Georgia State Line

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Georgia State Line
Birth nameGeorgia Delves
Born Bendigo, Victoria, Australia [1]
Genres [2]
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2016–present
Labels
  • Cheatin Hearts Records
Website www.georgiastateline.com

Gorgia Delves, known professionally and performs under the stage moniker of Georgia State Line, is an Australian singer and songwriter. Georgia State Line released their debut studio album In Colour in September 2021. [1]

Contents

Early life

Gorgia Delves was born and raised in Bendigo, Victoria, and sang in Catholic school choirs by day and performed in the local pub music scene by night. Delves later moved to Melbourne and formed a band. [3]

Career

2016–2017: Career beginnings and Heaven Knowns

Delves and bandmate Patrick Wilson met while studying music at a university in Melbourne in 2014, forming both a romantic and professional relationship. In 2016, Delves and Wilson recruited an unofficial band to perform her songs. [1]

In 2017, Georgia State Line released their debut single "Older Than I Am" which gained a four-star review from Triple j unearthed's Dave Ruby Howe. This was followed by the single "Heaven Knows" and an EP of the same name, which was released in July 2017. [2]

2018–present: In Colour

Several singles were released between 2018 and 2020. In September 2021, Georgia State Line released their debut studio album In Colour. The album was recorded by James Cecil in the Macedon Ranges and documents Delves' journey. Delves said "These songs really embody what it means to move through the pains and joy of inevitable change." [4] In a 4 out of 5 star review, Cat Woods from NME said "In Colour is a fresh, Australian take on a time-honoured sound that harks back to the blues-and-rootsy Americana of the '50s and '60s." [1]

The album was nominated for Best Country Album at the 2022 ARIA Music Awards. [5]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with release date and label shown
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS Country
[6]
In Colour
  • Released: 24 September 2021 [1]
  • Formats: CD, LP, download
  • Label: Cheatin' Heart Records, UMA (3875267)
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Extended plays

List of extended plays, with release date and label shown
TitleDetails
Heaven Knowns
  • Released: 7 July 2017 [7] [2]
  • Label: Georgia State Line
  • Formats: CD, download

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022 In Colour ARIA Award for Best Country Album Pending [5]

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021 Georgia State LineBest Country ActNominated [8] [9]
2022 Georgia State LineBest Country WorkWon [10] [11]

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