Month: January 2024

Henry is a talented 13-year-old singer, guitarist, and songwriter from Conondale, Queensland. He began his music career by busking extensively across the Sunshine Coast, which has helped him become a regular performer at several venues in the area.

In 2022, Henry had the privilege of opening for renowned artists Emily Wurramara and Andrea Kirwan at the Horizon Festival. He was also nominated as a finalist in Noosa Stars Alive and made it to the top six finalists at the 2023 Gympie Country Music Muster Youth Talent Search.

Henry recently won the Caloundra Live & Local Songwriting Competition, allowing him to perform on the Kings Club VIP Stage at the 2023 Caloundra Music Festival. He is also set to attend the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January 2024, where he will participate in the Maccas Golden Gig.

Henry covers a broad range of genres and enjoys writing and performing his original songs. He is currently working on recording his first single, which he plans to release early in 2024.

About The Track

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It is about the close bond between a brother and sister with a lifetime of memories as they grew up travelling around Australia in a motorhome. After settling down, however, the elder sister wants to leave home for adventures of her own, leading her younger brother to lament her going and reminiscing about the beautiful times they had growing up together.

Multi-award-winning singer songwriter and breakthrough actress, Lainey Wilson announced “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” as her next single following Wilson’s television debut performance of the song at the 57th Annual CMA Awards, in Nashville, TN.

As the third Broken Bow Records’ single off her critically acclaimed, award-winning album, “Bell Bottom Country”, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” is a reflective tale of Wilson’s life; “barefoot and bareback.” The soulful yet Southern track, accompanied by Wilson’s signature sound, blends elements of Western, Rock, and Americana, to bring forth a modern yet traditional Country song as an ode to her roots.

Wilson was once again crowned as the most nominated artist at this year’s CMA Awards with a record breaking nine nominations and walking away with five wins in some of the most coveted categories including the biggest award of the evening, Entertainer Of The Year.

Lainey Wilson 2023 CMA Award Wins:
• Entertainer Of The Year
• Album Of The Year: Bell Bottom Country
• Female Vocalist Of The Year
• Music Video Of The Year: “wait in the truck” – HARDY (featuring Lainey Wilson)
• Musical Event Of The Year: “wait in the truck” – HARDY (featuring Lainey Wilson)

Melanie Dyer is kicking off the year with a new hit, “Honeymoonin”. This is the follow up to a successful 2023 with her debut performance at CMA Music Festival, a Golden Guitar nomination for Best Female Artist and her hit single releases, “Song for That” and “Dust”.

Melanie talks about her new track, “Honeymoonin is a song for couples in that blissful bubble whether it be newlyweds, first dates or long-term relationships trying to keep it exciting, it’s a song that encourages you to drink the champagne, buy the roses and book the ocean view room every once in a while! The production is a fusion of pop, country and coastal vibes which should put you in holiday mode!”

“I wrote this with two of my favourite collaborators, Karen Kosowski (songwriter & production) and Emma-Lee (songwriter) in Nashville this year while I was there playing at the CMA Festival. I have loved building a connection with these women over the last 5 years and we have created some of my favourite songs together.”

The Australian singer/songwriter has cemented herself as a leading lady in contemporary country with hits like “Memphis T-Shirt”, “Run Out Of Road”, “Song For That”, “Dumb Decisions” and “Dust”. With total sales approaching 10 million, Melanie is an APRA Professional Development Award Winner, APRA Nominated songwriter (Memphis T-Shirt) and an ‘in demand’ songwriter within the Australian music industry.

Renowned Australian country artist Amber Lawrence is set to tug at heartstrings once again with the release of her latest single, “5 Years of You”. The emotionally charged track captures the bittersweet moments as Amber’s own five-year-old embarks on the journey of starting primary school.

Amber Lawrence, 6 times Golden Guitar winner, ARIA nominee and current CMAA Female Artist of the Year is known for her soulful and authentic storytelling, and she brings her signature style to “5 Years of You”. This delicate song will resonate with parents experiencing the poignant milestone of sending their little ones off to school.

“I remember coming home from the first of the school orientation visits this year with a heart full of emotions, from excitement to sadness, and this song poured out of me” says Amber.

“5 Years of You” is a sweet tribute to the rollercoaster of emotions parents face when watching their children take those first steps into the world of ‘big’ school and is the follow up single to the chart topping “Live a Country Song” which impacted Top 5 on the CountryTown Hot 50 National Country Airplay Charts.

Amber will take to the stage in January 2024 at the Tamworth Country Music Festival – showcasing these songs and more at her show.

