Worth a mention because of some International recognition... notably her performance with Gotye on "Somebody That I Used to Know"

Six music award nods for Kimbra
BRIDGET JONES
Last updated 18:30 03/10/2012



Pop darling Kimbra leads the chase for this year's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards with a hefty six nominations.

The finalists for the top awards were announced tonight at The Cloud in Auckland.

Along with the Hamilton-born singer, four other artists were named as finalists in multiple categories.

Home Brew and Six60 are up for five awards each, Gin Wigmore has four nominations and Opossom could walk away with three Tuis.

The winners will be named at Auckland's Vector Arena on November 1.

Kimbra is in the running for Album of the Year for her debut release Vows, Single of the Year for Warrior, Best Female Solo Artist, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Best Pop Album and the People's Choice Award.

Vows debuted at number three on the New Zealand charts and has gone on to turn the 22-year-old into an international star. She is currently on tour in the US.

In this year's categories, it's a case of boys against girls. All finalists in the running for Best Pop Album are female - Bic Runga (Belle), Gin Wigmore (Gravel & Wine) and Kimbra (Vows) - while it's all men who make up the Best Rock Album category: Clap Clap Riot (Counting Spins), The Checks (Deadly Summer Sway) and Head Like A Hole (Blood Will Out).

...more at link
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/mu ... for-Kimbra

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Good luck, Kimbra!

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But.... I have posted good stuff about and by Bic Runga and Gin Wigmore ......

They are all great... NZ is replete with talented musical women

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Yes...but she deserves it for Somebody That I Used To Know!!!!

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Kimbra wins ARIA for second time
CHRIS BARCLAY
Last updated 05:00 30/11/2012



Kiwi songstress Kimbra has won the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) award for Best Female Artist for a second consecutive year, moments after wowing the audience with an eclectic performance of her hit Settle Down in Sydney last night.

The Hamilton-born, Melbourne-based 22-year-old beat bookmaker's favourite Missy Higgins, indigenous star Jessica Mauboy, Lanie Lane and Megan Washington to claim one of the most sought after accolades.

She was presented with the award by British comedian Russell Brand, after his mother read out the winner's name while accompanying him on stage.

...more at link
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/mu ... econd-time

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Do not go gentle into that good night.
___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

Congrats to Kimbra!

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