In 2008, 11-year-old Cody Simpson opened a YouTube account and began posting videos of his own musical performances. Accompanying himself on the acoustic guitar, the Australian preteen sang songs by other artists -- namely pop stars like Jason Mraz and Justin Timberlake. Producer Shawn Campbell invited Simpson to the U.S., resulting in a 2010 deal with Atlantic Records. His popular song, "iYiYi," was released later that year and cracked the Top 20 in Australia.
In 2008, 11-year-old Cody Simpson opened a YouTube account and began posting videos of his own musical performances. Accompanying himself on the acoustic guitar, the Australian preteen sang songs by other artists -- namely pop stars like Jason Mraz and Justin Timberlake. Producer Shawn Campbell invited Simpson to the U.S., resulting in a 2010 deal with Atlantic Records. His popular song, "iYiYi," was released later that year and cracked the Top 20 in Australia.