Following the release of his critically acclaimed debut album “Dallas/Fort Worth” that skyrocketed to #1 on the iTunes All-Genre chart, Stoney Creek Records artist Drake Milligan releases the up-tempo “I Got A Problem.” The good-time, romantic tune tells of all the ways a cowboy’s new gal has a hold on him like never before, singing: “your kiss tastes like whiskey, and I’m a drinker.”

” I Got A Problem” captures the track just like the rising star performed it at America’s Got Talent in September – returning to the scene of his national TV breakout last season. The cool-and-collected performance was so riveting, it prompted host (and early believer) Simon Cowell to invite Milligan to be a part of an upcoming AGT spin-off show.

Mixing traditional country twang and a dose of right-now swagger, Milligan performed over 100 U.S. shows last year and will keep the throttle pinned opening for fellow Texan Cody Johnson, along with an extensive headlining tour of the U.S. From there, he’ll fly to Europe for six shows including stops in Germany, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium and the U.K. Milligan already has two international festivals on tap for 2024, as he’s booked for big-time appearances in Australia (CMC Rocks QLD 2024 – March 15) and Norway (Den Forvitnelege Countryfestivalen 2024 – July 27).

It all follows the acclaimed release of Milligan’s 2022 album debut, Dallas/FortWorth, and looking ahead, fans can expect all new music in 2024.

About Drake Milligan:
Drake Milligan burst onto the national music stage entering the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart at #5 after dominating iTunes with his debut album “Dallas/Fort Worth”, charting back-to-back #1 hits on the iTunes Country Songs Chart, #1 on iTunes All-Genre Chart and reclaimed the #1 spot on iTunes Country Albums Chart, all while simultaneously holding positions #1, #2, #3 and #5 on iTunes Country Video Chart. In the UK, Milligan’s debut album spent 11 consecutive weeks in the Top 20 of the Official Country Artists Albums Chart. A student of classic Country music with the swagger of early Rock ‘n’ Roll, the Fort Worth, Texas native is an electrifying entertainer who is packing Country fans into clubs’ night after night on tour. Milligan cites George Strait and Elvis Presley – the King of Country and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll – as musical heroes. His unique twist of traditional Country has been embraced by fans, peers and the media alike. Milligan has performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Grand Ole Opry, Stagecoach and CMA Music Festival. He has earned high praise from People, BBC, USA Today, Parade, American Songwriter, CMT, Billboard, ET, Access Hollywood, Cosmopolitan, Cowgirl Magazine and Taste of Country. Following his debut album – co-produced by award-winning Tony Brown and Brandon Hood – the Stoney Creek Records artist is back with new music, dropping the good-time, romantic tune, “I Got A Problem,” alongside his fun-loving duet “Honky Tonkin’ About” with Canadian supergroup The Reklaws

Rising Country Singer-Songwriter Finnian Johnson Brings In 2024 With New Release ‘I’m Doing Well’.

Rising country artist Finnian Johnston is launching into 2024 with a new release ahead of appearances at Tamworth Country Music Festival in January. ‘I’m Doing Well’ is a powerful song poured straight from the heart. Its lyrics serve as a reminder that no matter what you may go through in life, you can always acknowledge that you are pushing through it.

“I’m Doing Well is the most special song I’ve ever written, coming straight from my heart for anyone to connect with” – Finnian Johnson.

Co-written with Golden Guitar winning songwriters Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, and produced by Lewis Mitchell, ‘I’m Doing Well’ is Finnian’s second original release and follows up his exceptional 2023 debut ‘Dishonest’ which was heavily supported by Australian country radio and included a high rotation add on iHeart Country Australia.

Over the past few years, Finnian has been honing his craft and building a solid reputation performing at shows and festivals, combined with national television exposure on Season 11 of the popular television series The Voice Australia, where he made the Top 12.

2023 gave Finnian continued exposure as a Top 10 Finalist in Toyota Starmaker at Tamworth Country Music Festival and was announced as a Finalist in the 2023 NAB Talent Search at the Gympie Music Muster. Finnian also toured along the eastern seaboard with Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, supported Taylor Moss and performed at events such as Smoke in Broke in NSW which has resulted in a significant profile boost.

Finnian has hit his stride in Australian country music, thanks to determination, hard work, and sheer talent. Writing from a place of truth and real-life experiences combined with his unforgettable deep and dulcet tone has ensured industry are taking note and he is on the cusp of greater exposure in 2024.

Catch Finnian at Tamworth Country Music Festival, followed by a string of new releases in 2024.

Three-time Grammy® Award winning superstar Tim McGraw has surprised fans with new music, with the release of a six-song EP titled Poet’s Resumé – available now on Big Machine Records.

