Cody Simpson

Simpson was born on 11 January 1997 in Benowa, a suburb on the Gold Coast, Queensland, to parents Brad and Angie.{{cite web|url=https://commonwealthgames.com.au/athletes/cody-simpson/|title=Cody Simpson|date=22 May 2022 |publisher=Commonwealth Games Australia|accessdate=11 February 2023}} He has two younger siblings, Alli and Tom.{{cite news|url=http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2010/06/19/229321_news.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004081255/http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2010/06/19/229321_news.html|title=The Cody Simpson Effect|newspaper=Gold Coast Bulletin|last=Grant|first=Dwayne|date=19 June 2010|archivedate=4 October 2012|accessdate=13 March 2014}} Growing up, Simpson attended All Saints Anglican School.{{cite news|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/confidential/cody-simpson-gold-coast-school-gatecrashed-by-pop-star-cody-simpson/news-story/6bfb39e58c3ac086d99594b150f79aa6|title=Cody Simpson: Gold Coast school gatecrashed by pop star Cody Simpson|newspaper=The Courier-Mail|last=Price|first=Amy|date=9 September 2016|accessdate=10 January 2023}} In 2009, Simpson began uploading songs to YouTube, performing covers of Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours",{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vnp2e2O8P0|title=Cody Simpson - I'm Yours (Jason Mraz Cover)|date=4 November 2009 |publisher=YouTube|accessdate=19 February 2023}} Cry Me a River"{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkO1RoX6qWA|title=Cody Simpson - Cry Me a River (Justin Timberlake Cover)|date=16 May 2009 |publisher=YouTube|accessdate=19 February 2023}} by Justin Timberlake, "I Want You Back"{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkwaAdt0Rh8|title=Cody Simpson - I Want You Back (Michael Jackson Cover)|date=25 July 2009 |publisher=YouTube|accessdate=19 February 2023}} by The Jackson 5 and Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive".{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpqWpje5BGE|title=Cody Simpson - Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi Cover)|date=31 March 2009 |publisher=YouTube|accessdate=19 February 2023}}

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Simpson's rise to recognition was featured on The 7.30 Report in December 2009.{{cite news|last=Baillie|first=Rebecca|title=YouTube launches Gold Coast boy|url=http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2009/s2775128.htm|access-date=13 March 2014|newspaper=The 7.30 Report|date=17 December 2009}} He released his debut single, "iYiYi" (which features American rapper Flo Rida), on 15 May 2010. The music video for Simpson's second single, "Summertime", was released on 20 September 2010.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i287hxbZ8-k |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/i287hxbZ8-k |archive-date=15 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Cody Simpson – Summertime (Official Video) |date=20 September 2010 |publisher=YouTube|access-date=20 September 2010}}{{cbignore}} Simpson relocated to Los Angeles in June 2010 with his family to record his songs with Atlantic Records' Shawn Campbell.{{cite news|last=Dickinson|first=Alex|title=Teen singer Cody Simpson hits US big time|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/teen-singer-cody-simpson-hits-us-big-time/story-e6freoof-1225867546162|access-date=13 March 2014|newspaper=The Courier-Mail|date=17 May 2010}} That same month, Simpson appeared on Sunrise.{{cite web|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/play/-/7330775/cody-goes-global/|title=Cody goes global|date=2 June 2010|work=au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise|access-date=15 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718135233/http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/play/-/7330775/cody-goes-global/|archive-date=18 July 2011|url-status=dead}} On 22 June 2010, it was announced that Simpson would participate in the Camplified 2010 Tour, along with other artists, touring across the United States. The tour began on 5 July 2010 and ended on 14 August 2010.[http://top40-charts.com/news/Pop-Rock/Now-Announcing-The-Camplified-2010-Tour-With-Atlantic-Recording-Artist-Cody-Simpson/57153.html Announcing The Camplifed 2010 Tour with Atlantic Recording Artist Cody Simpson]. Retrieved 11 July 2010 Other tours that year included a middle school tour that took place from October–November 2010 and covered 9 U.S states.{{cite web|url=http://www.codysimpson.com/blog/cody-simpson-middle-school-tour/|title=Cody Simpson Middle School Tour|date=14 October 2010|publisher=codysimpson.com|access-date=7 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124071654/http://www.codysimpson.com/blog/cody-simpson-middle-school-tour/|archive-date=24 November 2010|url-status=dead}} An EP, 4 U was released on 21 December 2010. The EP included five tracks in total, four of them being previously unreleased.{{cite web|url=http://www.codysimpson.com/blog/new-cody-music/|title=New Cody Simpson Music – 4 U|date=4 December 2010|publisher=codysimpson.com|access-date=7 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208232055/http://www.codysimpson.com/blog/new-cody-music/|archive-date=8 December 2010|url-status=dead}} Simpson recorded a remake of the song "I Want Candy" by The Strangeloves as the main theme song for the Easter-themed live-action/animated film Hop. In May 2011, Simpson was "egged" during a live performance at Westfield Miranda in Sydney. Simpson told Australian radio show The Kyle & Jackie O Show that he was not in fact hit by the eggs, and that he was upset on behalf of his fans as the remainder of his show was cancelled due to security concerns.{{cite interview|title=Cody talks about the egging incident|interviewer=The Kyle & Jackie O Show|publisher=2DayFM|date=31 May 2011}} He then started the Waiting 4U tour with American singer Greyson Chance on 9 April in Ivins, Utah. The tour ended on 18 May 2011, in Portland, Oregon.

