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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.

Multi-award winner and fourth highest-selling Australian Country artist of 2022, Kirsty Lee Akers, is hitting the airwaves with a quirky new single, Getting Over You. Out on April 28, the track is described by Akers as a “happy break-up song” about a relationship that ends with no regrets. A welcome alternative to the countless angry break-up anthems in the world, the track channels the idea that even though relationships end, often the two people would do it all over again because what they had was something special.

“Jesse (Anderson) and I often joke that if we ever broke up, we would have to meet up on the weekends because we would miss each other so much.” – Kirsty said.

“Rather than being bitter and doing the things people expect when your relationship ends, this song is about being grateful with what you had, rather than something you regret.”

The track was co-written by Akers, and fellow hitmakers The Wolfe Brothers during the COVID-19 lockdown period, which tested many relationships, with many not making the distance. It was recorded and produced by Kirsty and her long-time band members, Paul Bain and Dan Ebbels.

The past 2 years have been a whirlwind for Akers. As well as starring on Channel 9’s reality show ‘The Block’ alongside her husband Jesse Anderson, Akers grabbed a Golden Guitar, and her self-produced 6th studio album proved a career-defining release across all charts (ARIA #1 Australian all genres, ARIA #1 Country).

About Kirsty Lee Akers

Kirsty Lee Akers is one of Australia’s most unique and authentic recording artists. A rare talent who is proud of her indigenous heritage as a woman of the Wonnarua nation. Akers is the only artist in history to have won three of the major prizes in Australian Country Music; Toyota Star Maker, Telstra Road to Discovery and a Golden Guitar Award (Two in total).

Despite a global pandemic, 2021 saw Kirsty defy the odds, and take out her second Golden Guitar Award (Vocal Collaboration with Amber Lawrence, Dianna Corcoran, and Aleyce Simmonds). Akers decided to record her 6th album during the remainder of the lockdown, but she was quickly interrupted as Akers and her husband, Jesse Anderson, were cast on Channel 9’s top-rating reality show ‘The Block’. After winning hearts across Australia on the TV show, the album was completed in late 2021.

On April 15, 2022, ‘Wild’ was released. The album has turned out to be a career-defining project. It became the #1 album released by any Australian artist across the nation on debut. It also took out the #11 ARIA spot for all genres globally, and #1 ARIA Country Album chart position. To top things off, Kirsty became one of the youngest artists ever to be inducted into the Country Music ‘Hands of Fame’ alongside artists like Slim Dusty, Keith Urban and Troy Cassar-Daley.

The track is released through Kirsty’s independent record label, Rider Records.

Today, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history Shania Twain presents the Royal Edition the Deluxe Version of her acclaimed new album, Queen Of Me, out now via Republic Nashville, a division of Republic Records. Listen to Queen of Me (Royal Edition)-HERE.

She delivers the definitive edition of Queen Of Me with five extra tracks. Among the additional material, she serves up two new originals – “Bone Dry” and “Wanted Man.”

Of “Bone Dry”, Shania says “I wrote Bone Dry alone on the acoustic guitar and the song is about having everything in the world but still feeling empty. I guess it’s about whatever you want it to be about as the listener but there is some reading between the lines with this song! I remember waking up thinking I’ve got everything I could want in the world; I should wake up super happy and feeling grateful and enthusiastic about the day. But the good life I have now compared to my underprivileged youth can sometimes leave me feeling impatient and impossible to satisfy. Bone Dry is my reflection on how money, beauty, fame, power, elements that really don’t bring genuine fulfillment. It’s the simple things in life that do for me personally. Like the joy of parenting, being in love, smelling roses, the company of animals, dreaming, creative freedom, nature. When I stay connected to these things, I’m truly happy and whole.”

Shania also invited hip-hop country trailblazer Breland to accompany her on a dynamic reimagining of “Inhale/Exhale AIR.” “I am a huge Shania Twain fan and have always dreamt of singing on a song with her. The first Super Bowl I can remember watching was the one that she played halftime, and once I got into country music as an artist, she was my number one dream collab. What she represents for country music and beyond is so important, and she’s opened up doors for artists like me. It was a no-brainer for me to be on this song and I’m looking forward to playing some shows with her this summer.” Says Breland

She completed the collection with a striking and spirited acoustic rendition of “Queen of Me” and the buzzing “Giddy Up!” (Malibu Babie Remix). Check out the full tracklisting below.

