Sannia (musician)

Jackie Sannia, (known professionally as Sannia), is an Australian singer-songwriter. She placed in the top twelve in season 2 of The Voice Australia. Her debut album James was released in November 2023.

2013–2014: Jackie Sannia, The Voice
In 2013, Sannia audition for the second season of The Voice Australia with the song "People Help the People". She joined Team Delta, eventually placing in the top twelve in the competition.

Following The Voice, Sannia collaborated with Australian Teenage Expo as an anti-bullying advocate, saying she experienced bullying first hand "It really effects every single aspect of your world; from when you wake up in the morning until the time you go to bed. It can control you,"

2018–2021: Sannia
On 15 June 2018, Sannia released her debut single, "Go and Get Over". Beat Magazine described the song as a "gorgeous, emotive R&B jam" that "featuring an immensely powerful vocal performance tackling the process of pushing through a broken relationship."

In 2019, Sannia released the duel singles "Daylight"/"Better". Both singles has associated videos.

In May 2021, Sannia was an honourable mention in the International Songwriting Competition.

In June 2021, Sannia released the single "Love You Like". Women in Pop said "'Love You Like' is the kind of lush, mature and totally immersive pop music that ripples through your soul and refuses to let go in the way truly great music never fails to do". This was followed by "Sad Rich Girls" in September 2021.

2022–present: James
On 17 November 2023, Sannia released her debut album James. The album was preceded by the singles "Travelling", "Trigger" and "August".

Graeme Smith from York Calling said "James is a collection that focusses on Sannia's on-again-off-again relationship of her late teens and early twenties, and the emotional impact it had on her life and her self-confidence."

Personal life
Jackie is the grandchild of Sardinian immigrants. In 2013, she was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder.

International Songwriting competition
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 * 2021
 * "The Good Ones" – Jackie Sannia
 * International Songwriting Competition
 * International Songwriting Competition