Coast to Coast was released on 20 September 2011 by Atlantic Records. It reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 and sold 24,000 copies.{{cite news|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|title=Tony Bennett Scores First No. 1 on Billboard 200|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1671676/tony-bennett-duets-billboard-sales.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930122747/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1671676/tony-bennett-duets-billboard-sales.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 September 2011|access-date=13 March 2014|publisher=MTV|date=28 September 2011}} On 23 April 2011, Simpson released the single "On My Mind". On 5 August 2011, he performed on The Today Show.{{cite web |url=http://www.cambio.com/2011/07/21/cody-simpson-announces-coast-to-coast-mall-tour/ |title=Cody Simpson Announces 'Coast to Coast' Mall Tour |access-date=18 August 2012}} The following day, Simpson started his Coast to Coast Mall Tour in Lake Grove, New York to promote his second EP. He played nine dates around the United States and finished it in Orange, California on 18 September 2011.{{cite web |url=http://www.codysimpson.com/blog/cody-announces-coast-coast-tour-updated-times |title=Cody Announces the 'Coast to Coast' Tour! *Updated Times* |access-date=18 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005062158/http://www.codysimpson.com/blog/cody-announces-coast-coast-tour-updated-times |archive-date=5 October 2013 |url-status=dead }} On 22 September, it was announced that Cody Simpson hired Justin Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, as his own.{{cite web|url=http://www.thehothits.com/news/26000/it's-official---scooter-braun-is-cody-simpson's-manager|title=It's Official – Scooter Braun Is Cody Simpson's Manager|publisher=The Hot Hits|access-date=20 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130913232801/http://www.thehothits.com/news/26000/it's-official---scooter-braun-is-cody-simpson's-manager|archive-date=13 September 2013|url-status=dead}}

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On 12 June 2012, Simpson released an EP titled Preview to Paradise containing four songs from his upcoming debut studio album, Paradise,{{cite web |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/cody-simpson-preview-to-paradise-review-4-5-out-of-5-stars/10124863 |title=Preview to Paradise – EP by Cody Simpson |access-date=18 August 2012 |archive-date=31 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131025856/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/cody-simpson-preview-to-paradise-review-4-5-out-of-5-stars/10124863 |url-status=dead }} which was released on 2 October 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.nickutopia.com/2012/06/30/cody-simpson-releasing-his-paradise-album-on-october-2-2012/ |title=Cody Simpson Releasing His "Paradise" Album on October 2, 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012}} In February 2013, Simpson toured Europe, doing his own tour dates as well as supporting Justin Bieber on many of the European Believe Tour dates. Surfers Paradise, which was released on 16 July 2013, is Simpson's first album to debut in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.

During the summer of 2013, Simpson headlined the Paradise Tour, featuring opening acts Ryan Beatty and Before You Exit.

On 19 November 2013, Simpson released an acoustic album called The Acoustic Sessions, featuring the songs "Pretty Brown Eyes", "All Day", "La Da Dee", "Wish U Were Here", and a cover of "Please Come Home for Christmas".

On 4 March 2014, Simpson was announced as one of the celebrities to participate on the 18th season of Dancing with the Stars during ABC's Good Morning America. He was partnered with professional dancer Witney Carson.{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/517094/dancing-with-the-stars-cast-revealed-cody-simpson-nene-leakes-and-james-maslow-are-among-the-names-see-the-full-list |title=Dancing With the Stars Cast Revealed! Cody Simpson, Nene Leakes and James Maslow Are Among the Names—See the Full List! | E! Online UK |publisher=E! |date=4 March 2014 |access-date=21 April 2014}} He was eliminated on Week 5 of the competition and finished in ninth place.{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2014/04/dancing-with-the-stars-cody-simpson-voted-off-in-week-5/|title='Dancing With the Stars': Cody Simpson Voted Off in Week 5|work=ABC News Blogs|publisher=ABC News}}

From 30 June 2014 to 14 July 2014 Simpson did an acoustic tour through Europe with singer Jackson Harris.{{cite web|url=http://www.jacksonharrismusic.com/tour-with-cody-simpson-starts-tonight|title=Tour With Cody Simpson Starts Tonight! – Jackson Harris|publisher=jacksonharrismusic.com|access-date=31 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529183501/http://www.jacksonharrismusic.com/tour-with-cody-simpson-starts-tonight/|archive-date=29 May 2016|url-status=dead}}

