular. iTunes chose it as a special download. Its music video also gained many views on YouTube. The song was later used as the main theme for an MTV show. This show was a documentary series called I Used to Be Fat. It first aired on December 29, 2010.
Releasing His Album
Ian Axel's album was also called "This Is The New Year". He first released it himself in 2010. Then, he partnered with a company called tinyOGRE Entertainment. They released the album again. The digital version came out on February 15, 2011. The CD version was released on April 12, 2011.
"This Is The New Year" was also featured in a movie. It was in the opening part of Garry Marshall's film New Year's Eve. The partnership with tinyOGRE ended in December 2011. This happened when the company closed down.
Forming A Great Big World
In 2010, Ian's friend Chad King started joining him on stage. Chad was also a songwriter. In 2012, they decided to form a band. They called their band A Great Big World.
They became even more famous with their song "Say Something". They recorded this song as a duet with singer Christina Aguilera. This version of the song was a huge hit worldwide. It reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.
Instruments Ian Plays
Ian Axel's main instrument is the piano. He often plays the piano during his performances. He is also known for playing the ukulele for some of his songs.
Special Performances and TV Shows
Ian Axel has appeared on many TV shows. He made his first national television appearance on the Rachael Ray show. NPR (National Public Radio) praised his voice. They said he had "the sweetness of youth" and "the swagger of a rock star."
In April 2011, his song "Gone" was used in a TV show. It was in an episode of One Tree Hill. This episode was called "Where Not to Look for Freedom." Ian also performed for a special campaign. It was called "One Day Without Shoes" by Tom's Shoes. This campaign helped raise awareness for children's poverty.
Ian Axel has also opened for other famous musicians.
- In July 2011, he opened for Five for Fighting. This was at a concert series in Stamford, Connecticut.
- In August 2011, Ian and Chad opened for Matthew Morrison. This concert was at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.
- In January 2012, they were musical guests at Joe's Pub.
On November 24, 2013, Ian Axel performed with Christina Aguilera. This was at the American Music Awards. His song "This Is The New Year" was also featured in the TV show Glee. It was the closing song for an episode on January 31, 2013. Ian Axel also performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2013.
Discography (Music Releases)
Solo Music
- 2007: I'm On to You EP (an EP is a shorter album)
- 2011: This Is the New Year LP (an LP is a full-length album)
Music with A Great Big World
- 2012: A Great Big World EP
- 2014: Is There Anybody Out There? LP
- 2015: When the Morning Comes LP
