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Country singer and entertainer Josh Setterfield continues his impressive journey with the release of his newest single ‘Feelin’ Love’, strengthening his position as a prominent figure in the country music landscape. The compelling contemporary country love song is set to ignite the hearts of fans with its highly relatable “boy meets girl romance” theme.

Set against a backdrop of modern country pop melodies, this heartfelt ballad explores the new emotions that surround a man as he finds himself captivated by a brunette girl he has just started seeing. The song beautifully captures the essence of curiosity, vulnerability, and the excitement of new love that could last a lifetime.

The single comes as Josh resumes the “Kinda World Tour,” and his Nashville debut; which sees him take his high energy stage show across the US and Canada; following previous map dots over the UK earlier this year and cementing his status as an unforgettable live act.

Carving out a unique and authentic space within the genre, ‘Feelin’ Love’ complements well known previous singles ‘Life Ain’t So Bad’, ‘Better Off’ and ‘Right About Now’. Already an impressive array of accolades to his name including back to back CMT #1’s, multiple top 20 radio singles over 2.5 million streams on well-known single ‘Right About Now’ and a recent nomination for ‘Best Live Performance’.

From humble beginnings, Josh’s rise in the music industry has been nothing short of extraordinary. Each release has garnered him greater attention as a songwriter and entertainer. His name is spreading far and wide as he continues to light stages up globally to a rapidly growing fan base. The enormity of success to date is a true testament to Josh – his unwavering commitment, passion and ability to connect as an artist makes him one of the most promising future country stars.

Powerhouse Country Pop Singer-Songwriter Chloe Swannell Releases Debut Single ‘Strange Love’.

There’s a fresh new country pop singer-songwriter on the scene and she’s about to turn heads. Chloe Swannell is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Oberon in the Central West of NSW. Her debut single ‘Strange Love’ is an upbeat country pop track produced by Tarquin Halls-Corbett featuring Chloe’s impressive vocals and tells the story of a love/hate relationship with an ex.

“I think we have all been through a “Strange Love” situation. When I first heard this track, I fell in love with the lyrics and felt it was a song a lot of people could relate to. I know I certainly can! ‘Strange Love’ is a country/pop anthem for anyone who has found themselves in the impossible situation of simultaneously hating and yet still being madly in love with their ex. That is a truly strange kind of love”.

Chloe’s passion for music extends beyond her own career as the founder of a well-known music studio in the Central West. No stranger to the stage, she has shared the spotlight with artists such as Beccy Cole and Amber Lawrence, as well as performing at the Australian War Memorial, Government House, and The Sydney Opera House. Chloe will be making her debut appearance at the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2024 performing at a variety of venues across the week.

Chloe Swannell’s new single ‘Strange Love’ is out at radio and all digital platforms on Friday 15th September.

‘Love Is Friendship, Set To Music’ – Jackson Pollock.

‘Clear, Like A Bell’ is the feature track from the brand new album ‘Ghosts’ by Jeremy Edwards. The song sees him teaming up with his dear friends Felicity Urquhart, Kevin Bennett and Josh Cunningham (The Waifs) in a gorgeously sweet melancholic tale of love and learning on the road to redemption.

Written by Edwards for The Song Club after a weekly prompt by Nashville based songwriter and musician, Sam Hawksley, Edwards states, “Sam’s prompt for the week was ‘Queen of hearts’ … we all rolled our eyes and then got on with it. That put me on this 70’s Dylan-esque train of thought and before I knew it, within a few hours, the song was finished”. The Golden Guitar winners and close friends of Edwards then were roped in after the Bennett idea of the verses being split into the two protagonists and an observer. The narrator, singing to the two, to all of us perhaps …

To let love in the door you’d better have your house ready
To let love in the door, you’d better have your house clean

Good advice indeed. Pair this with Josh Cunningham’s trademark beautifully cascading acoustic guitar and gorgeous gentle accompaniment and production by Josh Schuberth; ‘Clear, Like A Bell’ rings sweet and true, just like the music on Jeremy Edwards’ fourth album release ‘Ghosts’.

Like many songwriters, the recent ‘world gone mad years’ gave producer, singer-songwriter, guitarist Jeremy Edwards, a chance to slow down on the shows, and focus on the prose.

“2021-22 was a prolific time for me regarding writing and collaboration. Being able to create through this period was such a gift and was often with dear friends who I admire greatly, friends with who I’ve shared much joy and sadness in the last years”.

These collaborations became a critical part of Edwards’ new record ‘Ghosts’. Three of the album’s songs were penned with long-time friend and irrepressible leader of The Flood, Kevin Bennett (KB), a band Edwards has been a permanent member of since 2019.

The songs with Bennett; ‘Gomeroi’, ’18’ and ‘Nothin’ But The Blues’, stand tall. ‘Gomeroi’ drips of menace and heeds the dangers for a First Nations boy trapped in a doomed relationship with a girl in a small regional town. The story could be set in 1950’s, or modern-day Australia – a fact which adds an extra layer of poignancy. Edwards says, “to speak or write about deeply complex, subtle or overt racism regarding First Nations people in Australia feels so complex at times. Placing a love story around that complexity made it easier for me somehow”.

’18’ was a first for both writers – a melody and progression sent to Bennett on a whim, who came back with the lyrics, a moving ode to adolescent anxieties and the road ahead. “KB had seen me go through some ups and downs as a dad of a fiery daughter … he’d been there too. Problem was when I tracked the vocal for the song, I could barely get through the bloody thing without crying!”

‘Nothin’ But The Blues’ became a reality after the confronting experience of a very public ‘live co-write’ as song writing mentors. As members of an annual song writing mentoring event with Shane Nicholson, Luke O’Shea, Felicity Urquhart, Jen Mize and others, two of the mentors have to write a song from scratch in front of their peers and up to thirty other writers live. “Possibly the most terrifying thing in the world for a lot of people”, Edwards laughs. “Well, we got a bloody good song out of that I reckon!”.