In August 2014 Simpson announced he had departed Warner/Atlantic. He cited creative differences as the reason for his departure and as a result, is currently unsigned.{{cite web|url=https://www.fanlala.com/news/cody-simpson-leaves-record-label-and-becomes-independent-artist|title=Cody Simpson Leaves Record Label And Becomes Independent Artist!|publisher=fanlala.com|access-date=23 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131025856/https://www.fanlala.com/news/cody-simpson-leaves-record-label-and-becomes-independent-artist|archive-date=31 January 2016|url-status=dead}}

Simpson's album Free was scheduled to be released on 23 June 2015{{cite magazine|url=http://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/interviews/a27757/cody-simpson-free-interview/|title=CODY SIMPSON SAYS THE ONE THING WE'RE ALL THINKING ABOUT GIGI HADID|author=Justine Harman|magazine=Elle|date=10 April 2015|access-date=11 April 2015}} then was pushed back to 10 July.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/free/983767387 |title=iTunes – Music – Free by Cody Simpson |work=iTunes |access-date=31 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708075945/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/free/id983767387 |archive-date=8 July 2015 }} Simpson performed the first single, "Flower" on Good Morning America on 6 February 2015.{{cite web | url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/cody-simpson-flower-miley-cyrus-20150204 | title = Hear Cody Simpson Get 'Free' on New Song 'Flower' | author = Brittany Spanos| publisher = Rolling Stone | date = 4 February 2015 | access-date = 6 February 2015}} It is his first album as an independent artist since leaving Atlantic Records to create his own label, Coast House.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2103541/cody-simpson-studio-ep-free-behind-the-scenes/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313101227/http://www.mtv.com/news/2103541/cody-simpson-studio-ep-free-behind-the-scenes/|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 March 2015|title=Exclusive: Cody Simpson Takes Us Inside The Studio As He Records His New EP 'Free'|author=Christina Garibaldi|publisher=MTV|date=12 March 2015|access-date=11 April 2015}} The album was produced by Cisco Adler and includes songwriting collaborations with G. Love and Donavon Frankenreiter. John Mayer served as a sounding board.{{cite magazine|url=http://m.billboard.com/entry/view/id/119123|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150411205203/http://m.billboard.com/entry/view/id/119123|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2015|title=Cody Simpson Getting 'Free' on New Self-Released Album|author=Gary Graff|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=24 March 2015|access-date=11 April 2015}} Cody performed his single "New Problems" on NBC's Today show on 13 July 2015.{{Cite news|url=https://www.today.com/video/cody-simpson-performs-new-problems-on-today-483360835632|title=Cody Simpson performs 'New Problems' on TODAY|website=Today.com}} On 1 November 2015 it has been reported that Cody took a break from his long term solo career to start up a new band with his close mates Adrian Cota and Khari Mateen.{{Cite web|url=https://www.enstarz.com/articles/117253/20151102/cody-simpson-music-news-did-australian-singer-just-tease-lyrics-for-new-musical-project-coast-house-photo-video.htm|title=Cody Simpson Music News: Did Australian Singer Just Tease Lyrics For New Musical Project Coast House? [PHOTO, VIDEO]|date=2 November 2015|website=Enstarz.com}}

In 2017, Simpson formed a new band billed as Cody Simpson and the Tide, making their debut with the single "Waiting for the Tide".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8013949/cody-simpson-and-the-tide-waiting-for-the-tide-video|title=Cody Simpson & The Tide Make a Wavy Debut With 'Waiting for the Tide' Video: Premiere|magazine=Billboard|date=25 October 2017}} Cody and the Tide is composed of Cody Simpson on vocals and guitar, Adrian Cota on drums and Shareef "Reef" Addo on bass.{{Cite news|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2017-11-21-interview-cody-simpson-the-tide-talk-wave-one-ep-their-formation/|title=INTERVIEW: Cody Simpson & The Tide Talk 'Wave One' EP & Their Formation |website=iHeart.com|access-date=17 June 2018|language=en}}

Cody and the Tide released their debut EP, entitled Wave One, in the fall of 2017. The music is a blend of pop, rock, blues, and surf-rock genres. The band used their varying influences and musical tastes to create Wave One. In their four-track EP, Simpson sings of love, unity, environmentalism and ocean conservation. The EP's debut single, "Waiting for the Tide", was inspired by a poem Simpson wrote that tackled topics such as rising water levels and ocean conservation. In August 2018, the band released "Underwater" music video song.{{Cite magazine|title=Cody Simpson & The Tide's 'Underwater' Video: Premiere|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8468414/cody-simpson-the-tide-underwater-video-premiere|date=3 August 2018|magazine=Billboard|access-date=6 May 2020}} In October, Cody and the Tide went on a short tour of southern California to perform their EP.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7973938/cody-simpson-new-band-the-tide|title=Cody Simpson Announces 'Zen' New Band, The Tide|magazine=Billboard|access-date=17 June 2018}} In early 2019, after almost three years together, the band split up.

