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Catherine Britt earns 6 CMAA Nominations for ‘Boneshaker’, creates ARIA history

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The 44th Country Music Association of Australia Awards nominees were announced yesterday with Catherine Britt featuring prominently. The ceremony took place at the iconic Sydney Opera House and featured an all-star line-up of Australian talent but no star shone brighter than the Newcastle singer-songwriter who earned nominations in 6 categories including the prestigious Album of the Year for her critically acclaimed release ‘Boneshaker’

In addition to Album of the Year, Catherine is nominated for Female Artist of The Year, Single of The Year (‘Boneshaker’), Video of The Year (along with directors Tribal Apes), APRA AMCOS Song Of The Year and Vocal Collaboration Of The Year for ‘You and Me Against The World’, a duet with legendary songsmith Steve Earle.

“I didn’t expect much going into the Golden Guitar nominations event having had such a tough year and not being able to give this album all of the attention it deserved,” says Catherine. “‘Boneshaker’ could have easily flown under the radar but today really was a wonderful surprise. I was just so taken aback by the support and love from my peers and my wonderful industry that I am so proud to be a part of. Thank you Golden Guitars and thank you to all who voted for my album ‘Boneshaker’, I’m humbled and excited for 2016.”

The CMAA announcement comes 6 weeks after ‘Boneshaker’ was revealed as a contender for Best Country Album at this year’s ARIA Awards. This is the sixth time Catherine has received a nomination in this category and the first time in ARIA history an artist has received a Best Country Album nomination for each of their first 6 album releases.

Released May 1 on Lost Highway (Universal Music) ‘Boneshaker’ is Catherine’s debut release for the prestigious label and continues to receive praise from fans and media alike. Chris Familton (The Music) stated it “stands head and shoulders above much of the soulless country music purporting to represent the genre” while Rhythms proclaimed: “Wow! The title track to Catherine Britt’s new album erupts like a massive Pat Benatar anthem, with layers of production never previously encountered on any of Britt’s releases. It’s gigantic.”

As reported in the media, 2015 has been a tough year for Catherine: weeks after releasing her album ‘Boneshaker’ she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Promotional activities for the album may have been curtailed due to her ongoing treatment but Catherine’s desire to share publicly share her journey has served as an inspiration to many. She continues to win fans on and off stage for her amazing musical talents, perseverance and irrefutable bravery.

Described by media as “one of the most compelling, and interesting, artists at work in Australian music, let alone within country music” Catherine Britt has worked with the likes of Kasey Chambers, Paul Kelly, Tim Rogers, Sir Elton John, Don McLean, Chris Isaak, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Guy Clark and Keith Urban to name but a few.

TWO FINALIST NOMINATIONS FOR 2015 TOYOTA STAR MAKER WINNER MICKEY PYE IN THE 44TH COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS OF AUSTRALIA

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Following in the tracks of his predecessors over 35 years of history, 2015Toyota Star Maker winner Mickey Pye has received the judges’ commendation with two nominations in the 44th Country Music Awards of Australia.

When She’s Drinkin’, the first single release from Mickey’s Star Maker album Unleashed was produced by Sean Rudd and has earned a top five place in Qantaslink New Talent Of The Year and a second nomination for Instrumental of the Year with Unleashed written by Mickey.

Star Maker holds a special place in history having achieved placement in the final of New Talent every year for 35 years confirming that the brand is highly regarded. The category was fiercely contended with 66 entries this year.

Lead single “When She’s Drinkin'” was released to media in June and four months later still sits in teh radio anmd video airplay charts.

A total of five Star Maker finalists have received nominations in the upcoming Country Music Awards of Australia. They are Lee Kernaghan who leads the way with eight, Beccy Cole six, James Blundell and Travis Collins one apiece and Mickey with two.

During his Star Maker year, Mickey has been mentored by Lee Kernaghan as well as Beccy Cole who he’s been playing guitar for and her opening act.

Mickey has also performed with and for Travis Collins, the 2004 Star Maker winner making the year a truly ‘Star Maker’ family affair.

SEE MICKEY AT THE FOLLOWING PLACES
NOVEMBER 2015
17 ONWARDS
DECEMBER 2015
JANUARY 2016
15-24 Toyota Country Music Festival – Tamworth NSW

New Shows on ZFM from Richard Todd

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Tune in Monday mornings for Richard Todd with “The Eighties Unplanned” from 10 and “The Essential Guide to the Nineties” from 11.

The Essential Guide to the 90’s is our weekly look back at some of the songs that were making impacts in the UK & US Top 20 singles charts from the current week in 1990’s chart history.

