Jean Stafford (musician)
| Jean Stafford | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jean Stafford |
| Also known as | Australia's Queen of Country Music |
| Born |
January 1, 1950 Latrobe,Tasmania, Australia |
| Genres | Country, Western Swing, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Labels | Hadley Records,EMI |
| Associated acts | Kitty Wells, Johnny Wright,Dolly Parton, Smoky Dawson,Jimmy Little,Slim Whitman |
| Website |
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Jean Stafford (born 1 January 1950 at Latrobe, Tasmania) is a successful Australian country music artist. She spent some of her childhood in Meander, attending the local school, and was married at the Meander Methodist Church. She has won Golden Guitar awards, as Australia's best female country singer. In 1989 She was crowned Australia's Queen of Country Music by Australian Legend Smoky Dawson. Stafford was given the Keys to the City of Nashville, Tennessee in 1991.[1]
In recognition for her significant contribution to Australian country music, in 2008, Jean Stafford was inducted into The Country Music Roll of Renown.[2] The plaque reads;
Jean is one of our outstanding stars. Coming to prominence during the 1970s and '80s, she learnt her craft singing at hotels, country halls and dances. Recording initially with Dusty Rankin in 1965, Jean released her debut solo album in 1974, the song What Kind Of A Girl Do You Think I Am? winning the first of her three Golden Guitars and setting Jean on the road to stardom. From Northern Tasmania to Tamworth and Nashville, it has been a triumphant journey for the silver voiced girl who made her first public appearance at the age of 12. With many awards, honours and accolades to show for her long and illustrious career, we salute Jean Stafford as one of Australian country music's finest and most enduring talents.[3]
References
- ↑ Boxhall, Geraldine (1991). "Chapter 14: Newsmakers". Meander Valley memories. Meander: Meander Primary School. p. 190. ISBN 0-646-04684-5.
- ↑ http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com.au/RollOfRenown/1_ROR.htm
- ↑ http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com.au/RollOfRenown/ROR_images/2008_Stafford.JPG
