Country music from Texas to Tamworth and everywhere in between! http://www.countryhq.com.au Copyright 2007 From the Carters to the Cashes and the Chambers - and many others whose surname doesn't begin with 'C' - it's a roots music tradition to keep things in the family. While it's been a long time coming, Greg Storer has finally, quietly joined his award-winning sister Sara in the singer/songwriter spotlight. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=435 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=435 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:16:55 MST One of the most distinctive and respected songwriters of the Deep South, Tony Joe White, gets raw and real on his new record "The Shine", set for a September 28 release on his own Swamp Records. The album is a stripped-down collection of ten new White-penned songs that beautifully lays bare his rich, nuanced baritone, and distinctive brand of swampy southern soul. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=433 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=433 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:51:18 MST Robert Plant is back with his first album since 2007's six time Grammy Award winning Raising Sand. Picking up where the critically acclaimed roots rock of Raising Sand - which sold 3 million worldwide, scooping the Grammy for Album of the Year - left off, "Band Of Joy" was recorded in Nashville with a stellar cast of musicians. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=431 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=431 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:05:50 MST First solo album in 8 years for acclaimed and much-loved singer-songwriter who has a dedicated fan base in Australia on back of numerous tours, initially with Kieran Kane, then with Australia's own The Flood, and in the last few years, as part of KANE , WELCH, KAPLIN. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=434 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=434 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:59:34 MST Six-time Golden Guitar winner, Melinda Schneider strikes out in a new creative direction on her sixth studio album, recording her first concept album "Melinda Does Doris - A Tribute To Doris Day" with producer Chong Lim at the helm and her first with Universal Music Australia. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=430 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=430 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:21:54 MST Less than a month after being honoured with the award of a Member of the Order of Australia, guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel has announced plans to return to his home country this December & January - for a series of special concerts with his brother Phil. Celebrating 50 years of professional performance together, Tommy and Phil will be hitting the road with the TE All Star band. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=429 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=429 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:48:40 MST Kasey Chambers has announced the forthcoming release of her first solo album in four years. The album, titled 'Little Bird' will be released through Liberation Music on September 17, 2010. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=426 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=426 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:40:19 MST Since it's US release in 2008, The Foundation has remained high on charts, top ten lists and playlists on country TV and radio and it's no wonder. The major label debut by The Zac Brown Band is one of the freshest and most infectious country albums released in the last decade. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=425 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=425 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:44:34 MST In a special gesture to her closest fans, Beccy Cole has released her new album, "Pre-Loved", directly to her mailing list and Facebook fans before it is officially released to the general public in music shops across Australia. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=428 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=428 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:52:05 MST In August, multi award winning Australian Country Music artist Adam Harvey will release Best So Far, a collection of his favourite tracks spanning his career, plus two new songs. Adam will also release a DVD in August, entitled BEST SO FAR, which will include many of his currently unavailable music videos, a brand new video for his new song Better Than This. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=424 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=424 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:11:59 MST The Redneck Woman is back with a bang on her latest album, "I Got Your Country Right Here" which is first release on Wilson's own Redneck Records after parting ways with her record company in recent times. Although there's a new label, for a new album, the same "redneck" concepts still run deep on this record, as Wilson evokes the spirits of Haggard, Jennings and Williams Jr on a fine blue collar country outing. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=422 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=422 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:35:49 MST Self-produced in his home studio, Raul Malo ventures into Tex-Mex music with "Sinners & Saints", out September 28 on Fantasy/Concord in the US and hopefully shortly thereafter through Universal Music Australia, following on from his superb 2009 album Lucky One. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=421 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=421 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:26:07 MST Over their 39 years, nothing captures the energy, vitality, humour, chaos and sheer joy of a Bushwackers performance better than this show and this DVD showcases the legendary the Chardonnay Show is captured in all its glory! http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=419 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=419 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:15:57 MST The Zac Brown Band has proven that "overnight success" can be years in the making. New fans drawn by the irresistible hit singles, the awe-inspiring musicianship and dynamic live shows might have thought the Zac Brown Band emerged from nowhere. In fact, the band has paid its dues for years and put in its time for just this moment, it may have happened quickly, but it's definitely built to last. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=416 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=416 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:39:11 MST Behind every great music performance is a great song, so Australian songwriters around the country are encouraged to submit their lyrics as entries in the Telstra Road to Tamworth talent development program opened nationally today. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=417 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=417 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:50:56 MST