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Discover the remarkable journey of Joy McKean, a legendary figure in Australian country music. This captivating trade paperback, released in 2014 by Hachette Australia, delves into the life and career of Joy, who rose to fame in the 1950s alongside her sister Heather. As a talented songwriter, Joy penned many of Slim Dusty's most iconic songs, setting milestones in Australia’s music history. Garnering six Golden Guitars and establishing the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Joy McKean’s contributions to country music are unparalleled. This 352-page biography not only highlights her achievements, such as lifetime awards from the Country Music Association of Australia, but also showcases her dedication to music as a lifelong vocation. Furthermore, the McKean Sisters’ induction into the Country Music Broadcaster's Hall of Fame cements their legacy. If you are passionate about Australian music history or a fan of Slim Dusty, this book is a must-read. Celebrate Joy's talent and her enchanting tales from the road with 'Another Day, Another Town' and 'I've Been There... And Back Again.' Explore the beloved stories behind the songs that have shaped a generation.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780733631542. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2014. Publisher: Hachette Australia. Pages: 352.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733631542
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Pages: 352
Description:
Joy McKean became famous performing with her sister Heather in the 1950s, writing songs that have become Australian classics, and creating a lifelong partnership with Slim Dusty. She wrote many of Slim's most famous songs, was awarded six Golden Guitars and was a founder of the Tamworth Country Music Festival. She has received lifetime achievement awards from the Country Music Association of Australia and Australian Country Music Foundation, received the Songmaker Award from the Tamworth Songwriter's Association, an Australian Bush Laureate Award, and the McKean Sisters were inducted into the Country Music Broadcaster's Hall of Fame.
Joy McKean shows her talent as a writer in her bestselling books ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER TOWN, the biography of Slim Dusty, and I'VE BEEN THERE ... AND BACK AGAIN.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780733631542. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2014. Publisher: Hachette Australia. Pages: 352.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733631542
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Pages: 352
Description:
Joy McKean became famous performing with her sister Heather in the 1950s, writing songs that have become Australian classics, and creating a lifelong partnership with Slim Dusty. She wrote many of Slim's most famous songs, was awarded six Golden Guitars and was a founder of the Tamworth Country Music Festival. She has received lifetime achievement awards from the Country Music Association of Australia and Australian Country Music Foundation, received the Songmaker Award from the Tamworth Songwriter's Association, an Australian Bush Laureate Award, and the McKean Sisters were inducted into the Country Music Broadcaster's Hall of Fame.
Joy McKean shows her talent as a writer in her bestselling books ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER TOWN, the biography of Slim Dusty, and I'VE BEEN THERE ... AND BACK AGAIN.