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Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett

Courtney Melba Barnett (born 3 November 1987) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and musician. Known for her deadpan singing style and witty, rambling lyrics, she attracted attention with the release of her debut EP I've Got a Friend Called Emily Ferris in 2012. International interest came with the release of her EP The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas in 2013.Barnett's debut album—Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit—was released in 2015 to widespread acclaim. At the 2015 ARIA Music Awards, she won four awards from eight nominations. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards and International Female Solo Artist at the 2016 Brit Awards. She released Lotta Sea Lice, a collaborative album with Kurt Vile, in 2017. She released her second album, Tell Me How You Really Feel, to further acclaim in 2018. Barnett's third studio album—Things Take Time, Take Time—was released in November 2021.

Albums

2015 Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit
2018 Tell Me How You Really Feel
2021 Things Take Time, Take Time
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Latest Articles

News / Music
Courtney Barnett Announces Global Live Stream Event From Iconic Melbourne Venue
Happening next month.
News / Music
Courtney Barnett Releases Live Clip For Kev Carmody Cover: 'Beautifully Endearing'
“Courtney's presentation is so beautifully endearing and lifts my original to another plain."
News / Music
WATCH: Courtney Barnett & Phoebe Bridgers Share A Stunning Gillian Welch Cover
The pair appeared as part of the Newport Folk Festival's live-streamed event.
News / Music
WATCH: Courtney Barnett Performs ‘Sunday Roast’ On ‘Fallon’ From Iso
Barnett returns to 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon'!
Features / Music
Premiere: mxmtoon strips back Courtney Barnett's Depreston in new video
Armed with only a guitar, the filmed cover proves the US musician's worth as one of the stars of tomorrow..
News / Music
Courtney Barnett & Camp Cope Join Forces For Bushfire Fundraiser Gigs
"It truly feels like the very, very least we can do to help in a small way."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Paul Kelly, Courtney Barnett, Kate Miller-Heidke, Marlon Williams
"Kelly and his wonderful supports sure brought one hell of a party."
News / Music
WATCH: The First Look At Courtney Barnett's 'MTV Unplugged' Featuring An Appearance From Paul Kelly
The episode airs this Sunday.
News / Music
Courtney Barnett Leads New Cover Album From Milk! Records
Got milk?
News / Music
Courtney Barnett Confirmed As Next Artist To Play 'MTV Unplugged' Concert
"I’m looking forward to coming home and playing 'MTV Unplugged Melbourne' with my wonderful band and a few very special guests."
News / Music
Woodstock's 50th Anniversary Concert Has Been Cancelled Due To 'Unforeseen Setbacks'
The troubled festival has officially been cancelled.
News / Music
More Big Names Withdraw From Woodstock 50 Line-up
With the festival just weeks away.