Australian Male Singers

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 1 
Keith Urban
(Known for His Work in Country Music)
Keith Urban
76
Birthdate: October 26, 1967
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Whangārei, New Zealand

Four-time Grammy-winner Keith Urban had already tasted success in Australia, before making his American debut with a platinum-certified solo album. He knows how to play a variety of instruments, including the sitar, guitar, piano, and mandolin. His track Somebody Like You was named Billboard’s greatest country hit of the 2000s.

 2 
Michael Hutchence
(Lead Singer and Lyricist of the Rock Band 'INXS')
Michael Hutchence
37
Birthdate: January 22, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died: November 22, 1997

Michael Hutchence, co-founder of the Australian rock band INXS, was known for his wild lifestyle, his affairs with celebrities, and his history of drug abuse. He was named to News.com’s list of the 15 greatest Australian singers of all time but unfortunately died by suicide in a Sydney hotel room.

 3 
The Kid Laroi
(Australian Rapper, Singer and Songwriter)
The Kid Laroi
72
Birthdate: August 16, 2003
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Waterloo, Australia
Australian rapper and hip-hop artist The Kid Laroi was mentored by the late rapper Juice Wrld. He shot to fame with the tracks Let Her Go, Diva, the Billboard-charting Go, and Addison Rae. He is immensely popular on Instagram and YouTube, where he has millions of followers.
 4 
Bon Scott
(Singer & Musician)
Bon Scott
40
Birthdate: July 9, 1946
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Forfar, Scotland
Died: February 19, 1980
Bon Scott worked with bands such as The Spektors, Valentines, and Fraternity before joining the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, replacing lead singer Dave Evans in 1974. He was one of Classic Rock’s 100 Greatest Frontmen of All Time. Following his death, AC/DC released a best-selling album as a tribute.
 5 
Nick Cave
(Singer-songwriter)
Nick Cave
20
Birthdate: September 22, 1957
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Warracknabeal
Nick Cave is best known as the lead singer of the rock band Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. The ARIA Hall of Fame inductee is known for the intense themes of his songs, such as death. He has also written several books, including novels and anthologies of his poetry. 
 6 
Troye Sivan
(Australian Singer-Songwriter, Actor and YouTuber)
Troye Sivan
42
Birthdate: June 5, 1995
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Singer, actor, and YouTuber Troye Sivan is best known for his Golden Globe-nominated song Revelation from the movie Boy Erased. He played the younger Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and the titular role in the Spud movie franchise. His YouTube video The Boyfriend Tag won him a Teen Choice Award.
 7 
Gotye
(Founding Member of The Melbourne Indie-Pop Trio 'The Basics')
Gotye
13
Birthdate: May 21, 1980
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Bruges, Belgium
Belgian-born Australian singer Gotye initially formed the indie-pop group The Basics. The three-time Grammy-winning artist has also had a successful solo career and is best known for his Billboard-topping track Somebody That I Used to Know, which made him the fifth Australian artist to top the Billboard charts.
 8 
Flea (Musician)
(Musician, Actor, a Member and Bassist of the Rock Band ‘Red Hot Chili Peppers’)
Flea (Musician)
15
Birthdate: October 16, 1962
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Michael Balzary, or Flea, is best known as the bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He has also been part of the supergroup Atoms for Peace, appeared in films such as The Big Lebowski, and voiced Donnie Thornberry in The Wild Thornberrys franchise. He also co-owns a music-oriented non-profit.
 9 
Rick Springfield
(Actor, Musician and Member of the Pop Rock Group ‘Zoot’)
Rick Springfield
28
Birthdate: August 23, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Rick Springfield is best known for his Grammy-winning single Jessie's Girl. He also gained fame for his portrayal of Noah Drake in the soap General Hospital and Dr. Irving Pitlor in True Detective. He has also written an autobiography and a novel, both New York Times bestsellers.
 10 
Jimmy Barnes
(Scottish-born Australian Singer )
Jimmy Barnes
8
Birthdate: April 28, 1956
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Glasgow
 11 
Guy Sebastian
(Australian Singer and Songwriter)
Guy Sebastian
17
Birthdate: October 26, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Klang, Malaysia

Award-winning Malaysian-Australian singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian, who won the first Australian Idol, has over the years spawned several hit singles like Battle Scars and studio-albums like Just as I Am that garnered multi-platinum certification. He has collaborated with many notable American musicians, represented Australia during 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, and appeared several times as a judge on Australia's The X Factor.