The ‘tune in, drop out’ Black Crowes vibes of ‘Edge Of The World’ (featuring singer and Rough N’ Tumble band mate Jen Mize) and the Trumpian dystopia blues ‘Good Morning America’ highlight the album’s production by multi-instrumentalist Josh Schuberth; at times beautifully lush and subtle, and at other times wrapping snug and tight around Edward’s more visceral roots-based incursions. Schuberth can be found playing on most records made by comrades Matt Fell and Shane Nicholson and was introduced to Edwards through the crew’s mutual brother in arms lost to suicide, Glen Hannah.

Hannah and Edwards had planned to make Edwards’ new album together after the success of their rock album with the collective Teisco (pronounced Thai-sko) West, (with drummer Steve Fearnley, Nicholson, Fell, Bennett, Lyn Bowtell and regular collaborator with Edwards, Felicity Urquhart).

Title track ‘Ghosts’ features another Golden Guitar winning amigo and Edward’s band leader in The General Waste – Shane Nicholson, who brings a beautifully gentle and Bon Iver-esque touch to the ‘hope after tragedy’ song penned by Edwards for friend Felicity Urquhart.

The album signs off with Edwards and Jen Mize (who also plays cello here) in a song initially penned for Edward’s father, singing …

Maybe it’s people, who you need the most
These last days been good you know
So good for the soul
With people

The lyrics in the song may be singing back to Edwards, reminding him and us of the real deal here, the ties, the shared history, the love that connect people, and connect him.

Brisbane singer songwriter, Sorensen, releases his new single ‘Roar’ on September 15th, 2023.

‘Roar’ is a song written by Sorensen that comes from his deep passion for motorsport.

“I have been a keen follower and lover of motorsport for a long time now. The excitement of these machines being driven to the extreme, in close quarters with each other, is very exhilarating. There is nothing like being at the track on race day”.

‘Roar’ is an up-tempo, catchy country rock song, with a supercharged chorus that will be an anthem for any motorsport fan. The lyrics will resonate with any petrolhead.

There’ll be sparks flying, rubber burning
Doors banging, tempers rising
Can’t wait to hear those engines roar

Sorensen worked closely with Supercars race winning team Matt Stone Racing for the promo of ‘Roar’, with the team using the song as their anthem for their upcoming enduro campaign, culminating in the Bathurst 1000.

New single, a Two Way Street.

The Two Way Street of life is brought to song in Sari Abbott’s new single, out on September 8th.

The Sunshine Coast artist co-wrote Two Way Street with 2022 Toyota Star Maker Max Jackson, while attending The CMAA Academy of Country Music senior course in Tamworth in January this year.

“The whole idea of Two Way Street is to acknowledge that sometimes you need to take the plunge and go it alone especially when relationships come to an end. You’ve just gotta have the courage to do your own thing”.

The singer-songwriter said, as well as being about growing up on her street where she’d lived all her life until recently, the song refers to her taking to the road and sometimes having to leave people behind.

“Two Way Street also holds memories about growing up with my neighbours who I’ve known forever and having fond memories of building tree houses on a spare block of land on our street,” Sari said.

“I’m hoping other people can find inspiration from the song because it’s very relatable with most people having a treehouse, growing up with awesome neighbours, and there comes a time when you leave the nest”.

“My song deals with that idea that it’s okay to be nervous about exploring new places and meeting new people, and when you leave some people behind in your life, you’re not cutting them out forever you’re just going on a journey for a little while. I want to inspire people to do what they want in life while their young and don’t hold back. I’m looking forward to hitting the open road and exploring my country while I’m young.”

Catch Sari at the Gympie Music Muster from August 24 performing her new single and her many other originals.

Sari hits the road in October in her beloved Toyota Troopy named Bob, heading from Queensland to Victoria for Christmas before heading across the Nullabor with friends to continue on her music journey.

Brendan McMahon Recalls His Childhood Memories With ‘Send In The Clowns’.

Growing up in a small country town is fantastic. Most of the time you can make your own fun and adventures, but every now and then something incredibly exciting would happened … the circus would come to town!

When you listen to Brendan McMahon’s music, you gain a strong sense of the man behind the songs. An inveterate traveller and astute observer, possessed of an enquiring and open mind – these are just some of his personality traits that shine through.

McMahon is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter with over twenty years’ experience. Not afraid to defy expectation, his music is eclectic, adventurous, and blessed with a ‘limitless fluidity’. Having visited over fifty unique and varied countries, his travel experiences, specifically his observations of history, cultures, people, architecture, and nature, are at the root of his creativity and song writing.

Brendan grew up in the small town of Kapunda near South Australia’s Barossa Valley. He discovered his love of music at the tender age of 15 after being “awed and floored” seeing Jimi Hendrix play on television; amazed by the sounds that Jimi could pull from a guitar and captivated by the iconic performer’s showmanship. Borrowing money from his mother (and paying it back at $2 a week) he promptly bought himself a $60 guitar and amp rig from a mate.

Initially wanting to be a glam-rock superstar in the 80s and 90s (think Van Halen, Kiss, Def Leppard), McMahon later transitioned to the more storytelling driven tunes of songwriters such as Paul Kelly, Harry Manx, Richard Thompson and Garth Brooks, artists that continue to inspire him today.

Spending his late teens and early twenties as a lead singer/lead guitarist in rock cover bands playing across Adelaide and country Victoria, McMahon honed his skills the hard way – in front of demanding Australian pub and club crowds. In 1998, and now bitten by both the song writing and performance bug, McMahon released a 7-track EP called ‘Picture This’ with his band The Cunning Stunts.

In 2015 and 2016, Brendan released the solo albums ‘Falling To Earth’ and ‘Marker 7-58′ under the moniker of Satellite Gods, and in doing so was fortunate enough to collaborate and work with some renowned Australian musicians including Peter Maslen (Boom Crash Opera), Jason Vorherr (Darryl Braithwaite), Bob Spencer (The Angels), Simon Hosford (Vanessa Amorosi) and Wilbur Wilde (Ol’ 55).

