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The Voice Artists Dominate ARIA Charts

Karise Eden remains on top of the ARIA Albums Chart this week, but her fellow Voice finalists have challenged her for the number one possie.

The remaining top four contestants have all enjoyed top ten debuts for their album releases. Runner-up Darren Percival landed at number three with his disc Happy Home, Rachel Leahcar’s Shooting Star sits at number five, while Sarah De Bono shouldn’t feel embarrassed by her number seven debut with No Shame.

In a bumper week for Aussie albums, it’s not just the reality TV stars shining. Angus Stone’s solo endeavour Broken Brights took out the number two spot, while all The Voice action saw Keith Urban’s The Story So Far pushed down to number eight. Missy Higgins continues to hang on to the top ten by her fingernails. The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle is again at number ten.

In contrast the singles chart looks pretty bare. Why don’t we support homegrown songs? Thank goodness for Justice Crew, who are representing with “Boom Boom.” It sits at number seven.

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Karise Eden Still on Top

Karise Eden continues to be a musical force to be reckoned with. Her debut album My Journey retained its top spot on the ARIA chart for the third consecutive week.

Australia seems willing to forgive Chris Brown; his new album Fortune’s jumped in to the number two position. That’s forced the Hillsong Church’s new album Cornerstone and Keith Urban’s The Story So Far down to the number three and four spots respectively.

Missy Higgins has returned to the top ten this week, but only just. Her album The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle is sitting at the number ten spot.

After his impressive number one debut last week, Reece Mastin’s disappointingly slipped out of the top ten completely. Thankfully we’ve got Justice Crew, with their new single “Boom Boom,” flying the Aussie flag.

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Karise Eden Tops Album Charts

Without a final flurry of The Voice competition to contend with, the ARIA Chart has returned to an even keel. But that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten about the show that gripped the nation. Karise Eden’s debut album My Journey has dethroned Justin Bieber to take out the top spot. Her official first single “You Won’t Let Me” is also the only local single to crack the top 10. It’s currently sitting at number five.

Karise Eden LiveKeith Urban’s greatest hits album also continues to perform well. The Story So Far sits at number three. Missy Higgins’ The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle has started its downward descent, but it hasn’t done badly to land at number seven.

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Missy Higgins Enjoys Second Week in Top Spot

Missy Higgins has maintained her stranglehold on the ARIA Charts. Her new album The Ol’ Razzle Dazle sits at the top of the albums charts for the second week.

Missy’s managed to fend off stiff competition from fellow Aussie Xavier Rudd. His new album Spirit Bird has nevertheless enjoyed an impressive number two debut.

Keith Urban’s greatest hits album The Story So Far is still doing a roaring trade, which has resulted in a number four finish. While he’ll be off our TV screens once The Voice winds down, yesterday’s tour announcement should ensure it continues to sell.

Speaking of The Voice, Karise Eden showed she’s a real contender for the title with her version of “Hallelujah” sitting at number two. That’s the best chart position we’ve seen of any of The Voice hopefuls; no wonder she’s the odds on favourite to clinch the competition.

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Missy Higgins’s New Album Number One

It’s been a case of musical chairs at the top of the ARIA Albums Charts for some time now. This week we see another Aussie artist sitting on top. Missy Higgins has landed another number one with her long-awaited newie The OI’ Razzle Dazzle.

Keith Urban shows his greatest hits have some staying power. His disc The Story So Far is sitting at number two. The Temper Trap have fallen a bit since they enjoyed their stay at the top, but their new self-titled album is still performing well at number five.

The singles charts are a bit sparse on local talent, but The Voice’s Darren Percival is holding the fort. His version of Stevie Wonder’s “I Believe” is sitting at number five, so I guess we can probably assume he’s safe for another week of the competition!

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Bran Nue Dae Teaser Trailer Released | Jessica Mauboy and Missy Higgins Star in New Aussie Film

Here’s our first look at Bran Nue Dae, the flick that sees Aussie singers Jessica Mauboy and Missy Higgins make their cinematic debuts. They join Aussie film royalty in the form of Ernie Dingo, Deborah Mailman, Magda Szubanski, and the incomparable Geoffrey Rush. The film looks like great fun, a real change of pace from the gritty dramas the Aussie industry is so fond of churning out! Bran Nue Dae makes it premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival next month.

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Missy Higgins in the Vines

If your Easter diary is looking a little empty, consider spending Sunday with Missy Higgins and a host of other talented Aussies!

