Michael Waugh

Career Waugh began writing songs at age of 13. He performed in musical theatre and studied at Melba Conservatorium. He is a qualified teacher.

In 2012, Waugh began working in his debut album and in 2013, released the EP Heyfield Girl, with the title track, dedicated to his mother.

Waugh's debut album What We Might Be was produced by Shane Nicholson and released in February 2016.

In 2019, Waugh signed with Compass Brothers and in September 2019, released his third studio album The Weir. The album was nominated for two golden guitars at the 2020 CMAAs.

In August 2021, Waugh released his fourth studio album, The Cast. The album included the song "Dirty River", a song about the Yarra River in Melbourne.

Discography Albums + List of albums, with Australian chart positions Title Album details Peak chartpositionsAUS What We Might BeReleased: February 2016 The CastReleased: August 2021 Beauty & TruthReleased: 21 June 2024 Label: Compass Brothers, UMA (111CBCD) Format: CD, LP, digital —

Extended plays + List of EPs Title EP details Heyfield GirlReleased: 2013 Label: Michael Waugh Format: CD