After supporting artists such as Boom Crash Opera, Russell Morris, Wendy Stapleton and The Chantoozies in Australia, Brendan released the LP ‘On This Fine Occasion’ in 2017, which received great reviews both locally and internationally.

In 2019, McMahon, who now calls Melbourne home, released ‘In The Moment’ – his 4th solo album. Maturity, reflection and drawing on his personal experiences, his inspired yet refined lyrics again take listeners on a captivating journey.

Recorded with Steve Vertigan at Soggy Dog Recording Studios, and again drawing upon Australian music royalty in its creation – namely Dave Leslie (Baby Animals), Danny Spencer (Jimmy Barnes Band), Brett Kingman (James Reyne Band), and Peter Maslen and Jason Vorherr, plus a string trio from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (Sarah Curro, Gabi Halloran and Paul Zabrowarny), this powerful album embraces the essence of story-telling and leaves you thinking about the songs long after the last track finishes.

2020 seen the release of ‘No Rush Today’, an album that debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes country music chart on release. McMahon feels his 5th solo offering cemented him in the Country Rock space. The album delivered 3 top 10 AMRAP singles, ‘Jack’, ‘Sugar Cane Man’ and ‘Wired To The Moon’ along with strong charting on many other Australian charts including a No.4 position in France with ‘Sugar Cane Man’.

June, 2022, marked the release of ‘As The Road Unfolds’, the most successful record to date. It debuted as the highest selling Australian album on the iTunes Country chart and has also delivered no less than six chart topping singles – ‘Jenni J’, ‘When I See You Tonight’, ‘I Feel A Change’, ‘Skin & Bone’, ‘Gundry’s Track’ and ‘Back Roads’.

Where to from here? With three chart topping tracks from his highly anticipated 7th solo album already released, ‘New Country Morning’, ‘Time Rolls On’, and ‘It’s Good To Be Alive’, and the powerful and poignant ‘I Hear Your Voice (The Soldier)’ featuring the very talented Montana Sharp, it’s full steam ahead for the remainder of 2023.

Mackenzie Carpenter is channelling her inner Cyndi Lauper with the release of “Country Girls (Just Wanna Have Fun)” available now via The Valory Music Co. Almost 40 years to the day since its release (September 6th in 1983), Carpenter has reimagined the lyrics and added a fresh Country spin to the iconic ’80s anthem. True to the young songwriter’s style, the new version aims to sprinkle just enough cleverality and amusement to create a fun tune that can be cranked up and danced to.

“I showed up to a write one day saying I wanted to write the country version of ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ and next thing you know we started ad-libbing and ended up re-writing the ’80s classic…but with a whole lot of country flair,” shared Carpenter. “It all came together in a really fun, colorful way and I hope people feel like they can crank it up and have some fun-the boys too!”

Paying homage to the harmless rebellion in the original tune, “Country Girls (Just Wanna Have Fun)” brings everything a fun night out honky tonking could need, neon lights, whiskey, a cowboy, and of course, the girls. “Want a cowboy to take my hand and boot scoot and two-step me to a cover band,” sings Carpenter. “I’ll whiskey wink, he’ll think that he stands a chance, and kiss him just because country girls just wanna have fun.”

Despite the ability to write a vulnerable heartbreaker like “Jesus I’m Jealous,” Carpenter’s knack for cheeky lyrics accompanied by a healthy dose of sass shines bright across her self-titled debut EP in tracks like the TikTok-viral, “Huntin’ Season,” and her advisory “Don’t Mess With Exes.” This next release is no exception and is meant to be a soundtrack to going out and having a blast with friends.

Fueled by an upbringing consisting of a rowdy support system, back porch hootenannies and juicy drama that feeds any plot, the affable and kind Carpenter continues to embrace the crazy and “tacky” aspects that make life a little more fun. Since signing her record deal with The Valory Music Co. last year, Mackenzie is recognized in Country music as an artist to watch, being included in several spotlight programs including the CMT Next Women of Country class of 2023 and Nashville Briefing’s Artists To Watch 2023. This summer, she took the stage at major events like CMA Fest, Country Thunder, Tortuga Music Festival, Stagecoach and also made her Grand Ole Opry debut June 20th

Canadian Country Trio Petric Join Up With Powerhouse Vocalist Christie Lamb To Release ‘Single Problem’ And Get Set To Tour Australia.

Multi award-winning Canadian act Petric are gearing up to bring their special blend of Canadian pop country to Australian audiences. To celebrate in the lead up to their first Australian tour, the three-piece outfit is set to release ‘Single Problem’, a catchy country pop track which features Australia’s powerhouse vocalist, Golden Guitar and CMC Award winner, Christie Lamb.

“‘Single Problem’ has always had a special place in our hearts. It was one of our biggest charting hits in Canada, a couple of years ago. Having the opportunity to take a fresh approach to the song and collaborate with Christie has felt really great. Her voice is beautiful, and we love the way this track has turned out.” Jason Petric

The Manitoba based act have released a succession of successful singles in Australia including ‘Déjà Vu, ‘KIDS’, “White Lyin’, ‘Night Up’, ‘Beach Please’ and the Australian Top 23 chart-topping single ‘Flirtin’ . (with Hayley Jensen). They are excited for their upcoming Australian tour which will see them performing their catchy hook-driven tracks to Australian fans. With shows in Brisbane and Sydney, Petric then board the 7-night Royal Caribbean Country Music Cruise, Cruisin’ Country which features Australian Country Music heavyweights such as The Wolfe Brothers, James Johnston, Casey Barnes, Beccy Cole, Adam Eckersley and Brooke McClymont, McAlister Kemp, Amber Lawrence, Hayley Jensen and Australian born, Canadian raised Gord Bamford and more.

Meanwhile Australia’s very own Christie Lamb is excited to be collaborating with Petric on this single.

“I am so excited for you all to hear my brand new single ‘Single Problem’. I loved working on this track with the guys from Petric. It’s such a cute, fun, and fresh track about how good it feels when you find the one.” Christie Lamb.

