Missy Higgins
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Missy Higgins is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Australia who brought us the song "Steer". She released her latest album entitled "On A Clear Night" in April 2007.
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About
Born Melissa Morrison Higgins on August 19, 1983 in Melbourne, Australia and was the youngest among three children of a childcare center operator and a doctor.
Her musical genius was first discovered in the year 2001, while she was still studying in the Geelong Boarding School when she won for herself an unsigned song competition sponsored by the Triple J radio station; the song was entitled "All For Believing". Not long after, she already signed for the Australian label, Eleven: A Music Company and with it, she released her very first self-titled EP in November 2003.
After a year, she finally released her first studio album The Sound of White which won the 2005 Album of the Year on the ARIA awards. Three of the singles from this album rocketed to the top of the charts which earned her airplay and fans throughout the country and out as well. The album sold more than 600,000 copies, reaching nine times Platinum status!
"Steer", a track from her second studio album On A Clear Night reached the number 1 spot of the Australian charts and was a Certified Double Platinum. News say that Higgins is planning to relocate in the United States and subsequently release her 2nd album in 2008.
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 2007 | ARIA Awards | Best Female Artist for "On A Clear Night" |
| 2005 | ARIA Awards | Album Of The Year for The Sound Of White |
| 2005 | ARIA Awards | Best Female Artist for The Sound Of White |
| 2005 | ARIA Awards | Highest Selling Album for The Sound Of White |
| 2005 | ARIA Awards | Best Pop Release for The Sound Of White |
| 2005 | ARIA Awards | Breakthrough Artist - Album for The Sound Of White |
| 2005 | APRA Awards | Song Of The Year for "Scar" |
| 2005 | APRA Awards | Breakthrough Award for "Scar" |
| 2005 | MTV Australia Video Music Awards | Breakthrough Artist of the Year |
| 2004 | ARIA Awards | Best Pop Release for "Scar" |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Song | AUS |
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| 2004 | "Scar" | #1 |
| 2004 | "Ten Days" | #12 |
| 2005 | "The Special Two" | #2 |
| 2005 | "The Sound of White" | #22 |
| 2005 | "Steer" | #1 |
| 2007 | "Steer" | #1 |
| 2007 | "Where I Stood" | #10 |
News
Tours & Concerts
11/17/07 - Cairns, QLD (Kuranda Amphitheatre)
11/18/07 - Townsville, QLD (Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre)
11/20/07 - Rockhampton, QLD (Great Western Hotel)
11/22/07 - Goldcoast, QLD (Gold Coast Convention Centre)
11/23/07 - Brisbane, QLD (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
11/24/07 - Mullumbimby, NSW (Mullumbimby Leagues Grounds)
Announcements
Peachy EP will be out on the 10th of November. Get ready to grab your copies at your favorite music stores!
Discography
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Compilations & Live Releases
Other artists
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Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Her single "Where I Stood" was featured in an October episode of hit television show 'Smallville.
- She is currently residing with her sister in Melbourne, Australia
- Missy Higgins is a self-confessed Vegetarian!
Reviews
- Amidst the overwhelming dominance of Pop music, Missy Higgins gives us some breathing space. Her songs are timeless, passionate and sensible; songs that will be remembered by your heart. "Steer" got me hooked to listening to her songs, and i never seem to tire hearing her! --Vheliefish 05:44, 1 November 2007 (PDT)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Pop | Indie
