Guy Sebastian tears up while accepting Song of the Year award at the ARIAS
In a move that surprised many, host and Aussie singer Guy Sebastian took home Song of the Year for his hit song Choir.
The public-voted award was one that many anticipated would go to Tones and I for her hit song Dance Monkey, but it was Sebastian’s emotional tribute that explained the meaning behind the song that had many tearing up.
The song Choir was written as a tribute to Sebastian’s former band member Luke, who passed away earlier this year.
While Sebastian accepted the award, he was on the verge of tears as he dedicated his win to his late friend.
“He played in our band and just like everybody else, you know, we have been personally affected. There’s so many people who need love. And, you know, we get up at industry awards and we’re dressed to the nines and there’s just people who are hurting in this world,” the singer said, his voice quavering.
Sebastian also won the award for Best Video for the same hit song.
He was praised for his jokes as he was hosting the ARIAS and reminisced on his first time at the ARIAS 16 years ago after Australian Idol fame.
“I remember pulling my chair back and bumping into John Farnham, my absolute hero and I was busy fan girling and I know John was probably thinking ‘who is this random fat little half Asian with an afro’,” he said in the coverage aired on Channel 9.
“But so much has changed. That little fatty is hosting the ARIAs now!”