Slim Dusty would have celebrated his 100th birthday—a remarkable milestone and an opportunity to celebrate the enduring legacy of one of Australia’s most iconic artists. Slim’s contribution to Australian music and culture is immeasurable. Through his songs and storytelling, he captured the spirit of Australia—its people, places, humour, hardships and way of life. In doing so, he helped tell our story and shape our sense of who we are. A century after his birth, those stories continue to resonate, connecting generations of Australians and ensuring Slim’s music remains as meaningful today as ever. And who better to help celebrate that legacy than the people who have kept his music alive for generations—his fans.Ahead of Slim’s 100th birthday, EMI / Universal Music Australia and the Slim Dusty Estate are inviting fans across Australia and beyond to have their say.
At the heart of Slim Dusty 100 will be a nationwide fan vote inviting people to choose their 10 favourite Slim Dusty songs. With over 1000 songs recorded, fans have the opportunity to have their say on the songs that have resonated the most. From the much-loved classics to hidden gems and personal favourites, every vote will help tell the story of the songs that have meant the most to Slim’s audience. The 100 most-voted songs will ultimately become Slim Dusty 100 – a collection released across multi-vinyl, CD and digital offerings. The final countdown will be revealed on 13 June 2027, marking Slim’s 100th birthday and providing a fitting centrepiece to the centenary celebrations. Will ‘A Pub With No Beer’ be #1 or will the song his wife Joy McKean penned (and awarded the first ever Golden Guitar) ‘Lights On The Hill’ take the top spot? But Slim Dusty 100 is about more than determining Australia’s favourite Slim Dusty songs. The voting period itself presents an opportunity for fans to celebrate and rediscover Slim’s extraordinary catalogue and for a new generation of listeners, it’s an invitation to discover Slim, his stories and his Australia for the first time.
To vote in the Slim Dusty 100, fans can head here explore Slim’s extraordinary catalogue and vote for their Top 10 favourite songs. Voting opens Wednesday 14 October and closes Monday 16 November 2026. So, fans are encouraged to dig deep, rediscover old favourites and get voting. From much-loved classics like ‘Duncan’, ‘G’Day, G’Day’ and ‘The Biggest Disappointment’, to deeper cuts such as Slim’s own ‘Gumtrees by the Roadway’ and the song that started it all for Bill Chambers ‘Things Are Not the Same on the Land’, the breadth of Slim’s catalogue is extraordinary—a treasure trove of songs, stories and hidden gems waiting to be discovered by old fans and new. With more than five decades of recordings to explore, the question is simple: what will make your Top 10?