The vibrant multi-instrumental award-winning singer has performed at high profile and iconic events such as CMC Rocks, Gympie Music Muster, The Big Red Bash, Groundwater Country Music Festival, NQ’s Rockin’ Country, Savannah in the Round, Cruisin’ Country, Country Rocks Festival and more and is known as one of Australia’s leading female country music entertainers.

Passion, and persistence, combined with raw talent and high expectations, has been the formula for success for Petric. The band have accumulated over 15 million worldwide online streams, 10 charting singles, and 3 Top 20 hits. Petric’s latest album ‘Flashbacks’ alone has accumulated 3 million online streams and has opened doors to multiple international markets including Australia.

Petric and Christie Lamb’s new single ‘Simple Problem’ is out at radio on Monday 4th September and all digital services on Friday 8th September.

Jake Whittaker shows a different side to his music with his new single, ‘Later’.

Written with best mate and producer, Jared Adlam, ‘Later’ was inspired by how the two friends met their respective partners.

“The first verse is about how I met my fiancée, as we sat out under the stars and chatted on the concrete water tank at the back of the property,” Jake said.

“‘Later’ was the first word we came up with for the song, then pulled the inspiration from that. We wanted a song with some depth to show that there’s more to me than just the mullet, moustache, and party song.”

Following on from singles, ‘Round Here’ and ‘Drink To That’, ‘Later’ shows a more lyrical and storytelling side to Jake’s music.

The radio-friendly single has also aided in Jake getting ‘brownie points’ with his fiancée, Nicole. “She loves it,” he said.

As with the previous singles, Jake wants to keep bringing music to his listeners that they can enjoy, while building his audience.

“The reaction to ‘Round Here’ and ‘Drink To That’ has been pretty spectacular; the country community has welcomed me with open arms,” he said.

“The country scene is full of great people from the fans to the industry people.”

Casey Barnes releases his brand new single, “Never Give Up On A Good Time”, as he prepares to the hit the road for the CITY NIGHTS TOUR in Sydney (Sept 8), Brisbane (Sept 16) & Melbourne (Sept 21). “Never Give Up On A Good Time” is the follow-up to “Boys Like Me” which peaked at #1 on the CountryTown Country Airplay chart; his seventh #1 single in just over two years.

“Never Give Up On A Good Time”, is the third single from a brand-new studio album to be released in early 2024 and was co-written by Casey with Nashville based hit-maker, Eric Paslay (co-writer of hits for Keith Urban, Lady A, Jake Owen and many more). These new tracks follow the huge success of previous studio album “Light It Up” (released February 2022), for which Casey received the 2022 ARIA Award for Best Country Album, 2023 Golden Guitar Awards for Toyota Album of the Year and Top Selling Album of the Year and the 2023 APRA Award for Most Performed Country Work (for God Took His Time On You).

Casey commented on the song, “I’ve been a massive Eric Paslay fan since meeting when we both performed at C2C Festival back in 2019. We finally had the chance to re-connect again in October last year when I was over in Nashville writing for the new album and playing some shows and that’s when we co-wrote this new one ‘Never Give Up On A Good Time’. I’ve always loved his writing and had a feeling we’d come away with really something special. This song’s all about chasing that ultimate night out, good time and bringing your friends along for the ride! It’s also going to be a great song to add into our live set too. Really excited to have this one out there!”

It is going to be a busy end to 2023 for Casey with the CITY NIGHTS TOUR, a massive run of festivals and finishing off his next album. Wherever Casey goes, the good time is sure to follow.

The reigning Female Artist of the Year, Amber Lawrence is back with a brand-new song for release, “Live A Country Song”. After releasing the ARIA and Golden Guitar nominated album “Living for the Highlights” in 2022, Amber is back with a new stand-alone single.

With its familiar Amber Lawrence melodies and soaring vocals, this is an energetic and fresh sound for the singer/songwriter and is definitely a song that will sit well on the festival stages throughout spring and summer this year.

“Live a Country Song” was co-written with Nick and Tom of The Wolfe Brothers, after a discussion about why popular country songs often tread the same well-worn themes and paths. The answer eventually
being addressed in this song – because we love everything about it, we live and breathe it, we write it & we sing about it, and we hope you get to live your very own country song!

The song is already proving to be a fan favourite when performed live, it’s a song that embraces all that we love about the genre, and celebrates it, and with the strong state of country music in Australia right now – what a time to celebrate! Amber is touring far and wide in 2023, and will commence 2024 in Tamworth with her ‘Live a Country Song Tour’.

Country artist Benn Gunn is releasing his new single, ‘Let Their Voice Be Heard’, and urging Australians to vote yes in the upcoming referendum.

“It’s long overdue that we are proud of our indigenous Australians. They’re the longest surviving culture on earth which makes them the greatest survivors in human history.”

Indigenous Australians developed their own society, culture, and strategies that helped them survive and thrive in some of the most hostile environments on earth for over 60,000 years.

But that survival was threatened during colonization. From the late 1700s right up to the 1920s, State Governments in Australia sanctioned the hunting down and killing of Indigenous Australian men, women and children.

If you Google “aboriginal massacres” you’ll find over 270 cases where Indigenous Australians were murdered in large groups, over 140 years of colonization. And those are just the documented cases. Then we had systemic racism, the stolen generation, stolen wages … the list of injustices done to Indigenous Australians goes on and on.

Even their history has been stolen. We know from the early explorers there were yam fields that stretched to the horizon with soil so deeply cultivated you could put your arm in it up to the elbow. There were yam pits dug so deep a man could stand in them and there was real danger a horse might fall into them.

Calling Indigenous Australians hunters and gathers doesn’t even begin to describe the huge diversity of different cultures that were here before colonization, all the way from Islanders who grew their own food, to the desert people who were mostly nomadic.

In 2017, 250 Aboriginal and Islander delegates from all over Australia gathered at Uluru and gifted us with the Uluru Statement, From The Heart, a document that outlines a process to bring all Australians together, and bring pride and self determination to Indigenous Australians.

