Andy Golledge

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Andy Golledge
BornAustralia
Origin Sydney, Australia
Genres Alternative country [1]
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • vocals
Years active2010–present
Labels
Website www.andygolledge.com.au

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]

Contents

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

Albums

List of albums, with Australian chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart
positions
AUS
Strength of a Queen— [upper-alpha 1]
Young, Dumb & Wild
  • Released: 19 April 2024 [4]
  • Label: I OH YOU
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
— [upper-alpha 2]

Extended plays

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

Notes

  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

ARIA Music Awards

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022 Strength of a Queen Best Country Album Nominated [10]

AIR Awards

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021 NamoiBest Independent Country Album or EPNominated [11] [12]
2023 Andy GolledgeBreakthrough Independent Artist of the YearNominated [13] [14]
Strength of a QueenBest Independent Country Album or EPWon

Country Music Awards of Australia

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023Strength of a QueenAlt. Country Album of the YearNominated [15] [16]

National Live Music Awards

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

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023 Andy GolledgeBest Live Voice in NSWNominated [17]

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References

  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. 1 2 "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.
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