Month: May 2023

BILLIE-JO PORTER REVEALS NEW SINGLE ‘UPSIDE’ + ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM

Since arriving on the scene in 2021, Billie-Jo Porter has delighted listeners with her vibrant take on country Music. She’s released a swag of singles, which all placed on the Country Hot 50 airplay chart; competed in the highly prestigious Toyota Star Maker Grand Final in 2022 and collaborated with many of the industry’s best. Now she’s set to unveil her debut self-titled album in June (available for pre-order now), but not before revealing one more gem of positivity – her latest single, ‘Upside’.

“For me, staying positive is key” reveals Porter. “I’m all about finding the silver lining and focusing on the good stuff, especially when things get rough.” Her latest bop treads the path of someone trying to find their rhythm in the unpredictable mess we call life. “Talk myself around, rebound / Find the upside in this upside down.”

If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s Porter’s ability to deliver a playfully infectious track – the singer-songwriter certainly has a knack for silver linings. Naturally, the song was written during a time of crisis, alongside Kylie Gale. “The world was in chaos, and everything felt like a giant mess,” Porter recalls. While the song they penned is contemplative of life challenges, it still overflows with optimism. “At the end of the day, we’re in charge of our own happiness, so let’s make it count!”

Production on the track mixes springy electric piano with Porter’s rootsy sound – brought to life by Australian heavyweight, Shane Nicholson. “It was an absolute blast!” smiles Porter, who has collaborated with the multi-talented maestro on her previous releases as well as her forthcoming record. “I went into the studio with just a few rough phone recordings of my vocals and guitar, but watching Shane work his magic and build the musical landscape was truly a joy.”

Porter’s innate ability to craft songs that inspire, and uplift has earned her many accolades in the last two years. With every one of her releases cracking the Country Hot 50 airplay chart, her first offering, ‘Feels Like Us’ also debuted at No. 1 on the AMRAP Regional chart and she was named a finalist in both the International Songwriting Competition and the Unsigned Only Music Competition in 2022.

Not to mention her credits as a songwriter – most notably her work on the Andrew Swift hit, ‘Head Full of Honey’, which has been her ticket into the Spotify streaming millionaire club, with numbers in excess of seven figures.

Billie-Jo Porter is not just a compelling artist, but top-notch human being. Her regular Facebook live streams – at which ‘Upside’ has quickly become a fan favourite – have built a community of positivity and laughter. “I have received numerous expressions of gratitude from individuals who feel more connected and less isolated,” reports the singer-songwriter.

It’s clear from ‘Upside’ that Billie-Jo Porter is a unique talent and as captivating as it is, it still only scratches the surface of what she has to offer.

Jake Whittaker raises a glass with new single.

Complete with mullet, guitar by his side and a drink in his hand, Jake Whittaker raises a glass to all drinking songs and have a good time with his latest single, ‘Drink To That’.

Inspired by one little line in, where else, but a pub, ‘Drink To That’ is an ode to having a “damn good ole time”.

“I always wanted to write a drinking song and one day, I was in the pub and someone said, ‘I’ll drink to that’, I thought to myself, that’s a drinking song title,” Jake said.

He sat down with producer and good mate Jared Adlam and ‘Drink To That’ was born.

“It’s all about having fun and being silly,” Jake said.

“I want people to raise their glasses in the air to this because the whole idea of the song is that there’s no real reason to drink, but we’re making up excuses to do it.”

Jake said he wanted to build momentum with each new release, and ‘Drink To That’ comes off the back of his debut country release, ‘Round Here’, which was embraced by streaming services, CMT, and radio across the country.

“We’re doing some shows, having fun and we want to play these songs and get people drinking,” he said.

“We just want people to have fun with it, and they can sing along with it straight away live because of the catchy repetitive nature of ‘drink to that’. They can even play a drinking game and have a sip every time I sing, ‘I’ll drink to that’.”

The accompanying film clip reflects the fun, party vibe of the song with many cartons of beer consumed during filming … for creative purposes only, of course.

“Fun is my goal because life is too short to take it all too seriously,” Jake said.

Who is Adam Wayne?

Outdoorsman, Entrepreneur, Actor, Performer Adam Wayne also picks a flat-top guitar and writes soulful songs. Being influenced from a musically talented family, Adam’s knack for singing, songwriting and guitar playing came at an early age. While living in Nashville at a young age of 23, he checked out the music scene and worked as a bouncer at the worlds famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge where he rubbed elbows with Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock and recalls carding Miranda Lambert. In the thick of music city, he recalls rooming with songwriters and singers like Jon Pardi, who had that same aspiration in music. Adam has been mentored by very talented singer/songwriters and artists, just like Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, he was mentored by some of the best.

From outdoor festivals, dance halls, ballrooms to your standard honkytonk, he has opened for various well-known artists: Easton Corbin, Shooter Jennings, Tracy Lawrence, Granger Smith, Hoe Nichols, Chris Janson and Trace Adkins. He has performed in front of 10,000 fans opening for Frankie Ballard and Texas country music artist Aaron Watson, The Casey Donahew Band and The Josh Abbott Band. He has also shared the stage with Martin Zeller, Josh Thompson, Kevin Sharp, Bob Wooton (Johnny Cash’s Guitar Player), Billy Don Burns and Outlaw Country music artist Eric Lee Beddingfield and the late Wayne Mills. He has had the opportunity to open for country legends “The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band” and share the stage with members of the mega group “Alabama”.

Adam has released songs to country radio, “Down Every Road There’s A Rodeo”, “Keep On Pushing Ahead”, “Give All Your Love”, “Over In The Holler”. This May he releases “Goin’ Off Grid”.

His drive and perseverance in music has channeled him into acting, He was cast as an extra in a Jon Voight / James Caan / Melanie Griffith movie, “J.L Family Ranch” and hekd a private concert for Jon Voight and the crew in Kentucky. Adam was also cast as an extra in a Nicolas Cage film in 2017.