The first part of that statement is a voice to Parliament … a body of Indigenous Australians elected by their local communities who can consult with the executive of the Australian Government and give them feedback on legislation that affects Indigenous Australians. It doesn’t give them any special powers, just the right to give feedback.

Just a little feedback has the potential to save Australians hundreds of millions of dollars.

Most Indigenous Australians today have family stories of their ancestors being killed or taken away by the Government. Many are still alive today who experienced or witnessed it. Understandably, most have some distrust towards Governments at all levels.

Federal Government spending on Indigenous Australians, including health and other essential services, is currently approximately $4.5 billion dollars a year. That distrust means government programs with excellent intentions can struggle to find wide acceptance among Indigenous People.

With Indigenous Elders giving feedback on programs and policies, their acceptance and their implementation is likely to improve substantially. Even if outcomes on Indigenous spending improved by just 10%, that’s a saving of $450 million dollars a year for our Federal Government.

The second verse of Benn’s song, ‘Let Their Voice Be Heard’, powers into an up-tempo, celebratory mood. He sings “With our generations reconciled the day can finally come, where our whole nation stands with pride, and we all walk as one.”

With the referendum we have an historic chance to recognize Indigenous Australians in our constitution and give them that voice of representatives they elect from their own communities.

“It’s time to come together and make a brand new start.” – Benn Gunn

“This is the song of the summer for that person you’re sweet on” – Ashleigh Dallas

Ashleigh Dallas’ new single, ‘Sweet For You’, sees the multi-award winner get in touch with her romantic side.

Stemming from an afternoon of banjo and fiddle practice, ‘Sweet For You’, celebrates the happy chapter she is in, in her life.

“I wrote this in 2022 and the idea came to me as a fiddle melody that worked with the lyrics,” Ashleigh said.

“I sat on the chorus for a week before I finished it. The theme of the song is about having your head up in the clouds and all the good things in life.”

“It is dedicated to my husband, Chris, but I’m not one to often write a lot of love songs, but I am in a great chapter of life and we’ve got the girls (daughters Harriet and Lillian). This is a song that is really relishing in all of those happy, feelgood vibes.”

‘Sweet For You’ also harks back to ’90’s country with a nostalgic, Cajun feel.

“I’d love my listeners to get a euphoric joy from this song, from the mix of instruments and the whole concept of the song because it’s a song that embraces all the joy and the good things in life,” Ashleigh said.

Ashleigh said she’s no matchmaker, but agreed that this could be the song to send to someone you’re sweet on that you’d like to share the love and joy with.

Launched at the Gympie Music Muster, ‘Sweet for You’ is released on August 25.

“To be heading back to the Gympie Music Muster, where it’s been many years since I’ve played, I’m very excited to be launching this at the festival,” Ashleigh said.

“The Muster is one of our most cherished festivals and, as a young kid wanting to have country music as a career, it was a bucket list festival to play, so it’s humbling to be involved in it and a festival you want to do your best at.

“It means so much as an artist, but it means a lot to the country music lover to be there, too. I feel this is that perfect song for a crowd to engage with and have a dance.”

Ashleigh showcases her musical talents throughout ‘Sweet For You’, featuring on fiddle, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and banjo with electric guitar and other colour instruments played by her dad and producer Brett Dallas. In the engine room of the rhythm section is brother Lindsay Dallas on bass and Adam McCann on drums.

Three-time Grammy® Award-winning country superstar Tim McGraw has released his highly anticipated new album Standing Room Only on August 25, 2023 via Big Machine Records. Standing Room Only features 13 brand-new tracks and was produced by McGraw and his longtime producing partner Byron Gallimore.

The new album marks McGraw’s first new record since 2020’s Here On Earth, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Chart. On Standing Room Only, fans can expect an album full of McGraw’s enduring Country sound, distinguished vocals and meaningful songs.

“As an artist, I always want to dig deeper and get better every time I make a new record – it’s a big part of what drives me, and I really believe this is one of the best projects we’ve made. I’ve been working on this album since 2020, and this collection of songs are some of the most emotional, thought-provoking, and life-affirming music I’ve ever recorded,” McGraw shares.

Throughout his career, McGraw has amassed 68 Top 10s and holds the Mediabase record for the most weeks at #1 with all titles, totalling 73 weeks, and holds the record for second-most #1 albums in the U.S. just behind George Strait.

Acclaimed husband-and-wife duo, Mark and Jay O’Shea (O’Shea), are set to unveil their latest single, ‘Everything Means Nothing,’ on August 25th, 2023. This evocative track promises a rollercoaster of emotions, mirroring their personal life’s unpredictable adventure.

Crafted with lyrics that resound with visceral honesty, the song starts with a candid recounting of a less-than-perfect proposal: “I proposed in Sydney at a fancy restaurant right there on the harbour … But instead of screaming out ‘Yes’, she just managed an ‘Ok, then’,” sings Mark, inviting listeners into the couple’s romantic journey from the opening verse.

‘Everything Means Nothing’ pulls at the heartstrings as it navigates the peaks and troughs of their journey. From “singin’ for our supper in upper Manhattan” to the harsh reality that “you don’t get paid to play music in Music City,” the duo’s experiences, both high and low, underscore a poignant truth: “Everything Means Nothing, without you.”

O’Shea have perfectly captured a universal theme, brilliantly weaving their unique narrative into the shared human experience of love. “Oh the places we will go. And all the things, we didn’t know, we didn’t know” they sing to each other, setting the stage for a love story that’s as exhilarating as it is heartfelt.

Mark and Jay O’Shea continue to stake their claim as world class songwriters and performers winning over crowds from Dubai, UAE to Dalby, QLD, from the Grand Ole Opry to the Sydney Opera House. Their live shows have earned a reputation for being an emotional work-out, and Jay’s iconic vocal’s need to be heard to be believed.

