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Rising Country Singer-Songwriter Finnian Johnson Brings In 2024 With New Release ‘I’m Doing Well’.

Rising country artist Finnian Johnston is launching into 2024 with a new release ahead of appearances at Tamworth Country Music Festival in January. ‘I’m Doing Well’ is a powerful song poured straight from the heart. Its lyrics serve as a reminder that no matter what you may go through in life, you can always acknowledge that you are pushing through it.

“I’m Doing Well is the most special song I’ve ever written, coming straight from my heart for anyone to connect with” – Finnian Johnson.

Co-written with Golden Guitar winning songwriters Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, and produced by Lewis Mitchell, ‘I’m Doing Well’ is Finnian’s second original release and follows up his exceptional 2023 debut ‘Dishonest’ which was heavily supported by Australian country radio and included a high rotation add on iHeart Country Australia.

Over the past few years, Finnian has been honing his craft and building a solid reputation performing at shows and festivals, combined with national television exposure on Season 11 of the popular television series The Voice Australia, where he made the Top 12.

2023 gave Finnian continued exposure as a Top 10 Finalist in Toyota Starmaker at Tamworth Country Music Festival and was announced as a Finalist in the 2023 NAB Talent Search at the Gympie Music Muster. Finnian also toured along the eastern seaboard with Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, supported Taylor Moss and performed at events such as Smoke in Broke in NSW which has resulted in a significant profile boost.

Finnian has hit his stride in Australian country music, thanks to determination, hard work, and sheer talent. Writing from a place of truth and real-life experiences combined with his unforgettable deep and dulcet tone has ensured industry are taking note and he is on the cusp of greater exposure in 2024.

Catch Finnian at Tamworth Country Music Festival, followed by a string of new releases in 2024.

Three-time Grammy® Award winning superstar Tim McGraw has surprised fans with new music, with the release of a six-song EP titled Poet’s Resumé – available now on Big Machine Records.

In the spirit of being thankful, Poet’s Resumé is McGraw’s way of saying thank you to his fans for an incredible year, which included the release of his 17th studio album Standing Room Only in August, earning career honours such as the ACM Icon Award & the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s President’s Keystone Award, and notching his 47th No. 1 this week with his single “Standing Room Only.”

With this most recent No. 1, McGraw has now amassed 69 Top 10 radio hits throughout his career. He extends his Mediabase record for the most weeks at No. 1 with all titles to 74 weeks. In the process, he sets the record for the longest span from first to latest at 29 years and 6 months, surpassing George Strait.

Poet’s Resumé was produced by McGraw and his longtime producing partner Byron Gallimore, and features songs written by some of McGraw’s favourite songwriters.

About Tim McGraw

McGraw’s unparalleled career includes sales of over 96 million records worldwide, 47 number-one radio singles, 19 number-one albums and countless industry awards and accolades. He holds the record for second-most #1 albums in the U.S. just behind George Strait. His unique chart achievements include having three singles in the Top 20 of the radio charts on multiple occasions, as well as having two singles spend over 10 weeks at number one. He has brought to life some of the biggest hit singles of all time, including “Live Like You Were Dying” and “Humble and Kind,” a message that continues to impact fans around the world, including a Spanish version sung by McGraw. He has routinely been cited as one of the biggest touring artists in the history of country music. As part of the host committee, McGraw welcomed the largest outdoor crowd ever to his Nashville performance at the 2019 NFL Draft. He also appeared in the NFL Tailgate Party for Super Bowl LII and the College Football Playoffs 2020. His latest album “Standing Room Only” includes the title cut single, which launched with the most first-week streams of any track in McGraw’s career.

Mike Kuster is releasing “Back To Feagaville”, his third single from his sophomore album, Country So Fresh You Have To Check Your Boots, to radio. It follows the successful single, “Front Porch Swing” which spent several weeks at Number 1 in Europe and continues climbing the charts of independent radio.

Mike grew up on a small farm in Frederick County, Maryland. This new single celebrates the magic of the closest little village to his family’s farm, Feagaville.

“When you grow up in a place so rural, a place like Feagaville is the center of your world. From the pronunciation of the word to the amenities afforded to the community along Ballenger Creek, everything about it is unique and special to those of us who grew up there. Happiness for me was riding from our farm to Feagaville to get a soda, a candy bar, and seeing friends at church and 4-H meetings. It was freedom, independence, and joy in a little trip to that little town” Mike explained.

“Back To Feagaville” features Mike’s vocals backed by a talented crew of studio musicians assembled by Kuster and producer, Daniel “Dr.” Ford. Grammy and IBMA Award winning fiddler, Michael Cleveland plays fiddle. Chris Condon, known for his work as Billy Ray Cyrus’ guitarist and music director, laid down guitar tracks with Mike. Caleb Mundy, a Music Row staple, plays bass. Dr. Ford plays drums and keyboards, and provides back-up vocals.

Mike Kuster has released two full studio albums and one EP since 2002. Mike wrote all the songs on these albums. His first album, Better Late Than Never, received critical acclaim and was listed by several critics as an essential album of 2002. His single, “Daddy’s Blue Jean Jacket”, from that album was named Independent Music Network’s (IMN) County Song of the Year for 2021. Mike was named IMN’s Country Impact Artist of the Year for 2022.