Each week we feature two classic 1990’s years somewhere between 1990 & 1999 and we’ll play a selection of 90’s songs that were either riding high in the UK or US singles charts from this very week in 1990s chart history. All the listener needs to do is try to guess the year.

Each show features two years, one year in the first 30 minutes of the show and another year in the second 30 minutes. If you are a fan of 1990’s music then this show is appointment listening for you each week.

The Eighties Unplanned Each week we feature two classic 1980’s years somewhere between 1980 & 1989 and we’ll play a selection of 80’s songs that were either riding high in the UK Top 40 singles charts from this very week in 1980’s chart history. All the listener needs to do is try to guess the year.

Each show features two years, one year in the first 30 minutes of the show and another year in the second 30 minutes. If you are a fan of 1980’s music then this show is appointment listening for you each week.

THE RED HOT SUMMER TOUR ANNOUNCES ITS BIGGEST LINE UP EVER

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As one of the hottest summer festivals on the calendar, the annual RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is once again bringing out an incredible line-up of the best talent in the Australian Music Industry. The 2016 tour features the proverbial who’s who of Oz rock royalty; featuring Jimmy Barnes, Noiseworks, The Angels, Mark Seymour & The Undertow and The Badloves. Set to be the largest tour in the festival’s history, audiences can expect a day jam packed with classic hits with dates running throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania.

RED HOT SUMMER TOUR promoter Duane McDonald says the 2016 festival will be huge, with 15 shows booked. “We always receive requests from audiences in regional areas to bring the tour through their town,” he says. “This year we have expanded to take the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR to new areas and new venues, which makes it the biggest run we have done for the tour to date. We can’t wait to get out on the road in 2016.”

Jimmy Barnes needs no introduction to Aussie audiences. As a legend both from his time fronting Cold Chisel and his top charting solo career, Barnes has toured the breadth of Australia. He has an enviable back catalogue that makes for incredible live performances with songs like Working Class Man, When Your Love Is Gone and No Second Prize to name a few. It has been a few years since Jimmy Barnes has headlined the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR, so it is no surprise that his return is highly anticipated. The 2016 Red Hot Summer Tour gives rock fans a chance to see Jimmy Barnes at his best and enjoy classic hits which have made him an icon in the Australian music scene.

Noiseworks are Australian rock legends and are well reputed for their incredible live shows. They are adored by music fans and critics alike. The multi-ARIA nominated band features some of the best musicians in the country and have produced a swag of incredible songs, such as Take Me Back, Love Somebody, Touch, Freedom, Miles and Miles and In My Youth to name a few. The band sold in excess of 1.2 million albums with 15 hit singles before calling a break in the early 1990s. They are now back and they are rocking harder than ever and their upcoming performances on the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR are guaranteed to blow the speakers!

When it comes to great Aussie rock, it doesn’t come much better than The Angels. It’s been over four decades since brothers Rick and John Brewster co-founded the iconic band and have penned some of Australia’s most anthemic tracks. The Angels are widely reputed for their killer live shows. Fronted now by Dave Gleeson, The Angels have had a massive couple of years, not only celebrating their 40th anniversary, but also releasing an album of all-new material. With hits like Long Line, Marseille, Be With You, After the Rain, Shadow Boxer and Mr Damage to name a few. Audiences will be in for a treat when The Angels take to the stage.

When it comes to one of the country’s most prolific songwriters, the name Mark Seymour is one of the first to pop to mind. Mark Seymour and the Undertowhave been steadily touring the country promoting their latest release Mayday, demonstrating to audiences why this talented songsmith has endured such longevity in the Australian music scene. With a back catalogue of songs such as Throw Your Arms Around Me, Holy Grail, Football Train, Do You See What I See and When The River Runs Dry, to name a few, any time in the company of Mark and his band is a treat for all music lovers.

The Badloves are an Australian institution. Established in Melbourne in the late 1980s, they have made an indelible imprint on the local scene, from their original compositions to their collaborations. Described as having a ‘neo-hippy, retro’ sound, they have an impressive back catalogue including the likes of Green Limousine, I Remember, Lost and Memphis to name a few. They’ve toured with icons of the Australian and international music scene, and are revered for their live shows. The band called it quits in 2010, only reforming in 2015 for a run of shows, making their inclusion on the 2016 line-up of the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR a very special one indeed.

The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR always sells out well in advance, and year after year it has been proven to be one of the best value for money concert experiences in Australia. Music fans are recommended to get in early to secure their tickets so they don’t miss out on one of the biggest line-ups of Australian music royalty to share the same stage.

The Red Hot Summer Tour Queensland shows – slated for 4th & 5th March 2016 – are due to be announced on 1st November 2015. Stay tuned for updates.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Thursday 24th September 2015

Saturday 2nd January 2016

Mackay Park, BATEMANS BAY NSW

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Batemans Bay Visitor Centre 1800 802 528

Saturday 9th January 2016

Centenary Oval, PORT LINCOLN SA

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Nautilus Arts Centre 08 8683 5088

Saturday 16th January 2016

Mary Ann Reserve, MANNUM SA

‘Sounds By The River’

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Mannum Visitor Information Centre 1300 626 686

Sunday 17th January 2016

Old Mount Gambier Gaol, MOUNT GAMBIER SA

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Old Mount Gambier Gaol 08 8723 0032

Saturday 23rd January 2016

Mornington Racecourse, MORNINGTON VIC

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Sunday 24th January 2016

Mulwala Water Ski Club, MULWALA NSW

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Ski Club Reception 03 5744 1888

Saturday 30th January 2016

Country Club Lawns, LAUNCESTON TAS

Tix Tas 1300 795 257 | www.tixtas.com.au

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Sunday 31st January 2016

Tolosa Park, GLENORCHY TAS

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Tix Tas 1300 795 257 | www.tixtas.com.au

Saturday 12th March 2016

Lazy River Estate, DUBBO NSW

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Dubbo Tourist Information Centre 02 6801 4450

Saturday 19th March 2016

Westport Park, PORT MACQUARIE NSW

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

The Glasshouse | www.glasshouse.org.au

Sunday 20th March 2016

Kiama Showgrounds, KIAMA NSW

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Kiama Visitors Centre 1300 654 262

Saturday 26th March 2016

Bendigo Jockey Club, BENDIGO VIC

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Capital Theatre Box Office 03 5434 6100

Sunday 27th March 2016

Bonnie Doon Hotel, BONNIE DOON VIC

Ticketmaster 136 100 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC’S NEW SUPERGROUP – ADAM BRAND & THE OUTLAWS – HIT THE ROAD IN 2016 FOR A MASSIVE NATIONAL TOUR

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Australian country has a new supergroup – Adam Brand & The Outlaws – and they are heating up the local charts! Fronted by 12 times Golden Guitar winner and multi-ARIA award nominee Adam Brand, The Outlaws features an all-star line-up of some of the most prolific names in the Australian scene – Drew McAlister, Travis Collins, Matt Cornell and Mike Carr. Adam Brand & The Outlaws is what you get when you join one of the key artists of his generation with four of the finest country musicians to emerge in this country over the past two decades. Now, this incredible supergroup are hitting the road for an intensive national tour, kicking off in January 2016. There is no doubt about it, an evening in the company of these musicians is guaranteed to be a night to remember!

Adam Brand & The Outlaws debuted at the 2015 Gympie Muster to much acclaim, and their debut single Good Year For The Outlaw has already received rave reviews from the local music community. The outfit’s debut self-titled album is due for release in January to coincide with the Tamworth Country Music Festival and the start of The Outlaws’ national tour. The outfit’s forthcoming album is a 14-track music dynamo. Featuring covers of classic rock favourites from the likes of Cold Chisel’s Working Class Man to Queen’s Fat Bottom Girls and Jet’s smash Are You Gonna Be My Girl, the album is all killer, no filler! Recorded in Rancom Street Studios, produced by Adam Brand and engineered and mixed by Ted Howard, the album is set to define a generation!

When it comes to country music stars, Adam Brand is at the top of the tree. He has three times platinum and five times gold albums. He was also the winner of this year’s CMC Oz Artist of the Year. Drew McAlister has a slew of Golden Guitars under his belt for both songwriting and performance credits. Travis Collins is a multi-Golden Guitar nominee, with the longest running #1 Country Airplay track of 2015 for Curves from his #1 ARIA country album Wired. Matt Cornell – a former Baby Animal – has fast earned a reputation for his live shows and was a finalist for the CMC New Artist of the Year in 2015. Mike Carr, best known recently as the creator of two time ARIA-winning comedian Buddy Goode, is a Golden Guitar winning songwriter who has penned many well-known Australian country hits.

For Adam Brand, pulling together The Outlaws was something of a natural progression. “When it came to putting a list together of people that would suit this outlaw band, it didn’t take very long,” he says. “These guys are all great mates, have amazing talent and occasionally cross the line – perfect! Over the years we have all worked together in one form or another. This tour is going to take us from Tassie, across the Nullabor and then all the way to Tropical Queensland. Who better to do a tour of this scale than with your mates?! The whole idea of this band, album and tour is to go out and party hard, and these boys do that best!”

