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Jem Cassar-Daley

Australian musician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jem Cassar-Daley
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Jem Irene Cassar-Daley (born 14 February 2001) is an Australian indie pop singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of country music singer Troy Cassar-Daley and TV presenter Laurel Edwards and is a Maltese, European Australian, and Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung woman.[2][3]

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Early life and education

Cassar-Daley was born on 14 February 2001.[4] Her parents are Laurel Edwards, a television presenter, radio announcer and singer, and Troy Cassar-Daley, a country music singer-songwriter and musician.[5] She is a Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung woman and has a sibling.[3][5] In 2022 Cassar-Daley explained that she had been "sung to in the womb" and that The Sound of White by Missy Higgins was the first album she bought, "I love her (Higgins) and still do."[3]

When Cassar-Daley was young she was inspired by Gwen Stefani, Beyoncé and Fergie. She was also a fan of One Direction.[6] Other musical influences include Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac and Missy Higgins.[7]

After graduating from high school in 2018, Cassar-Daley went on her first tour with her father, playing 70 dates in a year.[6]

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Career

2021–present: I Don't Know Who to Call

Cassar-Daley released her debut single "Letting Go" in July 2021.[3] Her seven-track debut extended play, I Don't Know Who to Call appeared in May 2022.[8] It includes previous singles "Letting Go", "Changes", "Like it More" and "Oh No".[1] In September of that year the artist issued a mini-documentary of the same name to explain the origins of the EP's tracks.[8] For the doco she worked with James Angus, Ali Barter, Jen Boyce, Tom Eggert and Tia Gostelow.[8]

At the 2022 Queensland Music Awards Cassar-Daley joined her father on stage to perform a cover of Brisbane band Mop and The Dropouts' 1982 anthem "Brisbane Blacks" in honour of the band receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award.[7]

In November 2024, Cassar-Daley joined King Stingray for a cover of Royel Otis' "Oysters in My Pocket" for Triple j's Like a Version. The cover was released as a single on streaming services in December 2024.[9]

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Discography

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Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

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APRA Music Awards

The APRA Music Awards were established by Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) in 1982 to honour the achievements of songwriters and music composers, and to recognise their song writing skills, sales and airplay performance, by its members annually.

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Australian Women in Music Awards

The Australian Women in Music Awards 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.

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National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians in music. The award ceremony commenced in 2004. Electric Fields have won one award from four nominations.

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Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.

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