Get ready, Singapore! Heartthrob Charlie Puth is set to light up the stage during the Singapore leg of his highly anticipated Something New tour, with his concert set to be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 10 December 2024.
This is the perfect time to give him some attention, since the musical prodigy and Grammy-nominated artist is returning a year after his concert last October, also held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Whether or not you are a fan of his, it wouldn’t hurt to brush up on your knowledge of Charlie.
Here’s everything you need to know about Charlie, with his concert just One Call Away!
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1. His mother influenced Charlie Puth’s musical journey
Charlie Puth, originally named Charles Otto Puth Jr., is the son of Debra, a music teacher and commercial jingle writer for HBO, and Charles Otto Puth Sr., a real estate agent. Born on 2 December 1991 in New Jersey, he has two younger siblings, fraternal twins Mikaela and Stephen.
Recognising his musical potential early on, Debra introduced him to classical music and began teaching him the piano when he was four years old. By the age of 10, he started studying jazz and, joined a summer youth jazz ensemble when he was 12. This solid foundation in music set the stage for his future career in the industry.
2. Charlie Puth’s signature eyebrow slit was caused by a dog
When Charlie was just two years old, a dog attack left him with an injury that resulted in a permanent scar on his right eyebrow.
His eyebrow slit is controversial, with many thinking that he slit his eyebrow on purpose. This distinctive mark has since become a hallmark of his appearance.
3. His first music label was Ellen DeGeneres’ eleveneleven
In 2011, Charlie caught his big break when he won the Can You Sing? online video competition, organised by Perez Hilton, with a cover of Adele’s Someone Like You. His win caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres, a prominent talk show host who signed him to her label eleveneleven.
During his stint with eleveneleven, he performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in January 2012 and released the single Break Again in December 2012. Charlie parted ways with eleveneleven shortly after.
4. Charlie just got married in September 2024
Charlie and Brooke Sansone tied the knot on September 7, 2024. The couple have a long history—Brooke, a public relations coordinator, is a family friend whom Charlie grew up with.
Their fathers were childhood friends from New Jersey. After years of friendship, Charlie and Brooke began dating in June 2022. Just over a year later on September 5, 2023, Charlie proposed. Their wedding took place at the Puth family home in Montecito, California.
One of Charlie’s friends, a lawyer, officiated the wedding. In the ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family, the couple exchanged vows and rings.
Brooke reflected in an interview that as they stood together on stage, both she and Charlie felt a profound sense of calm and peace, sharing a deeply meaningful line in their vows: “It’s always been you.”
5. Charlie Puth won awards in both America and Asia
Charlie has won awards like the Billboard Awards (2016 and 2021) as well as Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards, demonstrating his popularity with the younger crowd. Beyond that, his fame has also spread across Asia, where he has garnered a loyal fanbase in countries like Korea, Japan, and Thailand.
His recognition at prestigious awards such as the MBC Plus x Genie Music Awards 2018 and the Japan Gold Disc Awards 2023 demonstrates his growing influence with the Asian community and emphasised his versatility and broad appeal across different musical styles.
6. And His Best Songs Are
Here are some of Charlie’s best songs that you can familiarise yourself with before his concert:
- We Don’t Talk Anymore
- See You Again
- Attention
- Left and Right
- How Long
7. Collaborated with celebrities such as Jungkook of BTS and Sabrina Carpenter
He collaborated with Jungkook , member of the famous Korean boy band BTS on hit single Left and Right that premiered on 24 June 2022 on YouTube. The single topped the Billboard Japan Hot Overseas Chart for three consecutive weeks and received Platinum certification in Canada and Gold certification in the U.S.
He also collaborated with Sabrina Carpenter, American singer and actress in the short film and music video for single That’s Not How This Works which were released on YouTube on 30 March 2023 and 31 March 2023 consecutively.
8. He has perfect pitch
During his concert in Singapore last October, he playfully showcased his perfect pitch, teasing fans by saying, “You were yelling to a D or E flat,” as the audience erupted in cheers.
This year, fans can anticipate hearing his flawless pitch once more at his upcoming Something New Asia Headline Tour concert on 10 December at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
