Jimmy Little
Jimmy Little: Australia's first gentleman of song, whose voice melts ice, continues a trailblazing career that has gently been opening doors and minds throughout his life. Jimmy Little broke down white-dominated cultural barriers as he painted images - past, present and future - with his songs. Jimmy was the first Aboriginal person to feature regularly on television. His incredible talent and success subtly swept aside ignorance and negative stereotypes.
Little’s career as a singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and educator has spanned six decades. He has achieved great heights in each discipline. In 1994, Jimmy was inducted into Tamworth's Country Music Roll of Renown, the highest honour an Australian country music artist can achieve. Jimmy was also inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame that year. In 2004 Jimmy was awarded the Order of Australia for his service to the entertainment industry, ongoing commitment to education and unsung work for the reconciliation process.
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