In the spirit of being thankful, Poet’s Resumé is McGraw’s way of saying thank you to his fans for an incredible year, which included the release of his 17th studio album Standing Room Only in August, earning career honours such as the ACM Icon Award & the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s President’s Keystone Award, and notching his 47th No. 1 this week with his single “Standing Room Only.”

With this most recent No. 1, McGraw has now amassed 69 Top 10 radio hits throughout his career. He extends his Mediabase record for the most weeks at No. 1 with all titles to 74 weeks. In the process, he sets the record for the longest span from first to latest at 29 years and 6 months, surpassing George Strait.

Poet’s Resumé was produced by McGraw and his longtime producing partner Byron Gallimore, and features songs written by some of McGraw’s favourite songwriters.

About Tim McGraw

McGraw’s unparalleled career includes sales of over 96 million records worldwide, 47 number-one radio singles, 19 number-one albums and countless industry awards and accolades. He holds the record for second-most #1 albums in the U.S. just behind George Strait. His unique chart achievements include having three singles in the Top 20 of the radio charts on multiple occasions, as well as having two singles spend over 10 weeks at number one. He has brought to life some of the biggest hit singles of all time, including “Live Like You Were Dying” and “Humble and Kind,” a message that continues to impact fans around the world, including a Spanish version sung by McGraw. He has routinely been cited as one of the biggest touring artists in the history of country music. As part of the host committee, McGraw welcomed the largest outdoor crowd ever to his Nashville performance at the 2019 NFL Draft. He also appeared in the NFL Tailgate Party for Super Bowl LII and the College Football Playoffs 2020. His latest album “Standing Room Only” includes the title cut single, which launched with the most first-week streams of any track in McGraw’s career.

Mike Kuster is releasing “Back To Feagaville”, his third single from his sophomore album, Country So Fresh You Have To Check Your Boots, to radio. It follows the successful single, “Front Porch Swing” which spent several weeks at Number 1 in Europe and continues climbing the charts of independent radio.

Mike grew up on a small farm in Frederick County, Maryland. This new single celebrates the magic of the closest little village to his family’s farm, Feagaville.

“When you grow up in a place so rural, a place like Feagaville is the center of your world. From the pronunciation of the word to the amenities afforded to the community along Ballenger Creek, everything about it is unique and special to those of us who grew up there. Happiness for me was riding from our farm to Feagaville to get a soda, a candy bar, and seeing friends at church and 4-H meetings. It was freedom, independence, and joy in a little trip to that little town” Mike explained.

“Back To Feagaville” features Mike’s vocals backed by a talented crew of studio musicians assembled by Kuster and producer, Daniel “Dr.” Ford. Grammy and IBMA Award winning fiddler, Michael Cleveland plays fiddle. Chris Condon, known for his work as Billy Ray Cyrus’ guitarist and music director, laid down guitar tracks with Mike. Caleb Mundy, a Music Row staple, plays bass. Dr. Ford plays drums and keyboards, and provides back-up vocals.

Mike Kuster has released two full studio albums and one EP since 2002. Mike wrote all the songs on these albums. His first album, Better Late Than Never, received critical acclaim and was listed by several critics as an essential album of 2002. His single, “Daddy’s Blue Jean Jacket”, from that album was named Independent Music Network’s (IMN) County Song of the Year for 2021. Mike was named IMN’s Country Impact Artist of the Year for 2022.

Mike’s EP, Mountain Monsters of Maryland, celebrates the legends and myths of Frederick County as it celebrates its 275th Jubilee in 2023. It was released for the Jubilee and Halloween to a lot of acclaim and received lots of attention as a Halloween Country Album.

Mike Kuster and his live band, The Catoctin Cowboys, tour the Mid-Atlantic region with their “Honky Tonkin’ Good Time Show”. They have played venues as small as backyard parties to shows with over 2,000 in the audience. Each show includes a mix of Mike’s original songs and some of the best traditional Country classics.

Mike continues to live in a small town in Frederick County, namely Walkersville. He and his wife, who met in high school, recently celebrated twenty-five years of marriage. They have three children who live with them in their slice of heaven in small-town America.

With a touring drummer for a father, Larissa was raised on a tour bus surrounded by family and music. When Larissa was a toddler, she fell in love with country music as she and her father sang along to a worn-out cassette of George Strait while riding together in the combine on her family’s farm.

Since those formative years, Larissa has grown into a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter penning relatable lyrics that move the hearts of her listeners. Her distinctive voice is an easy listening standout with a sound all her own.