Mike’s EP, Mountain Monsters of Maryland, celebrates the legends and myths of Frederick County as it celebrates its 275th Jubilee in 2023. It was released for the Jubilee and Halloween to a lot of acclaim and received lots of attention as a Halloween Country Album.

Mike Kuster and his live band, The Catoctin Cowboys, tour the Mid-Atlantic region with their “Honky Tonkin’ Good Time Show”. They have played venues as small as backyard parties to shows with over 2,000 in the audience. Each show includes a mix of Mike’s original songs and some of the best traditional Country classics.

Mike continues to live in a small town in Frederick County, namely Walkersville. He and his wife, who met in high school, recently celebrated twenty-five years of marriage. They have three children who live with them in their slice of heaven in small-town America.

With a touring drummer for a father, Larissa was raised on a tour bus surrounded by family and music. When Larissa was a toddler, she fell in love with country music as she and her father sang along to a worn-out cassette of George Strait while riding together in the combine on her family’s farm.

Since those formative years, Larissa has grown into a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter penning relatable lyrics that move the hearts of her listeners. Her distinctive voice is an easy listening standout with a sound all her own.

This song is a powerful reminder for those moments in life when the weight of the questions we face becomes overwhelming. It is a beacon of hope, meant to uplift those who feel trapped in the midst of tough times, convincing them that they have the strength to persevere another day. The message of love embedded within this song is a lifeline for all those who are struggling, offering them a glimmer of hope and a reminder that they are not alone. Personally, I have always aspired to create a song in the vein of “Lean on Me,” as it served as an anthem during my own darkest days. My ultimate goal for this song is that it finds its way to those who are navigating through the shadows, becoming their very own anthem of hope and resilience.

Aleyce Simmonds Embraces Deeply Personal Infertility Struggle.

“This is a song for any of you out there who have known this pain and this yearning. Not just to be a mother, but to know what it’s like to desperately want anything in life, to do everything within your power to achieve it and for whatever reason, it be just out of reach. I urge you not to wait, and not to give up. Anything worth having is worth fighting for. Don’t leave a single stone unturned or breath unaccounted for” – Aleyce Simmonds.

For as long as singer-songwriter Aleyce Simmonds can remember, she has dreamt of being a mother.

“Having the most incredible and selfless mother myself, a woman who has always without fail, given everything within her power for me, my two sisters Karlee and Sarah and our little angel brother, Joshua, certainly would have fuelled this fire,” she said.

“What shoes to fill, but my gosh have I wanted to try get close.”

Now that the Tamworth Golden Guitar winning artist is weeks from welcoming her first baby, Aleyce is highlighting her struggles with infertility and hoping to help others heal along the way with her new single, ‘Being A Mother’, out December 8.

“Life doesn’t always go as we plan,” she said.

“Between not meeting my life partner until later in life, a journey with endometriosis and adenomyosis amongst other things and a career where I toured the world making music, being a mother was something that wasn’t quite possible for me in the way that I hoped it would be.”

When Aleyce met her now husband, Nathan Love, she said she saw the pieces start to fall into place.

“I had met a man who would be a beautiful father and with whom, I couldn’t wait to start a family,” she said.

“We started trying quite early in our relationship because, when you know you know and, we had a special family member holding on to life with every little hope and we were desperate to give him another reason to hold on.”

However, a few years down the track, they were still unable to have the baby they so dearly wished for.

“Instead of holding our baby, I was holding our hopes and watching tears fall more and more with each passing month,” Aleyce said.

“It wasn’t truly until the news that we were expecting a second and third nephew or niece that the all-consuming love hit me even harder and I realised that time was never going to wait and we’d already waited too long.

“With the support of our families, but in particular, my sister Karlee who encouraged me constantly to try IVF, we finally took the leap.”

When Aleyce began writing ‘Being A Mother’, she was “drenched in tears on the floor, feeling alone and isolated and broken”.

Sharing the story with her drummer friend, Mat Duniam, together they finished ‘Being A Mother’ and, like a manifestation, Aleyce is now enjoying feeling those little kicks and hearing her little girl’s heartbeat.

“I hope with all my heart that one day you can hold your dream in your hands, like my wildest dream to be a mother, will soon be in mine,” she said.

Rising talent, 16-year-old singer songwriter Emmagen Rain, is thrilled to release the first single from her new project, Don’t Wanna Meet Your Parents.

Nurtured over the last 3+ years by ABC Music following stellar performances on The Voice Australia in 2020 and her #1 JJJ Unearthed track, City Lights Call. Emmagen has been honing her singing, song writing and multi instrumental skills; recently nominated at the Gold Coast Music Awards 2023. Emmagen has amassed over 2 million in streams.

Emmagen’s latest single, Don’t Wanna Meet Your Parents, was co-written with Alex Mathers and Ingrid Oram. As Emmagen describes the track, “It’s about not wanting to progress a friendship to the next level.”