When the couple aren’t adding to the seven Australian Country Music Awards (Golden Guitars) on the mantle, their swag full of number 1 singles and ARIA chart topping albums, they spend their spare time serving as ambassadors for charitable organizations like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and HeartKids Australia.

‘Pour Me A Drink’ from The Scott Howarth Band is the latest country hit that’s about to become your new favorite. With it’s catchy melody and relatable lyrics, this song is all about taking a break from the stresses of life and enjoying a little bit of liquid therapy. Wheather you’re sipping on a beer at the local pub or pouring yourself a whiskey at home, ‘Pour Me A Drink’ is the perfect soundtrack to your next happy hour. So grab a cold one and turn up the colume, because this song is about to become your new anthem. Cheer!!

On a canvas painted in the spectacular Flinders Ranges of Outback South Australia, Alison Hams brings you her new radio single and music video, ‘Broken Ground’.

Telling the harsh contradictions of living on the Australian landscape, ‘Broken Ground’ is the second single release from ‘Out Into The Blue’, Alison’s 2023 album project with husband and musical partner Mark Tempany. The duo’s lead single ‘Lullaby’ launched in May to much critical acclaim and chart success.

Alison’s accompanying ‘Broken Ground’ music video has been filmed in stunning cinematic HD on rugged Edeowie Station, 450km north of Adelaide.

Alison Hams and Mark Tempany have written and performed music since they were kids, and they say that innocence is still alive across their decades of experience.

Ali and Mark have performed all over the world, produced twelve albums between them, and achieved nearly everything as proudly independent recording artists.

Having spent the last fifteen years focused on providing mentorship and music resources to young musicians in relatively remote areas of Australia – in 2023 they have returned with a new original album titled ‘Out Into The Blue’ – their first full album together.

The pair say the circuit-breaker that’s led to the new album was, as for so many artists, the Covid pandemic which provided extra time and space to create when the world locked down.

‘Out Into The Blue’ sees Mark and Alison working with some of the finest music talents in the world – they say recording in the age of high speed Internet has allowed International collaboration never possible even ten years ago.

‘Out Into The Blue’ is available now through marktempany.com and alisonhams.com. There’s 13 new songs included and the duo promise there’ll be several singles and music videos to come over the next year or so.

With the promise of so much more to come – Alison and Mark’s ‘Out Into The Blue’ album project continues to surprise and thrill after the pair’s twenty year hiatus from their decades-long original music careers.

“Watermelon Moonshine” follows the release of Lainey Wilson’s fourth No. 1 single at Country radio and first single from Bell Bottom Country, “Heart Like a Truck”.

“I’m so excited to announce ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ as my next single. This song embodies what Country music means to me, creating a timeless story that will resonate with people for generations to come. This song is about the crazy, young, nostalgic love we all hope to experience.” – Lainey Wilson

Recently breaking the record for the shortest gap between No. 1 singles at Country Radio with her song “Heart Like a Truck” and her “wait in the truck” collaboration with HARDY, there’s no sign of Wilson slowing down. Already this year, Wilson has won four ACM Awards and two CMT Music Awards, completed a 28-date sold-out headlining tour, been honoured as Billboard Women in Music’s 2023 “Rulebreaker”, and started touring stadiums with Luke Combs as support on his world tour.

Fans can catch Lainey this summer at festivals including CMA Fest, Carolina Country Music Fest, Country Jam, Lollapalooza, and Watershed, amidst headlining Red Rocks Amphitheatre and headlining her first arena show at Mohegan Sun before she embarks on HARDY’s The Mockingbird and The Crow tour in September.

ABOUT LAINEY WILSON:

As the leading female nominee and winner at 2023 ACM awards with Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of The Year, Visual Media and Musical Event of the Year and reigning CMA 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as a top “artist to watch”, to being crowned the most nominated artist at the 2023 CMT Music Awards. The Louisiana native has made a name for herself in the industry as one of music’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know”, nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary, and more), Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering CMA-nominated Album of the Year with her label debut “Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin”.

With rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, and more. After topping the country radio charts for a second time with the two-week No. 1 hit, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell, she recently achieved her third and fourth No. 1 song with “Heart Like a Truck” and HARDY collaboration “wait in the truck”. Her critically acclaimed album, “Bell Bottom Country”, reached No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, quickly rose to No. 1 on iTunes charts, and has amassed over 350 million streams to date. Most recently, she made her acting debut in Season 5 of the smash hit series Yellowstone as a musician character named Abby, where she premiered her original “Smell Like Smoke” as well as showcased other hits off her recent album including “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Hold My Halo”. Adding to her growing list of endeavours, Wilson was named “Tractor Supply Brand Ambassador”, was honoured at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards with the Rulebreaker Award, and most recently joined forces with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women’s collection.

Rising country singer-songwriter Maddie Cail returns with her second offering in 2023. ‘Drink With Me’ is a song written by Cail that was inspired by the unravelling events post covid. When the cost of living soared to new heights, jobs were lost along with personal hardships, Maddie Cail found inspiration to write this song in hope to lift people’s spirits. Yet again, her quirky lyrics hook the listener with a catchy, fun up-beat chorus. Her lyrics “feet in the sand” relate to her memories growing up on the beach and spending time wakeboarding at dams. Overall, ‘Drink With Me’ is a feel-good song aimed at bringing people together, where they can forget their troubles and enjoy time with family and friends.

“Looking for a fun song you can sing with your friends and forget about your troubles? I have got you covered. ‘Drink with me’ is all that and more. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.”

Maddie Cail has enjoyed a wild ride in 2023. From supporting The Wolfe Brothers to upcoming shows at Gympie Music Muster and releasing ‘Giddy Up’ earlier this year, her star continues to shine. Maddie’s previous singles. ‘Better Than I Am’ and ‘Bad Girl Gone Good’ cemented her in the country music scene and the success of every release has allowed her to perform at major festivals, including the upcoming Gympie Music Muster.

Maddie Cail continues to push the boundaries with her cheeky personality, unique tone and quirky original songs and with every release her fanbase grows, ensuring she is making her mark on the country music scene.

