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Prepare to be captivated by the soulful sounds of rising Country artist, Hudson Rose, as she unveils her latest single, “Rules of Breaking Up”. With her clever melodies and catchy lyrics, Hudson takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through the unspoken guidelines of navigating life after a breakup.

Exploring the complexities of love, loss, and moving on, “Rules of Breaking Up” is wrapped in an infectious melody that will have listeners singing on repeat in the shower and car. Hudson Rose effortlessly blends traditional country elements with a contemporary twist, creating a fresh and dynamic sound that appeals to a wide audience

“Rules of Breaking Up” is a true testament to Hudson’s ability to craft music that resonates with her listeners. Already early into her social media campaign, her insightful lyrics and relatable storytelling transported fans to a place where they find solace and strength in the aftermath of heartbreak.

‘After getting dumped in my driveway one New Year’s Eve I had so many questions. What are the dos and don’ts after a breakup? What can and can’t you do? If someone had handed me a textbook that day, I would’ve studied it harder than anything else.’ Hudson said.

About Hudson Rose:

Hudson Rose grew up listening to a variety of music and in 2016 received her first guitar, a mini Maton and just three weeks later, in January 2017 she set off for her first Tamworth Country Music Festival. That combined with a trip to see her idol Keith Urban had her hooked.

Hudson arrives in life with a glass half full attitude and a commitment to her music and regional community. Hudson Rose diffuses her music with an irresistible mix of hope, honesty, and fearless authenticity revealing layers of herself with each single and showing her ability to put it all out there while crafting catchy and deep melodies.

Hudson Rose is an incredibly humble musician who unfailingly holds her own with industry veterans as she shares the stage, studios and airways cultivating her honest and optimistic style everywhere she goes.

With over 220,000 Spotify streams, 2023 Vanda and Young top 40 song writing finalist, 2019 Tamworth Country Music Festival Top 10 Busking finalist, recognised as the 2021 Most Promising Young Artist in Australian Country Music and a solid presence across social media platforms, expect to hear even more of the name Hudson Rose in 2023.

With six tracks released, this young Regional NSW artist has seen a steady rise in her short career following the independent release of debut single in 2020.

“Fireflies in Tennessee” (2023) peaked at #30 across the CountryTown National Airplay Chart, while it was added to high rotation on KIX Country, iHeart Country Radio, Triple M Country and Triple A Murri Country within two weeks of release. The songs streaming figures quickly climbed to 45,000 on Spotify, and also featured on ABC – ‘Saturday Night Country’ program.

“Misery” (2022) achieved the #17 spot on the CountryTown National Airplay chart, charting for 14 weeks, and was added to KIX Country (#6 chart position), iHeart Country, ABC Country, Triple M Country and Triple A Murri Country. Misery was also a regular on the ABC – ‘Saturday Night Country’ program.

Hudson’s fourth single “Iconic” (2022) debuted at #5 on the iTunes Country Charts and has gone from strength to strength. With the single added to high rotation on Triple M Country, ABC Country, KIX Country, and iHeart Country it saw the track stake claim at #10 spot on the CountryTown National Airplay Charts, charting for 14 weeks. The track now has nearly 75,000 streams on Spotify. CMT Australia also added the video on high rotation and was #9 in the CMT video chart.

” Drivin’ To You” (2021) premiered on KIX Country and debuted at # 5 on the iTunes Country Charts. The single was added to KIX Country, Triple M Country, Triple A Murri Country and was #10 on the CMT video chart.

Hudson’s “One More Kiss” (2021) premiered at #1 on the iTunes Country Charts with Triple M Country and ABC Country adding the single to full rotation.

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Jo Dee Messina Releases Anthemic, Highly-Anticipated New Single ‘Just To Be Loved’

Award-winning country music artist, Jo Dee Messina, released her brand new single, ‘Just To Be Loved,’ available everywhere now!

‘Just To Be Loved’ stemmed from Jo Dee’s experience raising two young boys. “I’m seeing things that are coming across my phone from 12, 13-year-old girls and it’s blowing my mind,” she told Taste Of Country. The song centers around a young girl grappling with her sense of self-worth due to her habit of comparing herself and her life to what she sees on social media. The uplifting message in the lyrics is something we could all benefit from hearing.

Fans have been thrilled about new music from the country music star, as she has teased the songs for tens of thousands of them at live shows ahead of its release.

Messina said, “The gist of the song is, don’t change who you are just to be loved because God made you perfect. He made you priceless and He already loves you with a perfect love.”

