Over the years, Stan Walker has risen from Australian Idol winner to become a multi-platinum selling artist.

With hits such as Black Box, Unbroken and Take it Easy, he has fast become one of our best loved singers.

But he's had his personal struggles recently. Last year, he had to have his stomach removed as he carried the CDH1 mutation, which is responsible for the cancer deaths of 25 members of his family.

Now Stan is back and is embarking on a nationwide tour later this year. He joined Mike Hosking to chat his life changes and to perform his single Give.

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