Henry Wagons

Origin| Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres| Alternative country
Years active| 1999 (1999)–present
Labels| ABC Music
Website| http://www.wagonsmusic.com

Musical artist

Henry Josef Wagons[1] is an Australian singer/songwriter, musician, radio & TV personality and frontman of the outlaw country rock band, Wagons (band)[2] who have released seven albums in Australia, and made their U.S. debut with 2011's Rumble, Shake and Tumble.[3]

## Background

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Henry Wagons is the grandson of Henry Krips,[4][5] a Viennese emigree, principal conductor of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.[6]

Apart from his career as a recording artist, Henry is also a TV presenter and radio broadcaster. Henry Wagons was named by The Age Melbourne Magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Melbourne in 2009.[7]

## Early bands

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In the late 1990s, Wagons played as a keyboardist in a noise group called Dworzec, which was inspired by Krautrock and bands on New Zealand label Flying Nun. Wagons played as a bassist in the rock bands Breaking the Law and The Ancients.

In 1999, Wagons formed alt-country rock band Wagons (band), who have released seven albums in Australia between 2000 and 2014

## TV, radio and media interests

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Wagons was a regular segment presenter/reporter on ABC TV’s Art Nation and Sunday Arts for three years, as well as having had a regular spot on adult-contemporary music program Dig TV, bursting into people’s houses at random and critiquing their record collections. He has made multiple TV appearances on music shows, RocKwiz and Spicks and Specks. In 2014, Henry hosted the episode "RocKwiz Backstage at Bluesfest with Henry Wagons".

In 2014 Henry hosted a BBQ cooking show Keepers Of The Flame on network television Channel 10, while also hosting interview series ‘Rogue Tales’ for James Squire.

Wagons is the host of Tower Of Song, a national Americana/roots radio show, broadcast weekly on digital radio station Double J.[8]

## Solo career

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In 2012 Wagons released his first solo offering Expecting Company; a mini album of duets featuring collaborations with Alison Mosshart (The Kills/Dead Weather), Robert Forster, Gossling, Patience Hodgson, Canada's Jenn Grant and others.[9]

On 6 March 2013, Henry Wagons recorded Upstairs at United Vol. 9. Henry presents 7 songs including an Elvis cover and a Waylon Jennings cover. Upstairs At United is a series of all analog, direct to tape, live studio recordings, taped above the United Records Pressing Plant, Nashville.

His debut full-length solo album After What I Did Last Night... was released in February 2016 on ABC Music.[10]

## Discography

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### Albums

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List of albums  Title  | album details

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Expecting Company? |

* Released: 2012[11]
* Label: Spunk Records (URA403)
* Formats: CD, Digital

After What I Did Last Night... |

* Released: 12 February 2016[12]
* Label: Henry Wagons/ ABC/ Universal Music Australia (4768123)
* Formats: CD, Digital

South of Everywhere |

* Released: 3 February 2023
* Label: Cheatin’ Hearts Records / Spunk Records (URA6045)
* Formats: CD, Digital

The Four Seasons |

* Released: 16 August 2024
* Label: Cheatin’ Hearts Records / Warner
* Formats: CD, Digital

## Awards and nominations

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### AIR Awards

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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  | Ref.

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2017 | After What I Did Last Night | Best Independent Country Album  | Won  | [13][14]
2024 | South of Everywhere | Best Independent Country Album or EP  | Nominated  | [15]
2025 | Four Seasons | Best Independent Country Album or EP  | Nominated  | [16]

### ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.

Year  | Nominee / work  | Award  | Result  | Ref.

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2023 | South of Everywhere | Best Country Album | Nominated  | [17]
2024 | The Four Seasons | Best Country Album  | Nominated  | [18]

### Country Music Awards of Australia

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The Country Music Awards of Australia is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They commenced in 1973.

Year  | Nominee / work  | Award  | Result  | Ref.

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2025 | The Four Seasons  | Album of the Year | Pending | [19]
Alt. Country Album of the Year | Pending

### EG Awards / Music Victoria Awards

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The EG Awards (known as Music Victoria Awards since 2013) are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

Year  | Nominee / work  | Award  | Result  | Ref.

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2012 | Henry Wagons  | Best Male  | Nominated  | [20][21]
2016 | Henry Wagons  | Best Male  | Nominated  | [22][23]
2023 | Henry Wagons  | Best Country Work  | Nominated  | [24]

### National Live Music Awards

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The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

Year  | Nominee / work  | Award  | Result  | Ref.

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2017 | Henry Wagons  | Live Country or Folk Act of the Year  | Nominated  | [25][26]

## See also

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* Wagons (band)

## References

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1. ^ "A HANGMAN'S WORK IS NEVER DONE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
2. ^ "Wagons". wagonsmusic.com. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
3. ^ "Henry Wagons on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
4. ^ Mathieson, Craig. "Henry Wagons' eccentricity has Nick Cave's backing". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
5. ^ Reid, Graham. "HENRY WAGONS INTERVIEWED (2014): The write stuff". Elsewhere. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
6. ^ Sudrabs, Zaiga. Krips, Henry Joseph (1912–1987). Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University.
7. ^ "Henry Wagons | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
8. ^ "Tower of Song | Double J". Double J. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
9. ^ "Henry Wagons – Expecting Company?". FasterLouder. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
10. ^ "ABC Music". ABC Music. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
11. ^ "Expecting Company?". iTunes. Archived from the original on 3 May 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
12. ^ "After What I Did Last Night..." iTunes. Retrieved 2 May 2019.[dead link]
13. ^ "A.B Original dominates 2017 AIR Awards nominations". theindustryobserver. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
14. ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
15. ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
16. ^ "The Nominees for the 2025 AIR Awards Are Here". The Note. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
17. ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
18. ^ "ARIA Awards 2024 nominations — everything you need to know". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
19. ^ "Troy Cassar-Daley, Michael Waugh, Kasey Chambers Lead 2025 Golden Guitar Nominations". Country Town. 19 November 2024.
20. ^ "EG Awards 2012 Announce Nominations, Induct Weddings, Parties, Anything". Tone Deaf. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
21. ^ "The Temper Trap, Oh Mercy Win EG Awards". noise11. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
22. ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
23. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
24. ^ "Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards". Music Feeds. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
25. ^ "NLMA reveal 2017 Nominees". NLMA. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
26. ^ "Winners 2017". NLMA. December 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.

## External links

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* Official website

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