Age, Biography and Wiki

Michael Paynter was born on 29 January, 1986 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is an Australian singer-songwriter. Discover Michael Paynter's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?

Popular As N/A
Occupation Singer-songwriter
Age 38 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 29 January, 1986
Birthday 29 January
Birthplace Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality Australia

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 29 January. He is a member of famous Singer-songwriter with the age 38 years old group.

Michael Paynter Height, Weight & Measurements

At 38 years old, Michael Paynter height not available right now. We will update Michael Paynter's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Michael Paynter Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Paynter worth at the age of 38 years old? Michael Paynter’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer-songwriter. He is from Australia. We have estimated Michael Paynter's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income Singer-songwriter

Michael Paynter Social Network

Instagram Michael Paynter Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter Michael Paynter Twitter
Facebook Michael Paynter Facebook
Wikipedia Michael Paynter Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1986

Michael Paynter (born 29 January 1986) is an Australian singer-songwriter.

Paynter has released five singles, "Closer", "A Victim Song", "Love the Fall", "How Sweet It Is" and "Weary Stars".

Paynter competed in the second season of The Voice Australia after being dropped from his record label and successfully made the Top 16, but did not advance to the Top 12.

Paynter began playing instruments from a young age, playing the piano at the age of seven and learning guitar and drums by the time he was 15.

At the age of 16, he began playing in touring bands across Australia.

Regarding music, Paynter says that it "was always something I was going to do, because it fires up my soul like nothing else".

He studied law for a year, but returned to music.

Although Paynter liked law school and intends to return, he says the choice was either "tour the country and play guitar or study books" and the decision "was a no-brainer".

Paynter says that playing drums makes him a better guitarist, playing guitar makes him a better keyboardist and playing all three makes him a better singer.

Critics have praised Paynter's voice, often comparing him to John Farnham.

Paynter says the title of his debut album, This Welcome Diversion, was inspired by an advertisement in an inflight magazine; his music career is a diversion from his original path, law.

Paynter wrote or co-wrote all of the tracks on This Welcome Diversion.

To record the album, he travelled to Los Angeles, where he worked with producer Matt Wallace and mixer Brian Paturalski.

This Welcome Diversion features performances by Josh Freese, Dorian Crozer, David Ryan Harris and John Fields.

The first single, "Closer", was described as "a soaring, hook-filled track about striving for better".

Paynter wrote "Closer" in collaboration with Gary Clark and said that he fell in love with the song instantly.

He said that "it works because the chords and rhythms are so simple. It's how people are, in their heads, never where they want to be whether it's a relationship or in a career. They're always wanting to be closer to the ideal."

For the album, Paynter underwent a global four-month writing session, during which he also worked with Wally Gagel, Phil Buckle and Julian Hamilton of the Presets.

2008

The album's second single, "A Victim Song", was released on 15 November 2008 in Australia.

This Welcome Diversion was initially set to be released in 2008, but despite a set release date, was delayed until 2011.

After the average performance of singles "Closer" and "A Victim Song", which Paynter felt "didn't have the support of radio or a strong online presence", he and label Sony agreed to delay the album's release.

Paynter began touring, serving as a supporting act for Vanessa Amorosi, Newton Faulkner, Seal and the Veronicas on their Revenge Is Sweeter tour.

In between tours, Sony (his label), had paid for songwriting trips to London and Los Angeles.

2009

This resulted in a free 10-track acoustic album titled Money on Your Tongue, containing three cover songs and a version of "Closer", which was initially released as individual tracks across 10 weeks from late October 2009.

2010

In June 2010, Paynter released the single "Love the Fall", which became the most added song to Australian radio in the first week of July and his first top 20 single on the ARIA Singles Chart.

The single features background vocals from The Veronicas, who also appear in the single's music video.

The physical release of the single, is a five track EP, which includes the single "Are You Alive?", that was used to promote the final episode of Lost.

In October 2010 Paynter supported alternative rock band The Script for their two shows in Australia.

Michael also appeared on the Gypsy Heart Tour with Miley Cyrus as special guest in Australia.

He debuted his new single called "How Sweet It Is" on the tour.

2011

In July, Paynter returned to Los Angeles to finish his album, with a tentative 2011 release date.

Paynter said of his career, "It's been a really blessing for me. I don't think many artists get to make their debut record twice. I think if most artists got the chance to do it again, they'd take it."

In 2011, Michael joined the touring band of Icehouse.

2013

In April 2013, Paynter auditioned for Season 2 of The Voice Australia and after successfully having all four judges turn their chairs, he chose Joel Madden as his coach.

He successfully defeated Louise Roussety in the Battle Rounds with his rendition of "As Long as You Love Me" by Justin Bieber.

He was saved by the public in part 2 of The Showdowns (for his performance of "The Horses" by Daryl Braithwaite), but failed to receive enough votes in the first Live Finals episode after performing "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars, and was eliminated.

2014

On 13 January 2014, Paynter released a new single, "Weary Stars".

"Weary Stars" is the first single from Paynter's debut studio album of the same name.

The album was released to iTunes on 31 January 2014.

In 2014–15 Paynter played keyboards and guitar on the Icehouse Australian tour.