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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Dani Young
| name = Dani Young
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| background = Singer-songwriter
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| origin = Sydney, Australia
| image = Desert water.jpg
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| genre = Country music
| birth_date = 7 January 1992
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| instrument = Singer, guitar
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| origin = Sydney, Australia
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| label = ABC Music
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| genre = Country music
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| instrument = Singer, guitar
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| label = ABC Music
| associated_acts = Warren H Williams
| associated_acts = Warren H Williams
| website = https://www.facebook.com/WarrenHWilliamsDaniYoung/
| website = {{Official website|https://www.daniyoung.net}}
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'''Dani Young''' (born 7 January 1992 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian singer-songwriter, best known for her country duet album ''Desert Water'' released in 2016 with [[Warren H Williams]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/4113554/perfect-harmony-for-duo/|title=Perfect harmony for duo|last=Sheridan|first=Haley|date=2016-08-22|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://themusic.com.au/music/albumreviews/2016/07/19/warren-h-william-and-dani-young-desert-water-lukas-murphy/|title=Warren H William & Dani Young - Desert Water|website=theMusic|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> Williams and Young are the first 'black' (Indigenous) and 'white' (non-Indigenous) country music duo in Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rootyhillrsl.com.au/warren-h-williams-and-dani-young-2016a|title=Rooty Hill RSL|last=Christie|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref>
'''Dani Young''' (born as "Danielle Young" in Sydney, Australia) is a Golden Guitar-nominated Australian singer-songwriter, best known for her country duet album ''Desert Water'' released in 2016 with [[Warren H Williams]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-22/warren-and-dani-country-indigenous-music-collaboration/7651886|title=Warren H Williams and Dani Young team up to record an album and make history in Nashville|last=Kerin|first=Lindy|date=22 July 2016|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=19 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicnt.com.au/national-indigenous-music-awards/news/nima-finalists-announced/|title=NIMA Finalists announced {{!}} National Indigenous Music Awards|website=www.musicnt.com.au|access-date=2016-09-18|archive-date=15 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015162412/http://www.musicnt.com.au/national-indigenous-music-awards/news/nima-finalists-announced/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Williams and Young are the first 'black' (Indigenous) and 'white' (non-Indigenous) country music duo from Australia to record in Nashville.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rootyhillrsl.com.au/warren-h-williams-and-dani-young-2016a|title=Rooty Hill RSL|last=Christie|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref>


''Desert Water'' is Young's first album, and debuted at #2 on the [[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]] Country Albums Chart in Australia, and #71 on ARIA's all-genres chart based on sales volumes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/4113554/perfect-harmony-for-duo/|title=Perfect harmony for duo|last=Sheridan|first=Haley|date=2016-08-22|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/australian-albums-human-nature-gimme-some-lovin-clocks-up-no-1-20160731|title=Australian Albums: Human Nature 'Gimme Some Lovin' Clocks Up No 1 - Noise11.com|website=www.noise11.com|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> The lead single "Two Ships" spent 6 weeks at #1 on Tamworth Country Radio, and peaked at number 9 on the national airplay chart. The film clip for "Two Ships", directed by Duncan Toombs, peaked at number 19 on the [[Country Music Channel]]'s Top 30. ''Desert Water'' has been added to the National Library of Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/210843710?q&versionId=231439657|title=Desert water / Warren H Williams & Dani Young. - Version details|website=Trove|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref>
''Desert Water'' is Young's first album, and debuted at #2 on the [[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]] Country Albums Chart in Australia, and #71 on ARIA's all-genres chart based on sales volumes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/4113554/perfect-harmony-for-duo/|title=Perfect harmony for duo|last=Sheridan|first=Haley|date=2016-08-22|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/australian-albums-human-nature-gimme-some-lovin-clocks-up-no-1-20160731|title=Australian Albums: Human Nature 'Gimme Some Lovin' Clocks Up No 1 - Noise11.com|website=www.noise11.com|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> The album also produced Young's first major award nomination, receiving recognition at the 2017 CMAA Golden Guitars in the Best Group or Duo category alongside Warren H Williams.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/4325030/tamworth-country-music-festivals-2017-finalists-announced/|title=Tamworth Country Music Festivals 2017 Finalists announced|author=HALEY CRAIG|author2=JIM KELLAR|date=2016-11-29|newspaper=Newcastle Herald|access-date=2016-12-02|archive-date=2 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202171416/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4325030/tamworth-country-music-festivals-2017-finalists-announced/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4325588/tamworth-country-music-festivals-2017-finalists-announced/?cs=2452|title=Tamworth Country Music Festivals 2017 Finalists announced|last=CRAIG|first=HALEY|date=2016-11-29|newspaper=The Courier|access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/southern-courier/matraville-singer-dani-young-and-country-music-legend-warren-h-williams-in-bid-for-golden-guitar/news-story/ee652a9d1aa81898938496073cb1dd87|title=Dani is in tune with outback spirit|access-date=2016-12-18}}</ref>