“i don’t wanna meet your parents

i don’t want a heart to heart

i don’t wanna go that distance

just to end up at the start”

JOSH SETTERFIELD MAKES ARIA DEBUT AT #2 ON THE COUNTRY CHARTS WITH NEW EP ‘RISE’ FEATURING NEW SINGLE ‘STAY’
Country Music ‘star on the rise’, Josh Setterfield, returns to Australia to perform his first ever Australian headline show in his hometown of Brisbane on Saturday, January 13 2024, marking the culmination of his ‘Kinda World Tour.’ Finishing 2023 on an even bigger high note, Josh’s EP ‘RISE’, featuring the new single ‘Stay’ has debuted at #2 on the Australian ARIA Country Chart a significant milestone and career achievement for an Australian artist. Produced in Canada and mastered in the home of Country Music, Nashville, this EP is a testament to Josh’s burgeoning global career.

Josh’s career has skyrocketed throughout 2023, which has seen his audiences grow immensely by captivating them with his charismatic, engaging, and highly entertaining stage presence that Josh is bringing to country music. His international footprint expanded significantly after being invited to play shows and festivals across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

His Brisbane show promises to be a celebration of his rising career and the new ‘Rise’ EP spotlighting chart-topping CMT singles like ‘Right About Now’ and ‘Better Off,’ alongside the latest release, ‘Stay,’ Penned by Canadian songwriters Craig Brooks and Zach Ouimet, ‘Stay’ is a quintessential country track, resonating with anyone who’s ever experienced a moment they wish could last forever. Bringing together big guitars over a very catchy melody and hook – it will have listeners hitting the replay button time and time again.

With over 6 million streams, multiple top 5 radio singles, and global radio support, Josh Setterfield has become a fixture at Australia’s major country music festivals, including Gympie Muster, Groundwater Country Music Festival, and more. In 2024, he is set to make his debut at the prestigious CMC Rocks, a sold-out festival boasting some of the world’s biggest country stars, including Tyler Hubbard, Lainey Wilson, and Chris Young.

“He is one of the most amazing entertainers full of high energy that captures his audience and grabs their full attention! He definitely left Flagstaff Arizona with new fans! Can’t wait to get him back to the US in 2024!” – Vicki & Mike in the Morning (92.9 Kaff Country)

Don’t miss Josh’s first-ever Australian headline show in Brisbane as he aims to elevate country headline shows to new heights bringing a big stage, high energy festival style show to the Arcana Empress Theatre. Be sure to check out the newest single ‘Stay’ from EP ‘Rise’, which is set to be the new country smash for the summer!

www.joshsetterfield.com

About the track: Funny how the universe can bring two complete strangers from different worlds together, throw them on a life roller coaster and unequivocally hook them for life. My wife and I have riding our roller coaster for over 10yrs and she’s still got me hooked.

Track quote: My heart keeps beating loud this roller coaster love.

Today Lana Del Rey releases her rendition of the 1971 John Denver classic ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’. The track, a one-off single, is Lana’s second release following her Grammy nominated and critically acclaimed ninth studio album, ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’.

Recently, Del Rey was nominated for five Grammys Awards for her album ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’.

Album Of The Year –

‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’

Song Of The Year –

‘A&W’

Best Alternative Music Album –

‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’

Best Alternative Music Performance –

‘A&W’

Also featured on –

Taylor Swifts ‘Midnights’ (Album Of The Year Nominee)

Jon Batiste’s ‘World Music Radio’ (Album Of The Year Nominee)

‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ was co-produced by Lana Del Rey alongside Mike Hermosa, Jack Antonoff, Drew Erickson, Zach Dawes, and Benji, and includes features from Jon Batiste, Bleachers, Father John Misty, Judah Smith, Tommy Genesis, and SYML.

Casey Barnes is set to close out 2023 and kick start into 2024 with the new feel-good summer hit, “Miracles”.

“Miracles” is the fourth single from a brand-new studio album to be released in 2024 and was co-written by Casey with Nashville hit-makers, Kaci Brown & Sam Gray, the team behind Casey’s smash hits “God Took His Time On You”, “We’re Good Together” and “Sparks Fly”.

Produced by MSquared, the team behind Casey’s ARIA, APRA & Golden Guitar Award winning album, “Light It Up” and follows previous singles “Never Give Up On A Good Time” and “Boys Like Me”, both of which reached #1 on the CountryTown Top 50 Airplay Charts.

Casey commented on the song, “Something magic always seems to happen when the three of us get in a room. It was so good to team up again with Sam and Kaci from Brown & Gray to co-write ‘Miracles’ together on my most recent trip to Nashville. We’ve had such an amazing track record over the last few years with multiple country radio number 1’s so I’m really excited to get this new one out there! Miracles has such a positive message too, all about those sliding door moments in life and the power of how the right relationship can bring you out of even the darkest places”.

It has been a massive year for Casey, in addition to the awards and #1 singles, his massive City Nights Tour included a sold-out show at the Zoo in Brisbane, showcasing at CMA Fest in June and being nominated for a CMA Award for Global Artist of the Year.

