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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.

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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.

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

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Pete Denahy’s career so far has seen him produce records that range from ridiculous comedy, through to straight ahead bluegrass, where he and his fiddle feel very much at home. He cut his teeth with the Slim Dusty show in the late nineties, and then went on to present his own show at festivals and halls.

He works “old style” mostly. His love of tradition means that nearly all his shows are just shy of being steam driven. A condenser mic, a couple of speakers, and some handmade instruments, provide a vehicle for songs that range from whacky to heartbreaking.

The fourth single from his upcoming record is ‘Those Old Fiddle Tunes Make Him Cry’. Written with Nick and Tom Wolfe (The Wolfe Brothers), it’s a song that looks back on the contribution of the fiddle to great old country songs.

The song was produced by Simon Johnson (Hillbilly Hut), and features the fine musicianship of Michel Rose (pedal steel), Brad Bergen (drums), Simon Johnson (bass), James Gillard (backing vocals), and Pete on fiddle and acoustic guitar.

In time, as the curtain draws back on more of the songs, a blend of heartbreak and whimsical tales will be revealed, all with an unmistakable country sound. There are four co-writes on the forthcoming album, including sessions with the award-winning Bill Whyte, good friends Nick and Tom Wolfe, the ever-productive Mike Carr, and Evan Murphy of bluegrass band, Mile Twelve.

Singer-Songwriter Tori Darke Returns With New Country Pop Banger ‘Feelin’ It’.

Following on from previous chart-topping single ‘Dodged A Bullet’, country pop artist Tori Darke returns with a highly anticipated release ‘Feelin’ It’. Continuously pushing the boundaries and breaking down genres, this is country music at its finest and delivers a twist. ‘Feelin’ It’ (co-written and produced by Ben Horsley) is a feel-good, powerful track that explores those intense feelings everyone gets when you first start dating. Those raw and unfiltered emotions, the butterflies and that fire that ignites us. That moment when you think the other person feels the same, but you’re both too shy to ask, and every part of you wants to scream …. are you “Feelin’ It”?

Tori sets herself apart by pouring her heart into lyrics that connect across genres and generations. After a successful Tamworth Country Music Festival earlier this year, the talented songstress has gone on to perform at The Big Chill Festival in Armidale alongside Dragon and Birds of Tokyo, Nude Up with Adam Brand and a successful New Zealand solo tour including a performance at Tussock Country Music Festival as well as selling out her first headline show of 2023 at The Beer Shed in Sydney.

Continuing her meteoric rise, Tori’s recent releases have further showcased her musical prowess. Hits like ‘Sit In A Bar’, ‘Pick Me Up’ and ‘Dodged A Bullet’ all made waves, with the latter climbing the charts to secure a spot in the Top 20 on Country Radio.

Constantly delivering a strong social media presence through her love of fashion, fitness, travel, and music ensures Tori is a relatable country music artist. Combined with a dash of sass, an undeniably powerful vocal range and catchy hook strong songs will ensure Tori Darke will be a driving force on the country music scene for many years to come.

Tori Darke’s new single ‘Feelin’ It’ is out on digital platforms 12th July and radio 17th July.

Singer-Songwriter Cassidy-Rae Returns With Anthemic New Single ‘One More Song’.

Award winning, singer-songwriter Cassidy-Rae is set to deliver ‘One More Song’. Co-written with powerhouse team MSquared, (Michael Paynter and Michael DeLorenzis) this electrifying contemporary country anthem will have listeners kicking up their boots and singing along. Reminiscent of Taylor Swift and James Johnston, it’s a wild ride of infectious melodies, foot-stomping beats, and undeniable fun.

Cassidy-Rae is an artist to watch with mesmerising vocals and authentic performances on guitar and keyboard. Her talent has earned her accolades such as the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards Best Female Vocal 2022, ICMA New Female Country Artist 2023 and Gympie Muster Talent Finalist 2023.

“This song was written for the fans – night after night, show after show, screaming out for one more song – this was such a fun way to capture that moment and to celebrate music and the party”.

In June, Cassidy-Rae was invited to play original songs for publishers (Sony Music, LP Entertainment, Young Select Music and more) in Nashville during the 50th CMA Fest, gaining opinions that ‘One More Song’ is a “Stadium Banger”. These publishers are responsible for music releases with Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Rascal Flatts to name a few.

Cassidy-Rae has gained placements on Spotify’s Fresh Country Playlist and Apple Music Playlists such as Aussie Country, Lil Bit Country and Today’s Country, with regular airing on Foxtel’s CMT Australia and continual support from Australian Country Radio which has ensured chart success on Countrytown’s Hottest 50 Chart.