''Desert Water'' has been added to the National Library of Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/210843710?q&versionId=231439657|title=Desert water / Warren H Williams & Dani Young. - Version details|website=Trove|publisher=National Library of Australia|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Born in Sydney, Australia, Young graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) in 2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sydney.edu.au/news/arts/2228.html?newsstoryid=10691|title=News {{!}} The University of Sydney|website=sydney.edu.au|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> before moving to Alice Springs as a video journalist at the [[Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/the-desert-meets-the-sea-in-nashville/7661818|title=The desert meets the sea in Nashville|last=Browning|first=Daniel|date=2016-07-27|website=Radio National|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=2016-09-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.territorystories.nt.gov.au/bitstream/10070/262701/1/Centralian%20Advocate_20160621_page01_Centralian_News_1.PDF|title=Frost Bite: freak hailstorm batters Alice Springs|date=June 21, 2016|work=Centralian Advocate|access-date=2016-09-17|archive-date=18 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918164723/http://www.territorystories.nt.gov.au/bitstream/10070/262701/1/Centralian%20Advocate_20160621_page01_Centralian_News_1.PDF|url-status=dead}}</ref> There she began her songwriting partnership with [[Warren H Williams]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/aboriginal/en/content/warren-h-williams-and-danielle-young|title=Warren H Williams and Danielle Young|last=Lovegrove|first=Michelle|date=November 12, 2015|publisher=Special Broadcasting Service, Australia|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://onwiththeshow.com.au/warren-williams-dani-young-team-up-for-new-duets-album/|title=Warren H Williams & Dani Young team up for new duets album|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref>


== Music career ==
== Music career ==
Born in Sydney, Australia, Young graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) in 2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sydney.edu.au/news/arts/2228.html?newsstoryid=10691|title=News {{!}} The University of Sydney|website=sydney.edu.au|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> before moving to Alice Springs as a video journalist at the [[Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.territorystories.nt.gov.au/bitstream/10070/262701/1/Centralian%20Advocate_20160621_page01_Centralian_News_1.PDF|title=Frost Bite: freak hailstorm batters Alice Springs|last=|first=|date=June 21, 2016|work=Centralian Advocate|access-date=2016-09-17|via=}}</ref> There she began her songwriting partnership with [[Warren H Williams]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/aboriginal/en/content/warren-h-williams-and-danielle-young|title=Warren H Williams and Danielle Young|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://onwiththeshow.com.au/warren-williams-dani-young-team-up-for-new-duets-album/|title=Warren H Williams & Dani Young team up for new duets album|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref>
In May 2015, Young won "Best Young Jazz Act" at the Northern Territory Jazz and Blues Festival,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicnt.com.au/app/events/jazz-and-blues-comp-winners|title=Music NT|website=www.musicnt.com.au|access-date=2016-09-17|archive-date=18 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118043007/http://www.musicnt.com.au/app/events/jazz-and-blues-comp-winners|url-status=dead}}</ref> and performed with [[James Morrison (jazz musician)|James Morrison]] & Hot Horn Happening in Alice Springs.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.territorystories.nt.gov.au/bitstream/10070/256730/4/CAD12MAY15PG005-MAI-COLOUR-PRIMARY.PDF|title=Hot horns heat up for weekend jazz jams|last=Brown|first=Jessica|date=May 12, 2015|work=Centralian Advocate|access-date=2016-09-17|archive-date=18 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918165030/http://www.territorystories.nt.gov.au/bitstream/10070/256730/4/CAD12MAY15PG005-MAI-COLOUR-PRIMARY.PDF|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Young appeared as a featured artist on renowned Australian rock band [[Gang Gajang]]'s single "Circles In The Sand" alongside Williams in March 2016, singing in [[Western Aranda]] language.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ganggajang.com/|title=GANGgajang Home|website=www.ganggajang.com|access-date=2016-09-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027052617/http://www.ganggajang.com/|archive-date=2007-10-27|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/3902648/ganggajang-draws-circles-in-the-sand-at-redland-bay/|title=GANGgajang draws circles in the sand at Redland Bay|last=Media|first=Australian Community Media - Fairfax|date=2016-05-11|access-date=2016-09-18}}</ref> The music video became the first clip to be filmed in front of [[Uluru]] with permission from the [[traditional owners]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/ganggajang-become-first-band-permitted-to-film-video-at-uluru-20160307|title=GANGgajang Become First Band Permitted To Film Video At Uluru - Noise11.com|website=www.noise11.com|access-date=2016-09-18}}</ref>
In May 2015, Young won "Best Young Jazz Act" at the Northern Territory Jazz and Blues Festival,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicnt.com.au/app/events/jazz-and-blues-comp-winners|title=Music NT|website=www.musicnt.com.au|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> and performed with [[James Morrison (jazz musician)|James Morrison]] & Hot Horn Happening in Alice Springs.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.territorystories.nt.gov.au/bitstream/10070/256730/4/CAD12MAY15PG005-MAI-COLOUR-PRIMARY.PDF|title=Hot horns heat up for weekend jazz jams|last=Brown|first=Jessica|date=May 12, 2015|work=Centralian Advocate|access-date=2016-09-17|via=}}</ref>


