Michael Waugh (singer)
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Michael Waugh | |
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| Born | Australia |
| Origin | Heyfield, Victoria Australia[1] |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Compass Brothers |
| Website | www |
Michael Waugh is an Australian country music singer and songwriter. He released his debut studio album, What We Might Be in 2015.[2][3] In 2018, his album The Asphalt and the Oval won Best Folk or Roots Album at the Music Victoria Awards of 2018.[4]
Waugh began writing songs at age of 13. He performed in musical theatre and studied at Melba Conservatorium. He is a qualified teacher.[1]
In 2012, Waugh began working in his debut album and in 2013, released the EP Heyfield Girl, with the title track, dedicated to his mother.[1][5] He later performed the track at the 2017 Country Music Awards of Australia.[6]
Waugh's debut album What We Might Be was produced by Shane Nicholson and released in February 2016.[1] A second album was released in February 2018.[7]
In 2019, Waugh signed with Compass Brothers and in September 2019, released his third studio album The Weir.[8] The album was nominated for two golden guitars at the 2020 CMAAs.[9]
In August 2021, Waugh released his fourth studio album, The Cast. The album included the song "Dirty River", a song about the Yarra River in Melbourne.[10]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| What We Might Be |
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| The Asphalt and the Oval |
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| The Weir | —[A] | |
| The Cast | —[B] | |
| Beauty & Truth |
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—[C] |
Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Heyfield Girl |
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