He continues to perform across the U.S and record songs in pursuit of making great music; something unique, humble-some and down to Earth. He’s Country and Folky with Gospel at heart! He is just a good ole’ hard working country boy, guaranteed to stand his ground and stick around to make waves in this ever changing industry.

You will never hear a fake beat in his music, he’s real and passionate about country music and grassroots will always be the forefront of his style. His songs have been called, “unique and poetic”. He has a zest for performing his craft and is passionate about developing his entertainment career.

“A Memorable Artist With Memorable Songs”

Mark Tempany and Alison Hams look for the good in the bad, with their brand new single, ‘Lullaby’.

Many country music fans might ask what happened to singer songwriters Mark Tempany and Alison Hams over the last 15 years or so?

Back in 2008, the duo had successfully blended their highly successful independent solo careers, they were performing all over Australia and New Zealand, and they’d recently completed a much talked about national tour supporting UK star, Charlie Landsborough.

Then the music seemed to stop, and unless you kept in touch, you won’t know just what a journey it’s been.

Remarkably Mark and Alison have returned in 2023 with a brand new self-produced original album titled ‘Out Into The Blue’ (their last commercial solo albums broke in 2004).

“We have smiled a little that people might think we’re ‘doing an ABBA’ in this seeming comeback” said Mark. “But in reality, we’ve been more involved in music over the last 15 years than ever”.

The pair’s first major hurdle came in 2008 when Mark – a Type 1 Diabetic – suffered a severe night-time seizure that severely fractured his spine and left him in a four year-long recovery.

“It was a shock and an overnight game-changer,” said Alison. “It was an astonishingly tough time where we simply had to make time for Mark to recover – it really was only around 2012 he started to get back to any kind of normal”.

With Mark unable to perform or travel much, the pair focused on the growing need for their music tuition services in their relatively remote location of Whyalla on the edge of the South Australian outback.

“Our unique skillset allowed us to work at all levels to give young people access to professional music mentorship, and to share our real-world experience which is a pretty rare resource when you live in the bush” Mark said.

2021 also saw Alison inducted by the Governor of South Australia onto SA’s Women’s Honour Roll – recognising in-perpetuity her achievements in, and the community philanthropy provided through, her (and Mark’s) music.

“We never planned for our own music to take the backseat it has, but we love every minute of helping these kids, and will continue to do so. Late last year we were asked to provide online piano lessons to Port Augusta School Of The Air – it’s just amazing to be helping such an iconic Australian institution bring music to kids as far away as the NT border” Mark said.

The circuit-breaker that’s led the duo to ‘Out Into The Blue’, as for so many artists, was a global pandemic that stopped “normal” overnight.

“What’s been incredible with this album is how technology has changed the recording process. When we started out in the 1990’s, we recorded on big reels of tape, we only had our ears for reference – and computers and the internet didn’t exist!”

“Now with the NBN, we’ve been able to work with some of the best talent anywhere. Not that long ago we had to travel overseas to be in the same room, now we can easily collaborate, often in real time”.

“This time around we’ve mastered some tracks with Ted Jensen and Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound in Nashville and New York. These men are multiple Grammy-winning legends and to be able to so easily directly access their wealth of experience from the edge of the outback is hard to believe”.

Certainly the new album is an intriguing collection as it crosses genres and themes, yet it holds all the emotion, style and sounds old fans might expect.

Listening to the title track with its pulsating rhythms provided by Nashville percussionist, Kayleigh Moyer, it’s hard to conceive you’re listening to a ‘comfortably beyond 50!’ Mark, who sounds like he’s just continuing on from where he left off all those years ago.

Alison’s rich vocal tones and elegant songwriting shine on songs like ‘Broken Ground’, and her opening track ‘Finally Home’, sounds like a hit already (and being a co-write with Mark Drilling and Gina Jeffreys, it just might turn out to be!).

‘Buttercups In Springtime’ sees Mark narrating the epic story his late mum and dad’s life – and Ali’s rollicking bluegrass track ‘Closer’, features fiddle and banjo by US Hall-Of-Famers Michael Cleveland, and Scott Vestal.

“To work with these guys let alone have them both say how much fun they had working with us is surreal” Mark said.

The pair say that everything they hope still lies in their music can be found in the closing Track 13 – a reprise to the title track called ‘A Storm Is Brewing’.

“We think music exists to stir emotions, and to inspire” Mark says. “If we can take you on a journey out over that distant horizon where storms, and sunrises, and dreams really do lie then we’ve done the job we intended”.

“But you really do have to play it LOUD, so strap yourself in” adds Alison with a smile.

Golden Guitar and CMC Award Winner Christie Lamb embraces her country roots with her brand new single “Tipsy”.

“I am so excited for you all to hear my brand new single ‘Tipsy’. I was having such fun in the writing session, and I truly feel this song captures me. It’s both topically and sonically very country. Tipsy is a fun, playful, toe tapping party track sure to get any night started.”

Following on from the success of her latest album “Truth”, Christie worked with producer Stuart Stuart (Sheppard, Dean Lewis, Amber Lawrence) for a second time and recorded the single remotely once again.

The catchy upbeat track showcases both Christie’s powerhouse vocals as well as her infectious energy. “Tipsy ” is authentically Christie, country with a rock edge. “Tipsy” promises to be a big hit for Christie as she embraces a new direction musically.

“When it came to shooting the music video with Blacklist Productions, we wanted to capture the fun of a girl’s night out along with some country boot scooting too.”

After over twelve years of releasing country singles, Christie is very excited to go back to her country rock roots for the release of her 20th Country Radio single “Tipsy”.

The rest of the year will see Christie travel to Nashville to write more songs to complete her next album, before returning home to play on North Queensland Rockin’ Country Music Festival and Country By The River Festival in South Australia.