In September 2015, Williams & Young recorded ''Desert Water'' in Nashville, Tennesee with producer [[Billy Yates (singer)|Billy Yates]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://onwiththeshow.com.au/warren-williams-dani-young-team-up-for-new-duets-album/|title=Warren H Williams & Dani Young team up for new duets album|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> and the album was released through [[ABC Music]] on July 22, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shop.abc.net.au/products/williams-young-desert-water-cd|title=Warren H. Williams & Dani Young - Desert Water|last=Unit|first=Commercial Development|website=ABC Shop|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://itscountry.com.au/eventdetail/723/warren-h-willilams-and-dani-young|title=Warren H Willilams and Dani Young|website=ItsCountry|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newhillbilly.com/2016/08/02/warren-h-williams-dani-young-two-ships-2016-new-official-music-video/|title=Warren H. Williams & Dani Young: "Two Ships" (2016). New Official Music Video.|date=2016-08-02|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> The album features 11 original songs written by Williams & Young,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.2nm.com.au/hunter-valley-today/53061-warren-h-williams-and-dani-young-produce-desert-water|title=Warren H Williams and Dani Young produce Desert Water|website=www.2nm.com.au|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> plus a cover of Noel Haggard's [[One Lifetime]]. It also features guest vocals from Grammy-winner [[Jim Lauderdale]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotoffthepress.com.au/news/2016/06/media-release-Warren-H.-Williams-and-Dani-Young-Desert-Water-album-launch.html|title=LEGENDARY COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST WARREN H. WILLIAMS AND RISING STAR DANI YOUNG LAUNCH SPECIAL DUETS ALBUM THIS JULY IN SYDNEY|website=www.hotoffthepress.com.au|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref> who Young met while appearing on an episode of ''Music City Roots'' in Franklin, Tennessee.
Williams & Young recorded ''Desert Water'' in Nashville, Tennessee with producer [[Billy Yates (singer)|Billy Yates]],<ref name=":0" /> and the album was released through [[ABC Music]] on 22 July 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://itscountry.com.au/eventdetail/723/warren-h-willilams-and-dani-young|title=Warren H Willilams and Dani Young|website=ItsCountry|access-date=2016-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newhillbilly.com/2016/08/02/warren-h-williams-dani-young-two-ships-2016-new-official-music-video/|title=Warren H. Williams & Dani Young: "Two Ships" (2016). New Official Music Video.|date=2016-08-02|access-date=2016-09-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918082754/http://www.newhillbilly.com/2016/08/02/warren-h-williams-dani-young-two-ships-2016-new-official-music-video/|archive-date=2016-09-18|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album features 11 original songs written by Williams & Young,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.2nm.com.au/hunter-valley-today/53061-warren-h-williams-and-dani-young-produce-desert-water|title=Warren H Williams and Dani Young produce Desert Water|website=www.2nm.com.au|access-date=2016-09-17}}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> plus a cover of Noel Haggard's [[One Lifetime]]. It also features guest vocals from Grammy-winner [[Jim Lauderdale]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotoffthepress.com.au/news/2016/06/media-release-Warren-H.-Williams-and-Dani-Young-Desert-Water-album-launch.html|title=LEGENDARY COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST WARREN H. WILLIAMS AND RISING STAR DANI YOUNG LAUNCH SPECIAL DUETS ALBUM THIS JULY IN SYDNEY|website=www.hotoffthepress.com.au|access-date=2016-09-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922181232/http://www.hotoffthepress.com.au/news/2016/06/media-release-Warren-H.-Williams-and-Dani-Young-Desert-Water-album-launch.html|archive-date=2016-09-22|url-status=dead}}</ref> who Young met while appearing on an episode of ''Music City Roots'' in Franklin, Tennessee. The album took less than a year to write, record and produce.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abcmusic.com.au/warren-h-williams|title=Warren H Williams|website=ABC Music|access-date=2016-09-19}}</ref>


