Cody Simpson Wants "To Be Like" Justin Timberlake

Cody Simpson, the young Australian pop singer who is this week's MTV Push Artist, used to be just like any normal kid. He went to school, was on the swim team and enjoyed life in Australia. Fast-forward two years and the young teen heartthrob was discovered on YouTube, hooked up with Flo Rida for his first single, "iYiYi," just released his second EP, Coast to Coast, and is now putting the finishing touches on his debut album. Not too bad for a 14-year-old.

Even though people have already begun to compare the teenager to another young star, Justin Bieber, Simpson says his sound is all his own ... with maybe some of his favorite artists thrown in.
"I'd call it a Justin Timberlake mixed with Jack Johnson sort of vibe. There's a bunch of songs on there that are sort of like that," this week's MTV PUSH artist told MTV News. "Jack Johnson is an inspiration of mine. He's someone who definitely influences at least two songs from the EP."
The similarities to a young Timberlake are pretty clear, with his wavy blond hair, killer smile and songs that make young girls swoon. And it seems that Simpson is just fine with being compared to one of his idols.
"He has such a sophisticated presence," Simpson said of Timberlake. "I watched his FutureSex/LoveSounds tour, and it's something you really get inspired by. He does so much in the show: He plays piano and guitar and he just is always singing. He sounds amazing live and he dances great. He's just an all-around entertainer. That's something I want to strive to be. It's always good to have someone you want to be like."
But for now Simpson is concentrating on creating a name for himself. The young star has already worked with Ryan Tedder on a song called "I Found You" off his debut album, which he says will be out "early to middle of next year." If you can't wait until then, Simpson says his current EP has something for everyone.
"It's not just music that you'll like if you know who I am and if you're a fan of mine," he said. "I think there is something on there you'll enjoy no matter if you know that I'm a 14-year-old kid or not. I think it's just really genuinely like great music. I'm very excited we finally got to put it out and I'm very proud. Lots of work went into it."
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Cody Simpson's Family

Father - Brad Simpson Biography (born ? - )
Cody Simpson Dad, Brad Simpson supported his family in Australia operating an investment management company. After making the music deal of a lifetime, Brad tried to relocate his operations in LA, but Cody's career took so much of his time. Now Brad travels with his son and oversees his career in musical entertainment. During their off time, Brad surfs with his son like they did back in Australia. Sharing his son's love for music, Brad jams with Cody and even helps him write original songs for his new album. This amazing opportunity has helped Brad share these magical teen years with his son that most Dad's working the old grind would only dream of doing. 

Angie Simpson Biorgraphy (born ?)
Angela Simpson is the skeptic of the family, but she was overruled every step of the way. She feared what fame would do to her son, but does not want to wake up one day and realize they passed up an amazing opportunity. Angie spent her time before the fame volunteering at the Miam Swim Club where their son was a rock star in the pool. 

Alli Simpson Biography (born 1998)
Cody Simpson's little sister, Alli Simpson, is breaking out as an actress and model now that the family moved to LA for Cody's career. The Simmons sisters, Angela and Vanessa Simmons, started a shoe line called Pastry Shoes. Alli Simpson is their Pastry Shoes Brand Ambassador. In time Alli Simpson will earn her own fame in Hollywood and beyond. 

Tom Simpson Biography (born 2005)
Otherwise known as Tommy Simpson. He is the baby brother to Cody Simpson. His wish for moving to America was to go to Disneyland. 

Gail Greenwood Biography (born ?)
Gail Greenwood is Cody Simpson's maternal grandmother called Nana by the Cody Simpson family. She confirms that Cody knew he would be famous. She said in an interview that her husband, Cody's grandfather did not want him to take the record deal for fear that Cody would ruin his life down the road with drugs or other temptations that come with early fame and money.

Cody Simpson and Greyson Chance share "FUN FACTS" about one another

Cody Simpson and Greyson Chance are currently headlining the national Waiting4U tour, and it seems that teen stars have become fast friends. 14-year-old Australia native Simpson and 13-year-old piano prodigy Chance have been updating their blogs non-stop on the tour, giving fans an inside look into their lives on the road.

Recently, the duo took to their individual websites to share some fun facts about one another, including Chance’s love for Gaga‘s ‘Judas’ and Simpson’s silly tour nickname. The boys also shared a picture of themselves typing away on their laptops while lounging on a tour bus in their PJ’s. Aww. The friends that chill in their pajamas together, stay together.

Fun Facts About Cody Simpson According to Greyson Chance:
1. He often sleeps in his regular clothes.
2. He wakes up really early (unlike me!)
3. His nickname on the tour is Coco!
4. He sings & raps Drake songs all the time.
5. He always beats me when we play video games.

Fun Facts About Greyson Chance According to Cody Simpson:
1. He has an awesome record collection (Elton John, Prince) and LP player on the bus.
2. He loves to pull pranks (especially with silly string!)
3. He’s a night owl!
4. Greyson loves to sing the new Lady Gaga song on the bus! “Judasss Judasss!”
5. He has the fridge stocked with Lunchables. (Actually they are sponsoring our tour!)

About Cody♥

FACTS ABOUT CODY:
-he was born on January 11, 1997
-he's about 1,62 tall
-he has a younger brother & sister, Tom (6) & Alli (12)
-he loves Italian food
-his favorite color is green & blue
-his favorite book is "ice stations" by  Matthew Reilly
-he speaks  English & French
-his favorite baseball team are the Yankees
-he has a Mac computer
-he loves peanut butter
-his favourite city is New York

Cody Robert Simpson was born on the Gold Coast of Australia on January 11, 1997. He got his first guitar lesson at age 7, and his teacher told his parents, Brad and Angie, that he had an ear for music. Several years after that, in 2008, Cody used his musical talent to make a couple of covers of popular songs and he decided to put them up on YouTube. This is how, after several months, when Cody still only had few subscribers, producer Shawn Campbell found him. After some more online promotion, tons of teens around the world found him - and loved him and his music. In 2010, Cody signed a 4-album record deal with major label Atlantic Records and his first single, iYiYi featuring rapper Flo Rida is to be released on iTunes on June 1st. The entire Simpson family (father, mother, brother and sister) will be moving to Los Angeles in June 2010 to chase Cody's dreams.