Country Music newcomer James Keith unveils his new single ‘No Hero’ – an uplifting toe-tapper about embracing the journey of life.

The singer-songwriter from the sleepy wine country of Orange, NSW has a penchant for optimism. His latest offering radiates that in spades. Inspired by James’ own musical journey, which has taken him around the world to Nashville, TN, the song revels in joy and aspiration.

“This song is all about a kid having a dream, chasing it, working hard and eventually fulfilling it,” reveals James. “All he wants, is to feel the heat from those Neon signs in Nashville, singing to a sea of stars and playing live on stage, taking the crowd on the journey with him. He wants you to feel alive with him while he’s onstage singing his songs.”

Co-written with friend, Kyle Pearce, ‘No Hero’ has been more than a decade in the making. “This was one of Kyles songs I heard back in 2010. We were sitting at a Matchbox 20 concert in the Hunter Valley and as soon as I heard the start I immediately fell in love with that riff.” It wasn’t until James began writing for his forthcoming debut album that he decided to unearth the old song and give it new life. “Kyle is now living in Germany. I showed him a revision of the song with a brand-new chorus, bridge, solo and outro, and he loved it.”

James tracked the single with producer Craig Honeysett at Dotted Eight Studios in his hometown. Playing alongside his band, the song went from just an acoustic demo to a full-blown production within hours. “I started acoustically then brought it to my band I have been playing with for years. Immediately the drums gave the song another dimension. That and the bass was all done in one session.” The track was then shipped off to Music City to be mixed and mastered by Billy Decker (Sam Hunt, Darius Rucker).

The accompanying video for ‘No Hero’ depicts a young James chasing down a dream, with help from James’ own son. “I made the video using my son Finny as the boy. It follows the journey of a young boy playing in his room dreaming of being on stage, looking at his inspiration on his bedroom wall, to playing on stage to adoring fans.”

When it came to finding a teenage version of the singer-songwriter, videographer Dave Smyth of The Studio Door Creative, suggested his own nephew. “Before I had even had the chance to meet him and his Mum, Therese, he already had all the words down pack, a level of commitment I admired. When I did meet him, he actually looked like a younger me – freckles, brown hair blue eyes so he was a great fit.”

In a previous life James was an accomplished rugby league player – coming from a long line of greats to play the game. Yet after suffering a footy injury to the throat he believed his singing days were over. What spurred him on was one simple realisation. “If I wanted my songs recorded, I had to do it myself. Now working around the clock with a vocal coach I’m finally doing something I never thought possible.”

Since releasing his debut single ‘Life is Good Today’ James has brought his messages of positivity to stages around the country. Most notably opening for Jon Stevens of Noiseworks recently in Corowa.

The joy in James Keith’s music is infectious. From the jangling guitars to the pounding drums and James’ unmistakable voice – everything oozes positivity. ‘No Hero’ is an inspiring song of determination and celebration, sure to resonate with listeners far and wide.

Golden Guitar New Talent of the Year winners Darlinghurst have unveiled their first new song for 2023, with the single Pretty Doesn’t Make You Good available now.

A positive upbeat tune with a strong message, Pretty Doesn’t Make You Good was written by Darlinghurst to voice the opinion that the very perfection we’re sold is a limiting cycle that must be broken.

“Trying to escape what the world sells: ‘what success should look like’ is a narrative that continues and one that has a much further reach than ever before. Our personal internal dialogue, self-deprecating, body loathing struggle is real, and this system is deeply unconscious, yet faithfully repeated,” says band member Cassie Leopold.

“Mindsets can be powerful creatures. Music, we believe, also has the power to evoke change. This song, albeit, lyrically, has an important message, audibly, it’s subtle and an easy listen. Pretty Doesn’t Make You Good is our way to help break the chain. Once this happens, we no longer will be living in our history, we will be creating a future,” band member Pagan Newman explains.

For the first time the Melbourne-based four-piece worked with ARIA award and Toyota Golden Guitar winners MSquared who produced and mixed the song.

Pretty Doesn’t Make You Good features Pagan Newman on lead vocals.

Accompanying the single is a music video directed by Ian Ritter and filmed in Ararat, Victoria.

Pretty Doesn’t Make You Good is Darlinghurst’s third single release since their self-titled ARIA #1 debut album. Cementing themselves as one of the hottest new acts in country music, the Melbourne-based four-piece have secured four #1 singles on the Countrytown Hot 50 airplay chart, a Top 40 spot on the US Music Row Country Radio Chart and a highly coveted Golden Guitar award for New Talent of the Year in 2022.

In recent years, Darlinghurst have played to massive crowds at Gympie Music Muster, Deni Ute Muster, Savannah In The Round, Country Rocks Festival, Groundwater Country Music Festival and CMC Rocks QLD.

Pretty Doesn’t Make You Good, is out NOW on Helium Records through MGM Distribution.

Vulnerability as a strength is what Ashleigh Dallas’ new single, ‘Over To Me’, celebrates as she challenges herself and opens up about taking control of your own healing.

Stemming from a songwriting prompt of ‘left to my own devices’ in Sam Hawksley’s Song Club, ‘Over To Me’, is one of Ashleigh’s most raw and vulnerable works.

“That says a lot because I’ve written a lot of those songs over the years,” she said.

“You can get all the help in the world and be supported by everyone around you, but I knew if I didn’t take control of change, then no one else around me could do it for me.”

The five-time Golden Guitar winner said she hoped listeners could take a few important messages from the song.

“If they’re having a hard time themselves or they’re worried about others, it comes down to the individual to make that change and I hope people can see there is strength in being vulnerable,” Ashleigh said.

“I think we’re moving forward with the conversation around mental health, but being vulnerable still seems like a scary thought.

“The last verse sums it up for everybody – be a little kinder, not just to the people around you, but to yourself.”