After parting ways with his band and focusing on his solo career again, Simpson released the song Golden Thing he wrote for Miley Cyrus on 18 October 2019 which crossed over 49 million streams on Spotify.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8532857/cody-simpson-details-romance-with-miley-cyrus-confirms-plans-to-release-new-song|title=Cody Simpson Details Romance With Miley Cyrus, Confirms Plans to Release New Song: Report|magazine=Billboard|last=Peters|first=Mitchell|date=12 October 2019}} In the same year, he participated on The Masked Singer Australia, as the "Robot" and went on to win the show. In April 2022, Simpson released a self-titled album, his first in six years, which he had recorded during a swimming training break in 2020.{{cite magazine|url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/cody-simpson-new-album-38289/|title=Cody Simpson announces first album in six years, 'CODY SIMPSON'|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Lochrie|first=Conor|date=11 March 2022|accessdate=1 November 2022}} Simpson also released music videos for singles "Nice To Meet You", and "Let Go" on YouTube and Spotify. In November, Simpson performed the Australian National Anthem at the Lexus Melbourne Cup and the AFL Women's Grand Final.{{cite web|url=https://7news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/cody-simpsons-performance-of-the-national-anthem-at-melbourne-cup-leaves-internet-stunned-c-8731345|title=Cody Simpson's performance of the national anthem at Melbourne Cup leaves internet stunned|work=7News|last=Kearney|first=Georgie|date=2 November 2022|accessdate=4 November 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://7news.com.au/sport/aflw/cody-simpson-and-delta-goodrem-dazzle-in-pre-match-entertainment-ahead-of-aflw-grand-final-c-8982643|title=Cody Simpson and Delta Goodrem dazzle in pre-match entertainment ahead of AFLW grand final|work=7News|date=27 November 2022|accessdate=27 November 2022}} Simpson performed a rendition of the Nat King Cole song "The Christmas Song" at the 85th annual Carols by Candlelight held in Melbourne in December 2022.{{cite web|url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2022/12/19/cody-simpson-sam-fischer-and-morgan-evans-join-star-studded-lineup-for-carols-by-candlelight-on-channel-9/|title=CODY SIMPSON, SAM FISCHER and MORGAN EVANS join star-studded lineup for CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT on Channel 9|work=TV Blackbox|last=Perry|first=Kevin|date=19 December 2022|accessdate=24 December 2022}}

In 2014, Simpson made his television debut guest starring as himself in the sitcom Instant Mom.{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/xed6h2/cody-simpson-cameo-instant-mom|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808225409/https://www.mtv.com/news/xed6h2/cody-simpson-cameo-instant-mom|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 August 2022|title=Cody Simpson To Make Cameo On 'Instant Mom'...As Himself |work=MTV News|last=Garibaldi|first=Christina|date=20 February 2014}} In 2015, he guest starred on the American television sitcom Cougar Town, portraying Pete, a high school student.{{cite web|url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2014/10/23/cody-simpson-cougar-town-guest-star-final-season-6/|title=Cody Simpson Guest Starring On Final Season Of 'Cougar Town'|publisher=Hollywood Life|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|date=23 October 2014}} In the same year, he booked a role in the Nickelodeon film One Crazy Cruise where he played the love interest of Kira Kosarin's character Ellie Jensen-Bauer and starred as himself.{{cite web|url=http://www.m-magazine.com/posts/watch-a-clip-of-cody-simpson-acting-in-nickelodeon-s-new-movie-one-crazy-cruise-61199/photos/one-crazy-cruise-images-2-99821|title=Watch a Clip of Cody Simpson Acting in Nickelodeon's New Movie 'One Crazy Cruise'|work=m.magazine.com|last=Osmanski|first=Stepanie|date=19 June 2015}} In late 2017, Simpson was cast in a supporting role in Bret Easton Ellis' thriller film, Smiley Face Killers, opposite actor Crispin Glover.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/cody-simpson-has-filmed-his-first-film-as-he-prepares-to-release-new-music-after-six-months-recording/news-story/9294091c2670a7feb29d86d305646e13|title=Busy much? Cody Simpson has made his first film and is set to release new music|work=The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|last=Moran|first=Jonathon|date=6 August 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/crispin-glover-ronen-rubenstein-horror-movie-smiley-face-killers-1202583142/|title=Film News Roundup: Crispin Glover, Ronen Rubinstein to Star in Horror Movie 'Smiley Face Killers'|work=Variety|last=McNary|first=Dave|date=6 October 2017}} In October 2018, Simpson made his Broadway musical debut when he was cast as male lead Dmitry in Anastasia, alongside John Bolton and Christy Altomare.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/cody-simpson-broadway-debut-anastasia-the-musical-8480307/|title=Cody Simpson to Make Broadway Debut in 'Anastasia the Musical'|magazine=Billboard|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=16 October 2018}}