Missy will play a homecoming show at the Rochford Winery outside Melbourne in a bid to encourage folks to return to the bushfire ravaged area. She’ll be joined by The Cat Empire, The Whitlams’ Tim Freedman, Skipping Girl Vinegar, and The Audreys.

Missy’s been spending her time in Los Angeles these days, so local shows like this are a rare treat. Tickets start from $89 through Ticketmaster.

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Missy Higgins Wants to Save the Kimberley

Missy Higgins is getting political, throwing her weight behind the Save the Kimberley campaign.

The Aussie singer-songwriter has recorded four cover songs for an EP which will raise funds in opposition to the West Australian government’s proposed gas plant in the Kimberley region.

You can get your hands on a copy of the charity release through iTunes from March 31.

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Missy Higgins Ready to Lap America Again

Missy Higgins move to the United States seems to be paying big dividends.

She’s preparing to tour around the country again with stops at iconic venues like the House of Blues, The Orpheum Theatre, and The Fillmore.

Missy’s single “Where I Stood” has sold a credible 150, 000 units stateside. The song has also been featured on primetime television shows like Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, The Hills, Lipstick Jungle, and One Tree Hill.

Here is Missy Higgins latest batch of United States dates.

19 February 2009 – House Of Blues, Houston
20 February 2009 – Antone’s, Austin
21 February 2009 –  House Of Blues, Dallas
24 February 2009 – The State Theatre, Tampa
25 February 2009 – Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale
26 February 2009 – House Of Blues, Orlando
27 February 2009 – Center Stage, Atlanta
28 February 2009 – The Handlebar, Greenville
2 March 2009 – 9:30 Club, Washington
3 March 2009 – Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis
5 March 2009 – Theatre Of The Living Arts, Philadelphia
6 March 2009 – Terminal 5, New York
7 March 2009 – House Of Blues, Boston
8 March 2009 – Revolution Hall, Troy
10 March 2009 – House Of Blues, Cleveland
11 March 2009 – Royal Oak Music Theatre, Detroit
13 March 2009 – Vic Theatre, Chicago
14 March 2009 – Pabst Theater, Milwaukee
15 March 2009 – First Avenue, Minneapolis
17 March 2009 – Slowdown, Omaha
18 March 2009 – Beaumont Club, Kansas City
20 March 2009 – Rialto Theatre, Tucson
21 March 2009 – Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles
23 March 2009 – The Fillmore, San Francisco

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Missy Higgins On Leno and On Tour!

Keep an eye out for Australia’s own Missy Higgins on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno this week. She’ll perform her amazing ballad “Where I Stood” on the show on Thursday August 28. And with timezones being as they are, that’s the following day for Aussies.

If you’re like me and still living without pay TV you can check out her performance afterwards at the NBC website.

The Leno appearance is great timing for Missy who’s just about to embark on two massive American tours. Next month she sets out with the Indigo Girls, before joining Ben Folds for his tour. What wonderful exposure for this incredible Aussie artist!

Here are all Missy’s upcoming shows!

Indigo Girls with Missy Higgins support
11 September 2008 – Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, SC
12 September 2008 – South Carolina Shoreline Ballroom, Hilton Head Island, SC
13 September 2008 – Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
14 September 2008 – Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, NC
16 September 2008 – NorVa, Norfolk, VA
17 September 2008 – Rams Head Live!, Baltimore, MD
19 September 2008 – Stamford Center For The Arts, Stamford, CT
20 September 2008 – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, NY
21 September 2008 – Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA
22 September 2008 – Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, NY

Ben Folds with Missy Higgins support
24 September 2008 – DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC
26 September 2008 – Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA
27 September 2008 – University Of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
30 September and 1 October 2008 – Terminal 5, New York, NY
3 October 2008 – Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN
4 October 2008 – Whitney Hall, Louisville, KY
8 October 2008 – Ohio University, Athens, OH
9 October 2008 – The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, MI
10 October 2008 – Congress Theater, Chicago, IL
11 October 2008 – Resch Center, Green Bay, WI
16 October 2008 – The Pageant, Saint Louis, MO
17 October 2008 – Myth, Saint Paul, MN
22 October 2008 – Uptown Theater, Kansas City, MO
23 October 2008 – Palladium Ballroom, Dallas, TX
24 October 2008 – Warehouse Live, Houston, TX
25 October 2008 – Stubb’s Bar-B-Q /Waller Creek Ampitheatre, Austin, TX
13 November 2008 – Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, CA
14 November 2008 – The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA

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