With multiple international residencies under her belt, entertaining hundreds every night, and a loyal following of 100,000 fans worldwide, this Country Music Academy graduate continually connects with her fans at festivals including Tamworth Country Music Festival, Gympie Music Muster and Outback Blacktown Country Music Festival, just to name a few.

Always a fan favourite, Cassidy-Rae is capturing hearts across the world through every release and this crowd-pleasing, toe-tapping track, ‘One More Song’ will be no exception.

Cassidy-Rae’s new single ‘One More Song’ is out to radio and all digital platforms on Friday 14th July.

“The Weekend” by Shane Douthwright has held the #1 and #2 spots for most downloaded and streamed songs on Play mpe Top 10 most active songs in Canada for the past two weeks.

“I would like to thank all the stations who have played my song “The Weekend” and I would like to invite any stations that have not yet added the song to consider this “summer vibe” new country song for their station. I am available for interviews or feedback on my song.”

Shane Douthwright is excited to release “The Weekend” for summer 2023.

This Country release is an upbeat sing-along song that will get you ready for summer and your weekend.

Shane recently completed a solo Country music four-week contract on the Oasis Of The Seas with Royal Caribbean where he was able to showcase some of his newly penned songs and was extremely well received by the guests.

Shane holds a very busy schedule with 66 shows booked for the months of July and August. You can see Shane at the Down River Music Festival as well as Levee on The Lake and Rogersville Bluegrass Festival along with many other venues throughout NB and PEI.

Canadian Singer-Songwriter Danielle Todd Returns With A Sassy New Country-Pop Release ‘Over You’.

Canadian singer-songwriter Danielle Todd is carving her own authentic path in the country music scene on her own terms. Her latest single ‘Over You’ can be described as ‘sweet meets sass’ packaged up in a swinging Country-Americana tune. With an instrumental track reminiscent of Lucinda Williams, ‘Over You’ accounts what it’s like to be entirely fed up with the task of getting over someone. Heartbreak is hidden under the guise of Danielle’s latest single.

“I wrote and recorded this song quite a while ago. It’s my favourite song to sing vocally as it’s one of the most challenging. I feel like it’s the first song I’ve released to radio that’s started to shine a light on my vocal capabilities. I remember sitting with my friend Jazz (absolutely KILLER vocalist) and writing this song. We were stuck on a hook, which is unusual when so many people tend to start writing a song with a hook in mind. I can’t remember who said it first but one of us in frustration said “I am SO over this right now,” and boom! There was the hook. The rest of the song came together quite quickly and working with Jazz as a writer really brought a different sound, that I absolutely adore. I’m very proud of this song and I can’t wait for my fans to hear it!”

Drawing inspiration from female powerhouse artists like Patsy Cline, Martina McBride, Shania Twain and Faith Hill, Danielle commenced her musical career in Ontario, Canada before the bright lights of Nashville beckoned. Working five to seven days a week, Danielle earned her keep under the neon lights of Broadway. Whenever she wasn’t singing, she was honing her songwriting craft, a passion that had stuck as a result of working with acclaimed Ontario songwriter, Ambre McLean, who encouraged Danielle to take up the piano and attend various songwriting retreats.

Over the last few years, Danielle has continued to hone her sound, resulting in a pop-country mix infused with undeniable Stevie Nicks-esque inspiration. Mix that up with a touch of edginess, and a little bit of quirk that Danielle finds indictive of her sound, songs like her debut single ‘Crazy’.

Danielle’s past singles have all enjoyed high impact success on the likes of Canada’s Sirius XM, CMT, KIX Country (Australia) and Australia’s Hottest 50 Country Chart, including her most recent single ‘Heat Of The Moment’ which saw its video debut on CMT Australia. Chart success combined with several tours to Australia including performances on the Southern Hemisphere’s largest country event, Tamworth Country Music Festival have cemented a loyal ban base there.

Her highly anticipated single ‘Over You’ continues to build upon her persona as the cica-1970’s girl next door that keeps it real and relatable.

With sweet, crooning vocals sitting on top of an instrumental track reminiscent of another time and place, this swinging midtempo track joins Danielle’s catalogue as yet another tune on repeat.

Danielle Todd’s new single ‘Over You’ is out to radio on 10th July and on digital platforms on 14th July.

Dynamic and electrifying country music band Hurricane Fall, break new ground with their latest single ” Hoedown”.

Embracing a transformative change in direction, while adding a fusion of traditional and contemporary influences, “Hoedown” showcases Hurricane Fall’s captivating melodies and introspective lyrics. Taking listeners through an enthralling journey of uncharted musical territories, the new song symbolizes a compelling evolution for Hurricane Fall’s sound.

