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Rising country rock singer-songwriter Maddie Cail is earning a name for herself in South-East Queensland, captivating audiences with her live performances and is now set to release a new catchy, sassy track entitled ‘Giddy Up’ .

Written by Maddie and produced by Nashville based Australian producer Michael Flanders, the track was penned from a personal perspective. Every so often you see someone you know falling in love with the wrong person. ‘Giddy Up’ symbolises the relationship as a gamble, hence why the lyrics include clever betting terminologies throughout the song. Although ‘Giddy Up’ seems like it should be a sad song, it was written to give the listener a sense of closure. At the end of the story, the relationship ends but instead of being spiteful, the person in love wishes them all the best. Maddie hopes the song will resonate with her listeners and aims to give closure to those who need it.

“I am so excited to finally be releasing ‘Giddy Up’. This song is definitely my personal favourite, and I cannot wait to share it with everyone”.

‘Giddy Up’ is a follow up to Maddie’s previous singles ‘Better Than I Am’ and ‘Bad Girl Gone Good’ and comes of the back of supporting industry heavyweights, The Wolfe Brothers earlier this year.

Maddie Cail is known for drawing her audience in with her big personality, unique tone, and quirky original songs but one thing is certain, her star is on the rise, and we expect to hear a lot more from this talented artist over the next few years.

Country singer-songwriter Jimbo Stokes launches his second single “Headed Country”. Jimbo teamed up with legendary producer Rod McCormack and Nashville’s Sally Baris to create the song.

The catchy “Headed Country” shows off Jimbo’s distinctive vocals in an honest narrative – a unique feel-good track that beautifully contrasts his debut release of “Atlas” late last year, which was a touching and heartfelt tribute to his late mother. The upbeat modern country tune tells the story of Jimbo’s move from the corporate world back to the country.

“There’s such a great sense of freedom when you’re heading back out to the country or wherever home may be and I think we captured some of this in Headed Country”

Born and raised on a sheep and cattle station near Tamworth, Jimbo returned to the Hunter New England region at the beginning of the 2022 after working, studying and playing rugby in Sydney. Country hasn’t always been Jimbo’s musical home, having trained as an operatic tenor under Christine Douglas (Director/Founder – Pacific Opera), but he returned to his first love during COVID-19 times.

To bring the single video to life, Jimbo worked with Manly-based videographer Piers Haskard (known for his work with Boss Hunting and Huawei) – filming in both Sydney’s CBD and the Upper Hunter Valley where Jimbo now calls home.

2023 will be his biggest year in music by far, with three releases forthcoming

Bryce Sainty is one of Australia’s best emerging country artists and he is kicking of 2023 with a bang. Coming off a massive 2022 with the release of his EP “Hometown”, Bryce accumulated over 3 million streams and performed with some of Australia’s biggest artists including The Wolfe Brothers , Tim Freedman (The Whitlams) and Andrew Farriss (INXS).

Co-written with The Wolfe Brothers and produced by Rod McCormack, “Sideline” is the first single in a new era of music for Bryce. With powerful lyrics, “Sideline” is an upbeat motivational country song about standing up and following your dreams.

“Sideline is a personal message to myself, to motivate me to keep following my dreams and I hope that I can inspire others to follow their dreams when listening to the song.”

Bryce continues to make waves in the country music world with a massive 2023 planned full of new music and performing at festivals including Cousin Country 2023. Deemed an “artists to watch” by Spotify, look out for Bryce in 2023.

The new country power ballad from Jamie Lindsay.

Jamie Lindsay is an artist who won’t be boxed in and his new single, ‘A Lifetime To Forget You’, is musical proof.

“This song is a really big power ballad from me with a cool story in the chorus,” he said.

“It’s about falling head over heels for someone the second you meet them and are absolutely consumed by them and you know, that whatever happens, you’re never going to forget that love.”

“It stemmed from labelling myself as a country rock artist – sometimes I’ll be more on the country side and, at other times, a little more on the rock side.”

The NSW Central Coast artist grew up on a healthy diet of country, mixed with strong influences from bands including Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and other rock powerhouses.

“From a songwriting point of view, ‘A Lifetime To Forget You’ could be about a crush or it could be the love of your life – we’ve all had that feeling,” he said.

