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Biography
Courtney Melba Barnett is an Australian singer, songwriter, and musician. Known for her deadpan singing style and witty, rambling lyrics, she attracted attention with the release of her debut EP, I've Got a Friend Called Emily Ferris.
Awards & recognition
- ARIA Award — Best Rock Album · 2018
- ARIA Award — Best Female Artist · 2015
- ARIA Award — Breakthrough Artist - Release · 2015
- ARIA Award — Best Independent Release · 2015
- ARIA Award — Best Cover Art · 2015
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- Australian Music Prize
- Libera Award — Best Breakthrough Artist
- BRIT Award — International Female Solo Artist · 2016 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 2016 · nominated
- Grammy Awards · 2016 · nominated
Filmography8 titles

Anonymous Club
2022as Herself
2022as Herself

Harriet the Spy
Main Title Theme Composer
Main Title Theme Composer

Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Musical Guest
1975as Self - Musical Guest

Austin City Limits
1975as Self
1975as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015as Self
2015as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014as Self - Musical Guest
2014as Self - Musical Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014as Self
2014as Self

No Time for Quiet
2019as Self
2019as Self