Tommy Emmanuel
Tommy Emmanuel | |
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Emmanuel in Berlin, September 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Thomas Emmanuel |
| Born | 31 May 1955 Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Jazz, pop, rock, country |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Labels | Sony, Columbia, Favored Nations |
| Website | tommyemmanuel |
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William Thomas Emmanuel AM (born 31 May 1955) is an Australian guitarist. Originally a session player in many bands, he has released many award-winning recordings as a solo artist. In June 2010, Emmanuel was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM); in 2011, he was inducted into the Australian Roll of Renown. In 2019, he was listed by MusicRadar as the best acoustic guitarist in the world.