While still in high school, Missy Higgins garnered national attention in Australia when she won a demo contest held by Triple J, a youth-oriented radio outlet. Three years later in 2004, she proved why she had won by nabbing five ARIA Awards with her debut album, The Sound Of White. With a track record like that, it was a no-brainer to expect her sophomore effort, On A Clear Night, to be just as brilliant when it was released in May last year. With the follow up, she decided to make the leap into the fickle US market. And while she hasn't completely blown up here just yet, she's been steadily garnering acclaim, buzz and fans stateside. As for her style, it's a mix of folk, pop and alt-country. It's what Sarah McLachlan would sound like if she went country. In fact, her single Where I Stood starts of decidedly McLachlan-esque with that slightly raspy voice over a building piano before a more country influence kicks in for the chorus.
For additional songs + tour dates, head on over to her MySpace page or use the links below to buy her work:
US
UK
Australia
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