Jimmy BarnesJimmy Barnes moved to Australia at 5 years of age with big dreams, but he never imagined he would receive one of his adopted country's highest honours. The Cold Chisel frontman's brother singer John "Swanee" Swan has also been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia. "I'm an immigrant so to come here and receive this is very shocking and I'm really happy and really humbled," Barnes told AAP. He and the band soon notched up a huge following with hits such as Khe Sanh, Saturday Night, and Cheap Wine. Barnes has been honoured for his distinguished service to the performing arts as a musician, singer and songwriter, and through support for not-for-profit organisations, particularly to children with a disability.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 26, 2017 01:13 UTC