Australian guitarist, songwriter and producer Lindsay Waddington is set to release \u201cSomething of a Privilege,\u201d a special new single written to celebrate John Williamson\u2019s 80th birthday.\u000f\u000fPerformed by Lindsay Waddington alongside Brendan Radford, the song is a warm, nostalgic tribute to one of Australia\u2019s most beloved cultural icons. From \u201cRip Rip Woodchip\u201d to \u201cTrue Blue,\u201d Williamson\u2019s songs have soundtracked school days, family milestones and the moments that shape who we are. \u201cSomething of a Privilege\u201d reflects on how Williamson has become \u201canother family member\u201d to generations of Australians \u2014 the voice we turn to in both celebration and sorrow.\u000f\u000fWith heartfelt lyrics that paint vivid pictures of classrooms, landscapes and shared memories, the track honours the man whose music has become woven into our national story. Warm, sincere and respectfully crafted, \u201cSomething of a Privilege\u201d stands as a fitting salute to an artist whose storytelling has helped define Australia.\u000f\u000fA reminder of the legacy John Williamson has given us; this release celebrates the privilege of having lived our lives with his songs alongside us.\u000f\u000fLindsay Waddington is an internationally acclaimed country music artist whose career spans more than 35 years as a performer, songwriter, producer and studio owner. A master multi-instrumentalist, he has toured stages across the world, sharing Australian country music with global audiences while earning awards and recognition both at home and abroad.\u000f\u000fA 2025 Golden Guitar winner, Lindsay has also been recognised with 10 Queensland Country Musician of the Year titles and was inducted into the prestigious Country Music Hands of Fame in 2019. \u000f\u000fAcross 13 solo albums and numerous collaborations, Lindsay\u2019s work blends technical brilliance with heartfelt storytelling, earning national chart success and the respect of peers worldwide. While his international career has brought acclaim across continents, he remains deeply committed to his roots \u2014 ensuring Australian country music continues to thrive on the global stage.\u000f\u000fLindsay Waddington has also been shortlisted for four prestigious Golden Guitar Awards in January 2026, including Instrumental of the Year ( Rush Hour ), Bush Ballad of the Year, Traditional Country Album of the Year and the coveted Toyota Album of the Year.\u000f\u000fLindsay Waddington embodies the spirit of the genre: a tireless artist, mentor and ambassador whose impact continues to resonate across Australia and beyond.\u000f\u000fLindsay Waddington and Brendan Radford\u2019s new single \u201cSomething Of A Privilege\u201d is out on streaming services on Friday 2nd January and on radio on Monday 12th January.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian guitarist, songwriter and producer Lindsay Waddington is set to release \u201cSomething of a Privilege,\u201d a special new single written to celebrate John Williamson\u2019s 80th birthday.\u000f\u000fPerformed by Lindsay Waddington alongside Brendan Radford, the song is a warm, nostalgic tribute to one of Australia\u2019s most beloved cultural icons. From \u201cRip Rip Woodchip\u201d to \u201cTrue Blue,\u201d Williamson\u2019s songs have soundtracked school days, … Continue reading “Lindsay Waddington & Brendan Radford – Something of a Privilege”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2608","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2608","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2608"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2608\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2609,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2608\/revisions\/2609"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2608"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}