Michael Waugh (singer)

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Michael Waugh
BornAustralia
Origin Heyfield, Victoria Australia [1]
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2013–present
LabelsCompass Brothers
Website www.michaelwaugh.com.au

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]

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Career

Waugh 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

Albums

List of albums, with Australian chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart
positions
AUS
What We Might Be—
The Asphalt and the Oval
  • Released: February 2018 [5]
  • Label: MGM (PSMMW002)
  • Format: CD, digital
—
The Weir
  • Released: September 2019 [6]
  • Label: Compass Brothers, UMA (100CDCB)
  • Format: CD, digital
— [upper-alpha 1]
The Cast
  • Released: August 2021 [8]
  • Label: Compass Brothers, UMA (102CDCB)
  • Format: CD, LP , digital
— [upper-alpha 2]
Beauty & Truth
  • Released: 21 June 2024 [11]
  • Label: Compass Brothers, UMA (111CBCD)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital
TBA

Extended plays

List of EPs
TitleEP details
Heyfield Girl
  • Released: 2013 [3]
  • Label: Michael Waugh
  • Format: CD

Notes

  1. ↑ The Weir did not enter the top 100 ARIA Album Charts, but peaked at number 7 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart. [9]
  2. ↑ The Cast did not enter the top 100 ARIA Album Charts, but peaked at number 11 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart. [10]

Awards and nominations

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.
2020Male Artist of the YearThe WeirNominated [12]
Alt. Country Album of the YearNominated
2022Heritage Song of the Year"Dirty River"Won [13]

Music Victoria Awards

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

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2018 The Asphalt & The OvalBest Blues and Roots AlbumWon [14]
Best Country AlbumNominated
2020 The WeirBest Country AlbumNominated
2022 Michael WaughBest Country WorkNominated

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Heyfield's Michael Waugh has released his debut album". Weekly Times Now. March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "The 2018 edition of The Age Music Victoria Awards". PBS FM. November 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Heyfield Girl". Nu Country. February 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  4. ↑ "Michael Waugh performs Heyfield Girl". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 1 February 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Dave's Diary Michael Waugh CD Review". Nu County. February 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  6. 1 2 "The Weir". Rhythms. September 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "Video premiere: 'The Weir' by Michael Waugh". Sunburnt Country. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Michael Waugh Breaks Down His New Album 'The Cast' Story By Story". Scenestr. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  9. ↑ "ARIA Country Album Chart". 16 September 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  10. ↑ "ARIA Country Album Chart" (PDF). 6 September 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  11. ↑ "Michael Waugh Album Launch". Memo Musical Hall. 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  12. ↑ "And the 2020 Toyota Golden Guitar Award Finalists Are". Country. November 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  13. ↑ "Winners Crowned". Country. November 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
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