''Altiyan Childs'' is the self-titled debut studio album by 2010 '' X Factor Australia'' winner

Altiyan Childs Altijan Juric (born 10 June 1975), best known by his stage name Altiyan Childs, is an Australian singer-songwriter. He was the winner of the second season of ''The X Factor Australia'' in 2010, and subsequently signed with Sony Music Australi ...

. The album was released in Australia on 10 December 2010. It features selected songs that Childs performed as part of the top twelve on ''The X Factor'', including the winner's single " Somewhere in the World". The song was made available for

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following his win on the ''X Factor'' on 22 November 2010. "Somewhere in the World" debuted on the

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at number eight and also made its debut in New Zealand at number five. The album debuted on the

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at number four and certified platinum by the

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. In New Zealand, it reached number three and also certified platinum.

Background

The album was recorded six days after becoming the winner of the second series of ''The X Factor''. It features his highly praised performances of "

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". The single "Somewhere in the World" was written for the final four contestants on ''The X Factor'' by Andrew Dorff, Michael Busbee and Klaus Derendorf, who was the producer of the song.

Singles

" Somewhere in the World" was made available as a

-only single following Childs' win on ''The X Factor'' on 22 November 2010. It made its first chart appearance in Australia at number eight on the

. In New Zealand, "Somewhere in the World" debuted on the

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at number five.

Charts and certification

Charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Track listing

Release history

References

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