Grammys: Flume takes out Best Dance Album for Skin

Updated February 13, 2017 11:21:08

Australia producer Flume has nabbed a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic album with his second album Skin.

Flume beat artists including Jean-Michel Jarre and Tycho, Underworld and Louie Vega.

The record producer is expected to do well at the 59th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles with his hit song Never Be Like You, featuring Kai, also nominated for Best Dance Recording.

"I'm really proud to be here representing Australian music on this stage right now," Flume told the crowd at the winners podium.

"I want to thank all the collaborators on the record, who helped add so much colour and flavour to it."

Flume joins other Aussie artists with Sia and Keith Urban also nominated for awards.

Sia is nominated for three awards including best pop vocal album, best pop duo and best song written for visual media.

Country singer Keith Urban is nominated for best country album, best country song and best country solo performance.

More to come.

Topics: dance-music, music, arts-and-entertainment, music-awards, music-industry, united-states

First posted February 13, 2017 10:57:45