They might be called ‘Outlaws’ but the four incredible musicians involved are all focused on providing the ultimate party soundtrack. With the album coming and a swag of shows guaranteed to embrace this festive atmosphere, Adam Brand & The Outlaws are set to become the stuff of legend. As it is with Outlaws, they don’t stick around… so buckle up and get ready for some sonic fireworks! Adam Brand & The Outlaws have arrived!

When I think about the last few years of my musical life I think about a chance that I got from Adam Brand. Brandy got McAlister Kemp our record deal. I got to play in a duo that released three albums and did amazing things and that all happened because of Adam Brand’s belief. In this new venture I’m completely amazed by the concept and the talented people that I’m going to get to tour with! Mike Carr is one of the best singers I’ve heard ever! …And songwriting…well his credentials speak for themselves, I can’t count how many cuts Mike has had! Matt Cornell, a perfectionist in the best kind of way, Matt’s musical history is an amazing journey and it all comes from pure talent… And he can do more push-ups than me! Travis Collins, I want your voice man, and your fingers ha! A seriously talented dude, plays, sings, writes amazing songs! The Outlaws are about amazing songs and are without doubt anthems, that anybody who has a musical bone in their body will be compelled to party to! The Outlaws are brotherhood, we’ve done a lot of crap gigs to get good at our game, and that’s why this tour is gonna rock! We want nothing more than to please anybody who comes to this show! It’s a privilege to be a part of the outlaws project and I cannot wait to get up on stage front and centre with these amazing guys who have an awesome track record in their own right!! In any business you can’t sell something unless you believe in it, and we all believe in this!! This combination is going to spell ‘PARTY TIME’. – Drew McAlister

Everything about ‘The Outlaws’ is based on mateship, brotherhood and good times. It sounds that way on the album and its sure gonna feel like that on the tour. It should’ve been almost impossible for five different artists each having their own careers, schedules and commitments, to make ‘The Outlaws’ fall into place… but it’s happened because each of us love this music and have a deep respect and admiration of the other four guys we’re in it with. It started with backstage conversations between five separate artists of ‘wouldn’t it be cool’ and ‘imagine if we could’ and escalated quickly piece by piece to a single band, a few jam sessions, then and album and full blown national tour. The Outlaws… yeah, I like the sound of that. I just wanted to play a tour where no-one would tell my guitar was too loud… I suspect this is that tour. – Travis Collins

When Adam Brand first told me about his idea for the Outlaws, he didn’t even get to finish the first sentence, I just jumped in and said “I’m in,” especially once I heard who else was doing it. Mike Carr not only happens to be one of my best mates, he’s someone I admire immensely, he was a big contributor to my current album, we wrote a bunch of songs together. Drew, I had the pleasure of touring with a couple years back, he would have to be one of the best singers on the planet, a great song writer, and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Travis and I have also spent time on the road, he too has an amazing voice, & certainly knows his way around a fret board, seeing him perform is something he was definitely born to do. For the past six or so years I’ve been a part of Adam’s band, touring all over the place, so we have spent countless hours together, he’s become like a big brother to me, and has helped guide my solo career. So, to say we’ re all good friends is kinda underplaying it, we’re a gang, a band of brothers, we’re Outlaws! – Matt Cornell

I’ve a long association with Adam, Drew and Matt, having written songs with them on their own albums. We’ve been mates forever and to have this opportunity to work side-by-side is a dream come true… and as usual a lot of fun. This is the first time I’ve worked with Travis, I have known him and admired his immense talent for many years and it is very exciting to finally be making music with him, in a purely platonic way of course! We had so much fun making the album, and were completely in awe with each other’s talents. Now it’s ready… it’s time to hit the road and show everyone this very unique combination never before seen in Australian country music – and we can’t wait! – Mike Carr

The outfit’s debut single Good Year For The Outlaw is at radio now. Adam Brand & The Outlaws debut self-titled album is out through ABC Music on 15th January 2016.

Tickets for the Adam Brand & The Outlaws national tour are on sale today!

