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Jem Cassar-Daley
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| Birth name | Jem Irene Cassar-Daley |
| Born | 14 February 2001 Australia |
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Indie-pop |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Associated acts | Troy Cassar-Daley |
Jem Irene Cassar-Daley (born on 14 February 2001) is an Australian indie pop singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of famous country music singer Troy Cassar-Daley and TV presenter Laurel Edwards. Jem is proud of her heritage, being a Maltese, European Australian, and a Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung woman.
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About Jem's Early Life
Jem Cassar-Daley was born on 14 February 2001. Her parents are Laurel Edwards, who works in TV and radio, and Troy Cassar-Daley, a well-known country music singer. Jem is a Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung woman.
She shared that music was a big part of her life even before she was born. Jem also said that The Sound of White by Missy Higgins was the very first album she ever bought. She still loves Missy Higgins' music today!
When Jem was younger, she looked up to artists like Gwen Stefani, Beyoncé, and Fergie. She was also a big fan of the band One Direction. Other musicians who have inspired her include Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, and Missy Higgins.
After finishing high school in 2018, Jem went on her first music tour. She joined her father, Troy Cassar-Daley, and they performed about 70 shows together in one year.
Jem's Music Career
Starting Her Music Journey (2021-Present)
Jem Cassar-Daley released her first song, "Letting Go," in July 2021. In May 2022, she released her first collection of songs, called an extended play (EP), titled I Don't Know Who to Call. This EP has seven tracks, including her earlier songs "Letting Go," "Changes," "Like it More," and "Oh No."
Later in September 2022, Jem released a short film (mini-documentary) with the same name as her EP. This film helped explain how the songs on the EP were created. She worked with other artists like James Angus and Tia Gostelow on this project.
In 2022, Jem joined her father on stage at the Queensland Music Awards. They performed a song called "Brisbane Blacks" by the band Mop and The Dropouts. They did this to celebrate the band receiving a special Lifetime Achievement Award.
In November 2024, Jem Cassar-Daley teamed up with the band King Stingray. They performed a cover of the song "Oysters in My Pocket" for a special music series. This song was then released in December 2024.
Jem's Music Releases
Extended Plays (EPs)
Jem has released the following extended play:
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| I Don't Know Who to Call |
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Awards and Nominations
Jem Cassar-Daley has been recognized with several awards for her music.
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record (AIR) Awards celebrate the success of independent music artists in Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Jem Cassar-Daley | Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| I Don't Know Who to Call | Best Independent Pop Album or EP | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | "King of Disappointment" | Independent Song of the Year | Won |
Australian Women in Music Awards
These awards celebrate amazing women in the Australian Music Industry who have made important contributions.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Jem Cassar-Daley | Emerging Artist Award | Nominated |
National Indigenous Music Awards
These awards celebrate the achievements of Indigenous Australians in music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Jem Cassar-Daley | New Talent of the Year | Won | |
| I Don't Know Who to Call | Album of the Year | Nominated |
Queensland Music Awards
The Queensland Music Awards celebrate new and famous artists from Queensland, Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) | Ref. |
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| 2022 | "Letting Go" | Indigenous Award | Won | |
| 2024 | "King of Disappointment" | Song of the Year | Won | |
| Pop Award | Won |
