Kasey Chambers has become the first artist ever to qualify for 7 finalist nominations in the International Songwriting Contest.
The contest, founded in the USA and this year judged by the likes of Tom Waits, Peter Gabriel, Rihanna, Ben Folds, Adele, Black Francis and Kings of Leon, has a record 62 out of 327 finalists haling from Australia this year.
Kasey Chambers is nominated for:
American for ‘Devil On Your Back’ and ‘Georgia Brown’, Children’s Music for ‘Christmas Time’ and ‘Lost Music Blues’, Country for ‘Someone Like Me’, Folk/Singer-Songwriter for ‘Beautiful Mess’, Music Video for ‘Ghost’, Performance for ‘Little Bird’.
Other Australians nominated this year include Basement Birds (the Aussie supergroup comprised of Kav Temperley, Kevin Mitchell, Josh Pyke, and Steve Parkin); Children Collide; Dutch Tilders; Glenn Richards (Augie March); Gyroscope; Inland Sea; Jonah’s Road; Marc Collis; Oh Mercy; Paris Wells; Paul Dempsey (Something For Kate); Sparkadia; Skipping Girl Vinegar; Stone Parade; The Chemist; The Honey Month; Tripod; Washington; and many more.
“It seems that Australian songwriters have ‘adopted’ us as their songwriting competition of choice, and we are thrilled,” says Founder and Director Candace Avery. “This year, we received more Australian entries and have more Australian finalists than from any other country next to the USA. Out of 327 Finalists, 62 hail from Australia. This recognition will not only shine the spotlight on these talented artists but will also show the world what a truly wonderful music scene exists in Australia. We are looking forward to see who our celebrity judges select as winners."
VIDEO: Kasey Chambers performs at Undercover for uSessions:
