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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.

Mike Kuster’s second album, Country So Fresh You Have to Check Your Boots, hit the ground running and continues with this second single, “Front Porch Swing”. This single has already garnered praise and playlist placements in the independent music community.

Written about the small town in Maryland that Kuster calls home, the song transports the listener to his front porch and captures the lazy sway of his front porch swing. As he describes, “ain’t nothin better in this whole wide world; makes your worries fade away and calms your nerves.”

Mike Kuster grew up on a small farm in Frederick County, Maryland along the Appalacian mountain, Catoctin Mountain. He and his wife, Emily, met in FFA in high school and settled in Walkersville, Maryland not far from where they grew up. They’ve raised three children in their small town and enjoy life in their agrarian home town.

Mike Kuster writes and sings songs based on his love of the classic he grew up hearing in the barn, at rodeos, and hauling horses and cattle with his father. He and his band, The Catoctin Cowboys, travel the area performing at venues large and small. He has recorded two albums in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Dr. Ford. His lastest album, Country So Fresh You Have To Check Your Boots, was released in June of 2023 and follows his critcally acclaimed debut album, Better Late Than Never, released in 2022. Kuster was named Independent Music Network’s Country Impact Artist of 2022.

Australia was introduced to Lane Pittman in April 2022, when the then 16-year-old school student from Tamworth, NSW with the glorious mullet haircut and even more sensational vocal tone wowed audiences with his cover of Luke Combs “Even Though I’m Leaving ” as his audition for The Voice Australia. All four chairs turned, and Lane joined Team Keith (Keith Urban). Lane continued to progress and impress throughout the following weeks on The Voice, taking on any challenge he was set with an exceptional attitude and performance skills beyond his years.

With his performance of “Even Though I’m Leaving” being viewed over 5 million times across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram so far, Lane caught the eye of Luke Combs and his team. Lane was invited to be the opening act on Luke’s massive , sold-out Australian and New Zealand Tour with Cody Johnson, taking place in August 2023.

Having recently signed a management and record deal with Chugg Music, home to artists including Lime Cordiale, Sheppard & Casey Barnes. Lane has now released his first single on Chugg Music titled “Love In A Country Town”.

Written by Nashville heavyweights Neil Mason (from The Cadillac Three), Ryan Hurd and Aaron Eshuis, Lane said that “Love in A Country Town” feels like a fresh start for me. It’s the launch of this new chapter and I think it really reflects that. This song is all about falling in love, which I did from the second I heard it. I really hope people enjoy it and love it just as much as I do!”.

ABOUT LANE PITTMAN:

Born in Mount Isa, QLD and raised in country music capital, Tamworth NSW, country music has been part of Lane for his entire life. Seeking inspiration from the legends such as Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, and Brooke & Dunn, through to today’s biggest stars like

Keith Urban, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen, Lane has taken it all in to make a style all his own, which he is ready to take to the world at the fresh age of just seventeen.

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

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

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

Lane is completing his Higher School Certificate in 2023 and looking forward to getting stuck into writing, performing, and releasing more music as he commences his musical journey.

Canadian country music legend Gord Bamford is returning to our shores shortly, touring August & September 2023. Following hot on the heels of the release of his new album “Fire It Up” Gord has announced a 12 show tour that will also feature his full Canadian touring band that includes some of the most awarded musicians in Canada. Check out “Fire It Up” HERE.

To coincide with the tour dates, Gord has dropped another track from the album to celebrate, “Hair of The Honky Tonk Dog”. As Gord says, “I am excited to release this track exclusively for the Aussie’s only. After being able to get back to my homeland on a number of different occasions and experience all the great music fans down under; I feel like this song is a perfect fit. Can’t wait to see everyone on tour… AUSSIE… AUSSIE… AUSSIE….”

“I love touring in Australia. I feel a deep connection to the country and still proudly hold an Australian passport. This next tour is a mixed bag of shows. We will be doing a couple of Festivals including the Gympie Muster for the second time and I will also be doing some of my own shows. The band and I are also excited to be working with my mates The Wolfe Brothers with whom I have previously done a couple of tours within Australia, and they have also joined me for some shows in Canada. The pandemic put a stop to my regular trips to Oz, but it is so good to put all that behind us and to be able to come back down under to play some country music and catch up with my fans there”.