The lead single "Two Ships" spent 6 weeks at #1 on Tamworth Country Radio,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au/news-events/latest/school-news/Pages/Singer-Danielle-Young-(OG-2009)-has-collaborated-with-Aboriginal-country-singer-Warren-H-Williams-.aspx|title=Singer Danielle Young (OG 2009) has collaborated with Aboriginal country singer Warren H Williams|website=www.stcatherines.nsw.edu.au|access-date=2016-09-18}}</ref> and peaked at number 9 on the national airplay chart. The song was [[2YOU|88.9 Tamworth Radio]]'s number one song on the yearly top 20 for 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=88.9FM's Country Music Countdown|url=https://m.facebook.com/509474795861709/photos/a.564366963705825.1073741829.509474795861709/829477793861406/?type=3&source=48&__tn__=E|access-date=December 31, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=#1 on Tamworth Radio's Chart|url=https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=971386972960838&substory_index=0&id=663399483759590&__tn__=%2As|access-date=December 31, 2016}}</ref> The film clip for "Two Ships", directed by [[Duncan Toombs]], peaked at number 19 on the [[Country Music Channel]]'s Top 30.
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== References ==
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== Television appearances ==
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In 2016, Dani Young and Warren H Williams were featured in an episode of ''Living Black'' called 'Ntaria to Nashville', jointly produced by [[SBS (Australian TV channel)|SBS]] and [[National Indigenous Television|NITV]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/653191747928/Living-Black-Ep6-Ntaria-To-Nashville|title=Living Black Season 23 Episode 6 - Ntaria To Nashville|date=26 June 2016|website=SBS On Demand|publisher=SBS/NITV productions|access-date=2016-09-19}}</ref> The episode followed their songwriting journey from Williams' remote hometown of [[Hermannsburg, Northern Territory|Ntaria]] in Central Australia, through to the recording studio in Nashville, and on to their first performances at the 2016 [[Tamworth Country Music Festival]].
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Williams and Young also appeared on NITV's special coverage of the 2016 National Indigenous Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicnt.com.au/national-indigenous-music-awards/news/nima-finalists-announced/|title=NIMA Finalists announced {{!}} National Indigenous Music Awards|website=www.musicnt.com.au|access-date=2016-09-19|archive-date=15 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015162412/http://www.musicnt.com.au/national-indigenous-music-awards/news/nima-finalists-announced/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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Young has previously appeared on [[Carols in the Domain|Carols In The Domain]] between 2002 and 2007 as a backup singer and dancer for stars such as [[Tim Campbell (actor)|Tim Campbell]], [[Adam Harvey]], [[Leo Sayer]] and [[Jimmy Barnes]].

