Craig Giles
Craig Giles | |
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 Craig with his plaque in Finley, 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Craig Giles |
| Born | Temora, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Country, Ballads |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Big River Entertainment |
Craig Giles is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning Australian musician. Also known as 'Mr. Versatile', he is best known for his country music and ballad singing, and tours around Australia and across the world.
Personal life
[edit]Giles currently resides in Temora with his wife Roz, who is the head of entertainment agency, Big River Entertainment.[1]
Awards and achievements
[edit]- 1998 – Inducted into the Australian Country Music Hands of Fame[2]
- 2000 – Best Country Male Entertainer in A.C.M.L.A. People's Choice Awards[2]
- 2003 – Nominated in the C.M.A.A. Top Ten Independent Entertainers of the Year[2]
- 2005 – Open Contemporary Section of the Tasmanian & New Zealand Songwriters Contest[2]
- 2006 – Australian Artist on Tour in the National Australian Country Recording Awards[2]
- 2007 – Finalist in Male Vocal, Album & Song sections of the People's Choice Awards[2]
- 2007 – Australian Artist on Tour in the National Australian Country Recording Awards[2]
- 2008 – Finalist in Bush Ballad section of the Horsham Music Awards[2]
- 2009 – Country Artist on Tour at the A.C.A. Awards[2]
Discography
[edit]- Craig Giles Sings for You (1988)
- 25th Anniversary Album (2013)