OLYMPIC Games singing sensation Nikki Webster has signed a lucrative international recording deal with John Farnham’s record label, Gotham Records.

Farnham’s label, a joint venture with BMG Australia and his long-time producer Ross Fraser, beat several major local and international record companies for Nikki’s signature.

The 13-year-old singer and actor said the multi-album deal was a dream come true.

“I have always wanted to record an album that was loved by everyone,” she told The Sunday Telegraph.

“I want to be boppy – I love all different styles but particularly pop music. My idols are Kylie Minogue and John Farnham. I could never have dreamed I would be signed by him, that he would even ask.”

The world’s leading songwriters; including hitmakers for Christine Aguilera, Spice Girls and Britney Spears; have already been approached.

Fraser, who is Gotham Records managing director, said Nikki would be the first artist Australians have watched grow up in a long time.

“The whole country will watch Nikki grow up and that is very exciting when you consider how talented she is – she can do everything.”

Nikki will travel to Africa in February to begin filming her first movie, Vanilla Gorilla.

– KATHY McCABE

Source: The Sunday Telegraph
Thanks to Nikki Webster 2000