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