Next up, the Queen of Me Tour kicks off on Friday, April 28th at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA and makes stops across North America and Europe in Vancouver, Denver, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, London, Dublin and more before wrapping up on November 14th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.

Twain also recently attended the CMT Music Awards at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, where she accepted the Equal Play Award, which recognizes artists who are vocal advocates for elevating diverse and underrepresented voices in country music.

Get ready for more from the Queen this summer!

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Kip Moore releases his fifth studio album “Damn Love”. Kip is fresh off sold out Australian arena shows and a powerhouse headline performance in Australia at CMC Rocks. “Damn Love” features over 13 new tracks co-produced by Moore and Jaren Johnston (The Cadillac Three), emotionally raw and thick with epiphany, Moore explores an internal tug of war and puts it simply enough: Damn Love.

A genre-blending songsmith with a warm, honey-infused growl, four previous albums have brought the Georgia native success, often driven by deep-feeling lyrics with an easy Southern charm, and a hint of rock ‘n’ roll mystery. Wielding a rugged poetic flair, he’s sold millions of records and garnered over 2.9 billion streams through that time, traveling the world and growing a truly global following in the process – all with the focus of an avowed lone wolf. He was uniquely situated to embrace the pandemic shutdown, going back to nature after 2020’s Wild World to rock climb, write songs and generally “stay quiet and away from the madness of humans” in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. In the beginning, it suited his nomadic spirit fine. But gradually, something changed. The lockdowns lifted and Moore got back on the road, back in front of fans and back on stage, but the shift stayed with him. “I think it’s in our DNA,” he says now. “We need companionship. … Maybe I do a little less than most, but it’s still there.”

Speaking on the album, Kip explained “I’ve always had a nomadic spirit, at the core of me that’s what I am, and it’s a beautiful life I lead – I don’t take that for granted. But I still crave that companionship down deep in my DNA, and that’s where ‘Damn Love’ comes from. The minute that fire for music ever subsides, that’s when I’ll walk away. But right now, it’s burning as hot as ever.”

Kip has a history of entrancing audiences with sold-out headlining shows all around the world. Moore holds on to passion in the persistent anthem, “Heart on Fire,” while “Another Night In Knoxville” captures the magnetic draw of the stage – a sweeping ’70s-rock ballad that soundtracks a long-cherished memory. Meanwhile the refreshing “Kinda Bar” conjures magic from a roadside tavern, and a comforting sense of clarity arrives with gentle instant classics, “Some Things” and “One Heartbeat” (featuring Ashley McBryde).

Self-produced, with the help of creative Rip-Van Parks, mixed/mastered by the talented James North at North Productions, and co-written with country legend Allan Casswell, “Pretty Petty Problems” is Andy’s latest single that delves into the world of social media and the impacts of online trolling, in a short, sharp and whimsical manner.

Speaking about the single, Andy said: “We live in a day and age where social media has become an important facet of daily life; a platform at our finger tips that many rely on to be informed of breaking news, read the latest gossip, and keep family, friends and followers updated on past, present or upcoming events. However, it can also be quite a cruel place where online trolling is an unavoidable and often regular occurrence.

“People can say some pretty hurtful things online without fear of consequence but at the end of the day, words are just that, words, and we can choose to let those words sink in and affect our lives, or we can choose to laugh it off. I choose the latter and hope others can do too.”

Celebrated country music duo, Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley, have revealed the exciting news their forthcoming second album, Up, Down & Sideways is set to be released on Friday June 30th. To mark the occasion, the chart-topping, multi-award-winning Australian husband-and-wife duo, have unveiled their new single ‘Lost If I Lost You’ and shared details of a one-of-a kind competition.

Initially intended for Adam Eckersley Band’s third album, ‘Lost If I Lost You’ didn’t come to fruition as originally planned and ultimately found its true home recorded as a duet. It’s a heartwarming ode to the person you love, accepting every facet of you: the good, the bad, the ugly. Written during COVID, the song organically evolved into a tribute to the duo’s fans. As live performances came to a halt, it became abundantly clear how lost they would be without their fans of their recorded music and live shows.

