In 1988, Blundell won the Golden Guitar Award for the "Best New Talent". Blundell signed with EMI released his eponymous debut studio album in 1989. The album spawned the singles "Cloncurry Cattle Song" and "Kimberley Moon"; both of which won him Male Vocalist of the Year awards at the CMAA in 1989 and 1990.
Blundell's rise to fame started when he won the Golden Guitar Award for Best New Artist in 1988. He then partnered with EMI and released his debut album, which included the singles "Cloncurry Cattle Song" and "Kimberley Moon", both of which earned him Male Vocalist of the Year awards at the CMAA in 1989 and 1990.