You look around at everybody’s highlight reel

Picture perfect, pretty lies it makes you feel like

Your life is underrated

You get lost when you start chasing

Everything you think you’re missing

But think what you’ve been missing

Just to be loved

Just to be loved

Just to be loved

Don’t be somebody else to be loved

Just to be loved

Just to be loved

Written by Jo Dee, Jess Cates, Jordan Mohilowski and Tim Nichols, Jo Dee told the Gazette in Central City, Iowa, “I’ve been writing a lot, I’ve been so inspired. Melodies are pouring out of me. Prepare for lots of songs from me. I’m just so thankful, since looking back on my life, it wasn’t pretty. I’m grateful for every day. I grew up poor and I’ve been so blessed with my career and family – and then there are the fans who come out and who have been so supportive.”

With a noteworthy career spanning over two decades, Jo Dee Messina has become one of country music’s most beloved artists. Her unique ability to infuse her songs with genuine emotion and her unwavering dedication to her craft have earned her numerous accolades. Messina’s remarkable talent and down-to-earth persona have drawn fans from all over the country to see her on her wildly successful Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour, which is running through November.

I’m In For Love shows singer-songwriter Ian Burns at his most positive, reflected in his music and life.

Ian, a horse chiropractor who has just relocated to the NSW mid-north, said his latest song was inspired by the things most important to him in life.

“I was seeing all the things going on in the world and I asked myself what was my biggest motivation,” he said.

“I’m in for love. Instead of the world being a brutal place, we should love and care for each other and want each other to succeed.”

Co-written with fellow artist and mate, Jamie Lindsay, it’s a more modern take on country music for Ian, as he stretches his creativity on I’m In For Love.

“I’d come across so much negativity at the time of writing this song and people being really spiteful to each other, but I thought this helps none of us advance,” he said.

“If we help each other achieve something, we all achieve and the positivity gets this great circle of positivity going. It makes a happier vibe, rather than taking a negative one all the time.”

The song is also reflective of where Ian is in his life, with plenty of positive changes.

“The change in the music wasn’t deliberate; it just came naturally with the song,” he said.

“As the song progressed, it lent itself to go in this direction. I enjoyed the challenges of making the song and working with new people.”

I’m In For Love was mixed and mastered by Billy Decker in Nashville featuring Jamie Lindsay on production duties along with guitars, bass and backing vocals, Evan Mannell on drums (has worked with Tim Freedman, Kasey Chambers, Tim Minchin, and Katie Noonan) and Shannon Stitt on keys (has worked with artists including Guy Sebastian and Keith Urban).

With the new sound and new single, Ian hopes to spread the love.

“I hope that people enjoy the feeling and the happy vibe of the song,” Ian said.

“I would love the audience I already have who have been so supportive for a really long time to enjoy where this song takes them, and enjoy that it’s a bit different to my other music, but it would also be great to encourage new people to my music via this song.”

‘Ghosts’, the third single from Jeremy Edwards’ soon to be released album of the same name, is the gentle, plaintive centrepiece of the upcoming album release. Initially written as a gift to Edwards’ friend Felicity Urquhart after the passing of her husband and dear friend of Nicholson and Edwards, Glenn Hannah.

Jeremy explains ‘I had to find a way to talk about being ok after Glenn. So many of us had to find a way to go on. The Ghosts aren’t all bad. They’re not baggage. They’re just with you. Always. Good and bad. We all have to find our way of dealing with them’.

‘Can you handle the ghosts?’ the wary central character asks. The ghosts are my past, your past, our loves and histories. Are we brave enough to face them?

My heart is in your hands

A feather, not a stone

So gentle, your commands
It feels like home

‘Ghosts’ has a sweet, ethereal, dreamlike quality weaving throughout. The superb, layered instrumentation and Bon Iver-esque harmonies come from no other than 15 time Australian Country Music Award, and 3 time ARIA winner Shane Nicholson (Jeremy’s boss-man in Shane Nicholson and The General Waste). Edwards’s folky fingerpicked acoustic guitar part providing a rolling counterpoint for Nicholson’s beautifully subtle and trademark work.

The Irishman has been entertaining Australian audiences for several years now, all the while crafting his own catalogue of original music. Originally from the small seaside town of Portaferry on the North-East Coast of Ireland, Reid’s thoughts often turn towards the simple joys of his hometown.

“I have very fond memories of where I was born and grew up, and I haven’t forgotten where I’ve come from. A simple life to some, but it was everything to me”.

The follow-up work to his iTunes number #1 debut album, ‘Portaferry’ sits somewhere between Keith Urban and Kip Moore, with Jonny letting his raspy voice shine throughout. It’s one to play loud, and one to play often.

