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Dust never settles as Slim's son releases debut album

David Kirkpatrick spent his early years on the road with his parents Slim Dusty and Joy McKean, memories that have inspired his band's debut country album.

AAP · Jul 18, 2024

Australian country music legend Joy McKean dies

Multi-award-winning Australian songwriter and musician Joy McKean has died, at the age of 93.

The New Daily · May 26, 2023

Joy McKean: ‘trailblazing’ Australian songwriter and wife of Slim Dusty dies aged 93

Described by Paul Kelly as ‘one of our greatest songwriters’, McKean – who wrote some of Dusty’s biggest hits – died on Thursday night surrounded by family

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023

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Joy McKean, the first Golden Guitar winner and wife and manager of Slim Dusty, dies aged 93

Joy McKean, the first winner of the Golden Guitar who was also the wife and manager of Slim Dusty, has died at the age of 93.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

How Tamworth Country Music Festival, Golden Guitars grew from humble beginnings to be coveted gold

As Tamworth celebrates its 50th country music festival, the late Slim Dusty still holds the joint record for 38 Golden Guitars. But it was his wife Joy McKean who won the very first award in 1973 for writing one of his most iconic songs.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2022

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