Cody Simpson
Cody Simpson!
Many of you are already big fans of the Australian singer/songwriter Cody Simpson. His CD came out last year featuring the single "On My Mind," and he toured in the summer of 2011 with Greyson Chance. He just turned 15 on January 11, and now he is headlining his own sold-out tour in the U.S. and Canada. We sat down with him to get the scoop on his music and more!
Q: How did your friends from home react when you got discovered?
Cody: Sixth grade was. . . I went through a little bit of bullying. I wouldn’t call it like bullying-bullying, but having chosen something that not many other teenage boys think is cool, like singing and stuff, I did get teased a little for doing this. And then I was like moving to America, and I was like, “See you guys. I’m leaving.” But it’s funny now that a lot of them are trying to be my friend. So, I always just stick to my friends who were my friends before, and so I always know that they’re the ones who were there from the beginning.
Q: What was it like touring with Greyson Chance last summer?
Cody: It was cool! He’s very funny. He’s a great kid and a great guy. He’s become a great friend of mine. Being on the tour bus together, we played PlayStation and skateboarded and stuff like normal kids. We did school together. I’m in ninth grade. He’s in seventh or eighth so we did different work, but we were always together.
Q: You and your sister visited children at the hospital. What was that like?
Cody: Yes, we were in Boston and we visited the Children’s Hospital and it was a little bit overwhelming. Going to hospitals is always overwhelming because you see so many kids that are very unfortunate, so we wanted to make sure we did something special. I’m working with Pastry shoes and my sister is doing the campaign for Pastry shoes. I can’t wear them because they’re female shoes, but we gave everyone a pair of shoes, and I sang a few songs and stuff. It was cool to see the kids smiling, you know, even if it was just for the three minutes that I was in there singing. That’s one of the coolest things doing what I’m doing because you know you have so much power to make people happy. And that’s pretty much what I do it for, so it’s cool.
Q: What was it like hearing your song at the movie premiere of Hop?
Cody: I sing the theme song to that movie – “I Want Candy.” It was very cool. That was my first time working with a movie. They contacted us and wanted me to remake the song, and it was such a classic. I’d heard it so many times. So it was cool to put my own spin on it!
Q: You now have Cody Crunch cereal. How many bowls have you eaten?
Cody: Um. . . One. We try to keep it healthy. Sugary cereals are like my favorite thing to eat, but I can’t always eat it because it is very unhealthy. We tried to make it taste good but also have the nutrition.
Ratha: Watch out Cap'n Crunch - here comes Cody!
Cody: And it was one of my dreams. I’ve had two dreams. I wanted to have my own cereal and a bobblehead of myself. And one of them has come true. The second one we’re still working on.
Ratha: There is now a Cody Simpson doll, but sadly, his head does not bobble. You know you're famous when you have your own bobblehead.
Q: You have performed for the President at the White House?
Cody: Yeah, I met the President! I actually woke up sick that morning and my throat was strained. It was sore. I got through the show. It worked out great. We met the President and his family, and that was one of the coolest experiences. I’d never been star-struck like that. I guess being a president makes you a celebrity, and I was very star-struck when I met President Obama.
Q: What books have influenced you?
Cody: I read this book with my dad called The Measure of a Man by Sidney Poitier and that was very inspiring. I like reading biographies, so I read the Justin Timberlake biography. That was very inspiring to me musically. And Michael Phelps’ No Limits. That was very inspiring to me with the dedication that he puts into his work. I also like to read adventure books. This Australian author named Matthew Reilly is a great, great author to me. My favorite one that he’s written is called Contest. And Harry Potter! Like, imagination-wise. J.K. Rowling has such a great creativity in her writing.
And there you have it on Cody Simpson. Look for lots more of him in 2012! Are you a fan? Drop a line and let us know in the Comments below!