Ashleigh said ‘Over To Me’ had tested her as a songwriter.

“It’s been a really lovely creative time, making this song sound like it is, but I still feel nervous about this sort of song,” she said.

“Everyone looks at me like a positive person who always looks at the glass half full, not half empty, but I have battled with my own struggles even though I have a great team, family and support, I knew the strength has to start with me.”

The Wolfe Brothers, Australia’s beloved country rock duo, are thrilled to announce their upcoming tour dates in support of their highly successful 6th studio album, “Livin’ The Dream”.

The album has taken the ARIA charts by storm, debuting at #1 on the ARIA Country album chart, #1 on the All Genre Australian Artists chart, and an impressive #8 on the overall ARIA Chart.

In addition to their thrilling tour announcement, The Wolfe Brothers have a special surprise for their fans. Their latest album, “Livin’ The Dream,” features an exceptional duet titled “Love Like That”. This collaboration sees The Wolfe Brothers joining forces with The Shires, the United Kingdom’s #1 country duo. The chemistry between the two groups is evident, resulting in a captivating track that showcases the best of both worlds.

With a decade of remarkable success behind them, The Wolfe Brothers have become an unstoppable force in the Australian music scene. Their previous albums have seen tremendous achievements, with four #1 and two #2 ARIA Country Albums. To add to their accolades, they proudly display six Golden Guitars on their mantlepiece, making them the most awarded country rock duo in Australian history.

Tom said “playing live is what matters most to us. We wanted to make a record that would work in a live setting that our fans would embrace. We always hope that they live the songs and make them a part of their life’s soundtrack and then come to a live show and for one night we get to live the dream together. Can’t wait to play these new songs in the flesh”.

The Wolfe Brothers are eager to hit the road and share their passion for music with their dedicated fanbase. Their tour promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring a blend of their chart-topping hits, new material from “Livin’ The Dream,” and the highly anticipated duet “Love Like That” with The Shires.

Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan has released his new single, “But I Got A Beer In My Hand.” The song was written by Chase McGill, Matt Dragstrem, and Geoff Warburton, and was produced by Jeff Stevens and co-produced by Jody Stevens. It will impact US country radio on May 15 and is from a highly anticipated forth-coming album.

Luke will perform “But I Got A Beer In My Hand” on the Sunday, May 21 season finale of “American Idol” as he, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie wrap up their sixth season as judges on television’s original singing competition. Tune in to the live coast-to-coast, three-hour season finale on ABC.

“I knew I wanted a fun up-tempo song everyone could enjoy this summer,” said Luke. “I can’t wait to start doing it live. It’s gonna be a blast.”

This song comes on the heels of Luke’s 30th #1 single “Country On” which closed out the 2022 charts as the final #1 of the year. During his career, he has spent 56 total weeks at the top of the US country radio charts, sold more than 15 million albums, garnered 20 billion worldwide streams, and has more RIAA certified digital single certifications than any other Country artist of all time with 81.5 Million.

Luke’s 2023 will continue with major touring plans beginning with the launch of his “Country On Tour” running June 15 to October 28, Farm Tour 2023 set for September 14-23, and his shows at Resorts World in Las Vegas dates August 30, September 2, 3, 6, 8 and 9.

About Luke Bryan

Country music superstar and television personality Luke Bryan has released 30 No. 1 hits, garnered nearly 20 billion worldwide streams and has more RIAA certified digital single certifications than any other Country artist of all time with 81.5 Million. His headline concert tours have played sold-out shows for millions and millions of fans inclusive of 36 stadium concerts, Farm Tours, Spring Break shows, and eight sold-out ‘Crash My Playa’ destination concert events. Bryan has won 50+ major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. Additional awards include six recognitions as a CMT Artist of the Year, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards-as well as being named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the 2010s, the Most Heard Artist of the Decade by Country Aircheck, and the Artist Humanitarian Recipient by the Country Radio Broadcasters.

Global superstar and recent Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee, DOLLY PARTON, has joined forces with some of Rock music’s most legendary artists along with today’s biggest stars for her first-ever Rock album, ROCKSTAR. The ever-evolving Parton teamed up with an all-star roster of musicians for the 30-song collection which includes 9 original tracks and 21 iconic Rock anthems. ROCKSTAR is set for global release on November 17 via Butterfly Records with distribution by Big Machine Label Group and will be available as a 4 LP set (see HERE for an overview of available versions), a 2 CD set, digital download and on all streaming services.

“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album Rockstar! I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure. I hope everybody enjoys the album as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together!”

Country Rocker Brook Chivell Wears His Heart On His Sleeve With New Ballad ‘Blue Eyes’.

Accomplished country music artist, Brook Chivell is set to release his highly anticipated second single release for 2023. The single ‘Blue Eyes’, is a heartfelt ballad that Chivell wrote many years ago and it promises to be another standout release in his career.

Produced by Jared Adlam at Machine Lab Studio and mastered by Paul Blakey, ‘Blue Eyes’ showcases Chivell’s exceptional songwriting ability and vocal range. The track features a cast of talented musicians from both Australia and Nashville and promises to be a must-listen for country music fans.

Brook is no stranger to success in the country music industry. His previous single ‘Put Em Up’, was a groovy country rock tune that delighted fans, and his biggest single to date, ‘In My Life’, continues to receive playlist attention on Spotify.

“I’m thrilled to be releasing ‘Blue Eyes'” says Chivell. “This song is incredibly personal to me, and I hope it resonates with my fans the same way it has with me all these years. I’m excited for everyone to hear it.”

Chivell first burst onto the country music scene with his debut single ‘Drive On’ in 2012. Originally from Melbourne and now calling the Gold Coast home, Brook has established himself as one of the rising stars in the country music scene, with a unique sound that blends country music with rock and groove sensibilities. Chivell has performed all over the country at events and festivals including Gympie Music Muster, Deni Ute Muster, Sydney Country Music Festival, Tamworth Country Music Festival and PBR Australia as well as opening for artists such as Adam Brand, Morgan Evans, McAlister Kemp, Travis Collins, and The Wolfe Brothers.