To top it off, Casey was recently announced on the line-up of Stagecoach Festival, the world’s biggest country music festival, which takes place at the Coachella site in California in April 2024. Casey is the only Australian artist included on the massive line-up. The festival will follow appearances at Tamworth Country Music Festival in January and CMC Rocks QLD in March.

Brookes latest single is currently #18 on the Texas Regional Radio Report and has spent twenty-six weeks on that chart. She also had a long-running Trop Rock hit in 2022 with “Me Time” which was on the Trop Rock charts for over a year. Now she has teamed up with Flying C Records out of Nashville and is seeing more attention and bookings. Watch for bigger and better thing in 2024 for Brooke Graham.

This Christmas, let Brooke and the music and emotion of Merryachi Christmas carry you away from all of your troubles and take you to your own personal happy place.

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Mental health impacts everyone in one way or another, either directly or via people we know. “Heavy On Me” is a song about the importance of mental health, understanding the symptoms, and knowing when to reach out to friends, family or even strangers in times of need.

Andy Quotes

“What a lot of people don’t know about me is that despite my sometimes confident and strong exterior, on the road performing at event after event, I have had to manage anxiety and self-doubt my entire life.”

“Heavy On Me is an empowering song about removing the stigma and shame around mental health and the importance of asking for help and acknowledging when you’re down.”

Career highlights to date

. Nominated for a CMAA Golden Guitar award 2023 “Bush Ballad of the year” for “Ghostly Gums” (Walking Away)

. Winner of Best Bush Ballad 2023 at the Peoples Choice Awards Tamworth

. Winner of “Most Popular Male Artist of 2023” by Independent Country Music Association

. Winner of “Most Popular Music Video of 2023” by Independent Country Music Association

· Winner of 5 “Purple Guitars including 2023 Best Male Vocal and Best Album

· Winner of “Most Promising New Talent 2022” at the People’s Choice Awards, Tamworth

· Winner of “Most Popular New Male Artist of 2022” by Independent Country Music Association

. Andy has been nominated for multiple APRA AMCOS TSA SONGWRITER Awards

· Winner of “Australian Busking Championships 2019 – Gundagai”

Fresh from supporting US artist Jackson Dean, alt-country singer-songwriter Tori Forsyth releases her new single ‘Made Your Bed’. This comes after ‘Sometimes’ featuring friend and country music icon Shane Nicholson. Sometimes is currently nominated for Vocal Collaboration of the Year at the Toyota 52nd Golden Guitar Awards. This brings Tori’s Golden Guitar Nominations to four across her career.

The single’s low-slung bassline and curls of pedal steel, has a bluesier feel with Tori’s blues-tinged vocals and incomparable songwriting. ‘Made Your Bed’ finds Tori pondering the space between the high road and low road.

The Sunshine Coast artist explains, “Made Your Bed is simply the refusal to conform, for better or worse, because your own morals are stronger and a tribute to folks with an alternate opinion of that.”

The new single is supported by an official video directed by Bradley Murnane who also shot the video for Tori’s previous single ‘Sometimes’. Filmed in Eudlo, Queensland, the same location as the ‘Sometimes’ video, Bradley shares,

“The making of ‘Made Your Bed’ was a tricky one. We’d shot the music video for ‘Sometimes’ throughout the same day and needed to be finished by sunset to start filming for ‘Made Your Bed’. A storm was brewing by afternoon and we had no time to rehearse or experiment with shots as we were losing light fast. We got a couple of takes with Tori and the boys building the fire. The rain was starting to come down and it was looking like the fire scenes might not even happen. But…somehow we got a few moments of stillness and the clouds moved revealing a glowing full moon which can be seen in some of the shots. It was one of those music videos that was so unpredictable and we all just reacted to each other. It was really beautiful..”

‘Made Your Bed’ is produced by Scott Horscroft (Charlie Collins, Brooke & Adam Eckersley) and recorded at The Grove Studios, NSW with her full band of Reece Baines (drums), Matthew Newton (guitars) and Zachary Miller (bass). Joining Tori in the studio are the Mak Brothers, Thom (guitar) and Andy (keys), as well as on pedal steel guitar, multi-instrumentalist Jy-Perry Banks.

Tori has been cultivating a steadily growing fanbase since the release of her evocative single ‘New Wall’ and her acclaimed EP Black Bird (2016). Tori’s highly anticipated 2018 debut album Dawn of the Dark was hailed as one of the standout country album releases of the year and her second album Provlépseis (2021) produced singles ‘Be Here’ and ‘Down Below’ which resonated with her loyal fans. Tori currently boasts over 15 million artist global streams on Spotify alone.

Refreshed and refocused, ‘Made Your Bed’ is the second single Tori Forsyth has released this year. Returning to her unique alt-country sound that first launched her music career, 2023 has kicked off to a great start for the 4 x Golden Guitar Nominee.

From her appearances at Gympie Muster, BigSound 2023 and the recent Jackson Dean support and Groundwater Country Music Festival Broadbeach, there is a newfound freedom and lightness propelling Tori back to her rightful place at the forefront of Australian country music. Queensland Music Trails’ epic nine-day experience, Outback Trails, will return in April 2024 and have recently announced Tori as their first live music act.