Friday 22nd January 2016

Blazes – West Tamworth Leagues Club, TAMWORTH NSW

www.wtlc.com.au | (02) 6765 7588

Monday 25th January 2016

Dargo River Inn, DARGO VIC

www.oztix.com.au | (03) 5140 1330

Wednesday 27th January 2016

Flying Horse Bar & Brewery, WARRNAMBOOL VIC

(03) 5562 2254

Thursday 28th January 2016

Hallam Hotel, HALLAM VIC

www.moshtix.com.au | (03) 8786 0200

Friday 29th January 2016

Gateway Hotel, GEELONG VIC

www.moshtix.com.au | (03) 5275 1091

Saturday 30th January 2016

Kinross Woolshed Hotel, THURGOONA NSW

Sunday 31st January 2016

Capital Theatre, BENDIGO VIC

www.thecapital.com.au | (03) 5334 6100

Wednesday 3rd February 2016

Muswellbrook RSL Club, MUSWELLBROOK NSW

(02) 6543 1700

Thursday 4th February 2016

Ettalong Diggers Club, ETTALONG NSW

(02) 4343 0011

Friday 5th February 2016

Toronto Workers Club, TORONTO NSW

(02) 4959 2011

Saturday 6th February 2016

Waves Towradgi, TOWRADGI BEACH NSW

www.moshtix.com.au | (02) 4283 3588

Sunday 7th February 2016

Goulburn Workers Club, GOULBURN NSW

(02) 4821 3355

Thursday 11th February 2016

Caloundra Power Boat Club, CALOUNDRA QLD

(07) 5492 1444

Friday 12th February 2016

Kedron Wavell Services Club, CHERMSIDE QLD

(07) 3359 9122

Saturday 13th February 2016

Twin Towns Services Club, TWEED HEADS NSW

www.twintowns.com.au | 1800 014 014

Sunday 14th February 2016

Blue Mountains Hotel, TOOWOOMBA QLD

(07) 4632 3258

Friday 19th February 2016

Country Club, LAUNCESTON TAS

www.tixtas.com.au | 1300 795 257

UGLY KID JOE TO RELEASE FIRST FULL-LENGTH ALBUM IN NEARLY 20 YEARS

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After a 19-year hiatus, raucous rockers UGLY KID JOE are set to return with a new full-length album entitled, Uglier Than They Used Ta Be. Known predominantly in Australia for their massive hits of the early 90’s, which saw ‘Everything About You’ reach #4 on the Australian ARIA Charts, followed by ‘Cats in the Cradle’ soaring to #1 in 1993 with massive amounts of airplay and achieving #8 on the overall chart for that year.

The new album, which was recorded at JT Studios and Balance Studios in Louisiana under the helm of producer and UKJ guitarist Dave Fortman (Slipknot, Godsmack, Evanescence), is scheduled for digital release in Australia on September 18 via UKJ Records.

Whitfield Crane (Vocals) and Klaus Eichstadt (Guitars) teamed up with Sonny Mayo (Guitars), Shannon Larkin (Drums), Zac Morris (Drums), Cordell Crockett (Bass) and Dave Fortman (Guitars) to form the now 7-member line up a.k.a. “Seven Headed Monster” (pictured below) and write and record in the studio. The result is the most cohesive sounding UGLY KID JOE record to date.

The chemistry flows so well throughout this new release, it’s as though they never left. Uglier Than They Used Ta Be boasts a collection of well-crafted rock tunes, from the riff driven ‘Let The Record Play’ to the hard-hitting ‘She’s Already Gone’ and ‘Hell Ain’t Hard To Find’. The album offers a collection of some of the best songs ever written by the band.

“It’s a full circle of sorts,” says Crane. “There was a lot of love and talent in one room and that is exactly what this album sounds like.”

In addition to the nine newly written original songs, the album features a couple of cover songs including Rare Earth’s version of ‘Papa Was A Rolling Stone’ with Australian chart-topping vocalist Dallas Frasca lending her unmistakable vocals behind Crane, and the Motörhead classic ‘Ace of Spades’ with a very special guest appearance from Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell who lends his signature sound to the timeless track. Campbell also appears on the tracks ‘My Old Man’ and ‘Under The Bottom’.

‘Hell Ain’t Hard to Find’ has already been released on music video and can be viewed via the following link, with UKJ’S latest single, ‘She’s Already Gone’ available to radio on Monday, September 14.

THE WOLFE BROTHERS HIT THE ROAD ON LEE KERNAGHAN’S NATIONAL TOUR – THE SONGS & THE STORIES IN CONCERT

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The Wolfe Brothers are a band on a mission. There is no slowing these boys down, which is why this press release requires 3 headlines – and there is a story behind every headline.

On 3rd September the band embark on a 30-date national tour, of which 28 of these shows are with Lee Kernaghan on his The Songs And The Stories In Concert tour. The first show is in Townsville QLD and from there the tour travels through every state ending up in Newcastle on the 14th November. The boys will also be supporting the legendary Cold Chisel at the Deni Ute Muster on Friday 2nd October.

Brodie Rainbird the band’s guitarist says the tour is the perfect way to close out the touring cycle on the band’s second album Nothin’ But Trouble. “Being able to play so many shows to fans all around Australia in such a short time on Lee’s tour is something that we are very excited about,” he says. “Lee has been so good to us and we are eternally grateful for the opportunities he has given us over the last 3 years. We will be playing a selection of songs from both albums on this tour but we will be performing them in a semi-acoustic format, which we are really looking forward to. Then as a bonus we get to play with Lee as he performs songs from his Spirit Of The Anzacs album. We can’t wait.”

