Date of Birth: November 3, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Courtney Barnett is an acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her witty, rambling lyrics and deadpan singing style. Born in Sydney and raised in Hobart, Tasmania, Barnett moved to Melbourne in 2010 where she began to make a name for herself in the local music scene. Her breakthrough came with the release of her debut full-length album, “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit” in 2015, which received widespread critical acclaim and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Over the years, Barnett has been praised for her unique storytelling ability, blending observational humor with poignant reflections on everyday life.
5 Interesting Facts about Courtney Barnett
1. Courtney Barnett started her own record label, Milk! Records, to release her music and that of other Australian artists.
2. She was a member of the Australian band Rapid Transit before pursuing her solo career.
3. Her song “Avant Gardener” was inspired by a real-life experience of having an asthma attack while gardening.
4. Barnett has collaborated with Kurt Vile on a joint album titled “Lotta Sea Lice,” released in 2017.
5. She was awarded the Australian Music Prize in 2015 for her album “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Courtney Barnett
1. “I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.”
2. “I think honesty is a really important part of songwriting.”
3. “You can’t force creativity. It comes when it wants to.”
4. “I just write what I feel, and I hope that it resonates with people.”
5. “I like the idea of songs being able to connect people who might never meet in real life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Courtney Barnett’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Courtney Barnett does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://courtneybarnett.com.au/
2. [Courtney Barnett on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/courtney-barnett-mn0003130850
4. [Courtney Barnett on Pitchfork](https://pitchfork.com/artists/32591-courtney-barnett/
5. [Courtney Barnett’s Milk! Records](https://www.milkrecords.com.au/