Simpson was a talented swimmer in his junior years. He trained at the Miami Swimming Club under coach Ken Nixon and won two gold medals at the 2009 Queensland Swimming Championships.{{cite web|url=http://www.clubsonline.com.au/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&NewsID=11584&orgid=4033&cfid=42832036&cftoken=86561938&dts=29120105725|title=2009 Qld Championships a Huge Success!|work=Brisbane Swimmning Association|date=22 January 2010|accessdate=13 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723214610/http://www.clubsonline.com.au/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&NewsID=11584&orgid=4033&cfid=42832036&cftoken=86561938&dts=29120105725|archivedate=23 July 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2009/12/14/169285_gold-coast-sport.html|title=Rickard motivated by loss|work=Goldcoast.com.au|last=Dew|first=Jake|date=14 December 2009|accessdate=13 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004081259/http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2009/12/14/169285_gold-coast-sport.html|archivedate=4 October 2012}}

In 2019, Simpson turned his focus from music back onto competitive swimming, joining the University of Southern California's Trojan Swim Elite team under coach Dave Salo.{{cite news|url=https://swimswam.com/bio/cody-simpson/|title=Cody Simpson Bio|work=SwimSwam|accessdate=9 October 2019}} In October 2019, Simpson, who was competing at his first meet in nearly a decade, finished the 100 yard butterfly in 24th position out of 29 entrants with a time of 51.51.{{cite web|url=https://swimswam.com/music-sensation-cody-simpson-competes-at-usc-swim-meet/|title=Music sensation Cody Simpson competes at USC swim meet|work=SwimSwam|last=Dornan|first=Ben|date=17 October 2019}} To improve his swimming technique, he trained under different coaches including two-time Olympian Brett Hawke.{{cite web|url=https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/aussie-singing-star-cody-simpson-training-under-brett-hawke/|title=Aussie Singing Star Cody Simpson Training Under Brett Hawke|work=Swimming World|last=Lohn|first=John|date=8 October 2020}} In December 2020, Simpson shared on social media that he had qualified for the Australian Olympic trials in the 100 metre butterfly, after having raced a time of 54.90.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/other-sports/news/cody-simpson-swimming-australian-olympic-trials-tokyo/1fyr918mjpxo61gnuirqxa4bje|title=Singer Cody Simpson on path to Tokyo after qualifying for Australian Olympic trials|work=Sporting News|last=McKirdy|first=Lachlan|date=13 December 2020}}

Simpson starred in swimming documentary Head Above Water, which highlighted his return to swimming and was released 4 June 2021 on Amazon Prime Video.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/olympics/chucking-up-in-the-bin-gross-sign-cody-simpson-is-the-real-deal/news-story/f73734df3908dee223d37ae5603baca7|title='Chucking up in the bin': Gross sign Cody Simpson is the real deal|website=Fox Sports|last=McMurtry|first=Andrew|date=3 June 2021|accessdate=23 June 2021}}

In February 2023, Simpson alongside Griffith University Swimming Club teammates Mack Horton, Bowen Gough and Josh Edwards-Smith competed in the Rottnest Channel Swim finishing first in a time of 3:33:49 and setting a new team record.{{cite web|url=https://www.swimming.org.au/articles/dolphins-best-in-west-as-rotto-records-tumble|title=Dolphins Best in West as Rotto Records Tumble|work=Swimming Australia|date=26 February 2023|accessdate=28 February 2023}}

Simpson continued to show improvement in the lead up to the 2021 Australian Swimming Trials which took place in Adelaide, South Australia in June 2021. At the meet, Simpson swam a personal best time of 50.22 in the 100 metre freestyle, however failed to advance through to the finals.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/chalmers-into-100-freestyle-final-cody-simpson-misses-out/2021/06/14/fe79a3ac-cd8b-11eb-a224-bd59bd22197c_story.html|title=Chalmers wins 100 freestyle final; Cody Simpson misses out|newspaper=Washington Post|date=15 June 2021|accessdate=9 October 2022}} In the 100 metre butterfly, Simpson swam a time of 52.84 in the preliminary heats to qualify sixth and advance through to the final. In the final, Simpson failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics after finishing in eighth place with a time of 52.94.{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/olympics/tokyo-games-australian-swimming-olympic-trials-cody-simpson-mens-100m-butterfly-final/d3e25a7c-d066-49c2-b5c2-71d02d4a5902|title=Cody Simpson's Tokyo Games dream dashed in final shot at Australian swimming trials|work=Nine's Wide World of Sports|last=Gates|first=Zachary|date=17 June 2021|accessdate=9 October 2022}}

