Brooke Fraser, a Grammy Award-winning New Zealand singer-songwriter, has achieved significant commercial and critical success in both mainstream and Christian music, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the global music landscape. After signing a multi-album deal with Sony Music in 2002, Brooke Fraser released her debut album, ‘What to Do with Daylight,’ in late 2003. The album immediately achieved number one status and seven-times platinum certification in New Zealand, selling over 105,000 copies and remaining on the charts for sixty-six weeks. It also earned gold status in Australia, with all five of its singles charting in the top twenty in New Zealand.
Billboard 200 in 2008, marking her first entry on the chart. From 2005 to 2010, she was a member of Hillsong Worship, co-writing notable songs such as ‘None But Jesus.’ Her third solo album, ‘Flags,’ released in 2010, continued her chart success, reaching number one in New Zealand, number three in Australia, and No. 59 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Under her married name, Brooke Ligertwood, she released the live solo worship album ‘Seven’ in 2022, followed by the studio album ‘Eight’ in 2023. Most recently, in June 2024, Fraser performed a concert with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Spark Arena, setting a venue record for a solo New Zealand act. Throughout her career, Fraser has maintained a commitment to philanthropy, actively working with organizations such as World Vision and charity: water.