Is Troy Cassar Daley Indigenous? Explored About The Roots Of The Australian Singer And Songwriter

Australian singer and songwriter Troy Cassar Daley have indigenous origin from his mothers family.

Australian country music songwriter and entertainer, Troy has released thirteen studio albums till now. He also has released five compilation albums and two live albums so far.

Throughout his lifetime, Daley has won numerous awards including thirty-seven Golden Guitars and five ARIA Music Awards.

Daley also has won 9 Deadly Awards also known as the Australian Indigenous Artist Awards and two National Indigenous Music Awards.

Is Troy Cassar Daley Indigenous?

Troy Cassar Daley is one of the indigenous musicians of Australia. Troy has indigenous roots from his mother’s side of the family.

Troy’s mother is an Aboriginal from the Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung people. Similarly, his father is a Maltese-Australian.

The singer, Troy’s “Who Do Yoy Think You Are” is about a quest to find his ancestral homeland and finally bridge the gap between the two cultural worlds.

Troy is the recipient of the Deadly Awards, an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander accomplishments in sport, music, community, and entertainment.

Details On Troy Cassar Daley Parents

Troy Cassar Daley’s parents are Tony Cassar and Irene Daley. According to Adelaide Now, Tony arrived in Australia when he was eight years old, speaking very little English.

Tony left school to work in a factory. He grew up being taunted as a “Wog” meaning a person who is not white or an immigrant from other countries.

Meanwhile, Troy’s mother left school in Year 9 and went to “the big smoke.” She wind-up working in a laundry. Irene and Tony met in the street.

They go out for a while and got married and had Troy. When Troy was just 18 months old, Tony found out his wife and son were gone.

Irene headed back to her family and Troy was then surrounded by uncles, aunties, and his Aboriginal grandfather and grandmother.

Troy Cassar Daley Wife Laurel Edwards

Troy Cassar Daley’s wife is Laurel Edwards. Laurel first met Daley in 1993 at the Gympie Music Muster. Soon after 3 years, they got married in 1996.

Together, the pair has two beautiful children named Clay and Jem. Troy and Laurel have been married for over two decades now.

Laurel is an Australian radio announcer and television presenter. She was quoted as Brisbane’s longest-serving female breakfast radio presenter.

Troy’s son Clay is also a radio presenter at Brisbane Indigenous station 98.9 FM.