Colin Buchanan (musician) facts for kids
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Colin Buchanan
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Buchanan at the 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival
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| Background information | |
| Born | 23 May 1964 Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Origin | Bourke, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Country, children's, Christian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | ABC Music EMI Music Australia Universal Music Australia |
Colin Buchanan (born 23 May 1964) is a popular Australian singer, songwriter, and entertainer. He plays many instruments and is known for his country, children's, and Christian music.
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Colin's Early Life and Moves
Colin was born in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. When he was six years old, his family moved to Melbourne, Australia. Later, they moved to Peakhurst, Sydney. In 1988, Colin and his wife moved to the Australian outback. They lived in Bourke and Grenfell, New South Wales for a couple of years.
Colin's Music Career
Colin Buchanan has won many awards for his music. He has won ten Golden Guitar awards. These are big awards in Australian country music. He has also written songs with famous Australian country singers. Some of these include Lee Kernaghan and Adam Brand.
Popular Songs and Albums
One of his songs, "Hat Town," won an APRA Award. He wrote this song with Lee Kernaghan. Colin also made a Christmas album with Greg Champion. This album became very popular in Australia. His song "Aussie Jingle Bells" from that album is a favorite. Many schools perform it at their end-of-year concerts.
Colin has been nominated for several ARIA Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in Australian music. He was nominated for Best Country Album and Best Children's Album. He was also nominated for Best Comedy Release.
TV Shows and Other Work
From 1992 to 1999, Colin was a regular presenter on ABC TV's Play School. This was a very popular children's show. He also appeared on Playhouse Disney. This show was a team-up between Australia's Seven Network and Disney Channel. Colin often performed at "Carols in the Domain" with Monica Trapaga. For 20 years, he hosted Qantas' in-flight audio entertainment. He helped create the idea of having guest co-hosts.
Christian and Children's Music
Since the mid-1990s, Colin has focused a lot on Christian music. His children's Christian albums are very popular. Kids and families in Australia, the United Kingdom, and parts of the United States enjoy them. Colin used to be a school teacher. Because of this, his songs are often played in primary classrooms and Sunday Schools.
Colin's Family Life
Colin Buchanan is married to Robyn. They have four children together. Their children's names are Elliot, Laura, Emily, and Riley.
Colin's Music Albums
Colin has released many studio albums over the years. Some of his albums have even appeared on the Australian music charts.
Studio Albums
- Galahs in the Gidgee (1991)
- Hard Times (1992)
- The Measure of a Man (1994)
- Aussie Christmas with Bucko & Champs (1995) – This album went Gold!
- Edge of the Kimberley (1998)
- Aussie Christmas with Bucko & Champs 2 (1998) – This album went Platinum!
- Real Hope (2000)
- Land of the Getaway (2001)
- God of Wonders (2003)
- Take 2 (2003)
- The Songwriter Sessions (2012)
- Calvary Road (2017)
- Memory Town (2024)
Children's Christian Albums
Colin has released many albums specifically for children with Christian themes.
- I Want My Mummy (1993)
- Remember the Lord (1996)
- Practise Being Godly (1997)
- Follow the Saviour (1998)
- Live in the Big Tent (2000)
- 10, 9, 8... God Is Great (2002)
- Jesus Rocks the World (2004)
- King of Christmas (2005)
- Nicky Nacky Nocky Noo (2006)
- Super Saviour (2008)
- Boom Chicka Boom (2009)
- God Rock (2011)
- King of the Jungle (2013)
- The Jesus Hokey Pokey (2014)
- Jingle Jingle Jesus (2015)
- Boss of the Cross (2016)
- Living on the Rock (2016)
- Colin's New Testament Big Bible Story Songs (2017)
- Jesus The Game Changer (2017)
- Fam Bam Bible Jam! (2018)
- Catechismo Kids (2019)
- Colin Buchanan's Old Testament Sing-A-Long (2020)
Awards and Recognitions
Colin Buchanan has received many awards for his songwriting and performances.
APRA Music Awards
The APRA Music Awards celebrate great songwriting in Australia.
- 1999: Won "Most Performed Country Work" for "Hat Town" (with Lee Kernaghan and Garth Porter).
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are Australia's biggest music awards. Colin has been nominated several times.
- 1993: Nominated for Best Country Album (Hard Times)
- 1994: Nominated for Best Children's Album (I Want My Mummy)
- 1996: Nominated for Best Comedy Release (Aussie Christmas as Bucko and Champs)
- 1998: Nominated for Best Country Album (Edge of the Kimberley)
- 2013: Nominated for Best Comedy Release (The TGIF Songs of Colin Buchanan)
Country Music Awards of Australia (Golden Guitar Awards)
These awards are given out every January at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Colin has won many of these!
- 1992: New Talent of the Year – "Galahs in the Gidgee"
- 1993: Heritage Award – "A Drover's Wife"
- 1998: Heritage Song of the Year – "Edge of the Kimberley"
- 1999: Vocal Collaboration of the Year – "Tough Job" (with Lee Kernaghan)
- 1999: Bush Ballad of the Year – "That Old Caravan"
- 2000: APRA Song of the Year – "They Don't Make 'em Like That Anymore"
- 2005: Heritage Song of the Year – "Missin' Slim" (with Lee Kernaghan)
- 2007: Heritage Song of the Year – "Close As a Whisper (The Gift)" (written with Lee Kernaghan and Garth Porter)
- 2010: Bush Ballad of the Year – "The Road to Thargomindah" (performed by The Bushwackers)
- 2025: Bush Ballad of the Year – "Laura & Giselle"
Tamworth Songwriters Awards
This contest is for original country songs and happens during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Colin has won six awards here.
- 1990: Amateur Traditional Award – "Up to Their Eyeballs"
- 1991: Professional Traditional Award – "Debutantes Ball"
- 1994: Children's Song of the Year – "Dem Doggies Don't Care"
- 2003: Children's Song of the Year – "Jesus Is No Fairytale"
- 2006: Children's Song of the Year – "King of Christmas"
- 2015: Songmaker Award