Hailing from Newcastle NSW, Hurricane Fall is led by two charismatic front men in Pepper Deroy and Jesse Vee. Their sibling like harmonic blend, combined with the band’s exceptional musicianship, creates a musical experience that resonates with fans from all walks of life. The band members, Luke Wheeldon (Lead Guitar), Lachlan” Dusty” Coffey( drums/percussion) and Tim Hickey (Guitar, Keys), share an undeniable chemistry on stage, bringing their individual talents together to create a cohesive and dynamic sound.

From heartfelt lyrics to catchy melodies, and rich harmonies, their music reflects the experiences, emotions, and stories of everyday life. Whether it’s a tender ballad that tugs at the heartstrings or an energetic anthem that gets the crowd on their feet, Hurricane Fall’s songs are crafted to leave a lasting impact.

With a growing fan base and an impressive list of accomplishments under their belt, Hurricane Fall has been making waves in the country music scene. They have performed at renowned venues, festivals, and events, while joining forces with the legendary Lee Kernaghan in late 2022, creating an explosive live experience. Their combined talents and electrifying stage presence create a night of unforgettable entertainment for fans of all ages.

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Prepare to be captivated by the soulful sounds of rising Country artist, Hudson Rose, as she unveils her latest single, “Rules of Breaking Up”. With her clever melodies and catchy lyrics, Hudson takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through the unspoken guidelines of navigating life after a breakup.

Exploring the complexities of love, loss, and moving on, “Rules of Breaking Up” is wrapped in an infectious melody that will have listeners singing on repeat in the shower and car. Hudson Rose effortlessly blends traditional country elements with a contemporary twist, creating a fresh and dynamic sound that appeals to a wide audience

“Rules of Breaking Up” is a true testament to Hudson’s ability to craft music that resonates with her listeners. Already early into her social media campaign, her insightful lyrics and relatable storytelling transported fans to a place where they find solace and strength in the aftermath of heartbreak.

‘After getting dumped in my driveway one New Year’s Eve I had so many questions. What are the dos and don’ts after a breakup? What can and can’t you do? If someone had handed me a textbook that day, I would’ve studied it harder than anything else.’ Hudson said.

About Hudson Rose:

Hudson Rose grew up listening to a variety of music and in 2016 received her first guitar, a mini Maton and just three weeks later, in January 2017 she set off for her first Tamworth Country Music Festival. That combined with a trip to see her idol Keith Urban had her hooked.

Hudson arrives in life with a glass half full attitude and a commitment to her music and regional community. Hudson Rose diffuses her music with an irresistible mix of hope, honesty, and fearless authenticity revealing layers of herself with each single and showing her ability to put it all out there while crafting catchy and deep melodies.

Hudson Rose is an incredibly humble musician who unfailingly holds her own with industry veterans as she shares the stage, studios and airways cultivating her honest and optimistic style everywhere she goes.

With over 220,000 Spotify streams, 2023 Vanda and Young top 40 song writing finalist, 2019 Tamworth Country Music Festival Top 10 Busking finalist, recognised as the 2021 Most Promising Young Artist in Australian Country Music and a solid presence across social media platforms, expect to hear even more of the name Hudson Rose in 2023.

With six tracks released, this young Regional NSW artist has seen a steady rise in her short career following the independent release of debut single in 2020.

“Fireflies in Tennessee” (2023) peaked at #30 across the CountryTown National Airplay Chart, while it was added to high rotation on KIX Country, iHeart Country Radio, Triple M Country and Triple A Murri Country within two weeks of release. The songs streaming figures quickly climbed to 45,000 on Spotify, and also featured on ABC – ‘Saturday Night Country’ program.

“Misery” (2022) achieved the #17 spot on the CountryTown National Airplay chart, charting for 14 weeks, and was added to KIX Country (#6 chart position), iHeart Country, ABC Country, Triple M Country and Triple A Murri Country. Misery was also a regular on the ABC – ‘Saturday Night Country’ program.

Hudson’s fourth single “Iconic” (2022) debuted at #5 on the iTunes Country Charts and has gone from strength to strength. With the single added to high rotation on Triple M Country, ABC Country, KIX Country, and iHeart Country it saw the track stake claim at #10 spot on the CountryTown National Airplay Charts, charting for 14 weeks. The track now has nearly 75,000 streams on Spotify. CMT Australia also added the video on high rotation and was #9 in the CMT video chart.

” Drivin’ To You” (2021) premiered on KIX Country and debuted at # 5 on the iTunes Country Charts. The single was added to KIX Country, Triple M Country, Triple A Murri Country and was #10 on the CMT video chart.

Hudson’s “One More Kiss” (2021) premiered at #1 on the iTunes Country Charts with Triple M Country and ABC Country adding the single to full rotation.

http://www.hudsonrosemusic.com.au