Melinda Schneider
Melinda Schneider has been a leading light of the 'new-breed' of Australian Country artists. From as early as age three she appeared on stage with her mother, internationally renowned Country Music Legend, Mary Schneider.
Melinda has released five albums and has won numerous awards: 6 CMAA Golden Guitars – including 2009 Vocal Collaboration with Paul Kelly for ‘Still Here’, 2008 Top Selling Album with ‘Stronger’, 2005 Album of the Year with Family Tree, APRA Song of the Year for the song ‘Real People’ and Female Vocalist of the Year in 2003 for ‘The Story of My Life’.
Melinda's songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, Jimmy Little and US country artist Elizabeth Cook. Melinda's recent 'Song of the Year' nomination at the Americana Music Awards in Nashville for Sometimes It Takes Balls To Be A Woman saw Melinda nominated along side Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams.
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