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Gritty Southern Queensland-based country artist, Jeremy Turner, has dropped his mighty debut commercial single, She Keeps Comin’ Around, available for airplay and out now across streaming platforms.

She Keeps Comin’ Around is the first in a series of singles to come from Jeremy Turner, an exciting new talent on the Australian country music landscape. Written by Jason Matthews, Johnny Bulford, and Aussie ex-pat, Phil Barton, the track was also produced by Phil Barton along with Brad Winters and mastered at Georgetown by Andrew Darby.

She Keeps Comin’ Around has all the earmarks of rocking, modern country, and tells the story of a dysfunctional relationship, where neither party can let it go. Each time he tries to make a break, she opens the door again, and they are drawn back together. As one line in the song states, “Old habits die hard in the moonlight.”

Described as a little rough around the edges, but with a heart of gold and a voice to match, Turner is winning over fans at a record pace. With the release of She Keeps Comin’ Around and an action-packed schedule on the radar well into 2024, his support (and star) is sure to continue to rise.

ABOUT JEREMY

Jeremy Turner is a gritty singer-songwriter originally from Murwillumbah, NSW, but now calls Queensland home. While he may list his address in Fernvale in Southern Queensland, Turner embodies the lifestyle of a traveling musician, spending most of the year on the road, taking his sound to his supporter base.

His love of country music has already seen him tour extensively between Australia, New Zealand, and even the USA. He has spent many years mastering his craft as a storyteller, grinding away at the things that make him tick, writing, recording, and performing music.

Turner lists his inspiration as artists including Cody Johnson, Leanne Womack and Keith Urban, an eclectic mix of artists to be sure, but just like Jeremy, there is something for everyone within.

Singer-Songwriter Claudia Tripp Returns With New Pop/Country Release ‘I’m Never Drinking Again’.

Rising singer-songwriter Claudia Tripp has been creating waves in the Australian pop country scene in recent years and is set to do it again with her highly anticipated new single “I’m Never Drinking Again”. Putting a country twist on the relatable phrase, this upbeat heartbreak-anthem features massive production with emotional and powerful vocals.

“I’m Never Drinking Again was a song title idea I held with me for a long time, loving that it’s been said by almost everyone. When I brought the song to Rachael and MSquared, this song gained a whole new life. True, raw heartbreak can manifest itself into the things you love and hurt you all over again. I’ve been there; I’ve tasted a drink, heard a song, had something I used to love hit me like a ton of bricks in the wake of a heartbreak. I hope anyone who relates to this song is comforted by this; in the same we say this phrase hungover on a Monday morning, and then find ourselves having a beverage the following weekend, one day you’ll be able to love and enjoy those painful things without that person, no matter how much you think “I’m Never Drinking Again”.

The past 12 months have been a whirlwind for this rising country pop sensation. From the release of ‘I Only Miss You When I’m Drunk’ which was favoured by Australian Radio including KIX Country where it reached #19 on the Hottest 20 Charts. The track garnered attention on Spotify’s editorial playlist ‘Fresh Country’ where it has gained 217,000 spins to date and was featured on Apple Music’s ‘Aussie Country’, ‘Lil Bit Country’ and ‘Country Risers’. Claudia went on to feature on the cover of YouTube’s ‘Incoming Country’.

A finalist in the Top 10 of Toyota Starmaker 2023 gave Claudia invaluable exposure performing on the main stage at Toyota Park during Tamworth Country Music Festival and has since performed on The Ravo Blues & Roots Festival and on the massive ‘The Muster Perth’ line-up (alongside Lee Kernaghan, Casey Barnes, Kasey Chambers and Amy Sheppard) as well as supporting Travis Collins on his recent Perth tour.

Claudia’s catalogue of songs has been described as having ‘honest and powerful lyrics, where Nashville country sound meets LA pop hooks’. Constantly performing headlining shows, has seen Claudia’s dedicated fanbase grow.

Expect more from this exciting young performer who is firmly cementing herself in the contemporary pop/country world while carving out her own authentic path.

Claudia Tripp’s new single ‘I’m Never Drinking Again’ is out to radio on 19th June and on digital platforms on 23rd June.

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”

In just over twelve months since launching her country music career, Sara Berki has released three Top 20 singles and an acclaimed debut EP, performed at the iconic CMC Rocks festival, sold out her first ever ticketed show and was recently announced as the special guest on Travis Collins ‘ Any Less Anymore Tour’. Now, Sara starts the next phase of her music journey with the release of her stunning new single, “A Boy That’s Into Trucks”.

Another heartfelt, self-penned story-song (Sara has been the sole writer on all of her releases to date), “A Boy That’s Into Trucks” was produced by Nash Chambers and recorded at Kasey Chambers’ Rabbit Hole Recording Studio on the Central Coast and mastered by Steve Smart.

The genuine and touching song is very personal to Sara and was written about her partner, Patrick. Sara said, “This was an easy song to write because the narrator is me and the subject is my partner, Patrick, but this could be about anyone and any interests. It’s a song of passion, joy, and gratitude, for the one’s we love and all the things that make them who they are.”

The stunning artwork and music video was captured by first time video director, Nina Jay Brown. Sara commented, “I love the artwork and music video, which was created by my great friend, Nina Jay Brown and filmed around the Camden area in Sydney. The video features Patrick and an old Chevy, which actually broke down on the day of the shoot – Pat got it going again of course!”

Sara has been performing the song at live shows over the last six months and it has struck a chord with audiences of all ages, impressive for a song which proudly wears its country music influences on its sleeve. Sara is looking forward to taking the song to new audiences when she joins Travis Collins as special guest on his upcoming ‘Any Less Anymore Tour’, as well upcoming festivals including the Groundwater Country Music Festival at the Gold Coast.

The Bundaberg born, Southern Highlands raised singer-songwriter made an impressive debut in 2022 with her first three singles reaching the Top 20 of the CountryTown Hot 50 airplay chart and strong playlisting on digital platforms. The singles, “Fallin’ off the Heartline”, “Good Enough” and

“Drinking for Free” were followed by the release of debut EP, “Heartline” in January 2023. The five song EP was produced by Simon Johnson (Troy Cassar-Daley) and mastered by Grammy Award winner, William Bowden (Gotye).

Sara recently signed with Country & Americana music agency, Wheelhouse, a joint venture between industry powerhouses Chugg Music, Select Music and artist manager, Dan Biddle and fans can look forward to more music releases and more touring on the horizon. This is just the beginning for Sara Berki.

Brendan McMahon Is Living The Australian Dream With His New Track, ‘It’s Good To Be Alive’.

Sitting on the back deck of his home in the Dandenong Ranges Victoria one morning, before it got light, Brendan McMahon held his acoustic guitar and an early morning brew, when it dawned on him how good it was to watch the world come to life. His brand new single, ‘It’s Good To Be Alive’ was born.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Following the success of her last single (Typical Country Girl), which garnered over 400K streams on Spotify in just one month, Brittany’s new release is sure to delight her growing fanbase.

With its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics, “A Country Song” is a high energy country pop bop that’s sure to get listeners on their feet. The song is a celebration of female friendship and empowerment, encouraging listeners to let loose and have fun with their girlfriends.

“Left foot right foot, add a little country to it, show them how good you can look while you do it, damn it feels right, so c’mon just sing along, cause girl you can’t fight a country song,” sings Brittany in the chorus.

The song’s lyrics paint a picture of a fun-filled night out with the girls, complete with boots, drinks, and plenty of dancing. With nods to classic country icons like Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini, “A Country Song” is a modern take on the genre that’s sure to appeal to a wide range of listeners.

In addition to the release of “A Country Song”, Brittany is thrilled to announce that she will be performing at this year’s Deni Ute Muster. Known as one of Australia’s most iconic music festivals, the Deni Ute Muster draws thousands of fans each year to celebrate all things country.

“I am beyond excited to be performing at the Deni Ute Muster this year,” says Brittany. “It’s an honor to be included in such an amazing lineup of artists, and I can’t wait to share my music with all of the fans who will be attending.”

Brittany’s performance at the Deni Ute Muster will be a can’t-miss event for country music fans. With her dynamic stage presence and catchy tunes, she is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who see her perform.

With four Top 3 hits on the Australian country airplay chart and a #1 EP on the ARIA Australian Country Album chart in just over twelve months, Amy Sheppard’s country music career is off to a flying start. Amy now delivers her most anthemic release to date with Sometimes You Learn, an up-vibe slice of empowering country-pop.

Co-written with and produced by Stuart Stuart, the producer behind Sheppard’s global smash-hit single Geronimo, Sometimes You Learn has been a live favourite as Amy has been performing around the country on Australia’s biggest country music festivals, including KIX Live in the Park at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Savannah in the Round in Mareeba and CMC Rocks.

Amy commented, “When I hear “Let’s go, girls!” it makes me want to kick down a door, and I’ve always wanted to write an empowering anthem to open my shows that makes people feel the same way. That’s what Sometimes You Learn is for me. Life is full of lessons and love can be our biggest teacher; this song reminds you to chin up, smile and prove the haters wrong by winning anyway. With your friends by your side and remembering your worth, you can overcome anything.”

As one of Australia’s most successful songwriters with her music clocking over one billion streams globally as part of her band, Sheppard , Amy is now carving her own country path in tandem with her role in the band. She launched her solo career with the hit singles Nothing But Wild, Blue Guitar and Couple Goals all reaching the Top 3 of the CountryTown Hot 50 Airplay chart. In addition, her duet with The Wolfe Brothers, Something Good’s Gonna Happen, also reached the top 3 as well as garnering a nomination for CMT Video of the Year at the 2023 Golden Guitar Awards.

BILLIE-JO PORTER REVEALS NEW SINGLE ‘UPSIDE’ + ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM

Since arriving on the scene in 2021, Billie-Jo Porter has delighted listeners with her vibrant take on country Music. She’s released a swag of singles, which all placed on the Country Hot 50 airplay chart; competed in the highly prestigious Toyota Star Maker Grand Final in 2022 and collaborated with many of the industry’s best. Now she’s set to unveil her debut self-titled album in June (available for pre-order now), but not before revealing one more gem of positivity – her latest single, ‘Upside’.

“For me, staying positive is key” reveals Porter. “I’m all about finding the silver lining and focusing on the good stuff, especially when things get rough.” Her latest bop treads the path of someone trying to find their rhythm in the unpredictable mess we call life. “Talk myself around, rebound / Find the upside in this upside down.”

If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s Porter’s ability to deliver a playfully infectious track – the singer-songwriter certainly has a knack for silver linings. Naturally, the song was written during a time of crisis, alongside Kylie Gale. “The world was in chaos, and everything felt like a giant mess,” Porter recalls. While the song they penned is contemplative of life challenges, it still overflows with optimism. “At the end of the day, we’re in charge of our own happiness, so let’s make it count!”

Production on the track mixes springy electric piano with Porter’s rootsy sound – brought to life by Australian heavyweight, Shane Nicholson. “It was an absolute blast!” smiles Porter, who has collaborated with the multi-talented maestro on her previous releases as well as her forthcoming record. “I went into the studio with just a few rough phone recordings of my vocals and guitar, but watching Shane work his magic and build the musical landscape was truly a joy.”

Porter’s innate ability to craft songs that inspire, and uplift has earned her many accolades in the last two years. With every one of her releases cracking the Country Hot 50 airplay chart, her first offering, ‘Feels Like Us’ also debuted at No. 1 on the AMRAP Regional chart and she was named a finalist in both the International Songwriting Competition and the Unsigned Only Music Competition in 2022.

Not to mention her credits as a songwriter – most notably her work on the Andrew Swift hit, ‘Head Full of Honey’, which has been her ticket into the Spotify streaming millionaire club, with numbers in excess of seven figures.

Billie-Jo Porter is not just a compelling artist, but top-notch human being. Her regular Facebook live streams – at which ‘Upside’ has quickly become a fan favourite – have built a community of positivity and laughter. “I have received numerous expressions of gratitude from individuals who feel more connected and less isolated,” reports the singer-songwriter.

It’s clear from ‘Upside’ that Billie-Jo Porter is a unique talent and as captivating as it is, it still only scratches the surface of what she has to offer.

Jake Whittaker raises a glass with new single.

Complete with mullet, guitar by his side and a drink in his hand, Jake Whittaker raises a glass to all drinking songs and have a good time with his latest single, ‘Drink To That’.

Inspired by one little line in, where else, but a pub, ‘Drink To That’ is an ode to having a “damn good ole time”.

“I always wanted to write a drinking song and one day, I was in the pub and someone said, ‘I’ll drink to that’, I thought to myself, that’s a drinking song title,” Jake said.

He sat down with producer and good mate Jared Adlam and ‘Drink To That’ was born.

“It’s all about having fun and being silly,” Jake said.

“I want people to raise their glasses in the air to this because the whole idea of the song is that there’s no real reason to drink, but we’re making up excuses to do it.”

Jake said he wanted to build momentum with each new release, and ‘Drink To That’ comes off the back of his debut country release, ‘Round Here’, which was embraced by streaming services, CMT, and radio across the country.

“We’re doing some shows, having fun and we want to play these songs and get people drinking,” he said.

“We just want people to have fun with it, and they can sing along with it straight away live because of the catchy repetitive nature of ‘drink to that’. They can even play a drinking game and have a sip every time I sing, ‘I’ll drink to that’.”

The accompanying film clip reflects the fun, party vibe of the song with many cartons of beer consumed during filming … for creative purposes only, of course.

“Fun is my goal because life is too short to take it all too seriously,” Jake said.

Who is Adam Wayne?

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

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

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

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

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

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

“A Memorable Artist With Memorable Songs”