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Williamson celebrates 40 years in music
Arguably Australia’s truest bluest country musician, Williamson made a name for himself when at 25 he performed his song 'Old Man Emu' on the talent quest program New Faces and won, going on to become an icon in Australian country music.
During his career he has won a whopping 24 Golden Guitars, three ARIA awards, APRA awards, his albums have gone Platinum and Gold, and he's sold over 4 million albums.
His most recent release 'The Absolute Best of John Williamson: 40 Years True Blue' includes hits and most-requested songs, together with a new track recorded with Shannon Noll.
Williamson is currently touring around the country in support of the album.
Tour dates:
Thurs June 24 - Warwick RSL Memorial Club, QLD
Fri June 25 - Roma Bungil Cultural Centre, QLD
Sat June 26 - Charleville Raceview Complex, QLD
Sun June 27 - Cunnamulla Shire Hall, QLD
September 4-5 - Old Man Emu's Birthday Bash, Alice Springs, NT (details TBC)
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John Robert Williamson AM is an Australian country music singer-songwriter. Williamson has released over thirty-two albums, ten videos, five DVDs, and two lyric books. He has received more than twenty-three Golden Guitar Awards at the Country Music Awards of Australia and has won two ARIA Music Awards for Best Australian Country Record. Williamson has also featured in a number of television...
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