Barbie Davidson – A Voice That Transcends Genres.
Barbie Davidson is a multi-award-winning performer whose powerful voice, magnetic stage presence, and genre-crossing artistry have earned her a reputation as one of the most dynamic entertainers of her time. Effortlessly blending country rock, jazz, pop, gospel, rock ’n’ roll, and soaring ballads, Barbie captures the essence of timeless music while carving her own unique path.
Often compared to icons like Linda Ronstadt for her versatility, Barbie’s career is filled with milestones. After moving to Australia in 1989, she quickly rose to acclaim, winning the Ricky May Memorial Jazz Award in 1990. Her breakthrough album Borderline, released through Warner Music, earned her the title of Best New Zealand Artist at the New Zealand Country Recording Awards, alongside multiple nominations at the NZ Pop and Professional Recording Music Awards.
She helped pioneer urban country music, standing shoulder to shoulder with Australian trailblazers like James Blundell and Keith Urban in shaping a fresh, genre-blending sound. Her career reached a defining international milestone in 1992 when she was invited to perform at the legendary International Country Music Fan Fair in Nashville, Tennessee—the world’s largest country music event. Representing Australasia as the only international guest that year, Barbie shared the stage with stars including Billy Ray Cyrus and Garth Brooks, marking her place in the global country music story. With every performance, Barbie Davidson continues to inspire, captivate, and prove that great music knows no boundaries.
BARBIE IS BACK !
Barbie continues to dazzle audiences wherever she performs throughout Australasia.
At a recent full house Variety Artists Club of New Zealand event, she captivated the crowd with a preview of her British Dames show, delivering a powerful and graceful rendition of Shirley Bassey's Goldfinger, a performance that left no doubt about her world class entertainer status.
Barbie Davidson isn’t just back—she’s better than ever!