Shortly after the trials, Simpson announced he had been training under coach Michael Bohl at Griffith University, having moved back to Australia in the lead up to the trials.{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/swimming/cody-simpson-surges-into-final-of-100m-butterfly-at-olympic-trials-20210617-p581tx.html|title=Simpson wants more after lapping up life at his first Olympic trials|work=Sydney Morning Herald|last=Lutton|first=Phil|date=17 June 2021|accessdate=9 October 2022}}

Simpson participated in the Australian Swimming Championships which took place in Adelaide, South Australia in May 2022. In the 100 metre butterfly, Simpson advanced through to the finals after qualifying second in the preliminary heats with a time of 51.79. In the final, he swam a 51.96 to place third, and initially it was thought Simpson had qualified for the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, as Kyle Chalmers was not going to swim, however Chalmers later backflipped on his decision which ultimately pushed Simpson out of the team.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/more-sports/cleared-the-air-simpson-lifts-lid-on-chalmers-conversation-after-olympians-shock-backflip/news-story/e8be2ad84844ce03d872bfc709c21616|title='Cleared the air': Simpson lifts lid on Chalmers conversation after Olympian's shock backflip|work=Fox Sports|last=Conrad|first=Alex|date=21 May 2022|accessdate=24 August 2022}} In the 50 metre butterfly, Simpson swam a time of 23.79 in the preliminary heats to qualify fifth and advance through to the final, where he finished in fourth place with a time of 23.68. Simpson also swam in the 100 metre freestyle, swimming a time of 49.43, however he was disqualified after a false start.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/more-sports/pop-singer-cody-simpson-disqualified-from-100m-freestyle-at-national-championships/news-story/d68cd57be12b9d3ea301c66a46be3483|title=Cody Simpson reinstated at Aussie swim champs after disqualification|work=Fox Sports|last=Savage|first=Nic|date=21 May 2022|accessdate=24 August 2022}} The disqualification was overturned on protest, and Simpson advanced into the final, finishing eighth with a time of 49.34.

Simpson was selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on 22 May 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/commonwealth-games/swimming-2022-cody-simpsons-remarkable-journey-from-pop-star-to-pool-sensation/news-story/e9c357105c1960b94f9378f6602a41f0|title=Video: Moment Cody Simpson's Commonwealth Games dream became a reality|work=The Daily Telegraph|last=Linden|first=Julian|date=23 May 2022|accessdate=20 August 2022}} In the wake of Isaac Cooper being sent home from the Games, Simpson was selected to swim in the 50 metre butterfly on the first day of competition. He swam a 23.84 in the preliminary heats to qualify in tenth fastest for the semifinal, however failed to advance into the final after finishing in 14th place with a time of 23.87.{{cite web|url=https://b2022-pdf.microplustimingservices.com/SWM/2022-07-29/SWMM50MBF-------------SFNL--------__C74A_1.0.pdf|title=Men's 50m Butterfly Semi-Finals Results Summary|website=Birmingham Commonwealth Games|date=29 July 2022|accessdate=20 August 2022}} Simpson was part of the 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay, swimming the second leg in the heats. His 48.86 split time helped Australia into the final, where they earned a gold medal.{{cite web|url=https://b2022-pdf.microplustimingservices.com/SWM/2022-08-03/SWMM4X100MFR----------HEAT--------__C74B_2.0.pdf|title=Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay Heats Results Summary|website=Birmingham Commonwealth Games|date=3 August 2022|accessdate=20 August 2022}} In the 100 metre butterfly, Simpson advanced through to the semifinals after qualifying fifth in the preliminary heats with a time of 52.47. In the semifinal, he swam a time of 52.16, placing fifth and making it through to the final, where he again placed fifth, swimming a time of 52.06.{{cite web|url=https://b2022-pdf.microplustimingservices.com/SWM/2022-08-02/SWMM100MBF------------FNL---------__C74A_1.0.pdf|title=Men's 100m Butterfly Final Results Summary|website=Birmingham Commonwealth Games|date=2 August 2022|accessdate=20 August 2022}} Simpson was also part of the 4 × 100 metre medley relay, swimming a 51.49 split for the butterfly leg. His efforts helped Australia advance to the finals, where they picked up a silver medal.{{cite web|url=https://b2022-pdf.microplustimingservices.com/SWM/2022-08-03/SWMM4X100MMD----------HEAT--------__C74B_2.0.pdf|title=Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay Results Summary|website=Birmingham Commonwealth Games|date=3 August 2022|accessdate=20 August 2022}}

At the Australian Short Course Swimming Championships held in Sydney, New South Wales in August 2022, Simpson entered five events. In the 50 metre butterfly, he swam a 23.13 in the preliminary heats to qualify third and make it through to the final where he placed fourth with a time of 23.06. In the 100 metre freestyle, Simpson swam a time of 47.89 in the preliminary heats, but failed to advance into the final after placing 12th. Simpson qualified third in the 100 metre butterfly preliminary heats with a time of 51.15, making it through to the final where he finished fourth in a time of 50.46. In the 50 metre freestyle, Simpson qualified eighth in the preliminary heats with a time of 21.88 to advanced through to the finals where he swam a 21.67 to finish in seventh place. Simpson also competed in the 100 metre individual medley, qualifying third in the preliminary heats with a time of 53.56. In the finals, he swam a 52.67 to finish second behind American Grant House, however as the first Australian to finish, Simpson earned himself a gold medal.

