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Fanny Lumsden
Australian country music singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edwina Margaret Lumsden,[1] (born 18 December 1986) professionally known as Fanny Lumsden, is an Australian country music singer and songwriter.[2] She has released 4 albums and 3 EPs.
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Lumsden was born in Tallimba, a tiny town in central New South Wales, Australia, 600 kilometers from the nearest city. She grew up on a wool farm and studied rural science at the University of New England in Armidale.[3]
Career
In August 2012, Fanny Lumsden and the Thrillseekers released Autumn Lawn EP proceeded by the single "Firing Line".
Lumsden's debut album, Small Town Big Shot, was released in September 2015 and nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Country Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2016.[4] The album produced two singles, "Soapbox" and "Land of Gold". Lumsden also won the CMC New OZ Music artist of the Year award.[citation needed]
In 2017, Lumsden won her first Golden Guitar for New Talent of the Year.[5] Later that year being nominated for another three Golden Guitars.[6]
Her second album Real Class Act was released in September 2017. The album won Best Country Album at the AIR Awards of 2018 and was nominated for Best Country Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2018.
On 13 March 2020, Lumsden released her third studio album titled Fallow.[7] Fallow debuted at number 10 on the ARIA Charts.[8] It won the ARIA Award for Best Country Album in 2020,[9] 5 CMAA Golden Guitar Awards (including Album of the Year) in 2021[10] and the AIR Award for Best Country Album.[11]
In April 2023, Lumsden announced the forthcoming release of Hey Dawn, released on 4 August 2023.
In 2024, Lumsden performed a version of "Somebody That I Used to Know" on Spicks and Specks and began performing it at her shows to positive reactions. In June 2025, Lumsden released a recorded version.[12]
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Personal life
Lumsden commenced dating Dan Freeman in 2012. They were married in 2016 and have two sons.[1]
Discography
Studio albums
EPs
Awards and nominations
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AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards, commonly known informally as the AIR Awards, are annual awards to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's independent music sector. Lumsden has won one award.
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
ARIA Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. Lumsden had been nominated for three ARIA Music Awards.
Australian Music Prize
The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. They commenced in 2005.
Australian Women in Music Awards
The Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) is an annual event that celebrates outstanding women in the Australian Music Industry who have made significant and lasting contributions in their chosen field. They commenced in 2018.
Country Music Awards (CMAA)
Fanny Lumsden has won seven Golden guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Awards of Australia.[28][29]
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
Tamworth Songwriters Awards
The Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) is an annual songwriting contest for original country songs, awarded in January at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. They commenced in 1986.
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