Michael Waugh is an Australian country music singer and songwriter. He released his debut studio album, What We Might Be in 2015. In 2018, his album The Asphalt and the Oval won Best Folk or Roots Album at the Music Victoria Awards of 2018.[2]
Michael Waugh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Australia |
| Origin | Heyfield, Victoria Australia[1] |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Compass Brothers |
| Website | www |
Career
editWaugh began writing songs at age of 13. He performed in musical theatre and studied at Melba Conservatorium. He is a qualified teacher.[1]
In 2012, Waugh began working in his debut album and in 2013, released the EP Heyfield Girl, with the title track, dedicated to his mother.[1][3] He later performed the track at the 2017 Country Music Awards of Australia.[4]
Waugh's debut album What We Might Be was produced by Shane Nicholson and released in February 2016.[1] A second album was released in February 2018.[5]
In 2019, Waugh signed with Compass Brothers and in September 2019, released his third studio album The Weir.[6] The album was nominated for two golden guitars at the 2020 CMAAs.[7]
In August 2021, Waugh released his fourth studio album, The Cast. The album included the song "Dirty River", a song about the Yarra River in Melbourne.[8]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| What We Might Be |
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| The Asphalt and the Oval |
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| The Weir | —[A] | |
| The Cast | —[B] | |
| Beauty & Truth |
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—[C] |
Extended plays
edit| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Heyfield Girl |
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Notes
edit- ^ The Weir did not enter the top 100 ARIA Album Charts, but peaked at number 7 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart.[9]
- ^ The Cast did not enter the top 100 ARIA Album Charts, but peaked at number 11 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart.[10]
- ^ Beauty & Truth did not enter the top 100 ARIA Album Charts, but peaked at number 26on the ARIA Country Albums Chart.[12]
Awards and nominations
editCountry Music Awards of Australia
editThe 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Male Artist of the Year | The Weir | Nominated | [13] |
| Alt. Country Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Heritage Song of the Year | "Dirty River" | Won | [14] |
| 2025 | Album of the Year | Beauty & the Truth | Pending | [15] |
| Alt. Country Album of the Year | Pending | |||
| Male Artist of the Year | Michael Waugh | Pending | ||
| Heritage Song of the Year | "Father's Day" | Pending | ||
| Vocal Collaboration of the Year | "Sing Me the Land" (with Colin Buchanan) | Pending |
Music Victoria Awards
editThe Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Asphalt & The Oval | Best Blues and Roots Album | Won | [16] |
| Best Country Album | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | The Weir | Best Country Album | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Michael Waugh | Best Country Work | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Heyfield's Michael Waugh has released his debut album". Weekly Times Now. March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "The 2018 edition of The Age Music Victoria Awards". PBS FM. November 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Heyfield Girl". Nu Country. February 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Michael Waugh performs Heyfield Girl". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 February 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Dave's Diary Michael Waugh CD Review". Nu County. February 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ a b "The Weir". Rhythms. September 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Video premiere: 'The Weir' by Michael Waugh". Sunburnt Country. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Michael Waugh Breaks Down His New Album 'The Cast' Story By Story". Scenestr. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Country Album Chart". 16 September 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Country Album Chart" (PDF). 6 September 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Michael Waugh Album Launch". Memo Musical Hall. 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Country Album Chart" (PDF). 1 July 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "And the 2020 Toyota Golden Guitar Award Finalists Are". Country. November 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Winners Crowned". Country. November 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Troy Cassar-Daley, Michael Waugh, Kasey Chambers Lead 2025 Golden Guitar Nominations". Country Town. 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Past Nominees and Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 4 June 2024.