In 2012, Simpson was a brand ambassador of Build-A-Bear Workshop.{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120912006422/en/Cody-Simpson-New-Brand-Ambassador-Build-A-Bear-Workshop|title=Cody Simpson is New Brand Ambassador For Build-A-Bear Workshop|work=Business Wire|date=12 September 2012}} A year later, he became a brand ambassador for Teen Cancer America.{{cite web|url=https://www.samaritanmag.com/1581/cody-simpson-new-ambassador-whos-teen-cancer-america|title=Cody Simpson New Ambassador for the Who's Teen Cancer America|work=Samaritan Magazine|date=25 June 2013|access-date=12 December 2018|archive-date=15 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215225009/https://www.samaritanmag.com/1581/cody-simpson-new-ambassador-whos-teen-cancer-america|url-status=dead}} In June 2017, he was named the first United Nations Development Programme advocate for oceans.{{cite web|url=http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2017/06/07/musician-cody-simpson-to-be-named-undp-ocean-advocate-on-world-oceans-day.html|title=Musician Cody Simpson to be named UNDP Ocean Advocate on World Oceans Day|publisher=United Nations Development Programme|date=7 June 2017|access-date=12 December 2018|archive-date=17 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117123427/http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2017/06/07/musician-cody-simpson-to-be-named-undp-ocean-advocate-on-world-oceans-day.html|url-status=dead}} In the month of August, he was named one of Bonds brand ambassador for Home Grown campaign. He also featured in Stellar.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/stellar/babyface-no-more-cody-simpson-comes-of-age/news-story/16c98f8ae3ec06fca094b87ce8a02052|title=Baby-face no more: Cody Simpson comes of age|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=26 August 2017}} He is signed with IMG Models.{{cite web|url=https://www.imgmodels.com/codysimpson|title=IMG Models - CODY SIMPSON|work=IMG Models|access-date=23 October 2019|archive-date=23 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023174230/https://www.imgmodels.com/codysimpson|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thelist.com/169718/the-untold-truth-of-cody-simpson/|title=The untold truth of Cody Simpson|work=The List|date=11 October 2019|access-date=23 October 2019}} In February 2020, Simpson appeared in Australia's new Bonds "WeGotsYou" campaign.{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/cody-simpson-in-new-bonds-wegotsyou-campaign/video/cbd5f0d72cf39b1542cb210ccffdbcc8|title=Cody Simpson in new Bonds "WeGotsYou" campaign|work=News.com.au|date=29 February 2020}} He released a book of poetry titled, Prince Neptune in April 2020.{{cite web|url=https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/miley-cyrus-and-cody-simpson-announce-first-book-reveal-cover/7e3a1670-fdbb-4e3a-8fc2-3076f0c48532|title=Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson announce first book, reveal cover|work=Celebrity Nine|date=12 January 2020}} In August 2020, Simpson signed with talent agency ICM Partners.{{cite magazine|last=Sun|first=Rebecca|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/7872935/cody-simpson-signs-with-icm-partners|title=Cody Simpson Signs With ICM Partners| magazine=Billboard|date=18 July 2017|access-date=3 August 2017}} In 2021, he teamed up with Myer for their spring fashion ad campaign, and in May 2022, he was named the face of their High Winter campaign.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/cody-simpson-joins-elyse-knowles-for-myer-national-ad-campaign/news-story/f1a6598c7833ba14ca0db8185f19a730?amp#aoh=16534584360431&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s|title=Cody Simpson joins Elyse Knowles for Myer national ad campaign|work=Daily telegraph|date=August 29, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/celebrity/cody-simpson-stars-in-myers-new-winter-campaign/news-story/d093f7409749c794cf640e3a4a433577|title=Cody Simpson stars in Myer's new winter campaign|work=news.com.au|last=Scanlan|first=Rebekah|date=May 25, 2022}} In July, he signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Australian swimwear brand, Speedo.{{cite web|url=https://swimswam.com/music-star-cody-simpson-joins-team-speedo-as-he-sets-his-sights-on-paris-olympics/|title=MUSIC STAR CODY SIMPSON JOINS TEAM SPEEDO AS HE SETS HIS SIGHTS ON PARIS OLYMPICS|work=Swim Swam|date=July 26, 2022}} Simpson founded his own sustainable clothing line, Prince Neptune: The Label, which launched online in August 2022.{{cite web|url=https://harpersbazaar.com.au/cody-simpson-fashion-label/|title=Cody Simpson enters the fashion realm with Prince Neptune: The Label|work=Harper Bazaar|last=Sangster|first=Ella|date=June 29, 2022}} In 2024, He launched his own energy nutrition drink line called Dr.Hydrate.{{cite news|url=https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/entertainment/cody-and-alli-simpson-launch-gold-coastcreated-energy-drink-the-dr/news-story/2b96ef27ecb0d1cc5aec1aaf2348b047|title=Cody Simpson's new hydration drink is all about the taste|work=Gold Coast Bulletin|date=November 8, 2024}}