Riding the wave of her biggest year to date, Kaylee Bell is poised to set the airwaves alight once more with the release of her latest single “Good Things”.

In signature Bell style, a dynamic blend of country and pop influences, “Good Things” exudes optimism and an irresistible energy that will resonate with fans of all genres. With a tempo that begs the toe to tap, lyrics that herald in the warmer months, “Good Things” encapsulates the spirit of taking risks, pursuing dreams, and celebrating life’s brighter moments, making it a perfect addition to any summer playlist.

Produced by the acclaimed Stuart Stuart, renowned for his work with Australian hit group Sheppard, and co-written by Kaylee Bell, Melanie Dyer, and hit-making duo MSquared , “Good Things” is an upbeat and infectious summer anthem that encourages dreamers and go-getters to seize the moment.

Kaylee Bell’s powerful vocals bring a fresh and contemporary perspective to the world of country music. Her emotionally charged delivery, combined with the skilled production of those she works with in studio have seen Bell go to a whole new level in 2023.

Earlier this year, she embarked on her debut headline tour of New Zealand, playing 17 shows across the country, and selling 8,000 tickets. Her single “Boots n’ All” hit #1 on the NZ Hot Single Chart and became a mainstay on commercial radio. Bell also received an ARIA Gold certification for her “Red” EP, the first female country artist to do so in Australasia in 20 years. She has recently relocated to Nashville, where more good things are bound to come her way.

Wrapping up his HSC, 17-year-old Tamworth, NSW school student Lane Pittman returns with his flowing mullet and brand new single “Ain’t Too Much To Ask”. With his time spent on The Voice Australia behind him Lane’s focus has shifted to playing shows and releasing new music, and that couldn’t come quicker after just wrapping up a huge Australia and NewZealand tour with Country Music megastar Luke Combs, selling out arenas across both countries (Qudos Bank Arena SYD, Rod Laver Arena MEL, Brisbane Entertainment Centre BRS, AEC Centre ADL, RAC Arena PER and Spark Arena NZ).

The reception for his first single “Love In A Country Town”, released through Chugg Music has been immense as it climbed to #4 on the National Country Airplay Charts. The vibe around Lane as an emerging artist has now seen him on line-ups for festivals such as Meatstock and CMC Rocks 2024.

Written by US giants Neil Mason (from The Cadillac Three), Dan Fernandez and Dan Wilson, Lane mentions that “Ain’t Too Much To Ask” is such a special song to me, from the minute I heard it I knew we were onto something special. Recording it came super easy as I channelled my own feelings and really brought that into the song. Keeping it super stripped back was important as I felt the lyrics stood out on their own. Anyone who has been or is head over heels in love will hopefully be able to relate to the sentiment of the song.”

ABOUT LANE PITTMAN:

Born in Mount Isa, QLD and raised in country music capital Tamworth NSW, country music has been part of Lane for his entire life. Seeking inspiration from the legends such as Alan Jackson, Randy Travis and Brooke & Dunn, through to today’s biggest stars like Keith Urban, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen, Lane has taken it all in to make a style all his own, which he is ready to take to the world at the fresh age of just seventeen.

Australia was introduced to Lane Pittman in April 2022, when the then 16-year-old school student from Tamworth NSW with the glorious mullet haircut and even more sensational vocal tone wowed audiences with his cover of Luke Combs “Even Though I’m Leaving” as his audition for The Voice Australia. All four chairs turned, and Lane joined Team Keith (Keith Urban).

Lane’s performance of “Even Though I’m Leaving” was uploaded across socials and has so far been viewed over 5 million times across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

The performance caught the eye of Luke Combs, and his team and Lane was invited to be the opening act on Luke’s massive, sold-out Australian & New Zealand Tour with Cody Johnson, taking place in August 2023. Lane also appeared at CMC Rocks and sold out his first ever ticketed show at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2023.

Lane is completing his Higher School Certificate in 2023 and looking forward to getting stuck into writing and performing and releasing more music and all that lays ahead in his musical journey.

Rachel Lipsky was interviewed on National Radio Show ‘Up All Night’ with CMA Nominee Patrick Thomas (WKDF Nashville 103.3FM) and many others are already on board for some “Black Magic” – Rachel Lipsky will be interviewed on ‘Up All Night’, Weds, Nov 1st, with Patrick Thomas. Produced and co-written by #1 Songwriter and Producer, Jeff Coplan (Love and Theft, Tim Hicks, Blackjack Billy). Rachel has had the honor of touring 7 times with Armed Forces Entertainment to Afghanistan, Kuwait, more of the Middle East, Africa, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and Kosovo.

Hurricane Fall’s Country Ballad, ‘Before You’, To Sweep Hearts And Airwaves On November 10th.

Get ready to fall in love all over again with the highly anticipated release from Hurricane Fall, ‘Before You’. This beautiful country ballad will be hitting the airwaves on November 10, and promises to capture the hearts of music enthusiasts everywhere.

