Month: October 2022

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.