 12 
Keiynan Lonsdale
(Actor)
Keiynan Lonsdale
17
Birthdate: December 19, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Australian actor, dancer and singer-songwriter Keiynan Lonsdale is best-known for playing Wally West/Kid Flash in The CW series The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. Other on-screen portrayals of Lonsdale includes Oliver Lloyd in the series Dance Academy and Uriah Pedrad in film The Divergent Series: Insurgent. He has also released the studio-album Rainbow Boy and worked as an MTV VJ.  

 13 
Vance Joy
(Australian Singer and Songwriter)
Vance Joy
11
Birthdate: December 1, 1987
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Though equipped with a degree in law, Australian singer Vance Joy doesn’t see himself working as a lawyer ever. The singer who has released chart-topping hits such as Riptide was also a promising footballer before he plunged into music full-time, and played for the Coburg Tigers.
 14 
Colin Hay
(Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter)
Colin Hay
5
Birthdate: June 29, 1953
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kilwinning

Colin Hay is an Australian-American musician, actor, singer, and songwriter. Known for his work with popular bands like Men at Work, Hay's music has been immortalized by actor-director Zach Braff, who has used his music in many of his own works. In 2020, Hay was honored at the APRA Awards with the Distinguished Services Award for his contribution to music.

 15 
Kevin Parker
(Rock Musician Known for his Musical Project 'Tame Impala')
Kevin Parker
8
Birthdate: January 20, 1986
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Kevin Parker is an Australian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is credited with founding the psychedelic music project, Tame Impala. Over the years, Parker has won several prestigious awards, such as a Brit Award and ARIA Music Awards

 16 
Cody Simpson
(Australian swimmer, Actor and Singer-songwriter)
Cody Simpson
33
Birthdate: January 11, 1997
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Gold Coast, Australia
Apart from releasing three pop albums, Australian singer/actor Cody Simpson has also acted in the film The Smiley Face Killers and a Broadway musical. A Part of USC's Trojan Swim Elite team, he has qualified for the trials of the 100m butterfly event of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
 17 
Jason Donovan
(Actor, Singer)
Jason Donovan
9
Birthdate: June 1, 1968
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Malvern, Australia
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 18 
John Farnham
(Adult Contemporary Singer Known for His Solo Single ‘You’re the Voice')
John Farnham
4
Birthdate: July 1, 1949
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dagenham, Essex, England

British-Australian singer John Farnham was once a teen idol and is now regarded as one of the greatest artists from his country and known for chartbusting tracks such as You're the Voice. His album Whispering Jack was the first to sell more than a million copies in Australia alone.

 19 
Rolf Harris
(Australian Singer-Songwriter & Actor Best Known for His Songs: ‘Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport’ & ‘Jake the Peg’)
Rolf Harris
19
Birthdate: March 30, 1930
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Bassendean, Australia
Australian singer, painter, and TV personality Rolf Harris is remembered for songs such as Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport and Two Little Boys, and for inventing the wobble board. He was a champion swimmer in his adolescence. He also spent almost 3 years in prison for assaulting underage girls. 
 20 
Leo Sayer
(singer-songwriter)
Leo Sayer
6
Birthdate: May 21, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 21 
Dean Lewis
(Singer)
Dean Lewis
8
Birthdate: October 21, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Dean Lewis is an Australian singer and songwriter known for his 7× Platinum-certified single Waves and his 10× Platinum-certified single Be Alright. He released his debut studio album in March 2019. Over the years, he has won several awards, including three ARIA Music Awards and three APRA Awards. He has also received a couple of MTV Europe Music Award nominations.

