Now in its 13th year, the J Awards are an important feature of Ausmusic Month. 

Judged by the music teams and presenters of triple j, Double J and triple J Unearthed, nominees are selected for their originality, creativity, technical excellence and contribution to Australian music. 

The winners will be announced at the J Awards and broadcast live on triple j from Thursday 23 November. 

This year’s nominees are: 

triple j Australian Album of the Year nominees
A.B. Original, Reclaim Australia
Alex Lahey, I Love You Like A Brother
Ali Barter, A Suitable Girl
Gang of Youths, Go Farther In Lightness 
Gordi, Reservoir
Meg Mac, Low Blows
Methyl Ethel, Everything Is Forgotten
The Smith Street Band, More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me
Thundamentals, Everyone We Know
Vera Blue, Perennial  

Double J Artist of the Year nominees 
Dan Sultan
Jen Cloher
Kardajala Kirridarra
Lance Ferguson
Paul Kelly
 
Unearthed Artist of the Year nominees
Alex The Astronaut
Baker Boy
Confidence Man
Ruby Fields
Stella Donnelly