Any chick who’s had a go at becoming a ‘somebody’ in the music biz will appreciate the hard work and dedication required to make it there. It’s a really, really hard slog for anybody but it can be harder for a girl to break into this male-centric world. Echoes of ‘boys’ club’ would be heard amidst any group of female musos discussing the industry.
Perhaps the times are a-changin’. As although the majority of ARIA nominations are still given to guys and guy bands, 2009 has seen a wave of women come onto the list. And we’re not talking pop fluff here. These chicks are strong songwriters and performers, confident musicians and savvy business women.
Sarah Blasko, who has admitted to using her ARIA as a doorstop, is nominated for the big one, Album of the Year for As Day Follows Night. She’s also been nominated for Best Female Artist, alongside Kate Miller-Heidke (yay!), Jessica Mauboy, Ladyhawke and Lisa Mitchell. A little more underground, SIA, Little Birdy and Bertie Blackman are also nominated for Best Breakthrough Artist, Best Adult Contemporary and Best Independent New Release respectively.
These chicks are full of substance, offering us powerful lyrics and stuck-in-your-head melodies. It’s refreshing to see these genuinely brilliant songwriters and vibrant performers up for the honours. Good luck to all these beautiful chicks for the awards tomorrow night!
CHICKS IN TUNE :: ARIA 2009 NOMINATIONS
Sarah Blasko (Album of the year, Best pop release and Best female artist for As Day Follows Night)
Kate Miller-Heidke (Single of the year for The Last Day on Earth and Best pop release and Best female artist for Curiouser)
Jessica Mauboy (Highest-selling single for Burn, Highest-selling single and Best breakthrough artist – single for Running Back, Highest-selling album, Best pop release,Best breakthrough artist – album and Best female artist for Been Waiting,)
Ladyhawke (Single of the year and Best breakthrough artist – single for Delirium and Best pop release, Best breakthrough artist – album and Best female artist for Ladyhawke)
Lisa Mitchell (Best breakthrough artist – single for Coin Laundry, Best breakthrough artist – album and Best female artist for Wonder,)
SIA (Best breakthrough artist – album for Some People Have Real Problems, Best music DVD for TV is My Parent)
Little Birdy (Best adult contemporary album for Confetti)
Bertie Blackman (Best independent new release for Secrets and Lies)
Bindi Irwin (Best children’s album for Bindi Kidfitness 2)
Georgie Parker (Best children’s album for Here Comes The Sun)
Zoe Badwi (Best dance release for Release Me)
Felicity Urquhart (Best country album for Landing Lights)
Jasmine Rae (Best country album for Look It Up)
The ARIAs are broadcast at 8:30pm tomorrow night, Thursday 26 November on the Nine Network.
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