Helen Elizabeth Croome (born 1983), better known by her stage-name Gossling, is an Australian folk/pop singer-songwriter. Gossling formed after Croome put Psychology/Sociology studies on hold to concentrate on a Bachelor of Music (Composition) at Box Hill Institute. In 2009 Croome met the musicians now joining her as Gossling being Joshua Jones – bass, Peter Marin – drums and Ryan Meeking- guitar. Gossling is currently signed to Australian record label Dew Process and UK label Polydor.
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Birth name | Helen Elizabeth Croome[1] |
Born | 1983 (age 38–39) Wodonga, Australia |
Genres | folk, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals and piano |
Years active | 2009–present |
Website | gosslingmusic |
Her debut album Harvest of Gold was released in late 2013 to positive reviews. Her songs have been used in several popular television shows,[2] and her cover of "Monday Tuesday Wednesday (I Love You)" by Ross Parker has been used by Woolworths supermarkets.[3] She was nominated for Channel V's Oz Artist of the Year in 2012[4] and was invited to perform at SXSW 2014.[5]
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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AIR Awards of 2012[7] | "Boys Like You" (360 featuring Gossling) | Best Independent Single | Nominated |
The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters".[8]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | "Boys Like You" – 360 featuring Gossling (Kaelyn Behr,Matthew Colwell, Francis Jones, Bradford Pinto, Jack Revens) |
Most Played Australian Song of the Year | Nominated | [9] |
Urban Work of the Year | Nominated | [10] | ||
Song of the Year | Shortlisted | [11] |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2012[12] | "Boys like You" (360 featuring Gossling) | Song of the Year | Nominated |
"Boys like You" (featuring Gossling) – Alex Weltlinger | ARIA Award for Best Video | Nominated |
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