Month: August 2023

Back from her recent trip to Nashville and her debut performance at CMA Music Festival, Melanie Dyer drops a brand new single, “Dust “. The Australian singer/songwriter has cemented herself as a leading lady in contemporary country with hits like “Memphis T-Shirt”, ” Run Out Of Road” and her most recent hit, “Song For That”.

Produced by Rod McCormack, Melanie describes her new track, “Dust is a high energy call-to-action to take the bull by the horns and ride the highs in life. I hope that when people turn it up on the radio, stream it or hear it live, they get a rush of confidence to keep moving forward and never settle for less.”

Joining the lineup for CMA Music Festival 2023, Melanie played alongside the likes of Jason Aldean, Dan + Shay, Miranda Lambert and more to celebrate the Festival’s 50th Anniversary.

With sales approaching 10 million, Melanie released her sophomore album in 2022, “Between You & Me”; featuring hit singles, “Run Out Of Road”, ” Cheap Moscato”, “Cheating On Me” and “Dumb Decisions” (with Caitlyn Shadbolt) and the title track a collab with US Artist Troy Cartwright. The album earned Melanie 2 CMAA Golden Guitar Award nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Collaboration of the year in January 2023. Melanie is an APRA Professional Development Award Winner, APRA Nominated songwriter (“Memphis T-Shirt”) and an ‘in demand’ songwriter within the Australian music industry.

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.

South-East Queensland’s contemporary country music recording artist Brook Chivell is preparing to captivate listeners once again with his highly anticipated fourth release of the year, ‘Bad Guy’. Following the success of his previous singles ‘Put ‘Em Up’, ‘Blue Eyes’ and a remarkable cover of the iconic ’80’s Tears For Fears hit, ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’, Chivell continues to showcase his versality as an artist.

‘Bad Guy’ will take fans on a melodic journey through heartfelt emotions and introspection. With this new release, Chivell delves into the world of one-sided stories that often circulate after a breakup, shedding light on the unspoken perspectives and untold narratives. Through his soul-stirring lyrics and genuine storytelling, Chivell aims to provide solace and understanding to those who have experienced similar situations.

Engineered and co-produced with Brook, by Jared Adlam at Machine Lab Recording and mastered by Paul Blakey at 12th & Vine Post, ‘Bad Guy’ is a testament to Brook’s commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality and production.

Brook Chivell’s previous releases in 2023 have been met with immense praise and admiration from both fans and industry professionals alike. His second single of the year, the beautiful ballad ‘Blue Eyes’, garnered significant attention and was added to major editorial playlists on Spotify and Apple Music. Additionally, his rendition of ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ served as a heartfelt expression of gratitude to his dedicated fan base.

As Chivell continues to push the boundaries of his artistry, ‘Bad Guy’ promises to be yet another musical gem in his growing repertoire. With his distinct country sound infused with contemporary elements, he is solidifying his position as one of the most exciting talents in the Australian country music scene.

Brook Chivell’s new single ‘Bad Guy’ is out at radio and all digital services on Monday 14th August.

Today, GRAMMY, CMA and ACM Award-winning singer songwriter Carly Pearce announces her North American headline COUNTRY MUSIC MADE ME DO IT TOUR, kicking off October 5 at The Town Hall in New York City. Presented by Conundrum Wines, the 10+ city tour will continue through cities like Boston, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Detroit and more before concluding on November 18 in Detroit. Adam Doleac and Hannah Ellis will join Pearce as support on select dates.

In tandem with the tour announcement, Pearce also reveals the upcoming August 11 release of her brand new song “Country Music Made Me Do It” via Big Machine Records. An upbeat, cheeky love letter to the genre, the song chronicles Pearce’s long standing relationship to Country music and the impact it has had on her life. Pre-save the new track HERE.

