Angus Gill

Angus Gill is an Australian singer/songwriter, comedian and producer from Wauchope in New South Wales.[1] Gill was named the Male Rising Star at the 22nd Australian Independent Country Music Awards.[2] In November 2019, Gill became one of the youngest Australian artists to debut on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.[3]

Angus Gill
Gill performing in 2019
Background information
Born (1998-02-05) 5 February 1998
Port Macquarie, New South Wales
OriginWauchope, New South Wales
GenresCountry, folk, bluegrass, Americana
Occupation(s)Singer/songwriter, comedian, producer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, mandolin, banjo, piano, Hammond organ, ukulele, dobro
Years active2008—
Websitewww.angusgill.com.au

Biography

Early Years

Angus grew up in Wauchope on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6][7] Gill received a scholarship to attend the CMAA Academy of Country Music in Tamworth in 2012[8] and released his debut EP Livewire in 2014.[9]

Recent Years

Gill released his self-produced debut album Nomad on 15 September 2017[10] via Checked Label Services.[11] 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.[12] He released his second studio album Welcome to My Heart in September 2019, which debuted at #2 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart. The album was nominated for 'Traditional Country Album of the Year' at the 2020 Country Music Awards of Australia.[13]

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.[14] The album features a duet with US singer-songwriter Steve Earle and a guest appearance from Mark Lizotte. 3 Minute Movies reached #1 on the AIR Album Charts, #2 on the ARIA Australian Country Album Charts, #8 on the ARIA Australian Album Charts and #28 on the ARIA Top 50 Album Charts.[15]

Discography

Albums
List of studio albums, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[16]
Nomad -
Welcome to My Heart
  • Released: 20 September 2019[18]
  • Label: ABC/Universal
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 47
3 Minute Movies
(as Angus Gill & Seasons of Change)
  • Released: 25 September 2020[19]
  • Label: Rivershack Records/MGM
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 28

Extended Plays
Title Details
Livewire
  • Released: 2014[20]
  • Label: Angus Gill
  • Formats: CD

References
  1. Langdon, Nicole (13 August 2015). "Angus Gill is living the dream". Wauchope Gazette. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  2. "Singer, songwriter Angus Gill nabs national music award". Wauchope Gazette. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Letitia. "Angus Gill to raise funds for firefighters at album launch in Wauchope". Wauchope Gazette. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  4. "Country crooner Angus Gill set to go global with his new record 'Welcome to my Heart'". 7News. The Daily Edition. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  5. Langdon, Nicole. "Pupils join the Angus Gill chorus". Port News. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  6. Smith, Jackie. "Angus Gill's Hands are Clean: An Interview". Jackie Smith Writes. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  7. "Change is in the air". Port Macquarie Independent. Issuu. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  8. Jones, Chrissy. "Young singer/songwriter Angus Gill". Focus Magazine. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  9. "Tea & Biscuits". CRS Publicity. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  10. "Northern Daily Leader". Northern Daily Leader. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  11. "The Land". The Land. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  12. "Origin signs global deal with NSW country performer Angus Gill". The Music Network. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  13. "Young country star Angus Gill nominated for a Golden Guitar Award". 7News. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  14. 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.
  15. "Not Familiar With ARIA-charting Aussie Angus Gill yet? Here's Why You Need To Be". The Music. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  16. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 26 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  17. "3 Minute Movie". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  18. "Welcome to My Heart". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  19. "3 Minute Movie". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  20. "Livewire". Angus Gill. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
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