Gord is one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music. He has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade with his traditional Country persona and engaging live shows.

ABOUT GORD BAMFORD:

Australian-born and Canadian-raised, Gord Bamford stands as one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music. He has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade with his traditional Country persona and captivating live shows and has been the recipient of 26 Canadian Country Music Association awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Male Artist of the Year wins, along with receiving multiple JUNO Award nominations. With over 100 million streams and 5 billion audience impressions at radio globally, Bamford is a two-time recipient of the CMA Global Country Artist Award, with 28 Top 10 singles in Canada including the No. 1 hits “When Your Lips Are So Close” and “Dive Bar”. In January of 2023, multiple CMA and CCMA Award winner Gord Bamford stays true to the country sound that has helped define his decorated career with the release of his 11th studio album “Fire It Up” on April 28. Gord Bamford’s new album embraces themes of caregiving, loss, compassion, empathy, and most important – hope.

Powerhouse Canadian Country Rock Artist Jason Kirkness Makes His Australian Debut With ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’ .

Canadian country singer-songwriter Jason Kirkness is set to release his first single in Australia and ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’ is the perfect debut to audiences down under. As a true champion of the Canadian country music scene, Jason is redefining the genre with his irresistible sound. This highly anticipated track from his forthcoming album promises an upbeat experience that will have you dancing and singing along.

“Having a song that changes your life is a rare honour for any musician. I’m lucky that ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’ is really becoming that song for me. I’m looking forward to meeting the people of Australia and getting to know them as they get to know my music”. Jason Kirkness.

Having achieved tremendous success on the airwaves with multiple chart-climbing releases, Jason Kirkness continues to captivate listeners worldwide. Already a hit in Canada, ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’ made waves on the Top 50 Canadian Billboard Chart for an astounding 18 weeks, and is still in rotation in many markets a year later, firmly establishing him as a rising star.

Hailing from the humble town of Kleefield, Manitoba, Canada, Jason has a captivating backstory that has shaped his music. With a history of touring and living an exhilarating life on the road, Jason has shared the stage with industry legends such as Luke Bryan, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. He constantly delivers heartfelt performances and showcases his beautiful vocal range.

With a captivating blend of country charm and electrifying talent that will leave audiences craving for more, his slick country sound is bound to resonate with Australian country music lovers. So, get ready to dance, sing and enjoy the vibrant and upbeat vibes of ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’. Jason Kirkness is set to make his mark on Australia.

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”

Their new single “Always Calling” is about living with the always-calling voice in your head and fighting against finding some perspective. Lead singer of the band Brewn, Mick Bond, says, “In the process of producing the song, the meaning of it has evolved over time. The song ‘Always Calling’ was originally written about a guy whose heart had been stolen by an exotic dancer. She also danced for others and could never be his one and only. Even knowing this, he could not stop his desire for her to call constantly.”

The five-piece group continues to capture elements of country and rock music to bring to fruition their deep roots. Hailing from Australia with their nostalgic sound, the band expands globally as they express the purpose of a truth-telling story about a piece of someone’s heart.

“After producing the lyric video and sharing the track with others, the band released the song with a message that is much bigger than a simple story. “This is calling, and your inner voice is calling you. A voice inside you you cannot ignore. Follow your inner voice, your alter ego, chase your desires and dreams, and be who you truly are,” adds Mick.”

Throughout the lyric video, someone struggles to block out memories of the person she always thinks about. Listening to your inner voice, the voice that guides you in the direction of your heart’s desires, helps you stay true to yourself.

The band’s signature style continues to evolve as they aim to revisit country rock in a way that is different from the norm. They blend various musical styles, either stripping things back or layering different instruments, and allow listeners to create their own story within each song. With the much-loved single “Always Calling,” Brewn’s music unites people going through different phases in their lives and embracing the essence of being lonely but not alone

Fresh off the back of performing at the 50th CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee, Brittany Elise has released her highly anticipated new single ‘Something About This Town’.

