Tommy Emmanuel
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Guitarists · b. 1955

Tommy Emmanuel

Australian guitarist

Born
31 May 1955
Muswellbrook
Country
Australia
Active
1962–
Discography
36 albums

Biography

Tommy Emmanuel is a jazz musician who plays guitar, banjo and mandolin. Tommy Emmanuel was born on 31 May 1955 in Muswellbrook. The music is usually filed under blues, rock music and country music. The discography here lists 36 albums, from “From out of Nowhere” (1979) to “Living in the Light” (2025). Honours include Member of the Order of Australia (2010).

William Thomas Emmanuel (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 Country Music Roll of Renown. In 2019, he was listed by MusicRadar as the best acoustic guitarist in the world.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

From out of Nowhere 1979
Up From Down Under 1987
Dare to Be Different 1990
Determination 1992
The Journey 1993
Terra Firma 1994
Classical Gas 1995 · Live
Initiation 1995
Can’t Get Enough 1996
Collaboration 1998
Chet Lag 2000
Only 2000
Live at Sheldon Concert Hall 2002 · Live
Endless Road 2004
Live One 2005 · Live
Live at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat, Australia 2006 · Live
The Mystery 2006
Center Stage 2008 · Live
Just Between Frets 2009
Little by Little 2010
All I Want for Christmas 2011
Live From the Balboa Theatre 2011 · Live
Live and Solo in Pensacola, Florida 2013 · Live
The Colonel & the Governor 2013
Dov’è andata la musica 2015
It’s Never Too Late 2015
Christmas Memories 2016
Live! At the Ryman 2017 · Live
Pickin’ 2017
Accomplice One 2018
Heart Songs 2019
Live! Christmas Time 2020 · Live
The Best of Tommysongs 2020
Accomplice Two 2023
Live at the Sydney Opera House 2025 · Live
Living in the Light 2025

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Tommy Emmanuel play?

Tommy Emmanuel is known for playing guitar, banjo and mandolin.

When and where was Tommy Emmanuel born?

Tommy Emmanuel was born 31 May 1955 in Muswellbrook.

What are Tommy Emmanuel's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include From out of Nowhere (1979), Up From Down Under (1987), Dare to Be Different (1990), Determination (1992) and The Journey (1993).

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