Angus Gill
Angus Gill is an Australian singer-songwriter, comedian and producer from Wauchope in New South Wales.[1] Gill is a Golden Guitar winner[2] and an Australian Independent Country Music Award winner.[3] He has had eight #1 songs on the Australian country music radio charts.[4] In November 2019, Gill became one of the youngest Australian artists to perform on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.[5]
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| Background information | |
| Born | 5 February 1998 Port Macquarie, New South Wales |
| Origin | Wauchope, New South Wales |
| Genres | Country, folk, bluegrass, Americana |
| Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter, comedian, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, mandolin, banjo, piano, hammond organ, ukulele, dobro |
| Years active | 2008— |
| Website | www |
Biography edit
Early years edit
Angus grew up in Wauchope on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.[6] He first picked up the guitar at age 6 and played his first gig at his local country music club, the Hastings Country Music Association, at age 7. Gill attended Wauchope Public School, where he formed his own band, Angus Gill and the Wild Turkeys, later attending St Columba Anglican School in Port Macquarie.[7] Whilst in school, Gill honed his craft by playing regular gigs at the Wauchope's heritage theme park Timbertown and hosting his own radio show on Wauchope based community radio station 2WAY FM.[8][9] Gill received a scholarship to attend the CMAA Academy of Country Music in Tamworth in 2012[10] and released his debut EP Livewire in 2014.[11]
2017–present edit
Gill released his self-produced debut album Nomad on 15 September 2017[12] via Checked Label Services.[13] The album features collaborations with Adam Harvey, Gina Jeffreys, Kevin Bennett, Luke O'Shea, Bill Chambers, Drew McAlister, Troy Kemp, Mike Carr, Amos Morris and others.
In 2019, Gill signed a global publishing deal with Origin Music Publishing.[14] He released his second studio album Welcome to My Heart in September 2019, which debuted at number 2 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart. The album was nominated for 'Traditional Country Album of the Year' at the 48th Country Music Awards of Australia.[15]
In 2020, Gill collaborated with the members of the Paul Kelly band for his third studio album 3 Minute Movies, released as Angus Gill & Seasons of Change, in September 2020 on Rivershack Records/MGM.[16] The album features a duet with US singer-songwriter Steve Earle and a guest appearance from Mark Lizotte. 3 Minute Movies reached number 1 on the AIR Albums Chart, number 2 on the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart and number 28 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart.[17] Gill and Seasons of Change were nominated for two Golden Guitar awards at the 49th Country Music Awards of Australia.[18]
In October 2021, Gill released The Scrapbook which became his highest ARIA chart peak, debuting at number 1 on the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart and number 19 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart.[19] Gill was nominated for four Golden Guitar awards at the 50th Country Music Awards of Australia, winning one for Bush Ballad of the Year for The Easy Way.[20] In 2022, Gill had three #1 hits on the Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart in six weeks, as a songwriter and producer.[21][22][23]
Gill was nominated for three awards at the 2024 CMAA.[24][25]
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [26] | AUS Country[27] | ||
| Nomad | — | — | |
| Welcome to My Heart |
| 47 | 2 |
| 3 Minute Movies (as Angus Gill & Seasons of Change) |
| 28 | 2 |
| The Scrapbook |
| 19 [31] | 1 |
| Departure & Arrival (as Angus Gill & Seasons of Change) |
| ||
Extended plays edit
Awards edit
CMA Awards edit
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.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022[35] | "The Easy Way" (with Manfred Vijars) | Bush Ballad of the Year | Won |
Australian Independent Country Music Awards edit
The Australian Independent Country Music Awards recognises the achievements of independent recording artists. The prestigious awards commenced in 1996.[36]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Hands Are Clean" | Male Rising Star | Won |
Tamworth Songwriters Awards edit
The Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) is an annual songwriting awards night for original country songs, awarded in January at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. They commenced in 1986.[37][38]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Names Upon the Wall" | Junior Songwriter | Won |
References edit
- ^ Langdon, Nicole (13 August 2015). "Angus Gill is living the dream". Wauchope Gazette. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "Tamworth Golden Guitar Award thrills bush balladeer Angus Gill, who pays tribute to music teacher". ABC News. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Singer, songwriter Angus Gill nabs national music award". Wauchope Gazette. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ Arbour, Mallory. "Front Deck Boom Box Valentine's Day Edition: Angus Gill". Countrytown. SCG Media. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Letitia. "Angus Gill to raise funds for firefighters at album launch in Wauchope". Wauchope Gazette. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Country crooner Angus Gill set to go global with his new record 'Welcome to my Heart'". 7News. The Daily Edition. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ Langdon, Nicole. "Pupils join the Angus Gill chorus". Port News. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ Smith, Jackie. "Angus Gill's Hands are Clean: An Interview". Jackie Smith Writes. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Change is in the air". Port Macquarie Independent. Issuu. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ Jones, Chrissy. "Young singer/songwriter Angus Gill". Focus Magazine. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Tea & Biscuits". CRS Publicity. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Northern Daily Leader". Northern Daily Leader. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ . The Land. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "Origin signs global deal with NSW country performer Angus Gill". The Music Network. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Young country star Angus Gill nominated for a Golden Guitar Award". 7News. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ Uitti, Jacob. "Angus Gill shares his relationship with Steve Earle, Steady Improvement, as well as $25 and a Meat Pie". American Songwriter. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Not Familiar With ARIA-charting Aussie Angus Gill yet? Here's Why You Need To Be". The Music. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Australia's Finest Country Musicians Lead This Year's Golden Guitar Nominations". The Music. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Drake returns to ARIA Albums Chart #1 with Certified Lover Boy". ARIA Charts. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Wauchope's Angus Gill wins Golden Guitar". Port News. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "21st May 2022". Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart. Campfire Publishing. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "23rd April 2022". Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart. Campfire Publishing. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "9th April 2022". Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart. Campfire Publishing. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Toyota 52nd Golden Guitar Awards". TCMF. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for the 52nd Country Music Awards". TCMF. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Peaks in Australia:
- For all except noted: "Discography Angus Gill". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- For 3 Minute Movies: "Discography Angus Gill & Seasons of Change". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Discography Angus Gill". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "3 Minute Movie". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ "Welcome to My Heart". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ "3 Minute Movie". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "Angus Gill & Seasons of Change 'Departure & Arrival'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Livewire". Angus Gill. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ "Angus Gill: The Gilly Season". Origin Music Publishing. Origin Music Publishing. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ^ Maguire, Kemii (20 April 2022). "2022 Golden Guitar Awards see Cassar-Daley take out Slim Dusty record, Shane Nicholson and Ashleigh Dallas collect top gongs". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Singer, songwriter Angus Gill nabs national music award". Port News. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "Tamworth Songwriters Association". Tamworth Songwriters Association Online. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "Tamworth Songwriters Association Past Winners". Tamworth Songwriters Association Online. Retrieved 23 March 2022.