The Gympie Muster Australia Talent Search Winner and Toyota Star Maker Australia Finalist says the catchy new track, written alongside David Carter, embraces the fresh Nashville sound. “I wrote this song about all the beautiful small-town people in sunny Queensland where I live, who have always believed in me. I also took inspiration from the people and places I have visited on tour and finished with the feelings I felt whilst living in Nashville, Tennessee,” said Brittany Elise.

Brittany Elise says she went back to her roots with the production of this track when working with Michael and Caleb Flanders in the US. “This is one of the coolest tracks I have ever recorded. Having six world class musicians tracking their part live, all at the same time, in the same space of a Nashville, Tennessee studio was an unbelievable experience,” said Brittany Elise.

The result is an upbeat soundtrack, with an extremely catchy blend of country musicality layered with pop hooks – a sound fans love from Brittany Elise. This song is another example of how relatable Brittany Elise’s music is and why her audience is growing so rapidly.

In 2023, Brittany Elise has been named a finalist at the Independent Country Music Awards for Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, as well as a prestigious Australia Day Award for her service and achievements in music. This year Brittany Elise has been making waves both in Australia and the United States having opened for US artists Craig Wayne Boyd, The Voice US Winner and Morgan Myles, The Voice US Runner Up, as well as Australian artists including James Johnston, Amber Lawrence, and Darlinghurst.

In 2022, Brittany Elise was awarded ICMA Most Popular New Female Artist of the Year, after the release of her album ‘JUST BE’. Her previous charting tracks include, ‘Feel the Fire’, ‘Like Me That Way’, ‘Find Your Music’, ‘Sunshine Hurricane’, ‘Another Day’ and ‘Something More’. Each song has made her a regular on the CountryTown Hot 50 airplay chart, earnt her a #1 on the Australian Media Radio Airplay Chart for ‘Like Me About That Way’, thousands of streams on Apple Music and Spotify playlists, and received high rotation on countless national radio stations. No small feat for this ‘must watch’ emerging artist.

After returning from the US in August, Brittany Elise will embark on her Australian ‘Something About This Town’ Tour, with appearances at the Gympie Music Muster, Deni Ute Muster, NQ Rock’n Country Festival, Country Rocks Banana Coast Festival, Airlie Beach Music Festival, Brisbane Ekka and Cowboys vs Broncos NRL Match.

Multi-PLATINUM Country star Brett Young’s highly-anticipated fourth studio album, Across The Sheets, is out now via BMLG Records. The eight-song project is Young’s most adventurous project thematically and lyrically to date, drawing inspiration from “the person you want to share everything with, the one you lay your head down with every night” and his latest season in life.

Today at 12pm ET/11am CT, Young will host a YouTube Premiere and Afterparty for his new music video for his current single, “Dance With You,” where he will answer questions from fans and share behind the scenes footage. The heartwarming video features Brett and the inspiration for the romantic track, his wife Taylor (along with their adorable daughters) and was filmed in Palm Springs, just down the road from where he and Taylor got married. Currently at Country radio, the song earned Young his biggest week one streaming numbers to date and has garnered more than 40 million streams since, contributing his to more than 8.4 billion career streams.

Young kicked off celebrations for his album release earlier this week with a live performance of “Dance With You” live on NBC’s TODAY. Watch HERE. Today, ‘Across The Sheets: Live From Nashville’ will premiere on SiriusXM’s The Highway as well as an exclusive interview and performance at 12pmET from the Audacy Album Listening Party with Brett Young held earlier this week. On August 10, Young will perform at a special iHeartCountry Album Release Party at the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles.

Young is currently on the road with Sam Hunt’s Summer on the Outskirts Tour and tickets are currently on sale for his next headlining DANCE WITH YOU Tour, which kicks off September 14 in Pennsylvania with special guests Jake Scott and Griffen Palmer. For all upcoming tour dates and ticket information, visit BrettYoungMusic.com.