To mark the start of the tour The Wolfe Brothers have unveiled their latest single and video from their #2 ARIA Country Album Nothin’ But Trouble; the catchy ONE BEER AT A TIME. Filmed at one of the band’s favourite drinking establishments in their hometown of Hobart TAS, One Beer At A Time is an addictive Friday-night anthem. This is the fourth single from the Nothin’ But Trouble album with the first three all reaching #1 on the Country charts. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

… And now for the third in the band’s “Hat-trick” of announcements today – The Wolfe Brothers announce that their new double disc release is available on pre-sale as of today. This LIVE CD / DVD package will be released in-store on 18th September. Featuring the bands stand-out performance at CMC Rocks QLD 2015, the Live CD/DVD captures the band’s high energy show in full-throttle, and includes all the hit songs from their first two albums plus a classic cover from the legendary 70’s band The Dingoes. Also featured on the DVD are the official videos for all of The Wolfe Brothers’ hit singles so far!

“From day one, playing live has always been at the heart of what The Wolfe Brothers are about,” says Nick Wolfe. “From the early days of playing the pubs, to the big stages like CMC Rocks QLD, we’ve always prided ourselves on having a great live show, and we’re really excited that we’ve been able to have it finally captured on this DVD and CD. We believe that our fans will be able to chuck on the DVD, crank it loud (highly recommended) and feel a part of the energy we strive to put out on stage, all from the comfort of their lounge room!”

The Wolfe Brothers are brothers Nick and Tom Wolfe on vocals, guitar and bass, along with childhood friends Brodie Rainbird on guitar and Casey Kostiuk on drums. They burst onto the music scene in 2012, when they captivated the nation on Australia’s Got Talent and finished second on the program. Since then, they have been signed to ABC Music, they were named CMC’s 2013 Best New Artist, have scored four #1 singles in a row and have toured all over Australia. Their third album will be recorded in Nashville at the end of the year with producer Luke Wooten.

The Wolfe Brothers Live At CMC Rocks QLD CD / DVD is released 18 th September 2015. Pre-order live CD / DVD at JB HI-FI or Sanity.

Catch The Wolfe Brothers on tour with Lee Kernaghan – The Songs & The Stories In Concert