Maddie Cail’s new single ‘Drink With Me’ is out to radio on Monday 21st August and out on digital platforms on Friday 25th August.

Donna Fisk writes ‘Mickey Newbury’, a very personal song, and true story, on the way home from a farewell.

“One last ride for my friend Kevin on the back of his beloved Ute, to the march of ‘American Trilogy’ … Memories remain of the good times, all that he was, and all that he is in his absence. I understood the enormity of the loss of someone you couldn’t bare to lose from this world.”

Why the reference to the last Mickey Newbury fan? Of course, he wasn’t, and most certainly won’t be the last, but he was a dedicated lover of his music who felt alone with his passion as the years rolled on in the rich red dirt hills heart of Victoria, Australia.

“It’s truly an honour says Donna, after dedicating the song to his family, they chose the last words etched on his gravestone, The Last Mickey Newbury Fan”.

Donna Fisk is an award winning singer, songwriter, recording artist, producer, and Royal Command Performer, with several number one chart topping hit recordings, and immortalised in the Australian Country Music Hands Of Fame Park.

Woven into the narrative of Australian country music, it’s a family tradition akin to the Dusty, Kernaghan and Chambers clans with father, Gene Bradley Fisk, being a pioneer artist of the outlaw country genre and radio personality inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Donna is a modern day female trailblazer for Australian country music, touring her own show as well as performing and recording overseas, incorporating appearances on local and international media.

The country music star is the voice on many national advertising campaigns including being assigned to perform for the Australian Government campaign song, ‘Building On A Strong Foundation’, as the anthem for The Australian Centenary Of Federation.

Fisk was the face, voice and songwriter of Australian Football League and Channel Seven live game broadcasts theme song, ‘Rock ‘N’Footy!’, ultimately performing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the prestigious AFL Grand final to an audience of millions, which seen the song rocket into the ARIA Charts and football folklore.

During her career, Donna has shared the stage with the acclaimed artists such as John Denver, Donny Osmond, Dame Edna Everage, Tom T. Hall, Canned Heat, Muhammad Ali, Brian Cadd, Susan Raye, James Morrison, Tommy Emmanuel, Dave Dudley, Blood Sweat and Tears, and The Seekers … to mention just a few.

The latest string of singles, ‘Shoulder At The Wheel’, ‘Crying Over’, ‘You Are Christmas to Me’, ‘Drunk On That’, and ‘Be’, all achieve #1 on the Australian Country Radio Chart.

The highly anticipated new album project release titled ‘Be’, was recorded in Nashville with accomplished producer Robert Angello at the helm (Chet Atkins, Suzy Bogguss, Jo Dee Messina, Steve Wariner, Tanya Tucker, Garth Brooks).

Powerhouse Country Pop Songstress, Natalie Pearson, Is Set To Release Heartfelt Ballad ‘Is He Happy’, And Is Announced As A Finalist For ‘Artist Of The Year’ In The Gold Coast Music Awards.

Hot on the heels of previous hit single ‘Not In These Boots’, country music singer songwriter Natalie Pearson returns with a heart-warming new single which touches on the aftermath of a breakup.

‘Is He Happy’ gracefully navigates the terrain of a past love, where the lyric poignantly expresses hopes for the happiness and fulfilment of a former partner. This pop-country ballad delves into the complexities of moving on, while still cherishing the memories of what once was. The song’s poignant narrative explores the bittersweet feeling of wanting the best for someone you once cared deeply about, even if it means accepting a life apart. With its intimate vocals and delicate production, ‘Is He Happy’ evokes a genuine emotional connection with its listeners. The soulful performance captures the essence of vulnerability, making it a compelling anthem for anyone who has experienced the aftermath of a heartfelt relationship. This raw display of emotion invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences, making ‘Is He Happy’ a relatable and deeply personal listening experience. Having written this song many years ago, Natalie felt it was time to release it to her fans as it tells a story everyone can relate to.

“‘Is He Happy’ came from a place of wondering how life panned out for a past love, if they got their happiness and dream family life that they’d always hoped for. It had been in the vault of voice memos for a while, and I finished the write with my producer Jared Adlam during covid.

I had been nervous to release such a vulnerable song or bring up a sad past, but I think it’s a selfless and reflective sentiment to wish someone happiness, let go and release it completely”.

With high rotation adds on major country music stations such as KIX Country, Triple M Country, iHeart Country and ABC Country, Natalie Pearson continues to push the boundaries with each release. ‘Not In These Boots’ garnered attention from Spotify’s editorial playlists Fresh Country and Fresh Country Finds as well as Apple Music playlists and the music video is currently sitting at #16 on the CMT Australia Charts.

Perth born and having resided on Queensland’s Gold Coast for the past 6 years; Natalie has spent that time establishing herself as a dedicated and popular artist with a rapidly growing fanbase. The fruits of this move, hard work, dedication and pure talent have rewarded her with a finalist announcement in the 9th Gold Coast Music Awards where she is up for ‘Artist Of The Year’. This year’s awards receiving a record 937 nominations and showcases the incredible talent and success of the South-East Queensland music industry. Winners will be crowned at a star-studded gala event on Thursday August 31st at HOTA Home of the Arts.

Back from her recent trip to Nashville and her debut performance at CMA Music Festival, Melanie Dyer drops a brand new single, “Dust “. The Australian singer/songwriter has cemented herself as a leading lady in contemporary country with hits like “Memphis T-Shirt”, ” Run Out Of Road” and her most recent hit, “Song For That”.

Produced by Rod McCormack, Melanie describes her new track, “Dust is a high energy call-to-action to take the bull by the horns and ride the highs in life. I hope that when people turn it up on the radio, stream it or hear it live, they get a rush of confidence to keep moving forward and never settle for less.”

Joining the lineup for CMA Music Festival 2023, Melanie played alongside the likes of Jason Aldean, Dan + Shay, Miranda Lambert and more to celebrate the Festival’s 50th Anniversary.

