"Ready for the Sky" is a song by Australian singer Budjerah, released on 21 July 2022.[1]

In a statement, Budjerah said "'Ready for the Sky' was written back in 2020, when everyone really wanted to go out and have fun again, and I wanted to talk about that ambitious feeling I had of being ready to go back into the world."[2]

The song placed second in the 2022 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition.[3]

At the APRA Music Awards of 2023, the song was shortlisted for Song of the Year.[4]

At the 2023 Rolling Stone Australia Awards, the song was nominated for Best Single.[5][6]

At the APRA Music Awards of 2024, the song was nominated for Most Performed Australian Work and Most Performed Pop Work.[7]

Critical reception

Tyler Jenke from Music Feeds called it "a soulful number that showcases Budjerah's immersive vocal and lyrical skills."[2]

Jo Forrest from Total Ntertainment said, "A potent combination of smoldering soul, R&B stylings and deep grooves, 'Ready for the Sky' showcases Budjerah's smooth and agile vocals – and an evolution of his sound."[1]

Track listings

Digital download/streaming

  1. "Ready for the Sky" – 3:17

Digital download/streaming (remixes)

  1. "Ready for the Sky" – 3:17
  2. "Ready for the Sky" (Live at the Bakehouse) – 4:04
  3. "Ready for the Sky" (Harvey Southerland remix) – 4:08
  4. "Ready for the Sky" (Harvey Southerland remix) – 3:20
  5. "Ready for the Sky" (Taka Perry remix) – 3:30
  6. "Ready for the Sky" (Kinder remix) – 3:08
  7. "Ready for the Sky" (Acapella version) – 3:02
  8. "Ready for the Sky" (instrumental) – 3:17

References

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