Australian guitar icon Ian Moss has released his 8th solo album ‘Rivers Run Dry’ debuting Top 20 on ARIA Album Chart
Containing 12 tracks, ‘Rivers Run Dry’ is a musical feast, co-produced by Ian and Brent Clarke, the album once more displays Mossy’s well-documented guitar-playing genius and a voice that floats like a butterfly and yet can pack the punch of a Mallee bull
The lead single from ‘Rivers Run Dry’, the anthemic, foot-to-the-floor ‘Nullarbor Plain’, was co-written with the brilliant Troy Cassar-Daley, and has been receiving radio love right around the country
Another highlight from the album is ‘Bury Me’ which features Kasey Chambers. Written by Ian with multi Golden Guitar winning duo Mark and Jay O’Shea, it’s a song that Mossy felt would suit Kasey’s voice perfectly and he was delighted she agreed to sing on the track.
STACK Magazine’s Jeff Jenkins said in his review – “his playing is intuitive and inventive, refusing to follow a script … Mossy’s guitar work is as expressive as ever, and his vocal remains pure and fresh. Rarely has a rocker aged so gracefully.”
The ‘Rivers Run Dry’ Australian Tour kicks off in August 2023.

After several years, JR Williams returns with his brand new single, ‘Right Wing Redneck’, released Monday 31st July.

JR originally had plans to work alongside the talented Damien Cafarella in Melbourne in July 2022, to create new material. But as the devastating floods hit Northern Victoria, JR put his music on hold to lead his community in fight to save their small country town.

As things started to settle down and return to a new normal in 2023, he turned his attention back to his music.

‘Right Wing Redneck’ focuses on all the things that JR is most passionate about, and his feelings towards this great county … Australia. It’s a great upbeat, tongue in cheek, country song.

US country stars, MIDLAND are heading to Australia this month to celebrate their latest studio album THE LAST RESORT: GREETINGS FROM.

The Grammy nominated trio will be kicking off their Australian tour in Rockhampton on Friday 25th August, before heading down the east coast including a stop in the Australian home of country – Tamworth!

The country music superstars first visit to Australia was part of the international contingent headlining the inaugural C2C Music festival in September 2019. Showcasing their Texas County/traditional country style, they gripped audiences that loved their retro 70s country sound.

The hooks, though, are undeniable. Worm at the bottom of a tequila bottle strength earworms, Midland understands how to pull you into their somewhat narcotic kind of Country. Hailed by The New York Times for “their retro-country elegance,” they have the smoothest edge of anyone in Country. It’s strong stuff that goes down easy, the sort of music to put on as you drive into the sunset or sunrise.

“We wanted ‘The Last Resort’ to be a track released before the album arrives,” Cameron Duddy explains, “because it’s kind of a manifesto for everything else. You know sometimes the last resort doesn’t mean you’ve run out of options, but more that you’ve decided you’re going for the place or the thing that’s going to set you free. That freedom of letting go and falling into space, giving it over to fate? That’s where real living begins…”

THE LAST RESORT: GREETINGS FROM album represents an extension of that sound, a getaway where memories resurface, heartaches linger, and hangovers are plentiful. A MIDLAND show is all about a good time, blending those classic honkytonk vibes with their neo traditional sounds and they are bringing it all your way this August and September!

Proudly supporting MIDLAND is Australia’s own country music superstar and multiple Golden Guitar Award winner, Travis Collins.

TC Cassidy has been warmly welcomed back into the country music fold, and her aptly titled new single, Alive Again, celebrates overcoming demons.

The name Tania, or TC, Cassidy is sure to be familiar to those fans of Australian country music in the 1990s and, at the urging of friend and producer Angus Gill, she released an album last year.

Alive Again, released on July 28, shows listeners a more mainstream take on TC’s musical talents.

Although not written by TC, the singer-songwriter relates deeply to the song’s themes.

“We were talking about what to record next when Angus mentioned this song that he wrote with Alan Mackey, Tim James and Rivers Rutherford,” she said.

The song was born in 1976 when Alan was working with Countdown.

“Alan started writing the song, but then shared the concept with Angus (decades later), and they co-wrote it with Tim James who has written for Chris Stapleton and Rivers Rutherford who wrote When I Get Where I’m going for Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton,” TC said.

