Off the back of a huge 2020, Melody Moko, was last night crowded New Talent of the Year at the 49th Golden Guitar Awards.  

A beaming Melody Moko said following the win, "I am over the moon to have this labour of love recognised and take home a shiny new Golden Guitar, the big bucket list goal that I've been working towards since I was a little girl. I'm so glad I can share my first win as a mum and beside my husband and producer, Michael Muchow".  

Melody, who is pregnant with her third child, performed a poignant version of "Last Cigarette" with co-writer, Catherine Britt, and husband Michael. She also co-presented the Bluegrass Recording trophy to Kristy Cox & Tommy Emmanuel with Angus Gill.  

In a year which was strange and difficult, it didn't stop Melody from releasing her second album, "Two Kids and A Radio", tour parts of Australia with Catherine Britt and Fanny Lumsden, and unleash a series of hit singles including "Last Cigarette", "Benjamin","Like Hank Would" and the latest radio smash, "Mama".  

The win was popular amongst the industry with many public congratulations rolling in from her peers.  

"So happy for Melody Moko - what a talent. Well done to her and   

Michael and all involved on a great win"  

TROY CASSAR-DALEY  

"Melody Moko - You superstar!"  

FANNY LUMSDEN  

"YES! Absolutely thrilled for you and so well deserved"  

JETTY ROAD  

"Best New Talent right here! Melody Moko, congrats beautiful!"  

THE McCLYMONTS  

Melody has also been recently named as a finalist for the Australian Music Prize. Awarded annually by SoundMerch, it sees Melody listed alongside artists including Archie Roach, Fanny Lumsden, Mark Seymour & The Undertow, Something For Kate, 5 Seconds of Summer, Washington, Tame Impala and The Avalanches.  

Melody's latest single, "Mama", is at radio now. The album, “Two Kids and A Radio” is available via MGM Distribution.