Judith Durham AO will be inducted into the Australian Women In Music Awards Honour Roll next month.
Durham will be honoured for her work with legendary Australian pop group The Seekers as well as her work as a solo artist.
“They say the longest journey begins with just one step, but you have to have a dream to start, and I had plenty of dreams," shared Durham.
"It’s such a blessing to have spent my 76 years of life so far in musical expression; so emotionally healing, inspirational and uplifting - first as a soloist aspiring to a life in opera or classical piano, or popular songs or musicals, but finding myself following the teenage trends; singing Dixieland jazz, blues and gospel.
"Then sailing off with three fantastic guys whose voices blended uniquely with my own. Unbelievably, we stormed the international music world, at the top of the charts. They say destiny happens when you’re making other plans, and that’s how it was."
"Judith Durham has one of the world’s purest voices, she has a rare musical gift and is one of Australia’s most esteemed cultural leaders," added AWMA Founding Executive Director and Executive Producer Vicki Gordon.
"An unforgettable singer, a visionary songwriter and composer, an uncompromising advocate for First Nations justice and numerous charities, Judith’s legacy is indelible!
"We couldn’t be more honoured to induct Judith into the 2019 AWMA Honour Roll where she will be joined by our inaugural recipient, the legendary Helen Reddy."
The 2019 AWMA take place on 9 October at Brisbane Powerhouse.