Thursday 3rd September 2015 | 8pm

Townsville Entertainment Centre, TOWNSVILLE QLD

www.tecc.net.au | (07) 4771 4000

Friday 4th September 2015 | 8pm

Mackay Entertainment Centre, MACKAY QLD

www.mackayecc.com.au | (07) 4961 9777

Saturday 5th September 2015 | 8pm

Pilbeam Theatre, ROCKHAMPTON QLD

www.seeitlive.com.au | (07) 4927 4111

Sunday 6th September 2015 | 8pm

Moncrieff Entertainment Centre, BUNDABERG QLD

www.moncrieff-bundaberg.com.au | (07) 4130 4100

Friday 11th September 2015 | 8pm

Twin Towns Services Club, TWEED HEADS NSW

www.twintowns.com.au | 1800 014 014

Saturday 12th September 2015 | 8pm

Eatons Hill Hotel, BRISBANE QLD

www.eatonshillhotel.com.au | (07) 3325 6777

Friday 18th September 2015 | 8pm

Empire Theatre, TOOWOOMBA QLD

www.empiretheatre.com.au | 1300 655 299

Saturday 19th September 2015 | 8pm

Nambour Civic Theatre, NAMBOUR QLD

www.scvenuesandevents.com.au | (07) 5475 7777

Sunday 20th September 2015 | 8pm

Brolga Theatre, MARYBOROUGH QLD

www.ourfrasercoast.com.au | (07) 4122 6060

Friday 25th September 2015 | 8pm

Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, HOBART TAS

www.tixtas.com.au | 1300 795 257

Saturday 26th September 2015 | 8pm

Albert Hall, LAUNCESTON TAS

www.theatrenorth.com.au | (03) 6323 3666

Sunday 27th September 2015 | 8pm

Burnie Town Hall, BURNIE TAS

www.burniearts.net | (03) 6430 5850

Friday 2nd October 2015

Deni Ute Muster, DENILIQUIN NSW

www.deniutemuster.com.au

The Wolfe Brothers only show

Tuesday 13th October 2015 | 8pm

Albany Entertainment Centre, ALBANY WA

www.ticketek.com.au | (08) 9844 5005

Wednesday 14th October 2015 | 8pm

Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, BUNBURY WA

www.bunburyentertainment.com | 1300 661 272

Friday 16th October 2015 | 8pm

Queens Park Theatre, GERALDTON WA

www.queensparktheatre.com.au | (08) 9956 6662

Saturday 17th October 2015 | 8pm

Regal Theatre, PERTH WA

www.regaltheatre.com.au | (08) 9388 2066

Friday 23rd October 2015 | 8pm

Her Majesty’s Theatre, ADELAIDE SA

www.bass.net.au | 131 246

Saturday 24th October 2015 | 8pm

Barossa Arts & Convention Centre, TANUNDA SA

www.barossaconvention.org | (08) 8561 4299

Wednesday 28th October 2015 | 8pm

Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, NOWRA NSW

www.shoalhavenentertainment.com.au | 1300 788 503

Thursday 29th October 2015 | 8pm

Anita’s Theatre, THIRROUL NSW

www.anitastheatrethirroul.com | 136 100

Friday 30th October 2015 | 8pm

Canberra Theatre, CANBERRA ACT

www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au | (02) 6275 2700

Saturday 31st October 2015

Sydney Country Music Festival, BAULKHAM HILLS NSW

www.sydneycountrymusicfestival.com.au

The Wolfe Brothers only show

Wednesday 4th November 2015 | 8pm

Albury Entertainment Centre, ALBURY NSW

www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/entertainment | (02) 6043 5610

Thursday 5th November 2015 | 8pm

Eastbank Concert Hall, SHEPPARTON VIC

www.riverlinksvenues.com.au | (03) 5832 9511

Friday 6th November 2015 | 8pm

Ulumburra Theatre, BENDIGO VIC

www.ulumbarratheatre.com.au | (03) 5434 6100

Saturday 7th November 2015 | 8pm

The Palms at Crown, MELBOURNE VIC

www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100

Friday 13th November 2015 | 8pm

Evan Theatre, PENRITH NSW

www.penrith.panthers.com.au | (02) 4720 5555

Saturday 14th November 2015 | 8pm

Newcastle Civic Theatre, NEWCASTLE NSW

www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/whats-on | (02) 4929 1977

DENI UTE MUSTER The ultimate long weekend destination!

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Just when you thought the Deni Ute Muster couldn’t get any bigger or better, organisers are thrilled that New South Wales residents won’t be the only ones getting to enjoy a long weekend thanks to the Victorian Government announcing that our southern friends will also be getting a day off on Friday, 2 October, making it the getaway destination for all your music, cars and AFL Grand Final needs!

Officially kicking off on Grand Final eve, this year’s world record Deni Ute Muster will be opening the camping grounds from noon Thursday so ticket holders will have an extra night on the Plains and wake up on site ready for the day’s entertainment.

Renowned for its diversity, organisers have outdone themselves this year with musical performances from Cold Chisel (their first show on their One Night Stand tour), Birds of Tokyo, Lee Kernaghan, Adam Brand, The McClymonts, Sunny Cowgirls, Morgan Evans and many more main stage and Ice Break Day Stage artists raring to take the stage.

Earlier today Cold Chisel announced that their new album, The Perfect Crime, will be released on Friday, 2 October, making our Musterers the very first people in the country to hear the band perform songs from the new album live and we can’t wait!

If an early start and a whole long weekend isn’t possible, Saturday Only tickets will be on sale from 9.00am tomorrow (Friday, 28 August) and it includes Saturday camping, but you’ll want to be sure to be on site early enough to catch the entertainment on the Ice Break Day Stage and the AFL Grand Final on the big screens in the main arena and in the on-site bars. Footy fans are encouraged to bring along their team jersey and their camp chair and join us in the main arena from 1.30pm on Saturday (just after the World Record Blue Singlet Count) to see which team will win the 2015 AFL Premiership Cup.

It’s not all about the music and footy either, this year sees a stellar line up of on-site entertainment including Showtime FMX, Holden Grunt Off, our favourite funny chicks – The Crackup Sisters, wood chopping and whip cracking demonstrations, GME Australian National Circle Work Championships, New Holland Bullride Spectacular, GME Go to Wo, helicopter rides, Holden Barrel Race and the Coates Hire Show N Shine.

If that’s not enough, two new attractions this year include the Yamaha Supertank – a giant fishing tank where you’ll be able to catch your own dinner, and IWA Pro Wrestling – a family-fun, action packed live show of body slamming, bone crunching non-stop sports entertainment.

The little ones will also be taken care of in Carnival Corner and the SunRice Family Centre.

Friday also sees the inaugural Milwaukee Tradie Challenge, proudly sponsored by Milwaukee Tools Australia, where tradies go head to head in the ultimate show of skill, design, innovation and good-old-fashioned Aussie ingenuity by building their own outdoor dunny, live in the main arena.

