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| instrument = Vocals | occupation = | years_active = 1983–1992 (dancer) 1990–present (singer) | label = | associated_acts = Singers | website = }} Anastacia Lyn Newkirk (born September 17, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter and producer. Her debut album ''Not That Kind'' (2000), was an international success in Europe as well as Australia, where the lead single "I'm Outta Love" became the biggest selling song of the year. Awarded as the 'World's Best-Selling New Female Pop Artist' in 2001, her commercial success continued with her sophomore record ''Freak of Nature'' (2001). The album reached No. 1 in eight countries and included the international chart topper "Paid My Dues". After recovering from cancer, she returned with 2004's ''Anastacia'' which deviated from previous albums into pop-rock. Peaking at No. 1 in 11 countries, it became the second biggest selling album of the year in Europe and produced "Left Outside Alone" that remained at No. 1 on the European ''Billboard'' chart for 15 weeks.〔(Anastacia bio ) (December 2011)〕 In 2005, the multi-platinum compilation project ''Pieces of a Dream'' was released which spawned Anastacia's chart topping duet with Eros Ramazzotti, "I Belong to You (Il Ritmo della Passione)". Anastacia established herself as one of the top selling international female pop-singers of the 2000s before taking a hiatus in late 2006. She has sold over 80 million records worldwide.〔http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk/event/67360/anastacia-tickets/ArtistsDetails〕〔http://www.amazon.co.uk/Resurrection-Anastacia/dp/B00J2ES0JS/ref=ntt_mus_dp_dpt_1/276-6762611-2261320〕 She has also topped the U.S. dance chart on two separate occasions. In 2014, Anastacia made a comeback with her sixth studio album ''Resurrection'', which reached the top ten in the Italian, Netherlands, Switzerland, German and the UK charts. Known for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice and her small stature of , she has been dubbed "the little lady with the big voice". Anastacia is also known for her trademark glasses; although she underwent laser surgery in August 2005, she frequently still wears them. During her life Anastacia has battled numerous health problems including being diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 13, breast cancer at age 34 and supraventricular tachycardia, at age 39. In February 2013 Anastacia announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. On October 1, 2013 to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Anastacia informed the media that she had undergone a double mastectomy. In recognition of her decade-long charitable efforts in breast cancer awareness, Anastacia became only the second woman to be presented with the Humanitarian Award at the ''GQ'' Men of the Year Awards in 2013. ==Career== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Anastacia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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