“From a producer’s point of view, I wanted it to be like those ’80’s and ’90’s power rock ballads because I want to stretch my wings and the last thing I want to do is repeat myself.”

As a singer, songwriter and producer, Jamie said he wanted to demonstrate to music lovers what he could do, without being labelled and boxed into one style of country.

“I don’t want to be predictable and I’m going to song write for me,” he said.

It’s a tale as old as time. Shanleigh Rose reminds us that sometimes you don’t have to search the world for love. Everything you have been looking for may have been next to you the whole time.

Australian singer-songwriter, Shanleigh Rose, returns with a tale as old as time. ‘Boy Next Door’ tells the story of opening your eyes to find that the person you’re meant to spend the rest of your life with, has been right next to you all along.

“Boy Next Door” is one of my favorite songs that I’ve written”, Shanleigh states. “It’s based around my parents and their love story, but also, it’s a universal story that so many people can relate to.

I even had my boy next door for a while. But it’s truly magical when the next-door neighbour love story has a happy ending, and that’s what this song’s about.”

Rose is a shy and quietly spoken artist with a talent of writing songs that speak loud and clear. She possesses a unique blend of lyrical prowess and vocal range that allows her to deliver emotionally impactful music in a captivating manner. Her songs draw breath from both her personal experiences and universal themes, making them simultaneously intimate, exceptional, and memorable.

At 17, with a skill beyond her years, she effortlessly weaves together melodies and metaphors, creating complex harmonies that make her performances both lively and crisp. Her extensive range and lyrical depth enable her to captivate audiences with both heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems.

Shanleigh draws inspiration from the works of artists like Taylor Swift, Fanny Lumsden, Luke O’Shea, Olivia Rodrigo, and Missy Higgins. Her contemporary fusion of alternative country and folk, create a vibrant tapestry of sound that is both pleasing to the ear and hard not to love.

“I’m super excited for this year! I hope to showcase my music to as many people and places that I can. I’m always writing new material and chasing that catchy hook, looking for the melodies in every situation.

I recently got a job at a local recording studio and I’m graduating grade twelve in November which I can’t wait for. And then, it’s music, music, music! To have my songs be a source of comfort or relatability for somebody would truly be a dream.”

After releasing two independent singles, ‘Good Luck With Your Love’, and ‘Find Myself’, Shanleigh is now working on her debut EP. Fearless in her exploration of different themes, Shanleigh’s songs cover a wide range of experiences, from the joys of heartbreak, to the irony of the beauty culture often portrayed on social media. The EP is sure to be filled with stories that resonate deeply with her listeners.

Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen collaborate to share the love!

It’s all about sharing the good vibes for Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen and that’s exactly what they have achieved with their latest collaboration, ‘Let Your Love Flow’ – out April 14.

The award-winning recording artists said they love this song for its high vibrational energy and uplifting positive lyrics… “let your love flow like a mountain stream, let your love flow to all living things…”

“Music makes you feel all emotions and ‘Let Your Love Flow’ really says it all in the title of the song. You feel uplifted and happy!” Jason said.

“By joining forces with Tania, we’ve taken this song to another level which I feel will have a whole new impact on many people.”

These chart-topping artists are no strangers to collaborating together, having released ‘Back Home Again’ in 2021. It was the stellar success of that recording which has brought them back together in 2023.

“Jason is an incredible talent and such a down to earth great guy. He is the quintessential “hat trick”, he’s got the voice, the charisma and the looks!” Tania said.

The feeling is mutual for Jason: “I’m truly blessed to be able to join forces with Tania and her incredible wealth of talent. From the moment we first met, there have been lots of laughs and conversations about music and just how it has such an incredible impact on people and their lives.”

This dynamic team have expanded their music audience worldwide through the power of social media. Their ‘country classic’ duets, filmed exclusively for their Facebook followers, have received over 8 million views and counting, testament to Tania and Jason’s continuing popularity.

It’s clear to see, when Jason and Tania perform together a feel-good wave flows from them. Eager to share this energy with their audiences it’s only fitting that Tania and Jason are about to embark on a national tour.