From the classic backbeat intro, to the twanging Fender guitar, The Rams are ready to set the benchmark in memorable beer songs with their new single, ‘Ice Cold Beer’.

The song started as a title challenge exchange between band members Troy Henderson and Adam Church.

“I was standing at the corner of Wentworth and Oxford streets in Sydney and I sent a text message to Adam with an idea about an ice cold heart and an ice cold beer,” Troy said.

“Adam was on holidays with a guitar and fired back a verse and a tweaked chorus. After many belly laughs and some crafting, pardon the pun, the song Ice Cold Beer was born.”

The band said the song came together very quickly in the rehearsal studio.

“We came up with a middle 8 that both Meatloaf and Fleetwood Mac would endorse, then Grev (Michael Greville) added some quenching guitar parts, and we finished it off in the recording studio twice!” Adam said.

“I had that mad professor moment where I knew it needed something else, but just couldn’t figure it out on the day. We knew this was an audience sing a long song, so it suddenly then obvious we needed more backing vocals. Troy and I headed back into the studio for some finishing touches.

“We knew we were onto something when we played it at a live show and the next day was approached by some in a shopping centre saying, ‘You’re in the band with the beer song’.”

The three band members said many of their songs begin as a title challenge or a text message and the ones that get momentum end up as collaborative finished songs.

Adam, Troy, and Grev have spent years touring the world and playing for other well-known artists. It’s time to let their own music shine. They bring their past into the present with a mix of rock, funk, blues, and a whole lot of country.

“We’ve worked with enough incredible artist to know what works and what doesn’t,” Adam said.

“It’s time we do that for ourselves with The Rams.”

The band describes their first release as like being in a new relationship.

“We don’t sit down next to you on the bar stool and pour our hearts out in the first 5 minutes. We want to be up, happy, and interesting to draw people in,” they said.

Ice Cold Beer showcases the band wants to have a good time and want their audience to as well.

“It’s a very accessible song both melodically and lyrically,” Troy said.

“The guy in this song feels like he’s in a country song, he feels like a cliché trying to bond and find a mate only to be used.”

The Rams’ music is all about making people feel something, too, and Ice Cold Beer is all about making people move, sing and feel thirsty.

Their film clip, directed by Dave Molland and Adam, has a pizza bar turned into what could be a bar in Nashville starring plenty of people who want to have a good time… including the band.

As an independent Australian artist and creator of original country music, Darren Gillis writes his music around experiences along life’s sometimes bumpy road.

Inspired by artists such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt and Merle Haggard, Darren’s music has a country feel with a blues twist … It’s upbeat, fun, and easy to listen to. Each song tells a story, written from the heart, in the hopes that his audience can relate in their own way.

“Here’s to the lessons, that made me who I am, I’m on the up, and I’ll turn a few more pages”.

Gillis’ newest offering, ‘How Bout You’, is about letting go of all the negative energies in your life. Stop worrying about the ‘if I had’, and ‘where I went wrong’ – That’s all going out the door with your dirty shoes.

The energy of the song adds to the punch of the lyrics, as Darren tries to add an element at each twist and turn of the track to keep listeners engaged and interested until the very end.

Darren’s work-life has led him all over Australia. He has worked in some of the most remote locations that our broad country has to offer, both in the Kimberley, and Central Australia. He now resides in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia, where he has been busy writing fresh new stories about his everyday adventures, to be released throughout 2023

Clancy Pye Releases Brand New Single And Music Video, ‘Feels Like Home’. First Single Off Clancy’s Highly Anticipated Debut Album – Music Video Filmed In Clancy’s Hometown, Oberon (NSW)

Central West singer-songwriter, Clancy Pye is set to release the first single off her upcoming debut album on Friday May 12th alongside a music video filmed in her hometown of Oberon, NSW.

‘Feels Like Home’ is Clancy’s first release since launching her self-titled EP in 2020 which featured two #1 iTunes Country Chart Singles, ‘Get Lost’ and ‘Heaven Can’t Wait’.

Having spent the last two years writing towards her debut album, the 2020/22 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist penned over 150 songs before heading into the studio to record her upcoming project.

“Songwriting has always been a real passion of mine” states Clancy. “Over recent years, I’ve delved a lot deeper into developing myself as a writer. In the process, I have been fortunate to grow a large catalogue of songs which made it exciting when it came to choosing songs to record for my debut album.”

Written by Clancy and recorded at The Vault Studios with Producer Sean Rudd, ‘Feels Like Home’ is an infectiously feel-good, guitar-driven track that embodies Clancy’s country roots. Having grown up on a property outside Oberon (NSW), Clancy drew a lot of inspiration for this song reflecting on her own family home and upbringing in the country.

“One of the strongest connections I think we all have in life, is our connection to home and those simple things that make us feel at home, wherever we may be.”

“As we go through life, I think we often come to think of ‘home’ as not necessarily a place, but a feeling and I wanted this song to capture those sentiments that other people might relate to as well.”

“Where I grew up has in many ways shaped the person I’ve become and what’s important to me. This song really sets the tone for the album which is why we wanted to release it first.”

Teaming up with Orange based video directors, Dave Smyth and Toby Howell (The Studio Door Creative), Clancy went back to her hometown of Oberon to film a music video which will accompany her single release.

“I really wanted to showcase the place that most feels like home to me in the music video. It was nice to go back to Oberon and film many of the locations I had in my mind when I was writing the song. It’s special to be able to share the places I grew up and my hometown in the video.”

With more songs in the pipeline for release, Clancy looks forward to sharing more music throughout 2023.

“Over In The Holler” was released by Adam Wayne May 1st and is currently going for adds.