With sales approaching 10 million, Melanie released her sophomore album in 2022, “Between You & Me”; featuring hit singles, “Run Out Of Road”, ” Cheap Moscato”, “Cheating On Me” and “Dumb Decisions” (with Caitlyn Shadbolt) and the title track a collab with US Artist Troy Cartwright. The album earned Melanie 2 CMAA Golden Guitar Award nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Collaboration of the year in January 2023. Melanie is an APRA Professional Development Award Winner, APRA Nominated songwriter (“Memphis T-Shirt”) and an ‘in demand’ songwriter within the Australian music industry.

Who is Adam Wayne?

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

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

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

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

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

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

South-East Queensland’s contemporary country music recording artist Brook Chivell is preparing to captivate listeners once again with his highly anticipated fourth release of the year, ‘Bad Guy’. Following the success of his previous singles ‘Put ‘Em Up’, ‘Blue Eyes’ and a remarkable cover of the iconic ’80’s Tears For Fears hit, ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’, Chivell continues to showcase his versality as an artist.

‘Bad Guy’ will take fans on a melodic journey through heartfelt emotions and introspection. With this new release, Chivell delves into the world of one-sided stories that often circulate after a breakup, shedding light on the unspoken perspectives and untold narratives. Through his soul-stirring lyrics and genuine storytelling, Chivell aims to provide solace and understanding to those who have experienced similar situations.

Engineered and co-produced with Brook, by Jared Adlam at Machine Lab Recording and mastered by Paul Blakey at 12th & Vine Post, ‘Bad Guy’ is a testament to Brook’s commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality and production.

Brook Chivell’s previous releases in 2023 have been met with immense praise and admiration from both fans and industry professionals alike. His second single of the year, the beautiful ballad ‘Blue Eyes’, garnered significant attention and was added to major editorial playlists on Spotify and Apple Music. Additionally, his rendition of ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ served as a heartfelt expression of gratitude to his dedicated fan base.

As Chivell continues to push the boundaries of his artistry, ‘Bad Guy’ promises to be yet another musical gem in his growing repertoire. With his distinct country sound infused with contemporary elements, he is solidifying his position as one of the most exciting talents in the Australian country music scene.

Brook Chivell’s new single ‘Bad Guy’ is out at radio and all digital services on Monday 14th August.

Today, GRAMMY, CMA and ACM Award-winning singer songwriter Carly Pearce announces her North American headline COUNTRY MUSIC MADE ME DO IT TOUR, kicking off October 5 at The Town Hall in New York City. Presented by Conundrum Wines, the 10+ city tour will continue through cities like Boston, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Detroit and more before concluding on November 18 in Detroit. Adam Doleac and Hannah Ellis will join Pearce as support on select dates.

In tandem with the tour announcement, Pearce also reveals the upcoming August 11 release of her brand new song “Country Music Made Me Do It” via Big Machine Records. An upbeat, cheeky love letter to the genre, the song chronicles Pearce’s long standing relationship to Country music and the impact it has had on her life. Pre-save the new track HERE.

Ahead of the tour, the Carly Pearce Official Fan Club launches today, offering fans the opportunity to stay directly in the know with their favorite artist – along with an exclusive fan club pre-sale from Tuesday, August 8 at 10A local through Thursday, August 10 at 10P local where they can utilize their unique pre-sale code for both tickets and VIP Experiences on the tour. General tickets will be available for purchase beginning Friday, August 11 at 10A local time.

The Carly Pearce Official Fan Club offers two tiers of access with offerings ranging from an exclusive newsletter from Pearce, online store discounts, access to behind the scenes content, as well as pre-sale ticket and pre-sale VIP Experience access codes. For more information and to sign up for the fan club, fans can visit fanclub.carlypearce.com.

In addition to new music and live touring dates, Pearce has notched another career milestone with the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) PLATINUM certification of her No. 1 hit “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde. The song won a GRAMMY® Award this year for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, marking Pearce’s first and making history as the first female pairing to win in the category, in addition to winning the 2022 CMA Musical Event of the Year and 2022 ACM Music Event of the Year.

The news comes after Pearce’s latest rising single “We Don’t Fight Anymore” featuring Chris Stapleton was released to critical and fan acclaim last month, and follows the announcement that she will join Tim McGraw as direct support on all dates of his 2024 STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR starting March 14. For more information, please visit CarlyPearce.com.

About Carly Pearce

Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce lit a fire with her debut album Every Little Thing and the PLATINUM-certified history-making title track, and she hasn’t slowed down since. Pearce’s 3x PLATINUM-certified “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Lee Brice won both the 2020 CMA Awards Musical Event and 2021 ACM Awards Music Event, plus ACM Single of the Year. Pearce, now a Grand Ole Opry and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame member, has come a long way from the pain she felt writing her critically acclaimed and commercially lauded third studio album 29 which includes Country Radio chart toppers ” Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde and “What He Didn’t Do.” For the PLATINUM-certified “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Pearce picked up her second consecutive ACM Music Event of the Year in 2022 and marked the third duet between two solo women to top Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The song also took home the 2022 CMA Musical Event of the Year and won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, marking Pearce’s first and making history as the first female pairing to win in the category. Earlier this year, Pearce joined Blake Shelton’s BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR and made her 100th performance at the Grand Ole Opry. As she closed out that pivotal 29 chapter with her first live album 29: WRITTEN IN STONE (LIVE FROM MUSIC CITY), Pearce now steps into the next chapter of her musical career with the praised release of her new single “We Don’t Fight Anymore” (featuring Chris Stapleton), and upcoming August 11 release of new song “Country Music Made Me Do It.” After setting out on her 2023 fall headline COUNTRY MUSIC MADE ME DO IT TOUR, Pearce will join Tim McGraw’s 2024 STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR as direct support. Honored as one of CMT’s 2022 Artists of The Year, the 2021 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and 2022 ACM Awards Female Artist of the Year, Pearce continues to resonate with her honest lyrics and timeless musicality. For tour dates and more, visit CarlyPearce.com.