Ahead of the tour, the Carly Pearce Official Fan Club launches today, offering fans the opportunity to stay directly in the know with their favorite artist – along with an exclusive fan club pre-sale from Tuesday, August 8 at 10A local through Thursday, August 10 at 10P local where they can utilize their unique pre-sale code for both tickets and VIP Experiences on the tour. General tickets will be available for purchase beginning Friday, August 11 at 10A local time.

The Carly Pearce Official Fan Club offers two tiers of access with offerings ranging from an exclusive newsletter from Pearce, online store discounts, access to behind the scenes content, as well as pre-sale ticket and pre-sale VIP Experience access codes. For more information and to sign up for the fan club, fans can visit fanclub.carlypearce.com.

In addition to new music and live touring dates, Pearce has notched another career milestone with the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) PLATINUM certification of her No. 1 hit “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde. The song won a GRAMMY® Award this year for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, marking Pearce’s first and making history as the first female pairing to win in the category, in addition to winning the 2022 CMA Musical Event of the Year and 2022 ACM Music Event of the Year.

The news comes after Pearce’s latest rising single “We Don’t Fight Anymore” featuring Chris Stapleton was released to critical and fan acclaim last month, and follows the announcement that she will join Tim McGraw as direct support on all dates of his 2024 STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR starting March 14. For more information, please visit CarlyPearce.com.

About Carly Pearce

Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce lit a fire with her debut album Every Little Thing and the PLATINUM-certified history-making title track, and she hasn’t slowed down since. Pearce’s 3x PLATINUM-certified “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Lee Brice won both the 2020 CMA Awards Musical Event and 2021 ACM Awards Music Event, plus ACM Single of the Year. Pearce, now a Grand Ole Opry and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame member, has come a long way from the pain she felt writing her critically acclaimed and commercially lauded third studio album 29 which includes Country Radio chart toppers ” Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde and “What He Didn’t Do.” For the PLATINUM-certified “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Pearce picked up her second consecutive ACM Music Event of the Year in 2022 and marked the third duet between two solo women to top Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The song also took home the 2022 CMA Musical Event of the Year and won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, marking Pearce’s first and making history as the first female pairing to win in the category. Earlier this year, Pearce joined Blake Shelton’s BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR and made her 100th performance at the Grand Ole Opry. As she closed out that pivotal 29 chapter with her first live album 29: WRITTEN IN STONE (LIVE FROM MUSIC CITY), Pearce now steps into the next chapter of her musical career with the praised release of her new single “We Don’t Fight Anymore” (featuring Chris Stapleton), and upcoming August 11 release of new song “Country Music Made Me Do It.” After setting out on her 2023 fall headline COUNTRY MUSIC MADE ME DO IT TOUR, Pearce will join Tim McGraw’s 2024 STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR as direct support. Honored as one of CMT’s 2022 Artists of The Year, the 2021 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and 2022 ACM Awards Female Artist of the Year, Pearce continues to resonate with her honest lyrics and timeless musicality. For tour dates and more, visit CarlyPearce.com.

Mike Kuster’s second album, Country So Fresh You Have to Check Your Boots, hit the ground running and continues with this second single, “Front Porch Swing”. This single has already garnered praise and playlist placements in the independent music community.

Written about the small town in Maryland that Kuster calls home, the song transports the listener to his front porch and captures the lazy sway of his front porch swing. As he describes, “ain’t nothin better in this whole wide world; makes your worries fade away and calms your nerves.”

Mike Kuster grew up on a small farm in Frederick County, Maryland along the Appalacian mountain, Catoctin Mountain. He and his wife, Emily, met in FFA in high school and settled in Walkersville, Maryland not far from where they grew up. They’ve raised three children in their small town and enjoy life in their agrarian home town.

Mike Kuster writes and sings songs based on his love of the classic he grew up hearing in the barn, at rodeos, and hauling horses and cattle with his father. He and his band, The Catoctin Cowboys, travel the area performing at venues large and small. He has recorded two albums in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Dr. Ford. His lastest album, Country So Fresh You Have To Check Your Boots, was released in June of 2023 and follows his critcally acclaimed debut album, Better Late Than Never, released in 2022. Kuster was named Independent Music Network’s Country Impact Artist of 2022.