 22 
Darren Hayes
(Singer-songwriter, Singer)
Darren Hayes
8
Birthdate: May 8, 1972
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Brisbane
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 23 
Peter Garrett
(Member of the Australian House of Representatives)
Peter Garrett
5
Birthdate: April 16, 1953
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Wahroonga, Australia

Peter Garrett is an Australian musician, activist, environmentalist, and former politician. Renowned for his eccentric dance style and signature bald head, Garrett is best known for his association with the popular rock band Midnight Oil where he performs as the lead singer. A football fan, Peter Garrett supports the Essendon Bombers of the AFL.

 24 
Greg Page
(Singer)
Greg Page
5
Birthdate: January 16, 1972
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 25 
Morgan Evans
(Singer-songwriter)
Morgan Evans
6
Birthdate: April 24, 1985
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Newcastle, Australia

Morgan Evans is an Australian country music singer-songwriter. Interested in music from a young age, he performed his first gig when he was just 13. As a teenager, he was part of a local rock trio that also featured his brother, Tom. He released his self-titled debut album in 2014 and has since released several albums, EPs, and singles.  

 26 
Paul Kelly
(Singer)
Paul Kelly
5
Birthdate: January 13, 1955
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia
 27 
Craig McLachlan
(Actor best known for appearing in the soap operas Neighbours and Home and Away and the BBC One spy drama Bugs)
Craig McLachlan
7
Birthdate: September 1, 1965
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Long Jetty, Australia
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 28 
Slim Dusty
(Australian Cultural Icon and Country Music Singer-Songwriter )
Slim Dusty
3
Birthdate: June 13, 1927
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia
Died: September 19, 2003

Iconic Australian country singer Slim Dusty mirrored the Australian bush life through his songs. His masterpieces include A Pub with No Beer, the first gold-certified Australian track. He earned a record 45 Golden Guitar honors at the Tamworth Country Music Awards but lost his battle with cancer at 76.

 29 
Murray Cook
(Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter)
Murray Cook
6
Birthdate: June 30, 1960
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cowra
Australian musician, writer and producer Murray Cook was one of the founding members of the children's band, the Wiggles. His famous works include The Wiggles: Racing to the Rainbow, Ant-Man and The Wiggles: Sailing Around the World. Cook was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2010 along with three original members of the Wiggles.
 30 
Wade Robson
(Australian Choreographer and Dancer)
Wade Robson
3
Birthdate: September 17, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
 31 
Ben Lee
(Award-winning singer, guitarist, and actor who sang "Cigarettes Will Kill You" and "Catchy My Disease.")
Ben Lee
6
Birthdate: September 11, 1978
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 32 
Daryl Braithwaite
(Singer)
Daryl Braithwaite
3
Birthdate: January 11, 1949
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Melbourne
 33 
Dean Geyer
(South African-Australian Singer-Songwriter and Actor)
Dean Geyer
5
Birthdate: March 20, 1986
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa

Dean Geyer is a South African Australian actor, singer-songwriter, and martial artist. Geyer came into prominence after finishing third in the popular Australian singing competition Australian Idol in 2006. He then released his debut album Rush which peaked at number seven on the ARIA Chart. In 2009, he won the Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Award under the Fave Hottie category.

