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Charlie Collins
Background information
Birth nameCharlene Joyce Bailey
Born1987 or 1988 (age 36–37)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
OriginTamworth, New South Wales, Australia
GenresCountry
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Formerly of

Charlie Collins (born Charlene Joyce Bailey; 1987 or 1988) is an Australian singer and songwriter. With her siblings she first played in the bands The Baileys and Chasing Bailey. From 2011 until 2017 she played in Tigertown, with her then husband Chris Collins and two of each of their siblings. For her solo debut album, Snowpine, she was nominated for the 2019 ARIA Award for Best Country Album. Her second studio album, Undone, was released in April 2022.

Early life and education

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Charlene Joyce Bailey[1][2][3] was born on 1987 or 1988[2] in Sydney to an Indian family.[4]

She then moved to Tamworth[5][6] and grew up on a nearby farm with her older siblings, Kurt and Crystal, who are also musicians.[5][7]

Career

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2001: The Baileys

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The three siblings formed a group, the Baileys, in Tamworth in 2001 with Collins on lead vocals and guitar, Kurt on drums and Crystal on vocals and mandolin.[5] They were later joined by Daniel Conway on lead guitar and vocals and Lindsay Dallas on bass guitar, producing a sound described as "embrac[ing] country, pop, rock and white-eyed soul".[5]

2008-2010: Chasing Bailey

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By July 2008 the band renamed themselves as Chasing Bailey, described in The Sydney Morning Herald as a "five-piece pop rock band".[8] In August of that year the group released their debut album, Long Story Short, through EMI.[5][7] Collins described their music, "We don't want to pigeonhole ourselves at this point and it's not because we don't like country or don't like pop".[7]

2011-2017: Tigertown

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Main article: Tigertown (band)

From 2011 to 2017 Collins was a member of the Sydney pop band Tigertown, with her husband, Chris Collins, on lead guitar and his siblings, Elodie on bass guitar and Alexi on keyboards.[9][10] Collins' siblings Crystal and Kurt were early members.[9][10] The band released six extended plays, starting with Tigertown in 2011 and ending with Warriors in 2017.[11]

Collins has known the members of Gang of Youths since they were teenagers, and they played as the support act for her first national tour with the band.[12]

2018-present: solo

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In July 2018, Collins released her debut solo single, "Wish You Were Here".[13] On 31 May 2019, Collins released her debut solo album, Snowpine. The album was recorded at the Snowpine Lodge in Dalgety. Also appearing on the album were Chris Collins (guitar) and George Georgiadis (drums).[14] Her next single was "Mexico", leading to a national tour with Gang of Youths and attracting many fans, including Courtney Barnett and Amy Shark.[15] She also played support for English musician Sam Fender and US-based South African-born country singer Orville Peck.[16]

In November 2019 she released the track "I Don't Want to Be in a Rock Band", which was written while touring with Gang of Youths. Kevin Rutherford wrote in Billboard that it "continues the breezy, country-tinged sound of Snowpine, flecked with harmonica and rootsy electric guitar". The accompanying video, directed by Mickey Mason, features Collins and her band in various locations in Sydney. She was set to follow this with a national tour in early 2020.[17]

In 2021, Collins released "Fuck It", the lead single from her forthcoming album. Her second studio album, Undone,[18] half of which was recorded at The Grove Studios,[16][a] was released on Island Records in April 2022. Its style was described in The Music as "rhythmic '80s rock, contempo soul balladry, and slick power-pop – rivalling Taylor Swift".[18] She said that the title reflected the theme of the album: "all about letting go and exposing the truths behind the pain".[16] She wrote one song, "November", on piano, on the 1st wedding anniversary after separating from her husband. She did not want to include it on the album, but was encouraged to do so by Gang Of Youths guitarist Joji Malani. She co-wrote some of the songs on the album with Gab Strum (aka "Japanese Wallpaper"), Xavier Dunn, and Jarryd James.[21]

In February–March 2022[22][23] Collins travelled to Europe, spending time with her friends in Gang of Youths, whom she has known since they were young, in London.[12] She performed as their support act at the Brixton Academy,[18] (where one reviewer called her vocals "ethereal, country-infused"[24]); the Albert Hall in Manchester;[25] and another venue. A bout of COVID-19 prevented her playing the full tour.[18] Later that year she did a national Undone tour in Australia.[12]

She performed at Splendour in the Grass in July 2022,[21] and as a support act for Conan Gray in November 2022.[26]

Personal life

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Collins married Chris Collins, but the marriage ended and they divorced around 2019–2020.[18]

Recognition and awards

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In January 2019 The Music named Collins as an act to watch.[15]

AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Snowpine Best Independent Country Album Won [27][28]

ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Snowpine Best Country Album Nominated [29]
2022 Undone Best Blues and Roots Album Nominated [30]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details
Snowpine
  • Released: 31 May 2019[31]
  • Label: Mirror Records (MIRROR001CD)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital
Undone

Singles

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Year Title Album
2018 "Wish You Were Here"[13] Snowpine
"Mexico"[33]
2019 "Beautifully Blind"[34]
"Space Between"[35]
"Please Let Me Go"[36]
"Who's Gonna Save You Now?"[37]
"I Don't Want to Be in a Rock Band"[38] non album single
2021 "Fuck It"[39] Undone
"Just My Luck"[40]
"Undone"[41]
2022 "Backseat Valentine"[42]

Footnotes

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  1. ^ This Sydney recording studio, originally built in 2000 by Garry Gary Beers from INXS, has provided recording facilities and expertise for musicians such as Julia Jacklin, Silverchair, Ocean Alley, Courtney Barnett, DZ Deathrays, DMA's and Sarah Blasko.[19][20]

References

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  1. ^ "GA252037-V1: GrantConnect". Grant Award View. Retrieved 31 December 2024. Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade): Grant Term: 14-Jun-2022 to 30-Aug-2025
  2. ^ a b "Preview of Episode 11, Series 43". NuCountry TV: Dave's Diary. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2024. Charlie, now 32 and born Charlene Joyce Bailey, cut an album with her family group Chasing Bailey and was also in rock band Tigertown.
  3. ^ "St. Lucia Remix lyrics". Musixmatch. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Tigertown - Interview". What The Sound.
  5. ^ a b c d e Dawson, Dave (8 September 2008). "Chasing Bailey". Dave's Diary. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  6. ^ Woods, Cat (31 August 2019), "Music reviews", The Australian
  7. ^ a b c Coufos, Polly (23 August 2008). "Baileys chaser". Perth Now, STM.
  8. ^ Dunn, Emily; Murray, Elicia (11 July 2008). "False alarm: everyone came except the baby. Chasing Charity". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Tigertown". Beat Magazine.
  10. ^ a b staff writer (13 October 2012). "Out of Nowhere". theMusic.com.au. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  11. ^ Newstead, Al (5 February 2018), "Sydney's Tigertown are calling it quits", Triple J
  12. ^ a b c Collins, Charlie (6 May 2022). "Charlie Collins is enjoying newfound freedom as her next chapter kicks off". Happy Mag (Interview). Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Wish You Were Here - single". Apple Music. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  14. ^ McMillen, Andrew (30 May 2019), "Charlie still riding the highs and lows", The Australian
  15. ^ a b Davies, Hayden (29 April 2019). "Premiere: 2019 break-out Charlie Collins takes on The Half Way Sessions". The Music. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  16. ^ a b c Collins, Charlie (9 May 2022). "In Conversation With #187 - Charlie Collins". When The Horn Blows (Interview). Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  17. ^ Rutherford, Kevin (20 November 2019). "Charlie Collins Embraces Her New Path in 'I Don't Want to Be in a Rock Band' Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  18. ^ a b c d e Wehner, Cyclone (28 April 2022). "Charlie Collins: 'There's So Much Gossip In Our Industry & It's Toxic'". The Music. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  19. ^ "Studio Overview: The Grove Studios". Mixdown Magazine. 14 June 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  20. ^ "The Grove Studios". The Grove Studios. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  21. ^ a b Kennedy, Jade (26 April 2022). "Charlie Collins Leans Into The Rawness Of Heartbreak On Her New Album 'Undone'". scenestr. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  22. ^ "Friday 25th February at The Fighting Cocks, 7:30pm (18+)". Banquet Records. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  23. ^ "Mar 12, 2022: Gang of Youths / Charlie Collins / Tom A. Smith at O2 Institute2 Birmingham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom". Concert Archives. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  24. ^ Scott, Clementine (18 March 2022). "Live Review: Gang of Youths // O2 Academy Brixton, London, 15.03.22 : The Indiependent". The Indiependent. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  25. ^ "Gang Of Youths / Charlie Collins / Tom A Smith". EVEN THE STARS: Gang Of Youths / Charlie Collins / Tom A Smith. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  26. ^ "What's new this month? Here are 10 Australian release picks for April 2022". NME. April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  27. ^ "2020 AIR Awards Nominees". scenestr. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  28. ^ "That's a wrap: 2020 AIR Awards winners and celebrations". the industry observer. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  29. ^ Brandle, Lars (10 October 2019), "Tones And I Leads 2019 ARIA Awards Nominations", Billboard
  30. ^ Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  31. ^ "Snowpine". Apple Music. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  32. ^ "Undone (Red Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  33. ^ "Mexico - single". Apple Music. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  34. ^ "Beautifully Blind - single". Apple Music. January 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  35. ^ "Space Between - single". Apple Music. March 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  36. ^ "Please Let Me Go - single". Apple Music. May 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  37. ^ "Who's Gonna Save You Now? - single". Apple Music. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  38. ^ "I Don't Want to Be in a Rock Band - single". Apple Music. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  39. ^ "Fuck It - single". Apple Music. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  40. ^ "Charlie Collins riffs on the frustrations of heartbreak in eruptive new single "Just My Luck"". NME. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  41. ^ "Listen to Charlie Collins' vulnerable new single "Undone"". NME. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  42. ^ "Listen to Charlie Collins' new single "Backseat Valentine"". NME. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
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