Tania and Jason will be performing a collection of their original hit songs along with some of their favourite country classics. They have also handpicked some of Australia’s finest musicians to join them on tour.

Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen’s, Let Your Love Flow National Tour has been aptly named, so get yourself ready to let your love flow, this concert is a must see!

Dynamic Pop Country Singer-Songwriter Natalie Pearson Releases ‘Not In These Boots’.

Natalie Pearson returns with a brand new single ‘Not In These Boots’.

The upbeat track was co-written with powerhouse Nashville based songwriter Phil Barton and fellow country artist Brook Chivell, and was produced by Gold Coast producer Jared Adlam at Machine Lab Recordings. A well-constructed and polished pop-country arrangement, with a commanding vocal performance and empowering lyrics, this track is bound to resonate with Natalie’s growing fanbase.

“I had the best time writing this one over in Nashville. The whole vibe of the trip was inspiring, and Phil Barton just had this electric energy in the writing room that created the foundation for a really catchy pop country song. We got a bit sassy, a bit clever and very girl power. I’m loving the pop direction, and Jared did an amazing job on the production. I can’t wait to share it!”

Continuously earning respect from her peers including major artists such as The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Collins and Adam Brand, Natalie is no stranger to touring, performing at Australia’s most iconic music festivals including Tamworth Country Music Festival, Gympie Music Muster, Deni Ute Muster, Groundwater Country Festival and Fresh Country Music Festival (along with Casey Barnes, The Buckley’s and Josh Setterfield). Her edgy blend of country pop mixed with a country rock edge and powerhouse vocals have ensured Natalie has made her mark in the industry.

With her empowering and positive attitude on life, it’s easy to see how quickly Natalie’s fan base has grown and have been loyal throughout her career. Natalie has always conveyed a strong message to believe in yourself and her honesty is very relatable.

Dynamic vocals, magnetic personality, combined with an engaging and a high energy live performance while also having the ability to strip a song back to expose the raw and emotional side, ensures Natalie is one of the most versatile live performers in Australia. Watch this space for further releases in 2023 as Natalie’s star continues to shine.

Sunday Chapel was written and produced by Dave Herrera and is a story about how the Chapel is the rock for his family and the community through thick and thin, baptisms, weddings and funerals, the Chapel will always be there even at the end and generations thereafter.

Herrera said “we all need a rock and a place to support us during the good and bad times”

Herrera wrote the track with the help of Cory Coppin, Kale Coppin co-writers and Dave Herrera produced the track.

Herrera continues to put his spin on Country music as he combines heavy drum beats, electric guitars, dobro, bass and the storytelling of country music with his new music.

Along with his singles, Herrera takes pride in creating music videos that are entertaining for all ages. The music video for “Visiting Nashville” now has 440K+ views and rising. You can check out several of his music videos on YouTube which include Hella Country, Hollywood Sign, My First 69, Shades, Hollywood Sign, Boys were Back Intown and an unofficial and unmixed version of the video for Hell of a Holiday.

Herrera is currently in the studio and will embark on live shows in 2023.

Multi-platinum, iconic Canadian Dean Brody has released his new single “Where’d You Learn How To Do That” a fun, upbeat track, showing off his country roots, that will anchor his live show later this year. As the top-selling internationally signed country artist in the world, with today’s release it’s easy to see how Brody has become Canadian country music royalty.

“It’s been a while since we had a song that brings a party like this one does”, says Brody, “so I’m hoping everyone loves it as much as I do, I think we’re all ready to have some fun”. Not one to ever slow down, Brody has been busy the past year setting records and marking major career milestones. The past two years saw the acclaimed artist land his sixth and seventh number ones at Canadian country radio on back-to-back duets with his history-making track “Boys” feat. Country music’s fastest rising star Mickey Guyton and “More Drinkin’ Than Fishin” with labelmate Jade Eagleson. He also secured his 18th CCMA Award, landing the “Top Selling Canadian Single” with his #1 track feat. The Reklaws, “Can’t Help Myself”…A song which has resonated Globally!

With over 12 years of making music behind him, 32+ Top 10 singles and 325+ Million Global Streams, Brody continues to prove why he is one of Canada’s most celebrated country icons.