Written by Hurricane Fall, alongside hitmakers Michael Paynter and Michael Delorenzis, ‘Before You’ is a testament to the power of love, and the joy that it brings to our lives. The bands soulful vocals and heartfelt storytelling make this track an instant classic that will resonate with people of all ages and backgrounds.

“The inspiration behind ‘Before You’ is the indescribable feeling of finding that one person who completes your world”.

Initially penned by vocalist J.Vee for his wife, Jesse continued, “I wanted to convey the magic and warmth of love through this song, and I hope it resonates with listeners in a way that brings a smile to their faces”.

Whether you’re a country music enthusiast or simply a lover of great music, this song is sure to touch your heart and inspire feelings of love and gratitude.

Hurricane Fall have been on the road with country music legend Lee Kernaghan, and with a steady stream of new music on the way, 2024 is going to be huge.

You may remember him as the young artist who jumped on stage with Keith Urban in Sydney in December 2022, but Jamie Preston is back in the spotlight with his debut single, ‘Take It Slow.’

With a unique blend of heartfelt storytelling and contemporary country pop sounds, Jamie aims to bring in listeners far and wide.

‘Take It Slow’ is a reflection of his diverse musical influences.

“Morgan Wallen was one of the main artists I was listening to when I wrote this song,” he said.

The song was initially written solely by Jamie, but he collaborated with award winning artist and mentor, Lyn Bowtell, to fine-tune and bring out the best in it.

“We swapped some things around to create a perfect balance,” Jamie added.

‘Take It Slow’ is a song that tells the story of a hesitant romance.

“There was a girl who I met, and the song is about love, falling in love, and wanting to give it a shot, but also about playing it cool, taking things slow,” he said.

“It’s about the ups and downs of love that many people can relate to, even if they might not know how to put those feelings into words.”

What sets this single apart is Jamie’s ability to create music that is both familiar and refreshingly new.

“I wanted to create something relatable, something that many people would feel but might not know how to express,” he said.

“I aim to connect with the audience through my music. I’d like to get this song out for everyone to hear and make my first mark on the country music scene, with hopes of eventually reaching the global country music scene.”

Ella Powell is ending a successful year with the release of her brand new single, ‘Country Love.’

Ella Powell is ending a successful year with the release of her brand new single ‘Country Love.’ This light-hearted, toe-tapping song shows what Ella does best, her country inspired storytelling and catchy pop melodies. Produced by Matt Fell and Shane Nicholson, this highly anticipated release is here just in time to add to your summer playlists.

At a very young age, Ella desired to be both a ‘cowgirl and pop princess.’ Growing up listening to a variety of artists, in her early teenage years, she began to blend country, pop and folk genres together to create her own sound. Fans of Taylor Swift, Kelsea Ballerini and Jewel will connect with Ella’s relatable lyrics and powerful vocals.

Ella first came to light within the music industry in 2019, where she won the People’s Choice Award at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, which was closely followed by her debut single release, ‘Paper Town’, in 2020.

Since then, she has become a rising artist, with her releases being added onto Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists, sitting on numerous music charts, being added onto ABC radio high rotation, and being named Triple J’s feature artist of the month.

With her streaming and radio spins going into the hundreds of thousands, particularly with the hits ‘Behind The Glass’ and ‘Along The Way,’ she is gaining fans from all around the globe.

Over the last few years, Ella has performed at numerous festivals, supported a variety of musicians, and headlined many sold out shows. Working with a long list of award winning industry professionals, including Matt Fell, Shane Nicholson, Grammy award winning engineer William Bowden, and publicist Stuart Coupe, it is evident why she was named the National Junior Songwriter of the Year.

Ella’s future within the industry looks extremely promising, with her debut EP set to be released in 2024.

Canadian Country Rock Artist Jason Kirkness Returns With Infectious New Single ‘Whatever We Make It’.

Hot on the tail of releasing his first single ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’ to Australian Country Radio, Canadian country singer-songwriter Jason Kirkness returns with a catchy follow-up. Unleashing his newest single, ‘Whatever We Make It,’ Jason Kirkness reaffirmed his position as a true country music pioneer. Combining his unwavering country roots with an undeniable pop sensibility, his music radiates a vibrant energy that resonates with fans across the genre. The track effortlessly showcases Jason’s versatility and readiness for country radio, proving that his unique sound transcends genres and captivates hearts with ease.

“I’m releasing my second single, ‘Whatever We Make It’ to Australian country radio and I hope to find a place in the hearts of country music fans across the country. It has been my experience that Country music is more than just notes and lyrics; it’s the soundtrack that brings people together. I’m looking forward to coming to your homeland and sharing my story with you.” Jason Kirkness

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Jason Kirkness, a true champion of the Country music scene who is redefining the genre. Brace yourself for an exhilarating experience as he prepares to release his highly anticipated new album, featuring a collaboration with Nashville’s finest musicians. The undeniable standout track, ‘Anywhere The Night Goes,’ was an instant hit, captivating audiences with its irresistible charm.

