Who is Missy Higgins?
Missy Higgins is an Australian singer-songwriter from Melbourne, born in 1983, known for heartfelt piano songs such as Scar and The Special Two. Her debut album, The Sound of White, topped the Australian charts.
Higgins came to attention in 2001 when her song All for Believing won a triple j Unearthed competition. Her debut album, released in 2004, included Scar, which reached number one in Australia.
The Sound of White sold hundreds of thousands of copies, making it one of the best-selling Australian albums of the 2000s. She won several ARIA Awards, including Album of the Year.
Later work
Her second album, On a Clear Night, also reached number one, with the song Steer. She has also acted, starring in the 2010 film Bran Nue Dae.
Higgins has spoken openly about anxiety and the pressures of early fame, and she took breaks from music to study, travel and focus on family life.
She remains one of Australia's best-loved singer-songwriters, touring regularly and releasing albums such as The Ol' Razzle Dazzle and Solastalgia. Her songs often address personal relationships, mental health and the environment, and she has performed at many benefit concerts.
Did You Know?
Higgins has been an advocate for animal welfare and the environment.