Blog Posts - Good Morning Country

Michelle Walker - Backbone

7/1/2019

North Queensland songstress Michelle Walker is fast becoming a well-known name as a sought after award winning song writer. Michelle brings her own distinct sound and flavour unique to country music, while offering a diverse range of life stories.

Michelle’s newest album, Backbone, has once again raised the bar in quality and exciting sounds; accompanied by a beautifully produced music video for the title track, Michelle's latest work is one not to be missed.

Danny Phegan - From Where I Stand

31/12/2018

Danny is a man of many talents, he is a farmer, a family man, a horseman, a publican, a published author, a singer, songwriter and NOW a recording artist.

Danny is a larger than life character, a typical hard working Aussie, and this album is full of his personality, and charm.

There are 15 tracks in total on the album which include a handful of bonus covers, one of which was recorded with his band Longreach at a live performance.

With a handful of live performance dates coming up throughout most of 2019, make sure you don't miss out on catching a great performer live.

Benny Allen - Never Knew I Was Country

24/12/2018

2019 will be Benny's first time performing in Tamworth since the release of his debut album Never Knew I Was Country. This album brings together a collection of original songs with strong melodic hooks and personal heartfelt lyrics.

Most at home in front of the piano, he brings his custom made instrument along with him in the back of his ute, ready to sit down and bust out a tune whenever is needed. This release marks the start of a great career in country for Benny.

Lex K - Love Songs and Memories

10/12/2018

Lex has had a long career filled with many accolades and this album is still one of them. At the 53rd Capital Country Music Association (CCMA) awards, Lex K was named National Lyricist of the Year for Love Songs And Memories.

The album has a distinctive balladeer feel, as Lex doesn't stray too far from the path he knows best.

Laura Downing - The Guardian

3/12/2018

If Laura Downing was famous for one thing, it would be yodeling; her latest release screams all things classic Laura, with comedy, bush ballads and a little bit of that yodeling.

Her whole career has been about keeping yodeling alive in modern country music. Championing many awards and having a career span just over two decades, she speaks of all this and more, on Good Morning Country.

Lindsay Waddington - Nullarbor

26/11/2018

Lindsay's latest work of instrumental guitar pickin' goodness goes straight to the top, with a selection of great songs with a lot of personality. Good 'electric' guitar pickin' is hard to find in today's world of 'pop oriented' mass produced sounds, fully produced by Lindsay, this album offers a breath of breath of fresh air in sound, and style.

Melissa Robinson - Little Country Life

19/11/2018

Melissa is taking no prisoners with the release of her new album 'A Little Country Life'. Deeply personal and filled with her own personal experiences, she says she feels so blessed to be able to share the music off the album, and that every song is dear to her; they are written about her own life stories and those that are closest to her.

And just like the musicians she looks up to she hopes that the songs on her album can speak to the listener whilst on their own journeys, and hopes to bring something new for us all to ponder.

She sat down with Kev from Good Morning Country back in November to discuss the new album.

Gina Timms - Thank You

12/11/2018

Gina is the first Tasmanian now to ever be inducted to the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame Hands of Fame, and her latest album showcases the sort of talent this Tassie musician has.

2019 was her 30th year at Tamworth and will definitely not be her last. 'Thank You' showcases personal, touching stories from Gina's life, including a track to honor the friendship and life of her friend, Nathaniel O’Brien.

Jemma Beech - That's Just Me

5/11/2018

During the first week of it's release, That's Just Me, Jemma's debut album, raced straight onto both the iTunes and ARIA charts. The album oozes with girl power, sass, and talented songwriting.

After moving to the Pilbara to drive mine trucks, the 25 year old has had more time to focus on her music, which has resulted in an inspiring, cheeky fun album that's a great career starter.

With songs that stress that women can do anything that men can do, Jemma's career looks to be a bright one, already setting a great example of the talent and grace held by women in Australian country music.

Terry Bennetts - Guitar Picker

29/10/2018

A Western Australian performer Terry does it all. He sings, songwrites, plays the guitar and produces all of his own music. He typically performs Bush Ballad songs about the Australian way of life. Terry has a host of awards and nominations under his belt for a career that spans many decades.

This album, including all of his other releases are recorded and produced in his own studio. He discusses this intimate and personal process with Good Morning Country.