Who is Adam Wayne?

Outdoorsman, Entrepreneur, Actor, Performer Adam Wayne also picks a flat-top guitar and writes soulful songs. Being influenced from a musically talented family, Adam’s knack for singing, songwriting and guitar playing came at an early age. While living in Nashville at a young age of 23, he checked out the music scene and worked as a bouncer at the worlds famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge where he rubbed elbows with Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock and recalls carding Miranda Lambert. In the thick of music city, he recalls rooming with songwriters and singers like Jon Pardi, who had that same aspiration in music. Adam has been mentored by very talented singer/songwriters and artists, just like Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, he was mentored by some of the best.

From outdoor festivals, dance halls, ballrooms to your standard honkytonk, he has opened for various well-known artists: Easton Corbin, Shooter Jennings, Tracy Lawrence, Granger Smith, Hoe Nichols, Chris Janson and Trace Adkins. He has performed in front of 10,000 fans opening for Frankie Ballard and Texas country music artist Aaron Watson, The Casey Donahew Band and The Josh Abbott Band. He has also shared the stage with Martin Zeller, Josh Thompson, Kevin Sharp, Bob Wooton (Johnny Cash’s Guitar Player), Billy Don Burns and Outlaw Country music artist Eric Lee Beddingfield and the late Wayne Mills. He has had the opportunity to open for country legends “The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band” and share the stage with members of the mega group “Alabama”.

Adam has released songs to country radio, “Down Every Road There’s A Rodeo”, “Keep On Pushing Ahead”, “Give All Your Love”, “Over In The Holler”. This May he releases “Goin’ Off Grid”.

His drive and perseverance in music has channeled him into acting, He was cast as an extra in a Jon Voight / James Caan / Melanie Griffith movie, “J.L Family Ranch” and hekd a private concert for Jon Voight and the crew in Kentucky. Adam was also cast as an extra in a Nicolas Cage film in 2017.

He continues to perform across the U.S and record songs in pursuit of making great music; something unique, humble-some and down to Earth. He’s Country and Folky with Gospel at heart! He is just a good ole’ hard working country boy, guaranteed to stand his ground and stick around to make waves in this ever changing industry.

You will never hear a fake beat in his music, he’s real and passionate about country music and grassroots will always be the forefront of his style. His songs have been called, “unique and poetic”. He has a zest for performing his craft and is passionate about developing his entertainment career.

“A Memorable Artist With Memorable Songs”

Multi-platinum selling band Parmalee release their next single “Girl In Mine” the follow up to their back-to-back No. 1 hits. Since moving to town with their No. 1 hit “Carolina”, Parmalee has seen a resurgence that is “one of the most under-reported success stories of the last year” (Morning Hangover) – first with their multinational No. 1 smash “Just the Way” with Blanco Brown – which was the most played song on iHeart Country US in 2021 – then their recent multi-week smash hit “Take My Name.” Now that they’ve just hit more than 1 billion on-demand streams (and counting) in their tenure as a band, Parmalee continues their new recipe for success with “Girl In Mine” .

The song was written by Matt Thomas, Ashley Gorley (who has garnered more than 60 No.1 songs at Country radio), David Fanning (who also produced the track), Travis Wood and Casey Brown. Like “Take My Name,” “Girl In Mine” had fans hooked on the song after teasing it on TikTok. With more than 1.8 million TikTok views of front man Matt singing the chorus, TikTok creators have mimicked the video and put their own spin on it.

“With ‘Just The Way’ and ‘Take My Name,’ we really found something that connected with our fans,” says Matt Thomas of Parmalee. “We look forward to continuing that with our new single ‘Girl In Mine.'”

In July 2021, Parmalee released “For You”, a 13-track project which garnered critical acclaim with American Songwriter praising it as “authentically real, genuinely inspired”, Sounds Like Nashville predicting it to be the “next big move in their musical journey” and Billboard saying “Parmalee finds itself in the enviable position of being able to tap into multiple audiences”. Primarily written by Parmalee lead singer Matt Thomas, “For You” draws from personal experiences to speak directly to the heart of their fans, honing in on that connection to make for their most harmonious project yet.

About Parmalee:

ACM “New Vocal Duo/Group of the Year” nominee Parmalee is one of Country music’s most successful acts: the Platinum-selling band of brothers is one of only four groups since 2001 to earn three consecutive Top 10 singles from a debut Country album. Since their debut at Country radio, Parmalee has earned over 1 billion on-demand streams. Heralded as “Country Music’s Breakout Stars” by MSN Entertainment, Parmalee has supported Brad Paisley and Jake Owen on national tours while finding time to perform on NBC’s TODAY show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Late Late Show, FOX & Friends All American Summer Concert Series, MLB Central’s Studio 21, The Queen Latifah Show, and more. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass), and life-long friend Josh McSwain, the North Carolina natives had a legendary return to the top of the charts with their PLATINUM-certified No. 1 single with Blanco Brown, “Just the Way” with their follow up single, “Take My Name” from their new album “For You”, then becoming a multi-week No. 1 hit at Country radio.

Rising Country Rock Singer-Songwriter Dan Henwood Shares His Love Of The Land In New Single ‘This Is Us’

Rising South-East Queensland country rock singer-songwriter Dan Henwood is rapidly finding his place amongst the country music scene. Set to release his new offering ‘This Is Us’ on May 12th, the song, which was co-written with multi-Golden Guitar winner, Lyn Bowtell, tells the tale about being in love and having a good time. This traditional country track with a modern twist also talks about the people on the land, what they do and who they are.

“This song means a lot to me. I grew up on songwriters such as Lee Kernaghan, Troy Cassar Daley and I’ve always wanted to write like them and be able to share my own stories through music to a wide audience by traveling the country”.