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Album details
! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions
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|[[ARIA Charts|AUS]]
|AUS
Country
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! scope="row"|''Desert Water'' (Warren H Williams & Dani Young)
|
* Release date: 22 July 2016
* Label: [[ABC Commercial|ABC Music]]
* Format: [[Compact Disc|CD]], digital download
|71||2
|}

=== Singles ===
* "Circles In The Sand" - [[Gang Gajang]] (featuring Warren H Williams & Dani Young) from ''GANGgajang (Remastered)''
* "Two Ships" - Warren H Williams & Dani Young from ''Desert Water''

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== References ==
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{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 19:59, 30 August 2024

Dani Young
OriginSydney, Australia
GenresCountry music
Instrument(s)Singer, guitar
LabelsABC Music
WebsiteOfficial website

Dani Young (born as "Danielle Young" in Sydney, Australia) is a Golden Guitar-nominated Australian singer-songwriter, best known for her country duet album Desert Water released in 2016 with Warren H Williams.[1][2] Williams and Young are the first 'black' (Indigenous) and 'white' (non-Indigenous) country music duo from Australia to record in Nashville.[3]

Desert Water is Young's first album, and debuted at #2 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart in Australia, and #71 on ARIA's all-genres chart based on sales volumes.[4][5] The album also produced Young's first major award nomination, receiving recognition at the 2017 CMAA Golden Guitars in the Best Group or Duo category alongside Warren H Williams.[6][7][8]

Desert Water has been added to the National Library of Australia.[9]

Early life

[edit]

Born in Sydney, Australia, Young graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) in 2013[10] before moving to Alice Springs as a video journalist at the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association in 2014.[11][12] There she began her songwriting partnership with Warren H Williams.[13][14]

Music career

[edit]

In May 2015, Young won "Best Young Jazz Act" at the Northern Territory Jazz and Blues Festival,[15] and performed with James Morrison & Hot Horn Happening in Alice Springs.[16]

Young appeared as a featured artist on renowned Australian rock band Gang Gajang's single "Circles In The Sand" alongside Williams in March 2016, singing in Western Aranda language.[17][18] The music video became the first clip to be filmed in front of Uluru with permission from the traditional owners.[19]

Williams & Young recorded Desert Water in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Billy Yates,[14] and the album was released through ABC Music on 22 July 2016.[20][21] The album features 11 original songs written by Williams & Young,[22] plus a cover of Noel Haggard's One Lifetime. It also features guest vocals from Grammy-winner Jim Lauderdale,[23] who Young met while appearing on an episode of Music City Roots in Franklin, Tennessee. The album took less than a year to write, record and produce.[24]

The lead single "Two Ships" spent 6 weeks at #1 on Tamworth Country Radio,[25] and peaked at number 9 on the national airplay chart. The song was 88.9 Tamworth Radio's number one song on the yearly top 20 for 2016.[26][27] The film clip for "Two Ships", directed by Duncan Toombs, peaked at number 19 on the Country Music Channel's Top 30.

Television appearances

[edit]

In 2016, Dani Young and Warren H Williams were featured in an episode of Living Black called 'Ntaria to Nashville', jointly produced by SBS and NITV.[28] The episode followed their songwriting journey from Williams' remote hometown of Ntaria in Central Australia, through to the recording studio in Nashville, and on to their first performances at the 2016 Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Williams and Young also appeared on NITV's special coverage of the 2016 National Indigenous Music Awards.[29]

Young has previously appeared on Carols In The Domain between 2002 and 2007 as a backup singer and dancer for stars such as Tim Campbell, Adam Harvey, Leo Sayer and Jimmy Barnes.

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

[edit]
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS AUS

Country

Desert Water (Warren H Williams & Dani Young)
  • Release date: 22 July 2016
  • Label: ABC Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
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Singles

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  • "Circles In The Sand" - Gang Gajang (featuring Warren H Williams & Dani Young) from GANGgajang (Remastered)
  • "Two Ships" - Warren H Williams & Dani Young from Desert Water

References

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  1. ^ Kerin, Lindy (22 July 2016). "Warren H Williams and Dani Young team up to record an album and make history in Nashville". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  2. ^ "NIMA Finalists announced | National Indigenous Music Awards". www.musicnt.com.au. Archived from the original on 15 October 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  3. ^ Christie. "Rooty Hill RSL". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  4. ^ Sheridan, Haley (22 August 2016). "Perfect harmony for duo". Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Australian Albums: Human Nature 'Gimme Some Lovin' Clocks Up No 1 - Noise11.com". www.noise11.com. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  6. ^ HALEY CRAIG; JIM KELLAR (29 November 2016). "Tamworth Country Music Festivals 2017 Finalists announced". Newcastle Herald. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  7. ^ CRAIG, HALEY (29 November 2016). "Tamworth Country Music Festivals 2017 Finalists announced". The Courier. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Dani is in tune with outback spirit". Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  9. ^ "Desert water / Warren H Williams & Dani Young. - Version details". Trove. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
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