Jason Kirkness is no stranger to success on the airwaves. With multiple releases climbing the charts on Billboard Canada and reaching the cusp of the Top 100 on the prestigious Music Row Chart, his talent and artistry continue to captivate listeners worldwide. The sensational single ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’ made its mark on the Top 50 Canadian Billboard chart for an astounding 18 weeks and was incredibly well received on Australian Country Radio including major player KIX Country. It also graced the esteemed US Billboard New and Active Indicator chart for four weeks, firmly establishing Jason as a rising star. Notably, the track earned a well-deserved spot on Nashville’s coveted Music Row Breakout Artist chart, solidifying his position as an artist to watch.

Hailing from the humble beginnings of the tiny prairie town of Kleefeld, Manitoba, Jason Kirkness was destined for greatness as a musician. His formative years were spent crisscrossing Canada as a member of a touring classic rock/country/casino band, living the exhilarating life on the road. The stories and experiences from this transformative era have been skillfully woven into the fabric of his debut album, creating a deeply personal and resonant collection of songs that touch the soul.

Jason Kirkness effortlessly pushes the boundaries of country music, breathing new life into the genre with his unmatched artistry. Sharing the stage with industry heavyweights such as Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, and Carrie Underwood, Jason Kirkness has solidified his place among the country music elite. His heartfelt performances and stunning vocal prowess strike a profound chord with fans of all ages, leaving an indelible mark on their hearts and souls.

Jason Kirkness’ new single ‘Whatever We Make It’ is out at Australian radio on Monday 6th November. Serviced to radio by Checked Label Services and Publicity by Little Sparrow PR.

Named by Music Row as the ‘Next Big Thing’, the former American Idol winner and polished entertainer and vocalist further bolsters his career surge thanks to his viral hit “23”.

Originally released during his winning American Idol season, the breakout hit, “23”, instantly shot to the top of numerous viral charts, including #1 on iTunes All-Genre and Country Charts. The first to ever win the star-making competition series with an original song. The RIAA-certified GOLD track shows off his innate storytelling prowess, with relatable lyrics and a pulsing beat, and is a deeply personal story about a man’s hardships, written during a particularly dark time in Chayce’s own life before he auditioned for American Idol.

Chayce is currently performing with Luke Bryan for his 2023 Country On Tour, as well as performing his own headlining shows and at high-profile music festivals such as Faster Horses, and Watershed. Beckham just released the riveting official music video for his massive hit “23”. Having become an anthemic staple in his live shows, “23” has racked up over 312 million streams.

ABOUT CHAYCE BECKHAM:

American Idol Winner and ‘Artist to Watch’ (Country Now, Country Swag, Music Mayhem Magazine, Sounds Like Nashville), Chayce Beckham is “no doubt a force to be reckoned with, while proving he will leave a scorching mark on the country music genre for years to come” (Pop Culture). “One of the most buzzed-about newcomers in country music today” (Parade), Beckham’s debut EP “Doin’ It Right” skyrocketed to No. 1 on iTunes All Genre and Country charts and received critical acclaim from E! News!, Billboard, People, CMT, Pop Culture, Sweety High and more. The first to ever win the competition show with an original song, his semi-autobiographical, self-written track “23” instantly shot to the top of numerous viral charts. Now climbing the charts at Country radio, Beckham’s “23”resonated so deeply with fans that it has continuously banked over 1 million streams per week since its 2021 release, amassing over 312 million thus far. A triple threat artist, Beckham is an incredibly captivating performer, powerhouse vocalist and talented songwriter who joins country superstar, Luke Bryan, on his 2023 Country On Tour this summer. The ‘rising country star’ (Country Now), whose voice Katy Perry said sounds ‘like the heart of America’, went from working as a fork-lift driver to winning American Idol, to appearing on Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel, and Live with Kelly & Ryan, to becoming a truly prolific songwriter in the room with some of Nashville’s best. Recognised as one of 10 new country artists ‘destined for killer careers’ (Country Swag) and the ‘next big thing’ by Music Row, the ‘full-fledged country star’ (CMT) just released the whiskey-soaked ballad “Till The Day I Die” and heart-pulsing “Little Less Lonely” continuing his rise as “one of the best new country artists to watch out for” (PopCulture).

2023 FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
6 X GOLDEN GUITAR WINNER AMBER LAWRENCE RELEASES
‘A VERY AUSSIE AUSSIE CHRISTMAS – BONUS EDITION’

After a huge year of touring with festivals and shows, Amber Lawrence (2023 CMAA Female Artist of the Year’) is finishing the year on a Christmas high. Releasing a bonus edition of her popular 2017 Christmas album “Aussie Aussie Christmas”. The new edition is fittingly titled, A Very Aussie Aussie Christmas.

Amber’s self-penned ode to an Australian Christmas, the track “Aussie Aussie Christmas”, has been played and performed all over Australia in the last 6 years including at Carols in the Domain, Adelaide Carols and in over 500 x primary school concerts. Now in 2023, Amber drops the new edition with 4 additional Christmas classics: Jingle Bells, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bell Rock and Wham’s Last Christmas.

When asked why she wanted to release more Christmas songs, Amber responded “Aussie Aussie Christmas has been such a special song for me – connecting me with families and children all over Australia. I wanted to give the song another opportunity to give Aussie kids a Happy Australian Christmas, with new music, and lots of Christmas joy.”