At just 22, Dan Henwood is a 2x graduate of the CMAA Junior Academy. Since the age of 11 when he first picked up a guitar, Dan has been honing his craft as a singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Inspired by the great Lee Kernaghan and The Wolfe Brothers, Dan is stepping out with a new set of songs, capturing a traditional country sound whilst harmonising it to modern country rock. His new release compliments his love and feel for the genre.

Dan has performed alongside The Wolfe Brothers where he has been invited to play guitar live on stage at numerous shows. His skill has taken him on the road through many new towns as a session guitarist. Recently nominated in all categories in the Country Music People’s Choice Awards Finals, Dan has gone on to writing new material that he’s excited to share and bring his music to a town near you.

This past year has been history-making for Jelly Roll, including selling out his hometown venue – Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena – for more than 16,000 fans, making his Grand Ole Opry debut, scoring his first Country radio No. 1, a two-week Rock No. 1, and topping Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart for an astounding 25 straight weeks. Jelly’s run marked the longest reign ever to date, for any artist, on the chart.

Following his sold-out Nashville Bridgestone Arena show, he released the riveting anthem “Need A Favor”, which tells the story of man on the verge of losing the love of his life. With nowhere else to turn, he looks to God to do him a favor, even if he doesn’t deserve it. Delving into the internal fight between faith and vices, “Need A Favor” features a gritty rock melody both sonically and lyrically.

The track is another prime example of Jelly Roll’s earnest storytelling and humility. Like his previous single, “Son of a Sinner” we find a man in a moment of vulnerability finally coming face to face with his faults.

Recently, Jelly Roll swept the 2023 CMT Music Awards winning Male Video of the Year, Breakthrough Male Video of the Year and CMT Digital-First performance of the Year, while he performed “Need a Favor” on television for the first time in his career.

Watch Jelly Roll Perform “Need A Favor” at the 2023 CMT Music Awards HERE

Announcing his 2023 44-city Backroad Baptism Tour, which features an all-star line-up of openers: Ashley McBryde, Caitlynne Curtis, Chase Rice, Elle King, Merkules, Struggle Jennings, Three 6 Mafia, Yelawolf, and Josh Adam Meyers. The tour kicks off in February 2023 and runs through May 2023, with stops in major cities across the United States.

In addition to the Backroad Baptism Tour, Jelly Roll will serve as direct support for Eric Church this fall, further cementing his rise to mainstream success.

Jelly Roll’s highly anticipated album, “Whitsitt Chapel”, arrives on June 2nd, with “Need A Favor”, “She” and “Unlive” all set to feature.

About Jelly Roll:

Outright genre-bending singer/songwriter/rapper Jelly Roll has quietly been building a remarkable career, under the radar and on his own terms. Since his days selling his mix tapes out of his car, he has constantly been releasing new music (more than 24 albums), touring relentlessly, consistently topping various iTunes charts, engaging a rabid fanbase and creating videos that have amassed nearly 2 billion views on YouTube. He pairs deeply personal lyrics with music that blends Old-school Rap, Classic Rock, Country, and Soul to create music that is therapeutic, raw and tackles the heaviness in life.

His 2020 single “Save Me” – a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt set the stage for his new season of life and took him to new heights, with more than 141 million views on YouTube and Platinum certification from the RIAA . Born and raised in Nashville’s Antioch neighbourhood, the former addict and drug dealer released his album “Ballads of the Broken” in 2021, ahead of his sold-out hometown show at the famous Ryman Auditorium, which sold out in under an hour. The introspective 10-track album shows Jelly Roll’s growth as an artist and man, drawing from his personal experiences to tell the story of a man who has been through the ringer and isn’t afraid to share his raw truth, featuring his multi-week No. 1 Rock hit “Dead Man Walking” and his No. 1 Country debut single “Son of a Sinner”. Now after a history-making “breakthrough year” (American Songwriter), having just sold-out Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and released the riveting anthem “Need A Favor” along with the soul-stirring ballad “she” from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, the reigning No. 1 of Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart for 25 weeks is well on his way to mainstream, multi-genre stardom.

Straddling the intersection of country, rock and pop, Hinterland have pushed the genre boundaries with each release, demonstrating their ability to adapt, their various influences and their broad appeal. Not only are Hinterland not afraid to take risks, they seem to revel in it. So brings us to their highly anticipated first single for 2023, “Fragile”.

“Fragile” is yet another sonic departure for the band, this time taking a hard swerve into the world of pop-country. “Fragile” invites you into the overly analytical mind of Hinterland singer/guitarist, Jesse Emmanuel, and her struggles with her own mental health after some heavy life experiences and reflection during the pandemic lockdowns. “Fragile” is a bit like Taylor Swift’s “Anti Hero” if she made it during her Red era – dealing with feelings of inadequacy and childhood traumas but with an upbeat, catchy melody with a hook in every line.

“It felt like I was being beaten over the head with super happy ‘love yourself’, ‘you’re perfect the just the way you are’, ‘life is great so let’s party!’ songs,” Jesse explains, “which are fine of course, but I was going through some real introspective stuff, not loving everything about myself and trying to figure out how to improve. I think that’s an important message – it’s ok to feel confused, to want to make changes, to seek therapy. A lot of the things that shape us are out of our control and there’s something powerful about admitting that you’re a work in progress.”

Emmanuel was also coming to terms with her personal journey, processing her formative years with an overwhelmed Mum and rockstar Dad (guitar legend Phil Emmanuel) and now facing the challenges of motherhood herself, juxtaposed with her new “online” persona as a country star, navigating social media and all the self-identity pitfalls that entails.

“With all that heavy on my mind, I wrote ‘Fragile’. It’s not doom and gloom, though. I like to find the humour in everything. Maybe that’s another problematic coping mechanism, but Fragile is a good example of working through those thoughts. I really hope that people can relate to some of these feelings and enjoy my little anecdotes.”

