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AC/DC Up For ARIA Nomination Post by: Eddie Ruckus - Rockin' Blogger 8 October, 2009 - 7:42 AM
AC/DC, Empire Of The Sun, Ladyhawke, Eskimo Joe and The Temper Trap are among the front runners in the ARIA Award nominations announced this morning.
AC/DC have scored a total of four nominations, in the categories for highest selling Australian album [well, der!!], as well as best rock album [double der!!], best group and album of the year for Black Ice.
Unbelievably, according to our research, it is the first time that AC/DC – unquestionably the biggest band to come out of Australia – has ever been nominated for an ARIA award. Can you believe that?
The band was, however, included in the first batch of acts to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame way back in 1988.
It’s a weird mixed up year of nominations with pop star Jessica Mauboy leading the field with seven nominations, Empire Of The Sun runner-up with six, followed by Ladyhawke with five.
Of the rockers, Eskimo Joe will go head-to-head with Acca Dacca in three categories: best group, as well as best rock album and album of the year for Inshalla. [Um, no need to feel nervous, boys - gulp!!!]
This year’s ARIA Awards will be presented at Sydney’s Acer Arena on Thursday, November 26. If you want to attend, public tickets to the show go on sale October 16. Otherwise, the whole thing will be broadcast live on Channel Nine.
Some of the major nominations:
Best Rock Album
AC/DC – Black Ice
Eskimo Joe – Inshalla
Jet – Shaka Rock
The Drones – Havilah
The Temper Trap – Conditions
Best Group
AC/DC – Black Ice
Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream
Eskimo Joe – Inshalla
Hilltop Hoods – State Of The Art
The Drones – Havilah
Album of the Year
AC/DC – Black Ice
Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream
Eskimo Joe – Inshalla
Sarah Blasko – As Day Follows Night
The Temper Trap – Conditions
What do you think – is it about time AC/DC picked up an ARIA or two?
Leave your comment
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Junior says
About bloody time AC/DC got recognised for writing some of the best albums ever.
Black Ice is bloody brilliant.
Posted Thursday 8 October, 2009 8:29 AM -
Rebecca says
I hope Jet win best rock album but I'm pretty sure AC/DC will get it. I love Jet.
Posted Thursday 8 October, 2009 8:38 AM -
Freddie says
As much as I love AC/DC I'd like to see The Drones get best album.
Their newie was definitely the most interesting and they always out on one hell of a live show.
Posted Thursday 8 October, 2009 10:51 AM -
Pat says
I think AC/DC deserve one or two. But would also like to see Eskimo Joe or Jet take one home...
Posted Thursday 8 October, 2009 8:03 PM -
Dave says
Well done Acca Dacca. Bring on the Aussie tour.
Posted Friday 9 October, 2009 7:04 AM -
rockmammah says
Step aside fools, AC/DC will win and deserve the honour hands down.
What woz you thinkn? If you've ever had the privilege of seeping 'em live then you'd know.
I'm just telln u as it is, don't be lying to yourselves now.
Posted Saturday 10 October, 2009 5:28 AM -
Steve-O says
I always love an underdog so I rate Eskimo Joe's Inshalla as one of the best Aussie albums of the year.
Great sounds, the arrangements on that record are massive and I think the songs are just bloody good.
Posted Sunday 11 October, 2009 10:20 PM -
simmo says
AC/DC has to win it, Black Ice went no. 1 in 29 countries and has sold 8 million albums worldwide, at least let the greatest band ever win 1!
Posted Monday 12 October, 2009 6:02 PM -
2Bob says
Chisel, Chisel, Chisel!
Posted Wednesday 14 October, 2009 6:58 AM -
Harry says
Here are my picks:
Best Rock Album - Eskimo Joe
Posted Tuesday 20 October, 2009 6:57 AM
Best Group - AC/DC
Album Of The Year - Empire Of The Sun, Walking On A Dream
