Australian country music is welcoming an exciting new talent, with Tameka releasing her infectious debut single, \u201c Like This Before\u201d .\u000f\u000fA vibrant blend of contemporary country and pop, \u201c Like This Before\u201d captures the magic of the moment you fall for someone unexpectedly and it changes everything. Inspired by the spark of a first dance, the song follows two strangers from a glance across the room to the final dance of the night, capturing the exact butterfly moment everyone can relate to where you meet that person and instantly fearlessly fall.\u000f\u000fWritten by Tameka, the feel-good anthem is all about the uncontrollable magnetism between two people and the excitement of falling for someone when you least expect it. Mixed by acclaimed Nashville engineer Jonathan Roye and mastered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Adam Ayan, \u201cLike This Before\u201d delivers polished production while showcasing Tameka’s engaging songwriting, soaring vocals and exceptional musicianship.\u000f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It honestly still doesn\u2019t feel real that I\u2019m finally releasing my own music. I\u2019ve spent so many years performing and writing, and \u2018Like This Before\u2019 feels like the perfect way to introduce myself as an artist. It\u2019s a song about finding a love that completely catches you by surprise, and I really hope people hear it and think of someone who makes them feel that way.\u201d\u000f- Tameka<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Already recognised as one of Australia’s fastest-rising country artists, Tameka has built a reputation as Australia’s premier female chicken-pickin’ guitarist. Combining Keith Urban-inspired guitar work with the soaring vocal style of Rascal Flatts, she has developed a fresh, energetic country-pop sound that is rapidly capturing attention across the industry.\u000f\u000fEqually respected as both a touring musician and performer, Tameka has become one of the most sought-after guitarists on the Australian country music circuit. She has performed alongside Adam Harvey, Andrew Swift, Catherine Britt, Loren Ryan, Tori Darke, Liam Brew and Mickey Pye, as well as Canadian favourites Dan Davidson and The Road Hammers. Over the past year, she has also entertained audiences nationwide as part of the sold-out Ultimate Superstars of Country tour.\u000f\u000fAs a solo performer, Tameka has spent years refining her craft on stages across Australia, supporting some of the country’s biggest names, including Troy Cassar-Daley, Travis Collins, Amber Lawrence, Nathan Cavaleri, Dami Im and Dylan Wright . Her high-energy live performances, outstanding guitar playing and authentic stage presence have earned her a rapidly growing fanbase.\u000f\u000fInspired by the country-pop sound of Kelsea Ballerini’s debut album The First Time , Tameka enlisted the same Nashville engineering team behind that record to help bring \u201c Like This Before\u201d to life. The result is a polished, radio-ready debut that perfectly balances infectious hooks, heartfelt storytelling and world-class production.\u000f\u000fWith \u201c Like This Before\u201d , Tameka announces herself as one of Australia’s most exciting and vibrant emerging country artists. Armed with undeniable talent, captivating live performances and a modern country-pop sound, she is poised to make a lasting impression on Australian audiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Australian country music is welcoming an exciting new talent, with Tameka releasing her infectious debut single, \u201c Like This Before\u201d .\u000f\u000fA vibrant blend of contemporary country and pop, \u201c Like This Before\u201d captures the magic of the moment you fall for someone unexpectedly and it changes everything. Inspired by the spark of a first dance, the song … Continue reading “Tameka – Like This Before”<\/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-3060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3060","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3060"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3060\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3061,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3060\/revisions\/3061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3060"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}