Emmanuel brought the song to her bandmates, siblings Robbie and Rachel Bostock who quickly recognised it as the perfect opportunity to show another side of Hinterland. A clear difference to the pop-country tropes of whiskey, beer, small towns and utes, ‘Fragile’ is here to explore real emotion and the human experience in a truly progressive move for country music.

Get ready to saddle up, because country music duo Zac & George are back and better than ever with their latest smash hit single, “Sleep On It”. After a hugely successful NSW tour that left crowds in Sydney and Wagga Wagga begging for more, the dynamic duo is once again ready to set the country music scene ablaze with their soulful harmonies and head-turning melodies.

Distributed via MGM, “Sleep On It” is the perfect example of Zac & George’s ability to seamlessly blend traditional country sounds with a modern twist. Co-written by the duo and their good friend Nicole Miller, who hails from Nashville, this song is sure to make your heart sing with its up-tempo contemporary vibe. And let’s not forget about the incredible co-production skills of ARIA award-winning MSquared Productions, helmed by Michael Paynter and Michael DeLorenzis.

Zac & George have been waiting for just the right moment to release this gem, and they couldn’t be more thrilled to finally share it with their devoted fans. “We knew we had something special on our hands the day we wrote ‘Sleep On It’,” says Zac. “It’s been tough keeping it under wraps, but we’re excited for everyone to finally hear it,” adds George.

In addition to their previous chart-topping success, it’s worth noting that both of Zac & George’s previous singles, “Bar Stool” and “Red Wine & Roses”, landed in the top 10 on the National Country Airplay charts. This impressive achievement is a testament to the duo’s undeniable talent and their ability to captivate audiences with their music. With their latest single “Sleep On It” already generating buzz, there’s no doubt that Zac & George are destined for even greater success.

To celebrate the release of “Sleep On It”, Zac & George are taking their show on the road and headlining at Dirt N Dust in Julia Creek in late April, as well as supporting The Wolfe Brothers at the Pre-Rodeo Street Party in Nebo mid-May. These festivals are the perfect opportunity for Zac & George to showcase their talent and entertain their fans. “Performing live is why we do the music for,” says George.

So, grab your boots, put on your Stetson, and get ready for Zac & George’s latest toe-tapping, heartwarming single, “Sleep On It”.

Who is Adam Wayne?

Born Of The Minnesota Woods, Outdoorsman, Entrepreneur, Actor, Performer Adam Wayne also picks a flat-top guitar and writes soulful songs. Being influenced from a musically talented family, Adam’s knack for singing, songwriting and guitar playing came at an early age. While living in Nashville at a young age of 23, he checked out the music scene and worked as a bouncer at the worlds famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge where he rubbed elbows with Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock and recalls carding Miranda Lambert. In the thick of music city, he recalls rooming with songwriters and singers like Jon Pardi, who had that same aspiration in music. Adam has been mentored by very talented singer/songwriters and artists, just like Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, he was mentored by some of the best.

From outdoor festivals, dance halls, ballrooms to your standard honkytonk, he has opened for various well-known artists; Easton Corbin, Shooter Jennings, Tracy Lawrence, Granger Smith, Joe Nichols, Chris Janson and Trace Adkins. He has performed in front of 10,000 fans opening for Frankie Ballard and Texas country music artists Aaron Watson, The Casey Donahew Band and The Josh Abbott Band. He has also shared the stage with Martin Zeller, Josh Thompson, Kevin Sharp, Bob Wooton (Johnny Cash’s Guitar Player), Billy Don Burns and Outlaw Country music artists Eric Lee Beddingfield and the late Wayne Mills. He has had the opportunity to open for country legends “The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band” and share the stage with members of the mega group “Alabama”.

Adam has released songs to country radio, “Down Every Road There’s A Rodeo”, “Keep On Pushing Ahead” , “Give All Your Love” and this May Adam releases his 4th National release “Over In The Holler”. A song about the hard working farmer.

His drive and perseverance in music has channeled him into acting. He was cast as an extra in a Jon Voight / James Caan / Melanie Griffith movie, “J.L Family Ranch” and held a private concert for Jon Voight and the crew in Kentucky. Adam was also cast as an extra in a Nicolas Cage film in 2017.

He continues to perform across the U.S and record songs in pursuit of making great music; something unique, humble-some and down to Earth. He’s Country and Folky with Gospel at heart! He is just a good ole’ hard working country boy, guaranteed to stand his ground and stick around to make waves in this ever changing industry.

You will never hear a fake beat in his music, he’s real and passionate about country music and grassroots will always be the forefront of his style. His songs have been called, “unique and poetic”. He has a zest for performing his craft and is passionate about developing his entertainment career.

“A Memorable Artist With Memorable Songs”

In 1932, Australia was a different place. It was the middle of the Great Depression, jobs were scarce, and money was tight.

Still, we had a few things to look forward to as it was the year the Sydney Harbour Bridge was being opened after eight long, expensive years.

Our heroes were Don Bradman, Phar Lap, and a nine-year-old boy from Leongatha in South Eastern Victoria named Lennie Gwyther.

Lennie made headlines all over the country when he rode his pony solo, 1200 miles return, to watch the opening of the bridge. Along the way he won the hearts of Australians everywhere. ‘Lennie You’re A Legend’ celebrates Lennie’s story.

Golden Guitar winning singer/songwriter Matt Scullion loves Australia, and his forthcoming album ‘Nation Of Abbreviation’ certainly reflects his passion for our sleeping stories and larger than life characters.

Written over many dusty road trips and recorded in his recently built home studio in Glencoe NSW, Matt took a giant leap of faith playing most of the instruments and producing it himself.

But then again, Matt’s always been a songwriter in demand, having his songs recorded by the likes of Lee Kernaghan, Tania Kernaghan, Adam Harvey, Travis Collins, Amber Lawrence, and even legendary rockers Cold Chisel. Twenty-Six of those going to the top spot on the charts.