Henry Wagons

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Henry Wagons
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres Alternative country
Years active1999 (1999)–present
Labels ABC Music
Website http://www.wagonsmusic.com

Henry Josef Wagons [1] is an Australian singer/songwriter, musician, radio & TV personality and frontman of the outlaw country rock band, Wagons (band) [2] who have released seven albums in Australia, and made their U.S. debut with 2011's Rumble, Shake and Tumble. [3]

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Background

Henry Wagons is the grandson of Henry Krips, a Viennese emigree, principal conductor of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. [4]

Apart from his career as a recording artist, Henry is also a TV presenter and radio broadcaster. Henry Wagons was named by The Age Melbourne Magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Melbourne in 2009. [5]

Early bands

In the late 1990s, Wagons played as a keyboardist in a noise group called Dworzec, which was inspired by Krautrock and bands on New Zealand label Flying Nun. Wagons played as a bassist in the rock bands Breaking the Law and The Ancients.

In 1999, Wagons formed alt-country rock band Wagons (band), who have released seven albums in Australia between 2000 and 2014

TV, radio and media interests

Wagons was a regular segment presenter/reporter on ABC TV’s Art Nation and Sunday Arts for three years, as well as having had a regular spot on adult-contemporary music program Dig TV, bursting into people’s houses at random and critiquing their record collections. He has made multiple TV appearances on music shows, RocKwiz and Spicks and Specks . In 2014, Henry hosted the episode "RocKwiz Backstage at Bluesfest with Henry Wagons".

In 2014 Henry hosted a BBQ cooking show Keepers Of The Flame on network television Channel 10, while also hosting interview series ‘Rogue Tales’ for James Squire.

Wagons is the host of Tower Of Song, a national Americana/roots radio show, broadcast weekly on digital radio station Double J. [6]

Solo career

In 2012 Wagons released his first solo offering Expecting Company; a mini album of duets featuring collaborations with Alison Mosshart (The Kills/Dead Weather), Robert Forster, Gossling, Patience Hodgson, Canada's Jenn Grant and others. [7]

On 6 March 2013, Henry Wagons recorded Upstairs at United Vol. 9. Henry presents 7 songs including an Elvis cover and a Waylon Jennings cover. Upstairs At United is a series of all analog, direct to tape, live studio recordings, taped above the United Records Pressing Plant, Nashville.

His debut full-length solo album After What I Did Last Night... was released in February 2016 on ABC Music. [8]

Discography

Albums

List of albums
Titlealbum details
Expecting Company?
  • Released: 2012 [9]
  • Label: Spunk Records (URA403)
  • Formats: CD, Digital
After What I Did Last Night...
  • Released: 12 February 2016 [10]
  • Label: Henry Wagons/ ABC/ Universal Music Australia (4768123)
  • Formats: CD, Digital
South of Everywhere
  • Released: 3 February 2023
  • Label: Cheatin’ Hearts Records / Spunk Records (URA6045)
  • Formats: CD, Digital
The Four Seasons
  • Released: 16 August 2024
  • Label: Cheatin’ Hearts Records / Warner
  • Formats: CD, Digital

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

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

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2017 After What I Did Last NightBest Independent Country AlbumWon [11] [12]
2024 South of EverywhereBest Independent Country Album or EPNominated [13]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023 South of Everywhere Best Country Album Nominated [14]
2024 The Four SeasonsBest Country AlbumNominated [15]

EG Awards / Music Victoria Awards

The EG Awards (known as Music Victoria Awards since 2013) are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012 Henry WagonsBest MaleNominated [16] [17]
2016 Henry WagonsBest MaleNominated [18] [19]
2023 Henry WagonsBest Country WorkNominated [20]

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2017 Henry WagonsLive Country or Folk Act of the YearNominated [21] [22]

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