In the three decades that TC was out of the music industry, she was raising two children, and battling eating disorder, bulimia.

“My eldest daughter, Shelby, my 15-year-old saved my life because the day I found out I was pregnant, I knew I had to do something about the bulimia,” TC said.

“The song is all about battling demons and I battled a demon and came out the other side. This was also during a toxic relationship and domestic violence and that’s where it struck a chord with me.

“If speaking out about this helps one person, it’s so worth it because I battled it so long: it affects your personality, mood swings, everything and I don’t wish anyone to go down that spiral.”

The anthem of survival is also sure to strike a chord with listeners with a positive feel that reaches into the country disco realms.

“It’s still got those country instruments with a country dance vibe – it doesn’t matter what style I sing, it’s still going to sound country,” TC said.

“It’s still authentically true to myself, but hopefully it can attract a mainstream audience as well and shows an evolution in my music.”

The film clip is sure to turn a few heads, featuring brightly coloured drag queens showcasing the fun theme of the song where everybody’s overcome the darkness and come out the other side.

“I heard Alive Again on a work tape and I said, ‘this could have easily have been written for me’ and it can relate to so many on many levels,” TC said.

“We show this in the film clip with the fellow who’s beaten an alcohol addiction, the girl in the toxic relationship and I wanted to feature the drag queens – people who’ve come out and been true to themselves and are feeling alive again.”

Country Music Legend Col Finley ‘Sings It 4 U’.

Legendary singer-songwriter Col Finley returns with another country rock banger. ‘Sing It 4U’ – A song to sing praise! This new offering is an ode to say thank you for the stories, the people who share their stories and to celebrate Col Finley’s thirty-year gift of writing songs. Songs that lift spirits in times of need, create joy in times of sadness and to pave memories that are forever.

Col has always been grateful to his family, friends, and fans for allowing him to take their stories and creating a lyrical journey, turning the stories into a melody, a lyric, a beat and a groove and showing respect and integrity to those people and their narrative.

‘Sing It 4U’ – To be trusted to take a person’s story and immortalize it into a song must be the highest of honour in anyone’s music career that your friends, family, friends and even totally strangers can intrust with you. However, to then record, perform and then release the track and share it to the world…..well that is just next level”.

With a huge tour announcement that will see Col out on the road for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, proves that he continues to be a strong live entertainer and a driving force in the Australian country music community. Join Col on a new journey as he ‘Sings It 4U’.

Col Finley’s new single ‘Sing It 4U’ is out to radio on Monday 24th July and all digital platforms on Friday 28th July.

Bryce Sainty is one of Australia’s best emerging country artists and breaking new ground in 2023. Coming off a massive 2022 which included 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).

Following the release of ‘Sideline’ in early 2023, ‘When You Walked Into The Room’ is a contemporary country love song featuring a rich vocal performance. Co-written by Bryce, ‘When You Walk Into The Room’ tells the story of how everything can change in an instant when that special someone walks into the room.

You know you’re on a winner when your new single becomes a wedding song for couples before it’s even released.

Felicity Dowd’s latest single, ‘Honeycomb and Glue’, flowed from her pen in just 20 minutes and, sees the young artist delves into the complexities of a mature relationship.

Honeycomb and Glue is a metaphor for those relationships that consist of two people who don’t seem to be compatible, argue a lot, but stick together.

“This song has seemed to connect well with so many different people. It’s about the couples that don’t make sense on paper, they’re a bit abrasive, but no matter what, they’re strong relationships and stick together through thick and thin,” Felicity said.

“They support each other through hard times. This can also relate to families, and all those connections that can last through as many different circumstances as possible – that’s a beautiful thing. I think of this as a mature love song because they’re stuck in love. The song is also very Australian.”

The song has struck such a chord with listeners that couples have approached the NSW South Coast singer-songwriter to ask if they could have it as ‘their song’.

“It’s a bit of an honour,” she said.

“I’m hoping just to reach as many different people as possible. It’s different to my other songs like ‘Blue Skies’ and shows that it doesn’t have a political issue at hand, but it has a universal theme that everyone can relate to it.”