About Dean Brody:

Multi-platinum, iconic Canadian artist Dean Brody is celebrating the biggest years of his career. No country artist has owned the Canadian “Live” stage more than Dean in recent years with three national arena tours (2 breaking national ticket sale records), an acoustic national tour and as the only Canadian country artist to hold a 7-year residency at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage.

Not one to ever slow down, Brody has been busy setting records and marking major career milestones. 2021 saw the acclaimed artist land his sixth and seventh number ones at Canadian country radio on back-to-back duets with his history-making track “Boys” feat. Country music’s fastest rising star Mickey Guyton and “More Drinkin’ Than Fishin” with labelmate Jade Eagleson. He also secured his 18th CCMA Award, landing the “Top Selling Canadian Single” with his #1 track feat. The Reklaws, “Can’t Help Myself”. He kicked off 2022 by earning a JUNO Awards nomination for Country Album of the Year and securing his first TRIPLE-PLATINUM single with “Bring Down The House,” making him only the second artist in Canadian history to ever achieve this status on a single. He also landed his eighth #1 with his single “Where’d You Learn How to Do That”. Brody celebrated these moments with fans throughout the year with headlining stops across the country including Budweiser Stage (Toronto), Festival Country Lotbinière and Dauphin Country Fest, a 10-night residency at the Calgary Stampede as well as a show in his hometown of Fort Steele with the NHLPA.

A passionate storyteller and unmatched lyricist, Dean has risen and continues to remain at the top of the Canadian country landscape with an impressive 34 Top-10 singles (including 8 #1’s), 18 CCMA Awards, 2 JUNOs, more than 425+ million global streams and numerous gold and platinum certified singles (including 1 triple platinum and 3 double platinum). Only Shania Twain has more Canadian streams than Dean when looking at Canadian country artists “lifetime” results.

While a consistently celebrated entertainer, Dean also dedicates a large part of his life to philanthropic efforts through his charity, The Dean Brody Foundation. To continue his foundations’ mission, Dean has recently entered a partnership with International Justice Mission (IJM), a global organization that shares the core values and goals of The Dean Brody Foundation. Working together to prevent violence and exploitation before it happens, the multi-year partnership with IJM will provide Dean the opportunity to work as an IJM Canada Ambassador and highlight his decade-long fight for justice on a global scale.

BAREFOOT JOE is a country music artist and songwriter with a soulful country sound. New to the country music scene, BAREFOOT JOE has already been nominated for the Josie Award for Best Male Vocalist in Country (2022). As a songwriter, BAREFOOT JOE has worked with a wide variety of writers, producers, and artist, including Clarence Jey, Joshua Thompson, Danny Kensy, Dakota Jay (Rad Records), and Corey Lee Barker.

BAREFOOT JOE has opened for a number of artist including, John Rich, Old Dominion, Michael Ray, Brett Young, Tony Jackson, Southerland, and Confederate Railroad.

ABOUT JUST PLAIN CRAZY

Written by BAREFOOT JOE (J. McMinn), Corey Lee Barker, Randi Driscoll, and Danny Kensy, Just Plain Crazy, fittingly, released to digital on Valentine’s Day 2/14/23.

Recorded at Nashville’s longest continuously running studio, Hilltop Recording Studios, Just Plain Crazy features BAREFOOT JOE’s soulful lead vocals over a beautiful authentic Nashville ensemble. While contrasting how, often, opposites attract, BAREFOOT JOE playfully sums up relationships with “We’re either crazy in love or just plain crazy!”

QUOTES

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“The introduction to ‘Just Plain Crazy’ by Barefoot Joe opens with a set of smooth and easy listening instrumentals that quickly establishes a connection between himself and the audience. The vocal production from Joe is excellent because most listeners can hear the passion and conflicting tone behind each lyric that he sings. The lyrics have a creative and romantic narrative / message that is fun to listen to and visualize due to all the fine details. The rhythm has a soft and uplifting tempo that perfectly keeps the audience engaged with the song. The instrumental variety chosen for the song blends country and rock together to create a tender sound that perfectly complements Joe’s soulful vocal tone. Overall, the song is a great listen and will make for a great addition to the playlist.”