ABOUT AMBER LAWRENCE:

Amber is one of Australia’s most celebrated and hardest working country artists. Entering the 20th year of her career, sees Amber solidify her spot as a much loved entertainer for all ages, having released 7 studio albums and 3 children’s albums.

The well-loved entertainer was awarded Female Artist of the Year at this year’s Golden Guitar awards, as well as being inducted into the Galaxy of Stars. An exceptional achievement and a testament to the career she has built from the ground up over 20 years.

Amber has performed on the biggest stages in Australia, including The Gympie Muster, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Carols in the Domain, Australia Day Live at the Opera House, Play School and has sung for Prime Ministers and Presidents and most importantly she has entertained hundreds of thousands of Australians around the country from Birdsville to Broken Hill, and from Maroubra to Mandurah.

Amber is a 2 x ARIA Nominee and 6 x CMAA Golden Guitar Award winner.

Female Artist of the Year (2023)

Female Artist of the Year (2015)

Single of The Year, Song of the Year & Vocal Collaboration of the Year (2018)

Vocal Collaboration of the Year (2020) for the song ‘True Blue’

She also received 5 x CMC Award nominations in 2018 in addition to taking out the CMC Female Artist of The Year (2015 & 2016).

Following a recording breaking Australian tour consisting of over 100 shows, Kingswood have released their 2nd album for 2023 titled “The Tale Of G.C Townes”.

The album focus track – “Little Red Jumpsuit” encapsulates the spirit of “G.C.Townes”, representative of the spirit of the album in one song. Written on a warm summer evening in East Nashville, “Little Red Jumpsuit” paints the picture of loss and yearning, young love burdened with the knowledge that life has other plans; the melancholy known to both parties without either relenting on the investigation of what might be.

“The Tale of G.C.Townes” is a sojourn into the old west embodying a collective alter ego born in time of complete isolation – G.C.Townes delves into the deeper and more eclectic influences behind the eclectic Kingswood sound ranging from Tony Rice, Tom T. Hall, Merle Haggard, and Marty Robbins to name a few, in creating a parallel universe embodying boyhood old western fascinations and dreams. This is an alt-country roots record adopting acoustic instruments in a modern environment.

Kingswood’s latest album ” Tale of G.C Townes”was written and record alongside “Home” in the mountains of Queensland Australia’s hinterlands on a ranch, with the finishing touches placed both on the road amongst the record breaking 110 date Australian tour and in Kingswood’s spiritual home in Nashville, TN.

Produced by Alexander Laska, the album and songs were engineered by Alexander Laska, Guus Hoevenaars and Tenneesee’s Eddie Spear of Zach Bryan / Sam Barber / Sierra Hull. Similarly, the album was mixed by Alexander Laska / Eddie Spear and features all members of Kingswood with fine appearances on mandolin and pedal steel in Shaun Richardson (Ricky Skaggs / Sierra Hull / Bela Fleck ) Billy Contreras on fiddle (George Jones / Ricky Skaggs / Bela Fleck ), Shane Reilly pedal steel and Paddy Montgomery on mandolin.

Australian country music duo, Zac & George, are back with a foot-tapping, heart-warming new single that’s set to captivate listeners across the world. “Call It A Day” the latest release from this dynamic duo, is an energetic anthem that celebrates the ‘three-day weekend’ – an Australian colloquialism for ‘taking a break’.

Zac & George, two childhood friends, have been on the rise in the country music scene since they made it their mission to share their harmonies with the world in 2016. The boys, who exude down-to-earth charm and a mischievous sense of humour, have made a name for themselves delivering an electrifying on stage performance, injecting energy and excitement into every show.

“Call It A Day” is another melodic gem that has resulted from Zac & George’s song writing expeditions in Nashville, USA. The song writing session featured not only the duo but also Nicole Miller and Kyle Winski .

“In the writing session, we floated the idea around about writing an upbeat anthem that you can tap your foot too. We wanted to write a song that people can relate too, particularly in Australia. We liked the idea of celebrating ‘time for yourself’, connecting with your mates and disconnecting from the world”, said Zac.

This infectious new single is sure to resonate with fans and newcomers alike, serving as a reminder to cherish the moments of rest and relaxation.

ABOUT ZAC & GEORGE:

Zac & George are an Australian country music duo known for their captivating harmonies, down-to-earth charm, and electrifying live performances. With a string of successful singles and a growing fanbase, they are on a mission to bring their music to the world stage. “Call It A Day” is their latest release, a testament to their talent and their unwavering dedication to the art of country music. Zac & George’s journey toward international stardom is nothing short of remarkable. With their three previous releases “Red Wine & Roses” (peaked #9), “Bar Stool” (peaked #10) and “Sleep On It” (peaked #3) all securing a place on the CountryTown Hot 50 Chart, millions of online streams, sold-out headline shows, and a growing social media following, their presence is undeniable. The boys are here to stay, and their artistic journey promises an unforgettable adventure for fans worldwide. Join them on this exhilarating ride and embrace the magic of their music.