Australia was introduced to Lane Pittman in April 2022, when the then 16-year-old school student from Tamworth, NSW with the glorious mullet haircut and even more sensational vocal tone wowed audiences with his cover of Luke Combs “Even Though I’m Leaving ” as his audition for The Voice Australia. All four chairs turned, and Lane joined Team Keith (Keith Urban). Lane continued to progress and impress throughout the following weeks on The Voice, taking on any challenge he was set with an exceptional attitude and performance skills beyond his years.

With his performance of “Even Though I’m Leaving” being viewed over 5 million times across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram so far, Lane caught the eye of Luke Combs and his team. Lane was invited to be the opening act on Luke’s massive , sold-out Australian and New Zealand Tour with Cody Johnson, taking place in August 2023.

Having recently signed a management and record deal with Chugg Music, home to artists including Lime Cordiale, Sheppard & Casey Barnes. Lane has now released his first single on Chugg Music titled “Love In A Country Town”.

Written by Nashville heavyweights Neil Mason (from The Cadillac Three), Ryan Hurd and Aaron Eshuis, Lane said that “Love in A Country Town” feels like a fresh start for me. It’s the launch of this new chapter and I think it really reflects that. This song is all about falling in love, which I did from the second I heard it. I really hope people enjoy it and love it just as much as I do!”.

ABOUT LANE PITTMAN:

Born in Mount Isa, QLD and raised in country music capital, Tamworth NSW, country music has been part of Lane for his entire life. Seeking inspiration from the legends such as Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, and Brooke & Dunn, through to today’s biggest stars like

Keith Urban, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen, Lane has taken it all in to make a style all his own, which he is ready to take to the world at the fresh age of just seventeen.

Australia was introduced to Lane Pittman in April 2022, when the then 16 year old school student from Tamworth NSW with the glorious mullet haircut and even more sensational vocal tone wowed audiences with his cover of Luke Combs “Even Though I’m Leaving” as his audition for The Voice Australia. All four chairs turned, and Lane joined Team Keith (Keith Urban).

Lane’s performance of “Even Though I’m Leaving” was uploaded across socials and has so far been seen over 5 million times across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

The performance caught the eye of Luke Combs, and his team and Lane was invited to be the opening act on Luke’s massive, sold-out Australian & New Zealand Tour with Cody Johnson, taking place in August 2023. Lane also appeared at CMC Rocks and sold out his first ever ticketed show at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2023.

Lane is completing his Higher School Certificate in 2023 and looking forward to getting stuck into writing, performing, and releasing more music as he commences his musical journey.

Canadian country music legend Gord Bamford is returning to our shores shortly, touring August & September 2023. Following hot on the heels of the release of his new album “Fire It Up” Gord has announced a 12 show tour that will also feature his full Canadian touring band that includes some of the most awarded musicians in Canada. Check out “Fire It Up” HERE.

To coincide with the tour dates, Gord has dropped another track from the album to celebrate, “Hair of The Honky Tonk Dog”. As Gord says, “I am excited to release this track exclusively for the Aussie’s only. After being able to get back to my homeland on a number of different occasions and experience all the great music fans down under; I feel like this song is a perfect fit. Can’t wait to see everyone on tour… AUSSIE… AUSSIE… AUSSIE….”

“I love touring in Australia. I feel a deep connection to the country and still proudly hold an Australian passport. This next tour is a mixed bag of shows. We will be doing a couple of Festivals including the Gympie Muster for the second time and I will also be doing some of my own shows. The band and I are also excited to be working with my mates The Wolfe Brothers with whom I have previously done a couple of tours within Australia, and they have also joined me for some shows in Canada. The pandemic put a stop to my regular trips to Oz, but it is so good to put all that behind us and to be able to come back down under to play some country music and catch up with my fans there”.

