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Beer Needs Drinkin’ is Reed Foley’s first single to come to the radio. The young singer-songwriter from Sparta, North Carolina is making a name for himself in country music in Nashville and beyond. His talents have taken him from small-town bars to some of NASCAR’s biggest stages and everything in between. Reed has opened for Jason Aldean, Tyler Farr, and William Michael Morgan. He’s played at Country Thunder Music Festival in Florida. He’s also had his songs featured in television advertisements promoting major sporting events including the Kentucky Derby. Reed gives back to the community including his highly successful Toys for Tots campaign.

Since its release, Beer Needs Drinkin’ has garnered significant media coverage including:

“If you find comfort in a six-pack and wetting a line, rising country singer Reed Foley’s new single is perfect for you” – Raised Rowdy

“Reed Foley, the voice of a generation of people who are ready for the weekend.” – Medium

“The New Blue-Collar Anthem” – Drop the Spotlight

Marshall Potts’ Releases New Summer Single – Heaven Or Home

Potts’s shares his story of waking up to his soul’s purpose, his trip inside to find that lost piece of himself. A cathartic journey of discovery. He explores the why of his existence and is faced with more existential questions of what’s next that invariably follows when we look deep into the unknown.

“‘Heaven Or Home’ is special. From the opening 20 seconds, it’s clear this is a perfect radio song for summer. Melodic, uplifting, catchy and fun. One for the car with the roof and windows down.” Guy B – Great Music Stories Radio

Marshall’s notes on Heaven Or Home

“This song wrote itself like so many on The Storm Album. The song shares the process of taking the time out of my busy life to look inside and see where I’ve been where I’m going. To take stock on on my life and analyze the reason I’m even here and how the experiences have molded my belief systems. Defragging my life like we would a hard drive to repair and reorganize my thoughts before the traumas and scars left their damage. To reconnect to the original child inside before life took control away from the dreamer and fear stole the feeling that all things are possible. I found myself in the process and regained that initial positivity we are all born with. Now I wonder where this all will lead and I am reminded that it isn’t the destination but the journey that is most important… that heaven or home may actually be the same place one day” Marshall Potts

Country music’s redneck rocker, HARDY, and bell bottom queen, Lainey Wilson, have joined forces for the first time and have created a powerful new song “wait in the truck”.

The song is accompanied by the Justin Clough-directed music video in which both Lainey and HARDY feature. The track was written by Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt and Renee Blair. Produced by Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells and HARDY.

“This is one of my favourite songs I’ve ever written – probably the best song I’ve ever written to be honest,” HARDY said of the song. “It hit me so hard the first time I heard the demo back, and no other song had done that before. Very excited for the world to hear the song, excited for the song to give people a platform to maybe speak out about stuff that might be going on in their own homes.” He continued, “Thank you to Lainey Wilson for doing this song with me – she crushed it, she crushed the music video, I just can’t wait for the world to see this and I can’t wait to play it live.”

Lainey Wilson said, “I always love working with HARDY, but this track is extra special. I am so proud to be part of ‘wait in the truck’ because it’s such a powerful song and story, and I really do think it will change lives.”

The song is a true country music story-telling song and tells the tale of domestic abuse and a murder as HARDY and Wilson trade off vocals. In the clip, HARDY plays the character of an unexpected stranger who is out to find justice for Wilson, who portrays a domestic abuse victim. As the clip concludes, Wilson graciously thanks HARDY, who is behind bars, for saving her from her abuser.

The single also features a stunning gospel choir, which provides an epic build throughout the arrangement, as listeners hear the fate of the man who comes to the woman’s rescue. One thing is for certain, ” wait in the truck” is a stunning result, this is unquestionably a song that has so much power behind it, both lyrically and musically…people need to hear this song, and that’s pretty much it!

ABOUT HARDY:

Big Loud Records’ heavy hitter HARDY broke out with critically acclaimed 2020 debut album, “A ROCK”, “an album that owes as much to AC/DC as George Jones” and “one of the most self-assured full-length debut albums in years” (Billboard). The project joins countrified mixtape “HIXTAPE VOL. 1” and most-recent “HIXTAPE VOL. 2”, as well as career-launching EPs “THIS OLE BOY” and “WHERE TO FIND ME.” HARDY is the 2022 ACM Songwriter of the Year and two-time AIMP Songwriter of the Year, additionally nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 2021 CMA Awards. One of CRS’ 2021 New Faces of Country Music, a two-time CMA Triple Play award recipient and a Vevo DSCVR artist, the pride of Philadelphia, Miss. has earned his reputation as “a breakout in the making” (HITS). HARDY has co-penned 11 #1 singles since 2018, including his own chart-topping, double platinum-certified single “ONE BEER” feat. Lauren Alaina + Devin Dawson, and most-recent #1 alongside Dierks Bentley + BRELAND, “Beers On Me.” Serving as direct support on Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous Tour now, HARDY has also opened for Jason Aldean, FGL, Chris Lane, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell and more.

ABOUT LAINEY WILSON:

ACM New Female of the Year 2022 winner, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry, having been named to nearly every “Artist to Watch” list, winning MusicRow Magazine’s Discovery Artist of the Year award and being crowned Billboard’s “Top New Country Artist of 2021,” the Louisiana native is one of Nashville’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary and more), Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering one of the “Top Country Albums of 2021” (Rolling Stone, Taste of Country, and American Songwriter) with her label debut, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Jon Pardi, Ashley McBryde, Randy Houser and more. Her next single, “Heart Like a Truck” was released May 20, following up her recent return to the top of the Country radio charts with the two-week No. 1 hit, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell. She will release her hotly anticipated album, “Bell Bottom Country” on October 28, just before making her acting debut on the hit series Yellowstone on November 13.

After the success of her last release, ” Iconic” which staked claim in the National country airplay charts for 14 weeks, Hudson Rose is back with the brand new single “Misery”, out October 28th.

The catchy country pop track was written about those days where you’ve just had enough and need a song to sing at the top of your lungs in the car with the windows down. As Hudson states, “This song was inspired by the people who just always seems to have something to say, who add their two bobs worth whether you asked for it or not.”

Drawing inspiration from the likes of Alanis Morrisette, Breland and Keith Urban, “Misery” is aimed not only to country music fans but for all music lovers. The country-trap inspired single was written and recorded alongside MSquared Productions and mastered by Leon Zervos at Studio 301. Hudson credits a lifelong exposure to a variety of music as her inspiration for the variety of multi-genre sound in this country-pop anthem.

“I once heard someone say that country music should be for everyone and that is what I aim to achieve in my music “- Hudson Rose.

With well received performances under her belt at Tamworth Country Music Festival, opening for country trailblazer James Johnston and attending the Junior Country Music Academy in 2019, Hudson is no stranger to the country audiences. Amassing over 65,000 streams on Spotify along with her previous single being added to high rotation on Triple M Country, ABC Country, KIX Country and iHeart Country Radio. With its catchy banjo riff and country trap beat, “Misery” is a track that draws you in and deserves your attention.

Country music newcomer, James Keith, creates music fuelled by positivity. In a previous life he was a professional rugby league player, now he’s turned his talents to the stage with the release of his debut single, ‘Life Is Good Today’.

James’ new single is a stirring country rock tune designed to exude feel good vibes. “There is so much negativity in the world and it really bothers me,” declares James. “This song has a really positive vibe with lots of energy and gives the listeners several simple reasons, from having a beer with your old man, to waking up next to someone, or going to a show and singing along, to just “LIVE IN THE MOMENT, CAUSE LIFE IS GOOD TODAY”.

The 4-minute anthem pumps through the speakers like something from the glory days of live music – big electric guitar riffs, thunderous drums and James’ down-to-earth vocal front and centre.

While produced and engineered by Craig Honeysett at Dotted Eight Studios in Orange, James took a hands-on approach to the recording. “I had a hand in all aspects of every instrument in the production phase.”

‘Life Is Good Today’ is more than just a song for James Keith, it’s a mantra. It all began when he visited Nashville, TN in 2011. “All the cover bands kept playing this song with the lyrics “life is good today” which really resonated with me.” Country music with a positive message has been his focus ever since.

But before he had this epiphany in Music City, he’d been involved in the family business – professional rugby league. His father, Peter Mortimer, played professionally for 11 years (alongside uncles Steve and Chris Mortimer), notching 5 grand finals with the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs. When the opportunity arose to follow in his father’s footsteps, James moved from his hometown of Orange to Sydney’s Northern Beaches to don the jersey for Manly.

However, Orange still holds a special place in James’ heart, which is why it was the site of the video clip for ‘Life Is Good Today’. Shot by Dave Smyth (The Studio Door) and Craig Honeysett during a live performance at the CWA Hall in Orange, it captures the raw energy James projects through his music. Behind the band sits an illuminated ‘Tootsies’ sign – a throwback to that life changing Nashville trip, where many a late night was spent listening to the twang of a tele in Broadway’s famous Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge.

‘Life Is Good Today’ begs its listeners to pause and count their blessings. Which, to James Keith, is paramount. The unbridled optimism and positivity he weaves into his high energy country rock makes for an impressive debut.

It’s been five years since his last solo single, ‘It’s Only Midnight’. Now, five-time Golden Guitar nominee, Matt Cornell, is back with a brand-new song, ‘Stick Around’.

The single draws on Matt’s love of 80s music to create an awesome blend of country rock on this anthem track. Matt’s gripping vocal tears right through the middle of a weave of pounding drums and lofty guitars, as he sings about settling down with the love of his life.

” ‘Stick Around ‘ explores the weird phenomenon that True Love often strikes when we least expect it,” explains the Gold Coast based artist. “The idea that something so solid and long lasting can be borne out of one boozy fleeting flirty moment.”

The song began to take shape when producer Jared Adlam gave Matt some new listening material. “I mentioned to him how I wanted to embrace my rock background & love of 80’s music, he then turned me onto American artist ‘ Hardy’, I was hooked straight away.”

The pair teamed up with artist and songwriter Tim Aitken and wrote the song in a blitz. “The chemistry was instant. Stick Around was written in a few hours.” However, the song’s tale of true love is more prophecy than reality for Matt. “I feel in a way, where I’m at in my life, Stick Around is kind of a wish for me personally, I’m currently single, & wanting to settle down to start a family one day, in this song, the guy meets his life partner, has the two kids & a dog, there’s hope for me yet.”

The single’s stellar video clip – directed by Golden Guitar winning Jay Seeney of Blacklist Productions – sees Matt live the words to his song. From the chance meeting in a bar, he croons about in the song’s first verse – “And if it wasn’t for the liquor, I wouldn’t talk to you / It sounds funny but it’s true” – to a stolen kiss under golden sunset.

As one half of Golden Guitar nominated duo, Cornell & Carr, Matt has had his solo career on the backburner in recent years. “Having been focused on Cornell & Carr the past few years, & not having released anything solo for five years, I wanted to make sure this next single made a statement, & lets people know I’m back.”

Despite his brief solo hiatus Matt has been anything but idle throughout his lifelong music career. Sneaking in the back doors of venues to play professionally when he was just 16, he’s enjoyed an illustrious career as a bass player to some Aussie music royalty. He’s plucked the 4-string for Baby Animals, Richard Clapton, Rose Tattoo, Shannon Noll and now Adam Brand.

He’s fronted the stage at the famous SXSW festival in Texas and supported Richard Marx on both his 2016 and 2018 Australian tours. Matt absolutely lives and creates music, to the point where he says, “I make music because I have to, not because I want to: I ‘m obsessed with it.”

Unsurprisingly, Matt grew up in an extremely musical family. The son of performers Cheryl Assange and former Delltone Wayne Cornell, his parents would often rehearse shows in the loungeroom. Matt’s uncle, George Assange (also performed under the name Vic Sabrino), was also influential, being the first Australian to make a rock ‘n’ roll recording in 1955.

With the release of ‘Stick Around’ Matt is thrilled to be getting out on the road to perform. He’ll be performing once again at his 6th annual Sydney Harbour Cruise, The Stock Route Country Music Festival and Country on Keppel in 2023.

‘Stick Around’ embodies Matt Cornell’s rock spirit perfectly. His style of storytelling is both familiar and unique and makes for an excellent re-introduction to this magnificent artist.

The Sydney Morning Herald ranked Christmas Cafe at the # 3 spot for their Ultimate Holiday Playlist enjoying the stellar lineup with the likes of Brett Eldredge, Nora Jones, Kelly Clarkson, LOLO, and Amanda Shires. Here’s what they had to say ” What’s not to love avout a Colorado Fireman recalling a romatinc roadhouse rendezous over an acoustic guitar shuffle? Tim Champlin is Interstate Cowboy talk-singing a snowed-in Christmas Eve when ” I had to park my rig and wait/It was like a skatin’ rink out there”. The thing with the waitress wasn’t love/ it was the next best thing”. He says he slept on the couch and we believe him.”

Brilliantly written with self-awareness and clever metaphors, Lainey shares the semi-autobiographical and strong “Heart Like A Truck.” Produced by Jay Joyce and written by Lainey, Trannie Anderson and Dallas Wilson, the first single off her next album remains firmly in the spirit of Bell Bottom Country but shows the growth Lainey has experienced as a person, artist and songwriter since she wrote her critically-acclaimed Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ album which featured the ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know.”

“These past few months have been such a whirlwind, but man, it was quite the journey to get here. Miley wasn’t playing when she said, ‘it’s about the climb,’ because it really is what builds character and teaches you the most about yourself,” said Lainey Wilson. “‘Heart Like A Truck’ is all about self-discovery, growth and embracing scars as badges of honor. After all, a truck that has hit a few bumps and earned some scratches has proved itself and its tenacity-the shiny one on the lot can’t say that.”

The cinematic video, directed by Elizabeth Olmstead, tells the story of a newbie, underdog horse trainer that struggles to gain the acceptance of her peers. Lainey plays the lead, debuting her acting chops and showcasing her horseback skills. Filmed at a historic farm in Franklin, TN, the video features performance scenes, sweeping landscapes and of course, a truck.

“I learned to ride horses before I learned to walk so, I felt right at home on set but I’ll admit, I was a little nervous to really do character acting for the first time-it ended up being such a creatively fulfilling and thrilling experience,” added Lainey. “I worked with Elizabeth for a Frito’s commercial spot with Yellowstone and was so impressed by her talent, I had to have her be a part of this project-she really wowed me on this one. It was also really cool that it ended up being a whole team of badass women in charge of bringing this thing to life. It ain’t every day that you walk on a set and have a female director, executive producer, director of photography, etc. so them all being able to relate to the protagonist made me feel like there was an extra level of care, it was really special.”

” Heart Like A Truck” is the follow up to her second No. 1, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell, which reigned supreme at the top of the Country radio charts for two weeks. Seen on Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show and CMT Music Awards (which was heralded as “the night’s top must watch performance” by the Tennessean), the single was Lainey’s biggest radio success to date. She earned her first No. 1 with her breakout award-winning hit, “Things A Man Oughta Know.” The single, which earned her the title of Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2021, appeared on her critically acclaimed album, “Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ which debuted in 2021 to mass critical acclaim.

ABOUT LAINEY WILSON:

ACM New Female of the Year 2022 winner, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry, having been named to nearly every “Artist to Watch” list, winning MusicRow Magazine’s Discovery Artist of the Year award and being crowned Billboard’s “Top New Country Artist of 2021,” the Louisiana native is one of Nashville’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary and more), Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering one of the “Top Country Albums of 2021” (Rolling Stone, Taste of Country, and American Songwriter) with her label debut, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Jon Pardi, Ashley McBryde, Randy Houser and more. Her next single, “Heart Like a Truck” was released May 20, following up her recent return to the top of the Country radio charts with the two-week No. 1 hit, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell.

Canada born, Nashville-based MacKenzie Porter is rising to international acclaim after building momentum with her first-ever U.S. #1, six-week chart topping Dustin Lynch collaboration “Thinking ‘Bout You.”

Porter made her own mark simultaneously, releasing brand-new songs “Coming Soon To A Bar Near You,” “Pickup,” “Unlonely Me” and “Heaven Heard Me” in late 2021. Her “mesmerizing vocals and hook-driven songs” (Billboard) sparked headline-worthy accolades, debuting on the Grand Ole Opry, earning four 2021 CCMA Awards nominations, and a 2021 JUNO nomination for her Joey Moi-produced Country Album of the Year contender, DRINKIN’ SONGS: THE COLLECTION.

Making history, Porter became the first female artist since Shania Twain to have three consecutive #1 singles at Canadian country radio with “About You,” “These Days” and “Seeing Other People.” Porter also earned her first crossover Top 10 at Canadian pop radio – a first since 2003 for a Canadian country artist – with “These Days (Remix),” and joined CMT’s Next Women of Country class of 2021. The triple threat previously starred in cult-followed sci-fi television series Travelers now on Netflix, and is serving as direct support on Walker Hayes’ FANCY LIKE TOUR nationwide now.

Big Loud Records’ Mackenzie Porter is fast becoming one of the leading voices within the ever-growing worldwide country scene and today she releases yet another phenomenal single with ‘Pickup’ available to stream and download across your favourite platforms.

With ‘Pickup’ Mackenzie Porter demonstrates a natural ability for being able to craft authentic country songs that also include plenty of modern elements making her an artist that is able to reach a wide and varied demographic and cross-genre fanbase making her a wonderfully exciting performer.

Sydney singer-songwriter Jax Tonic is putting his best foot forward with his debut single set for release on Monday, October 24.

On The Front Foot is a story about meeting the ‘one’ and being infatuated from that first meeting, with a strong theme of girl power.

“It’s about guy meets girl and he is absolutely smitten by her,” Jax said. “It’s kind of inspired by the night I met my wife because it was a similar situation as is described in the song: we were out on Australia Day Eve in the city, having a good time, but then we just had phone numbers to keep in touch with.”

The song came to Jax via the melody and lyrics found their way in.

“I usually sing the melody and the lyrics almost find their way up to the top, then I match the lyrics to the song,” he said.

“I want people to relate to the story across countries and demographics – not just country fans, but everyone – because I believe every bloke could relate to this situation at some point in time.

“This is a girl power song, because the girl is in control here, and it tells of that power of everything a woman has over a man because that’s a big thing.”

Mixed and mastered in Nashville by Austin Stanley and Luke Wooten, who has previously worked with fellow Aussies including Adam Brand and Travis Collins, On The Front Foot, was produced by multi-instrumentalist Alexie Pigot who played most instruments, along with Northern Beaches guitarist David Smith.

Award-winning video director Jay Seeney has brought the story to life with a clip shot at Manly Beach and the nearby Corso.

Grab your keys, Jamie Lindsay is taking you on the Open Road.

Heading on a roadtrip? Open Road forms a perfect soundtrack for your adventures, inspired by the New England Highway scenery on his way to the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

“I had this song in my head when I hit the New England Highway as I got closer to play in Tamworth,” he said.

“We had been in lockdown and it felt so good to get out on the open road and, as soon as I got to Tamworth, checked into the caravan park, I smashed out a shell of Open Road.”

Open Road follows on from hit single, Bring On The Summertime, which is nearing 100,000 streams internationally and enjoying playlisting success.

Escaping the city for the trip inspired the Ettalong-based artist in such a way in January, that he had the song ready to play in April for the belated Tamworth Country Music Festival.

“I played it for the first time at the Tamworth Services Club and it feels a little Keith Urban-ish, harking back to the feel of Somebody Like You,” he said.

“It’s all about that feeling of freedom and breaking those chains of the city.”

The combination of rocking guitars and banjo means this needs to be cranked up in the car.

It’s also the perfect touring song for Jamie.

“I’m excited about touring, playing festivals and seeing the country,” he said.

“We’re so lucky we have all these places in Australia.”

For the ultimate driving song, wrap your ears around Open Road and escape the everyday.

Recording Artist~ Navy Veteran~Motivational Speaker

Cowgirl Crazy is an uplifting, good time, girl’s night out on the town song! A carefree, feel good song about letting the worries of the day just melt away while hanging out with your friends. It will make you want to kick up your boots, dance till you drop and let the good times roll!

“If you want to get the crowd on the dance floor, just play Cowgirl Crazy by Justin Kane!” – Jeff Meek-WDHR, Pikeville, KY

About Justin Kane

Justin Kane served our country in the Navy onboard the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman in Norfolk, Virginia, as a Master at Arms for Command Naval Region Southwest in San Diego, California, and finally onboard the U.S.S Bonhomme Richard. He then went on two deployments to the Persian Gulf and served with some of the bravest and most honorable people he had ever met.

Following his service, he decided he couldn’t ignore his love for music and decided to use his gift from God to share his love for the U.S. and to spread the message that WE ARE STRONG as a country when we are united together, WE ARE RESOLUTE when we stand together, WE ARE COURAGEOUS when we have faith in ourselves, in our country and in God. However busy our lives may be, we can be grateful for what we have because FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.

Justin is a born entertainer and strives to make the lives of those who listen to his music better. His high energy show is an eclectic mix of country, southern rock, modern-day country hits and all-American originals. He wants to provide people with a chance to escape their day to day worries, whether for thirty minutes or several hours. That escape can help them face the challenges of our day to day lives. If his music can do that for others, then his goal has been reached.

The new single and fan favorite, COWGIRL CRAZY” by Justin Kane aims to do just that. We hope your listeners will enjoy this fun-loving feel-good song!

A catchy guitar riff and driving drums will fill your ears with the new release from Natalie Pearson, “If You’re Like Me”.

Having garnered solid industry and fan attention in the last few years, Natalie Pearson steps up again to showcase her powerhouse vocals in the feel-good, uplifting and relatable single, “If You’re Like Me” off her upcoming album “Resilience”.

“If You’re Like Me” was co-written by songwriting dream team Luke Austen, Jake Sinclair and Natalie Pearson. The track was brought to sonic success by Gold Coast Music Award Nominee and Golden Guitar Winning producer Jared Adlam.

Natalie says, “Life comes with the good and the testing moments. Without the light and shade we may not appreciate and really revel in our successes as much. If You’re Like Me, is about working hard, putting everything in, learning from mistakes, and remembering that you gotta live life in the moment and feel proud to enjoy the rewards when the hard work pays off.”

The song debuted live during an energetic and explosive full band set at the inaugural Spotify & Chugg Music’s brand new Fresh Country Music Festival featuring Casey Barnes and The Buckleys. A main stage performance at Groundwater Country Music Festival before Casey Barnes and Adam Brand, as well as the recent Gympie Music Muster, which recorded its highest crowd numbers in its 40 year history.

Gaining recognition and respect from her country music peers, Natalie was invited to join Travis Collins & The Wolfe Brothers on their QLD tours, winning over new audiences as she opened the shows with songs from her soon to be released “Resilience” album.

She joined Travis to a packed out Gympie Muster crowd with a beautiful rendition of Lady A’s “Need You Now”, and sizzled the stage dueting with The Wolfe Brothers “Something Good’s Gonna Happen” on their recent QLD tour. Creating her own success and momentum with the annually sold out, Brisbane RiverFest, and a recent full band West QLD outback tour, Natalie continues to endear her audiences.

The release follows the success of fan favourites “Lovin in the Fast Lane” (#13 on CMT), “Let Em Talk” (#6 on KIX Country Chart) and inspiring reimagined versions of “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, and “Everywhere”.

With over 11,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and 20,000+ followers on social media Natalie’s star is continuing to rise with big things to come from the pocket rocket with a powerhouse voice.

“I’m really excited for things to come, it feels like my time to shine. The industry, musicians, and music lovers have embraced the new music direction, and I feel so at home.”

JASON ALDEAN STIRS UP LOVE-DRUNK MEMORIES WITH NEW SINGLE “THAT’S WHAT TEQUILA DOES” AT COUNTRY RADIO

Multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean announces his new single today “That’s What Tequila Does” following his 27th career No. One “Trouble With A Heartbreak,” which recently celebrated three weeks at the top of the Mediabase/Country Aircheck Singles chart and Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. As he now has back-to-back multi-week chart toppers from his expansive 10th studio album MACON, GEORGIA (Macon Music/Broken Bow Records), “That’s What Tequila Does” follows the same path as a slow-groove builds into a rocking anthem mixed with confidence from love-drunk memories.

“We had a chance to play this song at CMA Fest a couple weeks ago, and the crowd’s reaction helped solidify this as the next single,” Aldean said. “I’m looking forward to kicking things off on the road next week, and I feel like this song is going to have a big moment during our set. I can’t wait to see what the fans think of it.”

“That’s What Tequila Does” was written by Kurt Allison, John Edwards, Tully Kennedy and John Morgan who also penned Aldean’s multi-week No. One “If I Didn’t Love You” featuring Carrie Underwood, which earned ACM “Single of the Year, iHeart “Country Song of the Year,” and a GRAMMY nomination. MACON, GEORGIA is available in its entirety at all digital retailers.

The three-time ACM “Entertainer of the Year” is gearing up for his ROCK N’ ROLL COWBOY TOUR , as the 34-city trek will launch next Friday (7/15) in Scranton, PA, with special guests Gabby Barrett, John Morgan and Dee Jay Silver. It was recently announced that Aldean will be joined by Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt and Chase Rice this fall for select dates as well.

Multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean has learned a thing or two about the music he has made over the past 17 years, but as far as he’s come, Aldean always looks back home to Macon, Georgia. Both where he is from and how far he has taken his signature sound is reflected throughout his 10th studio album MACON, GEORGIA, as the expansive release “kicks off his career’s next era” (Tennessean) with 20 new tunes and 10 unheard live tracks showcasing everything he does. Aldean has bolstered 27 No. One hits, 15 billion streams and has sold more than 20 million albums. Notably, seven of Aldean’s previous studio albums have been certified PLATINUM or more and he has the most Top 10 song on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, more than any other artists, since making his chart debut in 2005. The recent CRS Humanitarian Award recipient created Wolf Moon Bourbon, an 80-proof bourbon that has been distilled from Midwestern grains and aged for four years offering a finish of caramel, oak and spice.

Rising star, Ella Powell, is back with another catchy country pop hit ‘Drive’. With the collaboration from multi-award-winning producer Matt Fell, and musicians in Nashville, ‘Drive’ is the perfect song for summer. The upbeat, toe tapping rhythm and bright lyrics will have you wanting to hit the road for the ultimate road trip.

Young country pop artist, Ella Powell, is making an impressive mark in the Australian music industry at the age of eighteen. Fans of Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini will connect with Ella’s honest lyrics, powerful vocals and storytelling ability that is engrained into the core of her music. Audiences are captivated by her live performances, as seen when she won the People’s Choice Award at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, cementing a clear and promising path within the industry.

Ella’s previous single ‘Along The Way’, was added to Spotify’s ‘Fresh Country’ playlist as well as Apple Music’s ‘Aussie Country’ playlist, along with being the 12th most requested song by Australian radio on release week. Powell’s releases including both ‘Side Effects’ and ‘Paper Town’ had outstanding reactions on a global scale, being named on High On Country’s top 22 of 2021 alongside a number of iconic Australian artists including Keith Urban and Morgan Evans. In addition, both singles received large support from ABC Country, and Ella was named the CCMA National Junior Songwriter of the Year.

Ella’s musical ability and skillset, combined with her confident presentation as a unique artist, is truly outstanding and shows the capability of her artistry that is well beyond her years. 2022 has been promising for her, having the opportunity to continue working with multi award winning producer Matt Fell on more of her catchy, relatable singles and debut EP. Through her musical success and individual style, Ella has come to the attention of numerous industry names in Australia and overseas, building on the strong foundations she has created to continue as a successful recording artist.

“Ella creates the perfect blend of Country, Pop and Folk” – Countrytown

“Powell is a teenager yet her maturity as a singer and songwriter suggests she has been working on her craft for some time. Given the quality of music she is releasing, she will be even more people’s choice of artist over the next few months” – Sunburnt Country Music

The world of country music is paying attention to Australian country music artist JD Reynolds. The incredible singer, songwriter, producer and award-winning choreographer has achieved international acclaim with her fresh twist on country music. The world of Professional Bull Riding all around the globe from Australia, USA, Canada to Brazil is pumped about her powerful new song ‘8 Seconds’. So much so, within hours of The Australian PBR announcing JD was performing LIVE at the PBR Monster Energy K Ranch Invitational, the event SOLD OUT within 24 hours, with fans clamouring to get a ticket, some fans paid $400 for a scalpers ticket just to see JD Reynolds. She was swamped by fans at the event, with generations of PBR and country music fans crowded around the fresh face of country just to shake her hand. One PBR rider was heard saying, “They ain’t all here to see the bulls, but we’ll take it”, with another rider saying, “When JD sang, it pumped the boys up so much, she really has a voice that makes us feel ready to go into battle”.

JD has graced the cover of Nashville Country Music Magazine and the glossy pages of Cowboys & Indians Magazine, being labelled “Country’s new ‘it’ girl”. For a new artist, JD has millions of combined song streams with smash hits such as “Whatever” (#5 Official Australian Country Music Charts) and “Rebound”.

JD cannot be more excited to be releasing her next country single “8 Seconds” on Friday October 14th AEST. This amazing and powerful country song was written by JD with her award-winning photographer mother Gayna Reynolds who captured the striking image on the cover. The song is produced by Braddon Williams (Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, Kelly Clarkson) with JD as co-producer and mastered by Andrew Mendelson himself (The Rolling Stones, Blake Shelton, Eric Church and Willie Nelson)

JD Reynolds creates a buzz in country music that has the likes of the biggest US media outlets such as NEWSMAX, Country Rebel and Guitar Girl Magazine all wanting to know who country’s new ‘it’ girl is and what inspires her fresh twist on country which already has its own country genre, “The JD Sound”. Speaking with JD LIVE with over 3 million viewers in New York, NEWSMAX told JD she has “a lot of folk’s attention” with her new sound and congratulates her on “having a team of really major players in terms of music”. And they are spot on.

As a LIVE artist, fans know they won’t see JD standing still singing her hits, they know she is an incredible stage artist and award-winning dancer and choreographer, so to see her LIVE is a memorable experience.

JD Reynolds was born an artist. “It’s in my blood. Music, melody, lyrics and dance flow through my veins” says JD .

“My songs come to me like a bolt of lightning, the JD sound, my sound, respecting country music roots yet having my own next level twist”.

“I’m a country girl, we’re built tough, and having met some of the world’s top Professional Bull Riders and their loved ones, they inspire me greatly. Their guts, hard work, determination and talent I highly admire”.

“‘8 Seconds’ is about the emotional roller coaster of the lives of Professional Bull Riders and the people who love them. From family traditions, lifelong dreams, hours of practice and injuries to climbing into the chute at an event, releasing the gate and riding for their lives, it’s not just the athlete holding on for dear life, but every person who loves them is holding on tight with them. Every single long second, until they are safely back behind the gates, their loved ones ride with them. It is the ultimate ride or die sport.

This sentiment combined with JD’s brilliant vocal that hits every corner of the heart, powerful and poetic lyrics and that overwhelming feeling of love, makes this original new country song an honest, memorable heart stopper. “I honour traditional country music roots and add my own sound. I sing with my country heart and hold no feeling back, and I proudly dedicate my song “8 Seconds” to every past, present and future Professional Bull Rider and to those who love them. Ride tonight like you’re a superhero”. – JD.

“I hope you love it and I sincerely thank you for listening”. JD Reynolds.

A multi-award-winning entertainer, Cameron Daddo has acted (24, CSI: Miami, Boston Legal, NCIS, The Mentalist, Nikita, Home & Away), produced, directed for film and television, and performed in music theatre (The Sound of Music, Legally Blonde, Charles Dickens’ The Haunting, The Rocky Horror Show). He is also the host of the number one rating national Smooth FM radio show.

Cameron has enjoyed an extraordinary global career as an actor in film and television. Growing in the shadows of this, has been his passion for composing, playing, and singing country music. A passion that grew from his days as a young boy, busking in the streets of Melbourne, to writing and performing as his acting duties would allow.

Whilst residing in Topanga Canyon, California (an escape favoured by artists seeking a sanctuary from the glamour of Hollywood) he collaborated with like-minded musician Canyon dwellers, including the late Max Merritt. This resulted in the release of three delightful critically acclaimed albums, ‘A Long Goodbye’, ‘Ten Songs And Change’ and ‘Songs From The Shed’.

Since returning to Australia, Cameron has been working with Australian writers including Paul Kelly. An EP ‘Son & Moon’ was recorded with esteemed county music producer, Michael Carpenter.

During one of those recording sessions with Michael, Cameron met country artist Tameaka Powell, professionally known as TEAK, resulting in recording the duet ‘Rolling Stone’, which peaked at #4 on the Australian Country Music Charts. During the same sessions, he recorded his second single, ‘Break Up Fall Out’, a feel good, up tempo live favourite.

Today, Country Pop Artist, Kaylee Bell returns with her latest single, ‘Small Town Friday Nights’.

The new single, ‘Small Town Friday Nights’, is a follow up to her smash hit, ‘Keith’, which peaked at #1 on the Countrytown Hot 50 Country Airplay Chart, charted in the US, Canada, UK, Norway, and New Zealand and took the #1 All Genre spot in Australia for a week ahead of Harry Styles and Luke Combs. The song written as a tribute to Keith Urban, also earned Kaylee the title of the ‘Most Streamed Country Artist for Australasia’ in 2022 with ‘Keith’ being the most streamed country song of the year with over 12 million streams. In total, she boasts over 40 million global streams to date.

‘Small Town Friday Nights’ was co-written with Nashville hitmakers Lindsay Rimes (Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett) and Phil Barton (Lee Brice) who Bell collaborated with on ‘Keith’ during a recent writing trip in Nashville – her first in two years after travelling there every year for the past 12 years.

“I had the idea and song title ‘Small Town Friday Nights’ in my song bank for a while and I knew I wanted to write it that day, so I took it to Phil and Lindsay and we wrote this song super-fast,” Kaylee admits.

‘Small Town Friday Nights’ is an anthem and a call for celebration for anyone who grew up in a small town and loves to throw it down on a Friday night.

“I was raised in a small town Waimate, in the South Island of New Zealand with a population of 3000 people and some of my best memories are of Friday night’s hanging with my friends,” Kaylee says. “The whole town would go and play touch footy then head off to the pub or off to a house party or bonfire in a paddock out in the country. These were some of the best memories of growing up in a small town and I vividly remember how significant Friday nights were. They bought the town together and it didn’t matter how old you were, everyone hung out.”

The accompanying music video was shot by Brooks Barry in Leiper’s Fork, Nashville and captures that same carefree and breezy spirit of the upbeat track.

“Leiper’s Fork, a little area outside of Nashville was a place that I absolutely fell in love with while I was in the States. It reminded me so much of home,” confesses Kaylee . “I was thinking of shooting a music video in Nashville for the song while I was listening to the demo while out for a Sunday drive and I just happened to drive past the red truck on the side of the road that we ended up using in the clip. It was sitting there with a ‘for sale’ sign on it and I loved how much of a story it looked like it told and how beat up it was and I knew I wanted to have in the video.”

“I hadn’t driven in America before due to the wrong side of car and road situation, and so my first experience of driving in the US was driving this truck for my music video… of course it was,” she laughs.

Having started singing at four-years-old, Kaylee moved to Australia at age 21 to where she won the prestigious Toyota Star Maker Prize and released her debut studio album, ‘Heart First’, in 2013. Supports for The Chicks, Keith Urban and Morgan Evans followed, as well as festival slots at CMC Rocks and C2C London, and shows in New Zealand, Australia and the US.

Other accolades include being the first artist outside of the US to win the US Unsigned Only Global Grand Prize, winner of the APRA NZ ‘Best Country Song’ and winner of the prestigious Tui Award for ‘NZ Best Country Artist’ at the Aotearoa Music Awards. She was also the face of Spotify’s EQUAL campaign and saw her featured in Times Square, New York representing female in music globally.

Kaylee recently teamed up with James Johnston on ‘Same Songs’, which has over 1.4 million global streams to date and continues to climb the Countrytown Hot 50 Country Airplay Chart after having peaked at #4. She has previously collaborated with Jared Porter (‘Pieces’), Canadian country pop singer Lindsay Ell (‘Living Free’), Bastian Baker (‘A Heart Don’t Break Like That’), Australian sister trio The McClymonts (‘Before I Met You’), Josh Mirenda ( ‘That Summer’), Lepandi (‘That Summer’) and fellow 2022 The Voice Australia finalist, Finnian Johnson (‘Landslide’).

In addition to the new single, Kaylee will support US country superstar, Brad Paisley on the New Zealand leg of his current world tour alongside Morgan Evans and MacKenzie Porter and perform at Groundwater Country Music Festival on the Gold Coast on Saturday 29th October.

2022 has already been a massive year for newcomer, Brittany Elise. She took the crown at the Gympie Music Muster’s NAB Talent Search, was a grand finalist in the prestigious Toyota Star Maker competition and awarded Most Popular New Female Artist of the Year at the ICMA Awards. She’s still touring the nation off the back of her scorching single, ‘Feel The Fire’ and today her latest single ‘Like Me That Way’ arrives, just ahead of the release of her new album Just Be (out 21st October – available for pre order now).

‘Like Me That Way’ springs to life with sunny acoustic guitars, while Brittany’s vocal commands centre stage. She sings an empowered tune of self-love – “I like the way I am / This is who I am / I like me that way”.

Written alongside Lyn Bowtell, the song is Brittany’s take on a breakup anthem; “a reminder to never change who you are as a person especially if others are telling you to.” When shaping the tone for the single she drew inspiration from other Aussie females. “I took influence from two powerful artists and songs – Kasey Chambers ‘Am I Not Pretty Enough’ and Missy Higgins ‘Scar’.

As is not uncommon in these times, Brittany collaborated with her producer, Liam Quinn (Guy Sebastian, Rita Ora, James Johnston), remotely. “These vocals were recorded in my Queensland home built studio and the rest produced in Sydney, NSW,” she tells. The result is an uplifting blend of Country musicality layered with pop hooks – a sound fans have come to love from Brittany Elise.

To date, Brittany has release 5 tracks from her upcoming album. They’ve made her a common fixture on the CountryTown Hot 50 airplay chart (peak #16), earned her thousands of streams on Apple Music and Spotify playlists and received high rotation on countless national radio stations. No small feat for a new artist.

She’s opened for artists including James Johnston, Amber Lawrence and Darlinghurst and is in the midst of her own ‘Feel The Fire’ tour. The 6 month tour has seen Brittany trace the coast of QLD so far with shows in NSW, VIC and TAS still to come, as well as an appearance at the Agnes Blues and Roots festival in QLD.

Brittany Elise’s inspiring messages, set to an equally upbeat soundtrack have proven to be a much-loved recipe. With each release she gains more listeners, drawn to the honesty and relatability of her words. ‘Like Me That Way’ is yet another excellent offering from an artist who is proud to share her story.

Riding the high of their successful Pozible Campaign which concluded this week, the Vixens of Fall are keeping the good times rolling with the release of fiery new single, ‘Prove You Wrong’ this Friday the 30th of September.

“Prove You Wrong is cheeky, rebellious… a rowdy good time! It’s tongue in cheek, sprinkled with a little chaos and dash of spice. A love letter to the wild ones!”, the sister trio said of the new single. The track promises a hook that will take no prisoners on the dance floor; hot and high, energetic, and sticky-sweet. It’s a tequila fueled road-trip down a neon-lit Memphis strip.

The track follows the Vixens down their laneway of an increasingly high energy Country-Rock sound, which they say is a taste of all that’s to come on their crowd-funded Debut Album due February 2023. Fans of the Vixens have validated the girls’ evolving sonic direction, with over 145 members of their community (or ‘Skulk’, if we want to be on brand) raising over $25,000 in under 4 weeks to support the production of the girls forthcoming record.

With over 100,000 streams on their previous single (Ain’t Goin’ Home) released this July, the Vixens are taking names and commanding attention like never before. Prove You Wrong is a co-write between the Vixens’ Adrienne Whitehouse, Rod McCormack (Paul Kelly, The McClymonts, Beccy Cole) and Nashville based Sally Barris (Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack). Their relevancy and community is on the up-and-up, and not a moment out of order.

2022 has been a game-changing, gear-changing year for the sisters, who started off with a bang when they were invited to open the Main Stage at Tamworth Country Music Festival. The energy continued full tilt as the Vixens set out to get another year of touring Queensland under their belts, including performances opening for Daryl Braithwaite at the Mount Isa Street Festival, and taking Crow Bar by storm at the Gympie Music Muster, including a very special main stage moment sharing a song with friend and Australian music legend Beccy Cole .

Prove You Wrong can be enjoyed in all the usual spots; and for lovers of a good old fashioned hard-cover copy, keep an eye out for the debut Vixens of Fall album this coming February.

Award-winning Mercury Nashville duo Maddie & Tae have released their 8-song collection, Through The Madness Vol. 2. Previously sharing the heartfelt “Every Night Every Morning” and moving-on anthem “Spring Cleaning,” six additional songs are released today, each co-penned by Maddie & Tae. The confident second half of the duo’s 1-2 punch offers a harmony-drenched song cycle and a clear-eyed measure of two young women coming into their own, embracing the best of everything life hands them.

Through The Madness Vol. 2 Track List:

1. “Well In Your World” (Maddie Font, Taylor Kerr, Ryan Hurd, Jimmy Robbins)^
2. “Every Night Every Morning” (Maddie Font, Taylor Kerr, Jonathan Singleton, Brock Berryhill)^
3. “Drinking To Remember” (Maddie Font, Taylor Kerr, Benjy Davis, Daniel Ross)^
4. “Girl After My Own Heart” (Maddie Font, Taylor Kerr, Matt Dragstrem, Josh Thompson)^
5. “Watching Love Leave” (Maddie Font, Taylor Kerr, Benjy Davis, Daniel Ross)^
6. “More Than Maybe” (Maddie Font, Taylor Kerr, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jimmy Robbins)^
7. “These Tears” (Maddie Font, Taylor Kerr, Laura Veltz, Jon Green)*
8. “Spring Cleaning” (Maddie Font, Taylor Kerr, Josh Kerr, Tayla Parx)*

^ = Produced by Derek Wells & Jimmy Robbins

• = Produced by Derek Wells & Josh Kerr

Maddie & Tae are celebrating the release with a brand-new music video for “Watching Love Leave.” Watch the clip HERE.

In case you missed it, the pair brought “Every Night Every Morning” to NBC’s TODAY With Hoda & Jenna on Wednesday. Watch their performance of the “breezy, tuneful” (MusicRow) song HERE. The duo also opened up to Entertainment Tonight about their new project, life on the road, and Tae gave an exclusive nursery tour HERE.

About Maddie & Tae:

Award-winning duo Maddie & Tae channel their unbreakable bond, honest songwriting and “some of the tightest harmonies on Music Row” (Rolling Stone) into their new collection of songs Through The Madness Vol. 2, out now. Together as longtime friends and music collaborators, Maddie Font and Taylor Kerr co-wrote each of the project’s tracks, as well as all 8 songs on Through The Madness Vol. 1, including their most recent single, “Woman You Got,” plus fan-favorite songs “Strangers” and “Madness.” The pair drew praise for their No. 1 debuting The Way It Feels album, including the Double Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Die From A Broken Heart.” With “Die From A Broken Heart” topping the country airplay charts, Maddie & Tae became the first and only female twosome with multiple No. 1s.

Maddie & Tae first broke out in 2013 with their brilliant counter to bro-country, the Platinum-selling smash, “Girl In A Country Song,” which took Country radio by storm, skyrocketing to the top of the charts and establishing them as only the third female duo in 70 years to top the Country Airplay charts. They recently took home Group/Duo Video of the Year (“Woman You Got”) at the CMT Music Awards, and were nominated a seventh time for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 55th CMA Awards. They have earned trophies from the Radio Disney Music Awards and CMA Awards, along with multiple ACM, Billboard and CMT Award nominations. Maddie & Tae have received widespread praise from Associated Press, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, The Tennessean, The Washington Post, Glamour and others. The celebrated duo has toured with country music’s hottest stars including Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, and Brad Paisley. They are currently headlining the CMT Next Women of Country Tour Presents: All Song No Static Tour in 2022,
hitting major markets coast-to-coast.

As an ARIA and 21 x Golden Guitar award winning artist, Sara Storer is well known across the great southern land for her fair dinkum, roots orientated country music. It’s been 3 years since the release of her ARIA nominated album Raindance. Today Sara returns, teaming up with sibling Greg Storer under the moniker Storer, with the release of their first single ‘Show Me’ from their forthcoming album.

The genetic bond between siblings and their offspring has often resulted in some of the most creative and successful musical collaborations in history. Neil and Tim Finn, the Gibb brothers, The Carpenters and closer to home, Nick and Tom Wolfe of the Wolfe Brothers, to name just a few. Sara and Greg have clearly tapped into that magic with their rousing single, ‘Show Me’ .

Sara’s musical journey began in 2000 with her debut album, Chasing Buffalo, while Greg was (and still is) a working farmer in Western NSW. Greg eventually showed that talent is in the Storer blood with his songwriting contributions on Sara’s second album, and the release of his solo album in 2010 which earned high praise from fans and critics alike. He’s now a permanent fixture at Sara’s shows and constant writing partner – they even shared a Golden Guitar win for their collaboration ‘When I Was a Boy’. Yet this is the first time in over 20 years of storytelling together, that the two have recorded a full album under a band name.

The up-tempo first single, ‘Show Me’, is straight shooting country stomper, centered around the age-old idiom of ‘practice what you preach’. “You tell me to walk in a straight line and I say how is that done? Show me,” they sing in the song’s emphatic chorus with a rare tone quality only heard when siblings harmonise with each other.

“The idea came to me when I heard someone was running my family down,” admits Sara. Although she claims the drama wasn’t worth the time of day it was enough to inspire her to put pen to paper. “That got the ball rolling and Greg jumped on a verse too.”

The weave of banjo and guitar that ebbs and flows beneath Sara and Greg’s vocals was constructed by long-time collaborator and first-time producer, James Gillard (Kevin Bennett). “I first met James when he recorded bass on my debut album,” recalls Sara. “Since then, he has played bass/acoustic guitar both in studio sessions or in the band for me over my 25 year career in country music. It wasn’t until I heard his production on his own EP that he and his wife Shanley made that I secretly held the idea of maybe working with James down the track, when timing was right. And this album was the perfect time for a change.”

The band name Storer extends to more than just Sara and Greg, as Greg’s daughters Pip and Bonnie featured heavily in the recording of the new material. “Bonnie and Pip jumped on a couple of songs and turned it into a bit of a family affair,” smiles Sara. Gillard also pulled together a formidable line-up of Aussie players to round out the performance, including Rod McCormack, Michael Moko and Scott Hills. “The songs were heard; the playing was heartfelt. It was a fresh change and so inspirational to be working with James in the studio.”

In addition to the new single, the Storer’s will be headed on tour in 2023. “We will be singing a bunch of new songs off the forthcoming STORER album as well as some oldies that people will know,” says Sara. The band will wind through rural and metro Australia, beginning with a show in the country capital, Tamworth, and finishing in in the Northern Territory. “We sing about our country men and women, and we know it’s important to bring our stories to these towns and regions… especially Greg, who has just jumped off a tractor himself to be there.”

Paul Kelly described Sara as a pillar of authenticity in country music; “She’s found her own restraint and steel and lets her songs do their sweet, sly work.” While music journalist Susan Jarvis said of Greg, “Greg knows and understands, and has a rare gift for conveying humour, pathos, love, and fear through his music.” These are two storytellers highly regarded in their own right, finally coming together to tell the story of their Australia.

Casey Barnes continues the momentum of his best-selling album “Light It Up” with the release of the fifth single “Small Town”. The track follows the massive success of the #1 smash hits “God Took His Time On You”, “Get To Know Ya”, “Come Turn Me On” and latest single “Kiss Me Like You Mean It”.

Co-written by Casey with the songwriting/production duo MSquared (Michael Delorenzis & Michael Paynter), the song tackles the emotional toll of a broken-down relationship, made even more complex when it happens in a small town. The song has been a favourite amongst fans since the release of “Light It Up” in February this year.

Casey has had an incredible run over the last three years with his latest album, “Light It Up” recently reaching the milestone of half a year in the Top 10 of the ARIA Australian Country Album Chart, while his 2020 album “Town of a Million Dreams” has been in the Top 40 of the chart for two years. Those albums combined have generated seven #1 country singles to date and amassed over 40 million track streams.

Casey’s brand of radio-friendly country-pop has not only lit up the airways and playlists but has graced mainstream TV, with high profile song syncs on the 2022 AFL Season Launch campaign (Light It Up) and more recently, with promo’s for the 2022 season of Farmer Wants a Wife (Get To Know Ya).

Casey has become one of the most sought after live performers in Australian country music and he will be undertaking his first U.S tour in October, when he performs as special guest with U.S vocal group, Home Free on their Road Sweet Road Tour. He has several shows and festivals remaining on the Light It Up Tour, culminating at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January.

Back with a brand new single which is set to flip the script, Josh Setterfield brings us ‘Blow Our Cover’. If the adrenaline surrounding Josh isn’t already high, then this is about to take it higher.
Not afraid to push the boundaries at all, the trailblazing single from Josh Setterfield epitomises the blur between country pop and gutsy stadium rock. Recorded in Canada and mixed in Nashville by Aaron Chmielewski (Taylor Swift, Tenille Arts), ‘Blow Our Cover’ is the perfect genre busting hit reaching for new dimensions.
Heating things up, this steamy, sexy track tells the story of two people who shouldn’t be caught together. Sometimes deep connections and burning desires are untameable, but how far will one go to protect that?
One of the most exciting and unparalleled country music entertainers. Josh Setterfield is bringing an exceptional live show which is becoming talk of the town; combined with a fresh sound impressing taste makers globally. Since the groundbreaking single ‘Right About Now’ which has accrued over 1 million streams, Josh has jumped from strength to strength. Supported by a loyal and fast growing fan base, back to back #1’s on CMT, global playlisting and high rotation radio play nationally and internationally.
Josh Setterfield has been on the road touring with Casey Barnes, performing at festivals around the country and has previously supported Love & Theft (USA), The Wolfe Brothers, The Viper Creek Band and Shannon Noll. If you haven’t heard the name, then you’re about to.

A love of boxing, tales from his uncle and experience in the ring has inspired Danny Phegan’s latest single, ‘The Fight Song’.

Danny’s uncle was professional champion fighter Johnny Gorkom, and he grew up listening to him and his mates tell tales from the ring, before Danny himself took to boxing in his teens.

“I always thought the one-liners they used were funny, so I’ve collated them in one single volume, ‘The Fight Song’,” he said.

“I was sparring with my mate Mark, two or three mornings a week, and we’d go for a coffee after we’ve finished belting each other. I said one morning, ‘you know the trouble with you and me? Deep down you think you’re better than me, but further deep down I reckon I’m better than you’, and that’s where it all goes wrong”.

The Fight Song tells of his sparring with Mark and also another mate, Wayne, from whom Danny suffered two broken ribs after taking part in a ‘shark tank’ (a round robin of several sparring participants). His mates offered plenty of inspiration and now star in the film clip, shot by award-winning video director Duncan Toombs of The Filmery.

“I was sparring Wayne and then I had to fight Mark the next round with two broken ribs – that was a tough day at the office,” he said.

The Walla Walla farmer, singer-songwriter and The Voice favourite from Team Keith this year, wrote the song for a laugh.

“It was a little ditty that fell out of my head pretty quickly, and it was something a bit light-hearted to introduce to my live show,” he said.

“I only recorded it because I played it at Country on Keppel in 2021 and Dicko (Ian Dickson) was in the crowd, and we all ended up having breakfast the next morning when Dicko said, ‘your song was the highlight of my weekend’, so I thought I should bloody record it.”

The born storyteller said he hoped it was a moment of distraction from people’s troubles.

“I want people to have a laugh and realise it could be worse: You could be ready for a sneeze with two broken ribs,” he laughed.