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 that’s 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.

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’,

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.

COLT FORD AND JAYNE DENHAM’S “MOONSHINE” DEBUTS ON CMT INTERNATIONALLY.

“Moonshine” Music Video Collaboration Features on CMT Australia and CMT USA.

“Being featured on Jayne’s new song ‘Moonshine’ is a true honor as well as bringing more of my music to the Australian country scene. Country roots run deep, and the spirit of the countryside can be found in every corner of the world, where hardworking and down-to-earth people come together to create community.” – Colt Ford

American singer, rapper, and songwriter Colt Ford and Australia’s five-time Golden Guitar nominee Jayne Denham debut the ‘Moonshine’ music video internationally. As one of Australia’s leading country artists, Jayne Denham is one of the most admired and sought-after performers. The ‘Moonshine’ music video, filmed in Nashville, TN, is a high-energy, boot-stomping performance wrapped in a love story that premieres on CMT Australia and debuts on CMT Online.

The highly anticipated music video was directed by Rick Caballo and his assistant director Brittany Hope Hambrick of Dead Horse Branding. The story truly captures a moonshiners love story and delivers a look into Jayne’s powerhouse voice and energetic stage presence that she brings to her live shows globally.

LA Music Review says Jayne Denham “sparkles in moonshine with this groovy and truly captivating song.” The spaghetti western entertainer teamed up with country pioneer Colt Ford for the genre-breaking music video that showcases Jayne’s incredible artistry as a cross-country collaboration.

Among many accolades, this is one of the biggest milestones in Jayne’s career. Her epic single and music video collaboration with overseas counterparts continues to expand her artistic repertoire. Sophie Hamely from Sunburnt Country Music says, “Anyone who has heard a Jayne Denham song won’t soon forget it, because Denham never fails to impress. With her powerhouse voice and boundless energy – which she brings to her live shows as well – Denham inhabits her songs, bringing them to vivid life for fans.”

This creative collaboration continues to evolve in country music, with artists integrating another artist’s contribution. Written by Colin Elmore, Cameron Jaymes, and Melissa Pierce, and produced by Grammy-nominated songwriters and producers Brian Bunn and Brian White, ‘Moonshine’ is the first release of Jayne’s upcoming album ‘Moonshine’.

To accompany the upcoming ‘Moonshine’ album, Jayne has partnered with Franklin County Distillery, located in the mountains of Virginia, known as the “Moonshine Capital of the World,” to release her own line of two different flavored moonshines, Ridge Runner Pear and Orchard Peach.

Jayne’s 5th album, ‘Wanted’, came out of the gate firing all the bullets, reaching No. 1 on the ARIA Australian Country Album chart and No. 2 on the Air Australian Indie chart after Jimmy Barns. The album also landed Jayne 2x Golden Guitar Awards for Female Artist of the Year, and Contemporary Album of the Year. ‘Wanted’ led Jayne to define the foundation and essence of her brand, which electrifies costume attire and custom-made leather accessories by Buffalo Girl designer Terry Cronin. Denham has scored four No. 1 smash hits in Australia, six Top 10 songs in the National Country Charts, 12 Top 30 videos, and six Country Music Channel (CMC) nominations.

Dan Lynch’s upcoming single Australia finds itself in the same territory as Australian icons like Goanna or Warumpi Band, who proudly sang of the connection between the ancient land, its people, and their dreaming. Recorded as three different versions – each with its own unique qualities – Australia is upbeat and optimistic… a celebration of solidarity that is very welcome in these divided times.

With Australia Dan is taking his Australian heritage to everyone everywhere, showing them not just the country he grew up in, but the voices of the countless generations who came before him.

“Occasionally, we come across an artist that feels like we’ve known them forever. Their music seems to have a deja vu effect, mirroring our past moments, fun-seeking behaviors, and bittersweet relationships. Dan Lynch, an Aussie singer and songwriter from Sydney is just that. The track Australia is a supremely loveable tune with loveable vocals, a glorious piece of storytelling, a perfectly and incredibly crafted song.”