Felicity will wrap up her extensive tour that has taken her through NSW, South Australia and Victoria on release day, July 21, before she jumps back into the real world with her University of Wollongong studies in media.

Who doesn’t love to celebrate the weekend?

Whether your weekend falls on the traditional Saturday and Sunday or, you’re like singer-songwriter, Jamie Lindsay and your weekend falls on a Monday and Tuesday, he’s got the song for you!

The Ettalong singer-songwriter’s latest single, ‘Here Comes The Weekend’, was inspired by the feeling of getting the chance to kick back and enjoy family time.

“Everyone enjoys their weekend differently – some people go out and travel and explore and camp but for me, when I get to the end of my week, on a Monday and Tuesday, I don’t want to do anything,” Jamie said. “I want to kick back and relax and be a homebody and take it all in and shake off the world.”

The family man used this new single to also celebrate his days off with his children along with a catchy chorus, to sing along to and, “a good weekend vibe”.

“If you heard that song on a Friday, I really hope it would rev you up to stick it through those last few hours and get to 5 o’clock and go and have a great weekend,” Jamie said.

‘Here Comes The Weekend’ also returns Jamie to the country lane with plenty of pedal steel and country vibes. The new single comes in the wake of Jamie’s latest singles, ‘A Lifetime To Forget You’, and ‘This Is Who I Am’ .

Mixed and mastered in Nashville by Billy Decker, this song will have you ready and rearing to celebrate our favourite days of the week.

‘Here Comes The Weekend’ – July 28 – All digital music platforms.

‘Ain’t The First Time’ is currently enjoying strong radio support from the Flow FM Radio Network, Triple M Country, KIX Country Radio Network, ABC Country, ABC Grass Roots, 88.3 Southern FM, Todays Country 94ONE, CAAMA Radio, FRASER COAST FM, 5Kix FM, 2ser FM

Nashville-based country singer-songwriter Reed Foley made a stunning return to radio last month with his irresistible toe-tapping new single, ‘Ain’t The First Time’.

Foley’s 2022 hit ‘Beer Needs Drinkin’ made an impressive impact on radio and country music fans hitting #53 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Radio Chart in America and is still climbing. The single has rested in the Music Row Independent artist top 10 for 15 straight weeks.

While “Beer Needs Drinkin’ is a light-hearted ode to cracking open a can after a long day of work, “Ain’t The First Time” illustrates the breakdown of a long-term relationship and the subsequent fallout.

The emotional side of Reed Foley is one that country and cross-genre fans will instantly connect with.

With superb production provided by The Hit Lab Nashville, Foley’s homegrown vocals take the forefront to press home the sadness of the song.

Foley comments – “We all know the couple that’s always breaking up and getting back together more times than we can count. This song tells the story of the moment when that rollercoaster ride finally ends”.

Having amassed over a million streams across all platforms, with new single ‘Ain’t The First Time’, Foley is poised to make an even bigger impact in 2023.

Foley is planning a trip down under for a series of live shows early in 2024.

www.reedfoley.com

Melbourne singer/songwriter BURNING GRACE’s Alt-Country/POP single, ‘Let Me Go’, is currently enjoying national radio support from the FLOW FM Radio Network, Australian Country Radio, Country Thunder Australia, 88.3 Southern FM (Melbourne), Fraser Coast 107.5 FM, RAM 103.3 FM (Goulburn), 2RRR 88.5 FM (Sydney), ALIVE 90.5 FM (Sydney), ABC Country, ABC Country Roots, ABC Broken Hill, BBB 89.1 FM (SA), COAST FM (Adelaide) etc.

ALIVE 90.5 FM – AUSTRALIAN SPECTRUM SHOW – ALBUM SPECIAL

Australian Spectrum Show

88.3 SOUTHERN FM – MUSIC DIRECTOR PROGRAM

ABC BROKEN HILL INTERVIEW

88.3 SOURTHERN FM – ALL NEW SATURDAY AUSMOSIS PROGRAM

COAST 88.7 FM ADELAIDE INTERVIEW

NOISE11.COM 7/6/2023

Burning Grace ‘Let Me Go’ Features John Farnham Band Members

www.burning-grace.com