Kate Pitt, Deni Ute Muster General Manager has said “Our 2015 Muster is actioned packed! We have more around the ground entertainment than ever before, and we’re thrilled that our campers can now spend an extra night on the Plains. 2015 will truly be a Muster not to miss!”

The Deni Ute Muster is on almost every local and international bucket list and with no rise in ticket prices, more music and more fun than you can cram into your average long weekend, our Australian Made event will be one to remember for a lifetime so don’t miss out – get your tickets today!

The Deni Ute Muster is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Deni Ute Muster

Conargo Road, Deniliquin, NSW

Friday, 2 October and Saturday, 3 October, 2015

Cold Chisel, Birds of Tokyo

Lee Kernaghan, Adam Brand

The McClymonts, Morgan Evans, Sunny Cowgirls

The Wolfe Brothers, Adam Eckersley Band, The Pigs

and

Mickey Pye, Courtney Conway and Band, The Distance, Christie Lamb,

Paul Cowderoy, Seleen McAlister, Baylou, Ben Ransom Band,

Deni Uke Muster, Deni Showcase, Bush Poets

and

AFL Grand Final LIVE on the big screen, Milwaukee Tradie Challenge, Showtime FMX, Yamaha Supertank, Holden Grunt Off, The CrackUp Sisters, IWA Wrestling, Wood chopping Demonstrations, Whip cracking, Carnival Corner, SunRice Family Centre, Helicopter Rides, GME Australian National Circle Work Championships, New Holland Bullride Spectacular, GME Go to Wo, Holden Barrel Race and Coates Hire Show N Shine

Cam Scott awarded New Zealand’s Country Male Artist of the Year at CMANZ Awards

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One of the top accolades in Country Music in New Zealand has been won by country-rock newcomer, Cam Scott.

On Saturday night at the Founders Theatre in Hamilton, Cam took home the 2015 Male Artist of the Year Award alongside Jody Direen (Female Artist of the Year) and Neilly Rich (Duo of the Year).

“I’m stoked to take home this award and I’m looking forward to releasing more music and playing more international festivals. The growth in demand for country music just in the past 12 months has been massive. It’s an exciting time for our genre,” explains Cam.

Over the weekend the line-up of Australia’s largest international country music festival, CMC Rocks QLD 2016 was also announced featuring Cam Scott, Kaylee Bell and Jody Direen who will perform alongside US artists such as Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice and Kelsea Ballerini in Queensland, Australia in March next year.

Announcing the winners of the Country Music Awards New Zealand

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The Red Carpet was rolled out this week end for a star studded Country music Awards CMANZ held in Founders Theatre Sat 8th of August. With stunning performances from ‘Tami Neilson’ and ‘Brendan Dugan’ along with young duo ‘Mae Valley’, last year’s winners ‘Into the East’ ‘Kaylee Bell’, ‘Cam Luxton’ and ‘Phil Doublet’. Along with Horizon nominees ‘Kayla Mahon’, ‘Jenny Harraway’ and ‘Hannah Cosgrove’. The awards were re-branded this year to be CMANZ and the physical awards themselves “The Gold Fern”

2015 Winner of the Gold Fern for New Zealand Female Country Artist of the Year went to Jody Direen. Direen has enjoyed a great year with the release of her album ‘Break Out’ and has just signed to Australian Label ABC.

2015 Winner of the Gold Fern for New Zealand Male Country Artist of the Year went to ‘Cam Scott’. Cam Scott has enjoyed a great year performing in Australia and his single releasing and charting on Itunes in New Zealand.

2015 Winner of the Gold Fern for New Zealand Group of the Year went to ‘NeillyRich’
Sydney based duo who have been topping the charts in Australia.

2015 Winner of the Gold Fern for the Legend Award went to ‘Noel Parlane’
The industry acknowledged Noel Parlane a kiwi country Music legend who recently passed away. Noel enjoyed a career spanning 4 decades with 18 studio albums including the latest album ‘Everybody’s here’ having spawned a multiple chart hit with “If you wanna be a country singer”

The Gold Fern for the emerging artist Horizon award was presented to Kayla Mahon, who will now attend the Global Artist Showcase in Nashville in 2016. Kayla also won a Scholarship to the DAG Sheep Station. The Win will see Kayla travel to Nundle Australia for a workshop with leading Australian Songwriters.

Jody Direen, Cam Scott and Kaylee Bell previous Horizon awardees have all been named in list of artists to play CMC Rocks 2016. Australia’s Biggest International Country & Roots Festival.

It was also announced that CMANZ would include 3 new industry based Awards in 2016 including
2016 Gold Fern for Country music Producer of the Year
2016 Gold Fern for Country Music Video Producer of the Year
2016 Gold Fern for Country Music Single of the Year