 34 
Masked Wolf
(Australian Rapper and Songwriter)
Masked Wolf
3
Birthdate: February 12, 1991
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 35 
Peter Allen
(Songwriter, Musician, Singer, Pianist)
Peter Allen
4
Birthdate: February 10, 1944
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia
Died: June 18, 1992

Peter Allen was an Australian musician, singer-songwriter, and entertainer. Best remembered for his flamboyant stage persona, Allen also enjoyed a concert and cabaret career. His life and career inspired a jukebox musical titled, The Boy from Oz ,which ran on Broadway. In 1993, Peter Allen was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

 36 
Luke Hemmings
(Australian Singer, Musician, Lead Vocalist and Rhythm Guitarist of the Pop Rock Band ‘5 Seconds of Summer’)
Luke Hemmings
2
Birthdate: July 16, 1996
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Luke Hemmings, the youngest member of the phenomenally successful Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, had started his career with YouTube covers. A promising model, he has graced the cover of Glass Man magazine. He was part of a highly publicized and controversial relationship with social-media star Arzaylea Rodriguez.

 37 
Angry Anderson
(He has been the lead vocalist with the hard rock band Rose Tattoo)
Angry Anderson
6
Birthdate: August 5, 1947
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
 38 
Ruel
(Singer-Songwriter Best Known for His Singles: ‘Dazed & Confused’, ‘Don't Tell Me’, ‘Younger’ and ‘Painkiller’)
Ruel
3
Birthdate: October 29, 2002
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Isleworth, London, England
 39 
Brett Tucker
(Actor, Singer, Film actor)
Brett Tucker
6
Birthdate: May 21, 1972
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Melbourne
 40 
Sam Moran
(Australian Entertainer, Musician and Actor)
Sam Moran
6
Birthdate: April 4, 1978
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 41 
Xavier Rudd
(Songs incorporate socially conscious themes of Indigenous Australian)
Xavier Rudd
5
Birthdate: May 29, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Torquay, Australia
 42 
Conrad Sewell
(Singer)
Conrad Sewell
7
Birthdate: March 31, 1988
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia
 43 
Russell Hitchcock
(Australian Musician)
Russell Hitchcock
6
Birthdate: June 15, 1949
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
 44 
Matt Corby
(Australian Singer-Songwriter Known for His EP 'Into the Flame')
Matt Corby
4
Birthdate: November 7, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Oyster Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Matt Corby is an Australian singer-songwriter. He loved music from an early age and was encouraged by his parents and teachers to follow his passion. As a teenager, he auditioned for the fifth season of the reality TV show Australian Idol and emerged as the runner-up. In the ensuing years, he successfully established himself as a popular singer. 

 45 
Angus Stone
(Australian Musician, Singer-Songwriter and Record Producer)
Angus Stone
5
Birthdate: April 27, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
 46 
Stan Walker
(Actor, Singer, Songwriter)
Stan Walker
7
Birthdate: October 23, 1990
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Melbourne
 47 
Jon English
(Singer-Songwriter and Actor Known for His Starring Role in the Australian TV Series ‘Against the Wind')
Jon English
5
Birthdate: March 26, 1949
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: London, England
Died: March 9, 2016

Jon English was an Australian singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. Born in England, he moved to Australia with his family as a young boy. He began his career in music by chance when he was just in his teens. He proceeded to become a famous singer and also ventured into acting. He was the recipient of several awards. 

 48 
Jai Waetford
(Singer, Actor)
Jai Waetford
5
Birthdate: January 25, 1999
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia

Australian singer Jai Waetford, best known for his hit single Your Eyes, came under the spotlight after his stint on The X Factor Australia. After his father abandoned the family when Waetford was a child, he was raised by his mother. A self-taught guitarist, too, he writes his own music.

 49 
Peter Furler
(Guitarist, Singer)
Peter Furler
6
Birthdate: September 8, 1966
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: McLaren Vale

Australian musician Peter Furler is best known for his band Newsboys, which he co-established and now leads as its main vocalist. Born to Christian missionaries, he grew up to establish himself as a significant figure in the Christian rock genre. He is also the cousin of renowned singer Sia.

 50 
Luke Steele
(Musician, singer and songwriter)
Luke Steele
5
Birthdate: December 13, 1979
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand