MICHAEL WAUGH RELEASES GUT-WRENCHING NEW SINGLE ‘FATHER’S DAY’<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘Father’s Day’ is an emotional rollercoaster ride of a song on which Michael Waugh serves a Father’s Day breakfast of keen observation, humour, pathos and “cold cups of tea with a burnt round of toast on the side.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This latest single is the work of a master songwriter at the height of his emotionally vulnerability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I’ve written often about being a son,” reflects Michael, “but this is the first time I’ve really tried to discuss the joys and pain associated with fathering.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michael Waugh’s extraordinary new album Beauty & Truth, released on June 21st, debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Artists Country Chart and received glowing reviews from around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We are surrounded by so many messages about what men should be, and what father’s should be” reflects Michael, “but we don’t always have the capacity to recognise what we’ve got at the time when we hold their tiny little hands – it is only, perhaps, with age and hindsight, that we recognise what we’ve lost when we no longer hold them.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waugh is well known for his capacity to move an audience to tears, leading several fans to wonder why he doesn’t sell boxes of tissues at his merch stand. ‘Father’s Day’ has already become a fan favourite at launch shows around the country, and an album track that has been on repeat for those who’ve already snaffled up the record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beauty & Truth is an album by one of Australia’s most eloquent songwriters at the top of his game. ‘Father’s Day’ is at the emotional epicentre of the record’s interrogation of the beauty of love and the pain associated with telling hard truths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘Father’s Day’ is out via Compass Bros\/UMG on Friday 16th August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“If you give Beauty &Truth thirty seven minutes of your day, the emotional return-on-investment is off the charts: proof positive that whoever you are, you’re not the only one.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alan Cackett – Americana, Country, Roots & Bluegrass Review U.K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘Michael Waugh has created a masterful album that more than lives up to its title.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rhythms Magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘When Michael Waugh opens his mouth you should listen.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Australian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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