Simpson currently has 17 tattoos inked on his body, including: his record label, which represents the sun, water, and earth, on his left forearm; a large anchor on his right hand; a large sun below his right shoulder; 'Old man river' on his arm; skull and crossbones inked on his chest; and a thumb-sized drawing of Elvis Presley on his forearm.{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cody-simpson-just-got-unexpected-192348274.html|title=Cody Simpson Just Got An Unexpected New Tattoo of His "King"|work=Yahoo|last=Simeon|first=Aimee|date=25 October 2019|access-date=25 October 2019|archive-date=25 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025205849/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cody-simpson-just-got-unexpected-192348274.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/olympics/cody-simpsons-new-tattoo-reveal-for-olympics/news-story/0303017b052c0776edbdb918fc902082|title=Cody Simpson's new tattoo reveal for Olympics|work=news.com.au|date=6 June 2021|accessdate=3 December 2022}}

Simpson's first relationship was with Kylie Jenner, whom he dated in 2011.{{cite web|url=https://7news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/cody-simpson-reflects-on-secretly-dating-15-year-old-kylie-jenner-it-was-nuts-c-6017188|title=Cody Simpson reflects on secretly dating 15-year-old Kylie Jenner: 'It was nuts'|work=7News|last=Kearney|first=Georgia|date=3 March 2022|accessdate=29 November 2022}} He later dated Gigi Hadid from 2013 to May 2015.{{cite web|last=Roth|first=Madeline|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2215310/cody-simpson-explains-gigi-hadid-breakup/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150718210811/http://www.mtv.com/news/2215310/cody-simpson-explains-gigi-hadid-breakup/|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 July 2015|title=Cody Simpson Explains Why He And Gigi Hadid Really Broke Up|publisher=MTV|date=15 July 2015|access-date=21 October 2019}} In October 2019, Simpson started dating Miley Cyrus before the pair split in August 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2019/10/04/miley-cyrus-spotted-kissing-gigi-hadid-ex-cody-simpson/23827380/|title=Miley Cyrus spotted kissing Gigi Hadid's ex Cody Simpson: Watch the clip|work=Aol.|last=Gibson|first=Johns|date=4 October 2019|accessdate=21 October 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/new-miley-cyrus-song-declares-i-dont-belong-to-anyone-just-hours-after-cody-simpson-split-054151259.html|title=New Miley Cyrus song declares 'I don't belong to anyone' just hours after Cody Simpson split|work=Yahoo! Entertainment|last=Parker|first=Lyndsey|date=14 August 2020|accessdate=15 August 2020}} He then dated Belgian-American model, Marloes Stevens from December 2020 to January 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1222452/cody-simpson-and-model-marloes-stevens-confirm-theyre-dating-4-months-after-miley-cyrus-breakup|title=Cody Simpson and Model Marloes Stevens Confirm They're Dating 4 Months After Miley Cyrus Breakup|work=E! News|date=29 December 2020}} In April 2022, Simpson began dating fellow Australian swimmer, Emma McKeon, although the couple did not confirm their relationship until July of the same year.{{cite web|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/cody-simpson-and-emma-mckeon-share-loving-instagram-post-while-on-holiday-in-barcelona/news-story/19510978147453297299e8343ed568ba|title=Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon share loving Instagram post while on holiday in Barcelona|work=Herald Sun|last=Epstein|first=Jackie|date=5 July 2022|accessdate=5 July 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://7news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/cody-simpsons-major-declaration-to-emma-mckeon-after-a-year-together-c-10239537|title=Cody Simpson's major declaration to Emma McKeon after one year together|work=7 News|last=Christmass|first=Pip|date=3 April 2023|accessdate=3 April 2023}}

{{Main|Cody Simpson discography}}

;Studio albums

• Paradise (2012)
• Surfers Paradise (2013)
• Free (2015)
• Cody Simpson (2022)

Headlining

• Welcome to Paradise Tour (2012)
• Paradise Tour (2013–2014)
• The Acoustic Sessions Tour (2014)
• Free Tour (2015)

Co-headlining

• Waiting 4U Tour (with Greyson Chance) (2011)

Promotional

• Coast to Coast Mall Tour (2011)

Opening act

• Big Time Summer Tour (for Big Time Rush) (2012)
• Believe Tour (for Justin Bieber) (2012–2013)

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