2021 saw the release of his long-awaited debut album, ‘Another Life’, which reached number #1 on the iTunes Country Album Chart, and number #3 on the iTunes All Genre Album Chart. That success saw Reid play headline shows in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland and Australia in 2022.

Having previously toured with acts such as Nanci Griffith (USA), Ritchie Sambora (USA), Hermitage Green (Ire), and upcoming tours with acts Andrew Swift (Australia) and The Coronas (Ire), Reid is no stranger to performing live.

July 7th sees the release of Reid’s new single ‘Portaferry’, and the first since joining up with in demand Australian producer, Michael J. Bono (Avril Lavigne, Blink 182) creating a fresh radio friendly sound.

An electric live performer and a busy touring schedule … this year looks to be Reid’s biggest yet.

The title track to Luke O’Shea’s forthcoming album, ‘Next Best Thing’, sees Luke teaming up yet again with his multiple Golden Guitar winning musical mate, Ashleigh Dallas.

Inspired from the passing of songstress Nanci Griffith, Luke was exploring a sweet, melancholy melody found in a new open-tuning of the guitar when an impromptu telephone conversation with Ashleigh left him with the striking words ‘next best thing’.

“Imagery is everything with songwriting,” Luke said.

“And when you hear, or rather when you can paint a big visual canvas with just a few, very select words, then that is the eureka moment!”

Luke knew exactly what to do with that new melody and later that evening called Ash up to declare that they had a new duet.

“Thankfully Ash loved the song as much as I did, and she could easily relate to the various ebbs and flows of our favourite things in life,” Luke said.

“I also loved the double entendre of ‘Next Best Thing’ which seemed a perfect title for my upcoming album.”

Ashleigh said she enjoyed working with Luke on another collaboration and was looking forward to listeners hearing this new release.

The joyous video for ‘Next Best Thing’ sees the award-winning trio of Luke, Ash and video co-director Jay Seeney, of Blacklist Productions, reuniting for the first time since the success of the 2022 CMT Video Clip of the Year Golden Guitar-winning ‘Long Way ‘Round’.

“There really is a special friendship and chemistry between Ash and myself,” Luke said

“The unique ability of Jay to be able to encourage and capture that connection, and that joy, is what makes him so easy to work with and such an in-demand director.”

The Long and Short Of It release their brilliant cover version of the global smash hit, ‘Wake Me Up’. A song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, ‘Wake Me Up’ was released as the lead single from his debut studio album in 2013. It reached number one in Europe and was a top charting single in various countries worldwide including Australia.

The Long and Short of It are David Baird and Patsy Toop OAM, who first met in 2007 and already have an impressive resume to boot that includes six album releases, two EPs, and have earnt themselves a slew of awards including a Tamworth Songwriters Award (2011), a Tasmanian Independent Country Music Award for Most Popular Duo (2016), three-time winner of an Indie Country Music Australia (ICMA) Award for Most Popular Independent Country Duo (2017, 2019 & 2021), a Southern Star Awards Award for Best Duo or Band (2016) and a two-time winner of a Gold Media Medallion Award for Best Duo Nationally (2015 & 2018) – to name a few.

The pair’s sumptuous harmonies have been described as “honey-coated chocolate.” David and Patsy continue to uphold their commitment to penning songs that are relatable, inspirational and are storytelling. Since their first release in 2009, the pair have continued to grow musically with every release.

The duo’s 2013 release of ‘You Made Me Stronger’ earned them a Songwriter, Composers and Lyricists Association (SCALA) Festival Of Original Music (FOOM) Award, describing their title track as a “Brilliant Masterpiece” with four of the album’s tracks peaking at number one on Australia’s leading national country music airplay chart. The pair’s 2016 album ‘The Night Of Our Life’ jumped into ARIA Chart at number 3 and remained in the charts for over 20 weeks, whilst also producing four number one independent radio airplay hits. Their ‘Limited Edition Requested Favourites’ album debuted at Number 5 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart. The album is an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary country music. From ballads to beer-drinking songs- all are heartfelt renditions to inspire happy thoughts and good times.

Self-described as their “best work to date,” ‘Midnight Choir’ is their most recent album from the award-winning Melbourne country duo, which blends traditional and contemporary country. The album debuted at #1 on the ARIA Country Music Albums Chart.

Leading its charge was the single ‘Cowboy Lonesome’, that paints the picture of a lonely cowboy missing his partner in the wilderness and how that rural and outback isolation presents a whole new level of loneliness.