— Ratha, STACKS Writer
Interview by Marie Morreale
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Comment #1 | Posted by: pinkdog497 on January 20, 2012 at 01:16 PM
beautiful storie
Comment #2 | Posted by: pinkdog497 on January 20, 2012 at 01:23 PM
i think cody simpson is a great singer AND IM AFAN OF HIS MUSIC O AND HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY CODY
Comment #3 | Posted by: shorty96 on January 20, 2012 at 01:23 PM
LIKE CODY SIMPSON IS A GOOD SINGER AND ALL I ALSO LIKE GREYSON CHANCE AND JUSTIN BIEBER I THINK CODY DESERVES TO BE A SINGER HE WORKED HARD TO GET WERE HE IS AT
Comment #4 | Posted by: shorty96 on January 20, 2012 at 01:25 PM
I love Cody Simpson! He's awesome. :)
Comment #5 | Posted by: stonefairy on January 20, 2012 at 04:03 PM
Anyone who likes Harry Potter has my vote! :) But seriously, I think it's great that he's got the chances he has...
Comment #6 | Posted by: justaprincess on January 20, 2012 at 04:57 PM
I'm not actually a fan of Cody Simpson or his Music.
Comment #7 | Posted by: pizzacelebrating4 on January 20, 2012 at 05:14 PM
He likes harry potter!
Comment #8 | Posted by: high_tide on January 20, 2012 at 05:30 PM
omg i love cody simpson
Comment #9 | Posted by: zs on January 20, 2012 at 05:44 PM
Who is he? I have never heard of him.
Comment #10 | Posted by: bookishathena39 on January 20, 2012 at 06:02 PM
O.M.G. I just listened to Cody's song in E.L.P. (Extended Learning Program) he is like so super cute! I am one of his a-million-and-one fans! BOOYEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #11 | Posted by: chasingcat29 on January 20, 2012 at 06:10 PM
He is kinda cute!!!!!!!!!
Comment #12 | Posted by: dogmonkey21 on January 20, 2012 at 07:18 PM
Hey Cody, ask Greson to come to South Carolina on tour, DUDE!
Comment #13 | Posted by: Bailee on January 20, 2012 at 07:32 PM
I, personally, prefer Greyson Chance. He's a way better singer (and way cuter). Me = has a huge celeb crush on... guess who. *cough*Greyson*cough*Chance*
Comment #14 | Posted by: chattycrimson6 on January 20, 2012 at 08:09 PM
I love him and i think that he is awesome :)
Comment #15 | Posted by: Adison on January 20, 2012 at 08:28 PM
he is okay i just kind of like his song.
Comment #16 | Posted by: coolgirl2333 on January 20, 2012 at 10:05 PM
I am definitely Cody's angel. 143 Cody!
Comment #17 | Posted by: Victoria on January 21, 2012 at 05:24 AM
i just love his song "All Day"
Comment #18 | Posted by: aquafestive2 on January 21, 2012 at 09:43 AM
luv cody simpson! i didn't know he had his own cereal.
Comment #19 | Posted by: tempestcat3 on January 21, 2012 at 10:40 AM
I love cody and i know how it is to leave someplace and everyone wants to be tour friend after you leave which stinks but i know your pain and it is really weird when they try to befreind you after all the pain the put you through!
Comment #20 | Posted by: Brianna on January 21, 2012 at 11:17 AM
hey people whats up i am so board
Comment #21 | Posted by: Olivia on January 21, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Lucky, I wish I could met him cuz I am in love with him I been to lots of his concert
Comment #22 | Posted by: Cheerfulbrownie18 on January 21, 2012 at 02:20 PM
HE IS SO CUTE!!
Comment #23 | Posted by: BrownieIpod6 on January 21, 2012 at 03:02 PM
Cody simpson=best singer ever
Comment #24 | Posted by: Caitlyn on January 21, 2012 at 04:40 PM
i love you song
Comment #25 | Posted by: adventure100 on January 21, 2012 at 08:06 PM