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Andy Golledge

Andy Golledge is an Australian country music singer and songwriter. He released his debut studio album, Strength of a Queen on 4 March 2022. For Golledge said Strength of a Queen is ultimately a journey saying "It's a search for somebody that loves you for who you are, and who you want to be, and ultimately sharing that journey together. It's about finding the strength of a queen within you and within another."[2]

Andy Golledge
BornAustralia
OriginSydney, Australia
GenresAlternative country[1]
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument
  • vocals
Years active2010–present
Labels
Websitewww.andygolledge.com.au

In August 2023, Golledge released "Country Band".[3]

In January 2024, Andy Golledge announced Young, Dumb & Wild will be released on 19 April 2024.[4]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with Australian chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
Strength of a Queen —[A]
Young, Dumb & Wild
  • Released: 19 April 2024[4]
  • Label: I OH YOU
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 —[B]

Extended plays

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Title EP details
Live
Namoi
  • Released: 7 February 2020
  • Label: I OH YOU
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

Notes

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  1. ^ Strength of a Queen did not enter the top 100 ARIA Album Charts, but peaked at number 6 on the Australian Independent Label Album chart.[6] and number 13 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart.[7]
  2. ^ Young, Dumb & Wild did not enter the top 100 ARIA Album Charts, but peaked at number 6 on the Australian Independent Label Album chart.[8] and number 30 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart.[9]

Awards and nominations

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ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Strength of a Queen Best Country Album Nominated [10]

AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (known colloquially as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Namoi Best Independent Country Album or EP Nominated [11][12]
2023 Andy Golledge Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year Nominated [13][14]
Strength of a Queen Best Independent Country Album or EP Won

Country Music Awards of Australia

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The Country Music Awards of Australia is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They commenced in 1973.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Strength of a Queen Alt. Country Album of the Year Nominated [15][16]

National Live Music Awards

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The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Andy Golledge Best Live Voice in NSW Nominated [17]

References

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  1. ^ "Andy Gooledge Band Tour". Live Music. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Andy Golledge on the two personas on his debut album: "One is drunk and the other is trying to take care of himself more"". NME Australia. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Andy Golledge lets you into life on the road in "Country Band"". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Andy Golledge Announces New Album 'Young, Dumb & Wild'". Country Town. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  5. ^ "'Strength of a Queen". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Independent Label Albums w/c 14 March 2022". 14 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  7. ^ "ARIA COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART" (PDF). 14 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Independent Label Albums w/c 29 April 2024". 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  9. ^ "ARIA COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART" (PDF). 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  10. ^ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Details confirmed for 2021 AIR Awards as nominees announced". The Music. 2 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  12. ^ "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  14. ^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  15. ^ "Tamworth Toyota Golden Guitar Award Nominees Announced". The Music. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  16. ^ "2023 Toyota Golden Guitar Winners Announced". Mirage News. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  17. ^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
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