The single was the debut collaboration between the pair and Nashville-based producer, Kenny Royster, whom the pair met during a trip to Nashville in 2013 and is credited for his work with US country superstar Luke Combs. The single ‘Midnight Choir’ has also been released with abundant success.

On the live circuit, their captivating and engaging live shows have earned the adoration of fans and critics alike and have frequented country music festivals in Tamworth, Mildura, Canberra, Mt Gambier, Ballina, amongst others over the past decade.

Ella & Sienna, singer-songwriter sisters from Adelaide Hills, South Australia have already proven they are one of the most exciting emerging artists in the Australian music scene today. Inspired by artists such as Missy Higgins, Fleetwood Mac and Taylor Swift, the multi-instrumentalist siblings bring together a unique blend of pop, country, and folk influences. Renowned for their formidable combination of soaring vocals, captivating sibling harmonies, catchy pop hooks, and country inspired storytelling, Ella & Sienna create music with staying power.

Empowering and unapologetic, Ella & Siena’s latest release ” It’s Not Me, It’s You” embraces the sister’s newfound country-pop sound. The upbeat, dynamic song was co-written in early January with legendary Nashville songwriter Phil Barton. Brought to life in studio by renowned Australian music producer Rod McCormack, the anthemic track embodies vocal harmonies that soar over rich layers of overdriven rock influenced guitars and energetic drums intertwined with banjo and slide.

Phil is the most enthusiastic writer and a total creative genius. We all had a lot of fun with this one” – Ella

“Recording with Rod McCormack was an incredible experience. We had a very clear idea of what we wanted the track to sound like, and Rod really brought this vision to life even better than we’d imagined.” – Sienna

Over the past two years, these award-winning sisters have had some amazing success. They have performed on main stages at Tamworth Country Music Festival, Groundwater Country Music Festival, Gympie Muster, NQ’S Rockin Country, the EKKA, Semaphore Music Festival, Country by the River, Fleurieu Folk Festival, and Valley Folk Festival, among others. Having played support spots and shared stages with John Schumann (Redgum), Amy Sheppard (Sheppard), Kristy Cox and Jayne Denham, to name a few. As recent graduates of the Country Music Association of Australia Junior Academy, the sisters have been mentored by industry professionals, and have even seen Kasey Chambers join them on stage at the 2020 Tamworth Country Music Festival .

For musicians of such a young age, Ella & Sienna’s long list of achievements is astounding; Winners of MOST POPULAR COUNTRY ARTIST in the South Australian Music Awards 2022, Winners of the GROUNDWATER KIX START and NQ’s ROCKIN COUNTRY REBOOT competitions for 2022, Top 24 Finalist in THE VOICE AUSTRALIA – Season 11 (2022), Finalist in the Folk Alliance Australian YOUTH FOLK ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2022 and 2021, 2nd place in both the Battle of the Young Stars and Best of the Buskers competitions at the TAMWORTH Country Music Festival and Semi-Finalist in the International Songwriting Competition 2020.

Ella & Sienna have most recently featured as the CountryTown and KIX Country ‘Centre Stage Artist’, following the release of their debut EP “Seven Ways to Say You’re Fine”, which was produced by multi-award-winning producer Matt Fell in Tasmania. A number of singles from the EP, including “Next to Mine”, “Saved” and “Don’t Call Me” enjoyed major support from Country Radio including KIX and ABC Country, success on the CountryTown Hot 50, AMRAP and other charts, with hit major editorial playlists on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music. The music video for single “Saved” was added to high rotation on CMT, and their ecent single,”‘The City in July” hit Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist.

“We are so grateful for KIX Country and their KIXSTART competition for giving us the opportunity to work with these legends and make this song a reality!” – Ella

Contemporary Country Singer-Songwriter Brooke Schubert Releases ‘Burn Like Summer’.

Following the monumental success of her previous single ‘New Kids In Town’, singer-songwriter Brooke Schubert returns with another single ‘Burn Like Summer’. Written by powerhouse writers Jerry Flowers and Kaylee Bell, ‘Burn Like Summer’ is a sizzling country track. With a driving backbeat, clever melodies and a raw, sensual energy, this uplifting song captivates from the first note. It’s a passionate journey that celebrates the transformative power of love, leaving a lasting impression with its irresistible charm.

Brooke’s first single earlier this year, ‘New Kids In Town’ was extremely well received on Australian Country Radio. With high rotation adds across the board on KIX Country, ABC Country, iHeartCountry, Triple M Country and Australian Country Radio as well as countless other stations has ensured long term success on the Official Countrytown Hottest 50 Chart, where it appeared in the second week of release and is still charting 9 weeks on.