Gord is one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music. He has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade with his traditional Country persona and engaging live shows.

ABOUT GORD BAMFORD:

Australian-born and Canadian-raised, Gord Bamford stands as one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music. He has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade with his traditional Country persona and captivating live shows and has been the recipient of 26 Canadian Country Music Association awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Male Artist of the Year wins, along with receiving multiple JUNO Award nominations. With over 100 million streams and 5 billion audience impressions at radio globally, Bamford is a two-time recipient of the CMA Global Country Artist Award, with 28 Top 10 singles in Canada including the No. 1 hits “When Your Lips Are So Close” and “Dive Bar”. In January of 2023, multiple CMA and CCMA Award winner Gord Bamford stays true to the country sound that has helped define his decorated career with the release of his 11th studio album “Fire It Up” on April 28. Gord Bamford’s new album embraces themes of caregiving, loss, compassion, empathy, and most important – hope.

Powerhouse Canadian Country Rock Artist Jason Kirkness Makes His Australian Debut With ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’ .

Canadian country singer-songwriter Jason Kirkness is set to release his first single in Australia and ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’ is the perfect debut to audiences down under. As a true champion of the Canadian country music scene, Jason is redefining the genre with his irresistible sound. This highly anticipated track from his forthcoming album promises an upbeat experience that will have you dancing and singing along.

“Having a song that changes your life is a rare honour for any musician. I’m lucky that ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’ is really becoming that song for me. I’m looking forward to meeting the people of Australia and getting to know them as they get to know my music”. Jason Kirkness.

Having achieved tremendous success on the airwaves with multiple chart-climbing releases, Jason Kirkness continues to captivate listeners worldwide. Already a hit in Canada, ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’ made waves on the Top 50 Canadian Billboard Chart for an astounding 18 weeks, and is still in rotation in many markets a year later, firmly establishing him as a rising star.

Hailing from the humble town of Kleefield, Manitoba, Canada, Jason has a captivating backstory that has shaped his music. With a history of touring and living an exhilarating life on the road, Jason has shared the stage with industry legends such as Luke Bryan, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. He constantly delivers heartfelt performances and showcases his beautiful vocal range.

With a captivating blend of country charm and electrifying talent that will leave audiences craving for more, his slick country sound is bound to resonate with Australian country music lovers. So, get ready to dance, sing and enjoy the vibrant and upbeat vibes of ‘Anywhere The Night Goes’. Jason Kirkness is set to make his mark on Australia.

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”

Their new single “Always Calling” is about living with the always-calling voice in your head and fighting against finding some perspective. Lead singer of the band Brewn, Mick Bond, says, “In the process of producing the song, the meaning of it has evolved over time. The song ‘Always Calling’ was originally written about a guy whose heart had been stolen by an exotic dancer. She also danced for others and could never be his one and only. Even knowing this, he could not stop his desire for her to call constantly.”

The five-piece group continues to capture elements of country and rock music to bring to fruition their deep roots. Hailing from Australia with their nostalgic sound, the band expands globally as they express the purpose of a truth-telling story about a piece of someone’s heart.

“After producing the lyric video and sharing the track with others, the band released the song with a message that is much bigger than a simple story. “This is calling, and your inner voice is calling you. A voice inside you you cannot ignore. Follow your inner voice, your alter ego, chase your desires and dreams, and be who you truly are,” adds Mick.”

Throughout the lyric video, someone struggles to block out memories of the person she always thinks about. Listening to your inner voice, the voice that guides you in the direction of your heart’s desires, helps you stay true to yourself.

The band’s signature style continues to evolve as they aim to revisit country rock in a way that is different from the norm. They blend various musical styles, either stripping things back or layering different instruments, and allow listeners to create their own story within each song. With the much-loved single “Always Calling,” Brewn’s music unites people going through different phases in their lives and embracing the essence of being lonely but not alone