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My Take
Courtney Barnett is one of those artists I'd happily put on for anyone. That deadpan delivery paired with rambling, observational lyrics is a sound I don't think enough people pull off without sounding gimmicky, yet she makes it feel effortless and honest. Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit deserved every bit of attention it got, and the pile of 2015 ARIA Awards plus the Australian Music Prize tells you the recognition was real. I also like that she's a guitarist first, not just a vocalist. To me she represents a very Australian brand of unfussy, witty songwriting, and I find that refreshing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Courtney Barnett
- Name (Japanese)
- コートニー・バーネット
- Reading
- こーとにー・ばーねっと
- Born
- November 3, 1987 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Northern Beaches, New South Wales, Australia
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / guitarist / music executive / record producer
2. Background
- High school
- Pittwater High School
Awards & achievements
- 2015 ARIA Award for Best Female Artist
- 2015 ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist - Release
- 2015 ARIA Award for Best Independent Release
- 2015 ARIA Award for Best Cover Art
- 2018 ARIA Award for Best Rock Album
- Australian Music Prize
- Libera Award for Best Breakthrough Artist
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit | — | |
| Notable work | Tell Me How You Really Feel | — | |
| Notable work | Lotta Sea Lice | — | |
| Notable work | The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Courtney Barnett born?
Born November 3, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Courtney Barnett from?
Courtney Barnett is from Northern Beaches, New South Wales, Australia.
What does Courtney Barnett do?
Courtney Barnett works as singer-songwriter, singer, guitarist, music executive, record producer.
What is Courtney Barnett known for?
Notable works include Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Tell Me How You Really Feel, Lotta Sea Lice.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.