Being no stranger to music lovers, Brooke enjoyed a profile boost with an appearance with Keith Urban on his ‘Light The Fuse’ tour of Australia. Her new unreleased album is a direct reflection of her inspirations as she moves seamlessly between Rock and Country.

“My style has always been the dirtier sound of Country, it’s where I feel most comfortable singing and writing”. Brooke said.

The 2023 releases will all feature on Brooke’s debut album containing a collection of songs co-written with country music heavyweights Kaylee Bell, Graeme Connors, Nolan Songs, Jerry Flowers, Linc Phelps and Natalie Pearson, along with shows and appearances at major music festivals.

Get ready to be swept away by the infectious energy and unforgettable melodies of ‘Burn Like Summer’. Brooke Schubert is on fire and ready to rock.

Brooke Schubert’s new single ‘Burn Like Summer is out to radio 3rd July and digital platforms on 7th July.

Celebrated Country music duo, Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley, have today released their second album, Up Down & Sideways.

Following on from 2018’s Adam & Brooke – their first album together, Up Down & Sideways is a celebration of the ups and downs of real life and real love. Produced by Robby De Sa (Gretta Ray, The McClymonts, Tina Arena) the album’s magic lies in the dynamic interplay between the couple’s distinct yet complementary musical tastes and relevance of their stories and song writing; which has also resulted in award-winning successes and a special connection with live audiences and listeners across the country.

Brooke McClymont shares, “This is chalk and cheese from the first album and I feel like we’ve got the best of both of us on there. We’ve met in the middle with our influences, put them in a blender and come up with this and we feel like this album stamps a moment in time.

“We want people to feel like we’re sitting there around their fire and sharing their problems and life with them. We want the songs to have a place in their lives.”

This idea ultimately became a reality, as Adam and Brooke aimed to bring their fans closer to their music and to their fire during times of personal and global turmoil. Faced with months of no touring, the birth of a child and the loss of a loved one, they saw it even more important to connect with their audience and share relatable stories of hardship and joy – with a whole lot of fun thrown in.

The album is led by the single ‘ What Are You Waiting For ‘, which was written when Brooke and Adam went to Sydney for a co-write, couldn’t find a park and wondered who could live in the middle of Sydney. It was all they could think about when they went into the writing room; and this song could be the new anthem for a regional tourism campaign.

In addition to the new single, Up, Down & Sideways also includes, ‘Wild Side ‘, which is a song written through COVID when Brooke and Adam could only party with each other, but realised they were pretty good at it; and ‘Rock Bottom’, which came at a point when the couple thought that they might have been drinking too much, and felt it was healthy to check in with themselves and get back in control. This song is a reminder to have those moments.

The track ‘High On A Monday ‘ is self-explanatory and even comes with its own explicit language warning. Being touring musicians, the couple has their weekends on a Monday and this song just reminds us all that people are always telling us what we should and shouldn’t do and offering unwanted advice… This is the song to tell them what to do with their opinions and to live your life your way.

The album also features an introspective, but very relatable track called ‘Don’t Give Up On Me Yet’, which was another one written through COVID when everyone was going through ups and downs and struggling. Brooke and Adam are easy-going, but they admit they have their “moments” together, especially during the lockdowns. This song says that they know they’re not the person they want to be at the moment, but asks their partner not to give up on them yet because they know they’re going to do better.

The tracklist is rounded out with their previously released singles, ‘Lost If I Lost You’, ‘ Country Music, You & Beer ‘, ‘Memory Lane’, ‘Roll On Baby’, and the winner of the Golden Guitar APRA AMCOS Song of The Year, ‘Star Of The Show’.

ABOUT BROOKE MCCLYMONT & ADAM ECKERSLEY

Releasing their debut album as the duo Adam & Brooke in 2018, the #1 ARIA Country Album was received rapturously within the country community, garnering accolades and awards all over.

Taking home three awards from their four nominations at the 51st Golden Guitars awards this year, Brooke and Adam topped the night by winning the Song of the Year for their single ‘Star of the Show’.

They also won the Apple Music Single of the Year for their song ‘Memory Lane’ and the award for Country Music Capital News Group or Duo of the Year – bringing their total of Golden Guitar Award wins to 20 across their career.

Their daughter, 10-year-old Tiggy Heart Eckersley, also became the youngest person in history to be recognised with a Golden Guitar Award, sharing the Song of the Year win with her parents and Dan Biederman as fellow songwriters.