Daniel Johns Snares a Triple at the APRAs
June 17, 2008 by lkatulka
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Last night Daniel Johns became the first person in history to win three APRA Awards in one year.
The Silverchair frontman was named Songwriter of the Year for the number one hit “Straight Lines,” which also won Song of the Year and Most Played Australian Work gongs.
The other awards showed the diversity of Australia’s musical landscape. Melbourne’s Sally Seltmann won the Breakthrough Songwriter title for “1, 2, 3, 4,” the monster song made famous by Feist.
The Rogue Traders took home the Dance Work of the Year award for “In Love Again” while John Butler bagged the Blues and Roots gong for “Good Excuse.” Troy Casser-Daley’s song “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” proved to be somewhat prophetic, as it helped the singer bag the Country Work of the Year title. Jade McCrae proved she’s one of Australia’s brightest stars, taking home the Urban Work of the Year award for “In the Basement.”
Manager extraordinaire Roger Davies was awarded the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music.
Jessica Mauboy’s Talent is Deadly
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She may have lost the Australian Idol crown to Damien Leith, but there was no second prize for Jessica Mauboy last night. The teen sensation was named Artist of the Year at the Deadly Awards.
The Deadlys celebrate the achievements of indigenous Australians in music, sport, entertainment, and the community.
“Being part indigenous, it does mean a lot,” said Jess, whose mother is Aboriginal.
“I see the youth having difficulties knowing what they want to do and I really want to be a role model.”
It’s been a big week for the 18-year-old from Darwin, who was also just named as the newest Young Diva. She replaces Ricki-Lee Coulter in the Idol supergroup, which also features Kate DeAraugo, Paulini Curuenavuli, and Emily Williams.