July‘08 is a month filled with recall, fun, prizes and celebration at Curtin Radio100.1 FM when management, country music fans, community and artists acknowledgedthe 10^th anniversary of Western Australia’s long-standing and verypopular country music radio show, Born in Boots.

Hostedby Brendon T Moylan, the six-hour program can boast that it is one ofAustralia’s longest single dedicated country music radio shows outside the 24/7stations.

Fromthe early days of being a one-and-a-half hour ‘fill in’ show, Born inBoots has matured into the program it is now because of the popularity ofthe format - one that Brendon T has himself developed, honed and implemented.

Nowafter celebrating its 10^TH anniversary on air, the show continues togrow and expand its appeal by streaming live around the world on www.borninboots.com

Duringthe past ten years of community broadcasting, Born in Boots has also beeninstrumental in raising funds to support numerous charities and communities inneed of assistance.

Contributionsas a result of the fundraising events organized by Brendon T and his lovelywife, Janiece have usuallytotalled$10,000 and upward for each and every event.

Charitiesand organizations such as, The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal (an annualevent), Moora Flood relief, Tsunami Relief, Warrawee Woman’s Shelter, The FatherBryan Appeal, The Cerebral Palsy Association, Cystic Fibrosis, and Camp Quality(to name just a few) havebenefited.

Howeverit is not just charities that have gained from Born in Boots’ communityinvolvement.  A staunch supporter ofAustralian artists,BrendonT Moylan has also helped launch the careers of many local Perth country musicartists, releasing and promoting their music to thepublic.

Hehas implemented the release of the Best in the West compilations,the first volume being distributed Australia-wide 5 years ago, showcasing anddrawing much needed attention the superb music talent residing in the West.  Volume 2 will be out soon to coincide withthe show’s 10^th anniversary celebrations.

BrendonT Moylan is one of Australia’s most respected and popular radio presenters andthis can be evidenced by his involvement on judging panels for many local andhigh profile interstate country awards.  The last two years, Brendon T himself has beenhonouredas a finalist in The People Choice Awards in Tamworth in the BestCountry Show and Best Country DJ categories.

Hisand the show’s popularity is such that at the recent fundraiserRadiothonfor Curtin FM, Born in Boots listeners donated a staggering $25,145 inthe 6 hours that the program aired, highlighting their passionate support anddedication for this very special program.

FEB 2008 KAREN LYNNE INDUCTED INTO COUNTRY MUSIC ³HANDS OF FAME²

The Country & Bluegrass Genre.

Karen was immortalised in concrete in Tamworth¹s ŒCountry Music Hands of Fame¹ at the Hands of Fame
Bluegrass, Country & Folk singer/songwriter Karen Lynne, was recently announced as one of the 2008 inductees to the Country Music ŒHands Of Fame¹ at the annual Roll of Renown Concert held in the Tamworth Town Hall during the recent Tamworth Country Music Festival. Being such an Inductee is one of the greatest honours for an Australian performer in tame Cornerstone in Hands of Fame Park (at the corner of Brisbane Street and Kable Avenue), Tamworth, on Australia Day 2008 along with five (5) other inductees Mick Antonio, Kevin Knapp, Jim Muir and Wally Sparrow, (Warren H Williams was also inducted but was unable to be there as he had a performance committment in Queensland on Australia Day). The Country Music ŒHands of Fame¹ are co-ordinated for the City of Tamworth by the Australian Country Music Foundation.

Blue Mountains based Karen Lynne has taken great strides in her career as a singer, songwriter and musician since starting out more than 20 years ago. She has had considerable success with all 6 of her recordings and has collected many accolades and Awards along the way including a number of Golden Guitar Awards finalist placings and last year¹s Frank Ifield ŒInternational Spur Award¹.

Probably Country Music¹s quietest achiever, she demonstrates not only great talent but remarkable perseverance and the staying power necessary to achieve longevity in an industry so fickle. With six (6) great albums, twelve major Award wins, nearly forty major Finalist Nominations, three international tours, over ten Australian Country Music Radio Chart hits and a number of overseas chart hits, and now a place in Country Music Capital¹s Historic ŒHands of Fame¹ Park, she continues to demonstrate a dedication not often recognised in her field.

For further information on Karen Lynne,
Albums & Interviews contact :

Karen Lynne Music

Ph: +612-4757 3292 Fx: +612-4757 3209
Email: KarenLynne@bigpond.com
Web site - www.karenlynne.com
Links: http://www.karenlynne.com
 

 

Karen Lynne 

Karen achieves an international number one

Karen Lynne's song Blue Mountain Rain has made it to the top of the major 'United Kingdom and European' Country Music chart. She debuted in at number three the day after she was named winner of the Frank Ifield International Spur Award three weeks ago.
The single also gained a number one placing on the corresponding independent chart.
'Blue Mountain Rain' was co-written by Richard Porteous and is taken from Karen's CD Changes which Frank says is one of the best albums he has heard in a long time.
"And I believe there are many more international hits still to come for Karen," he said.
Weblink ­ www.karenlynne.com.

 

MARTIN LOUIS WINS AUSTRALIAN BANJO CHAMPIONSHIP Feb 2008

Blue Mountains based musician Martin Louis has for the third time, taken out Winning honours in the Banjo section of the Australian National Bluegrass Championships, held in Tamworth during the Annual Country Music festival. The Australian National Bluegrass Championships were held at West Diggers Auditorium in front of a large Bluegrass loving audience who enjoyed the heats and finals of each of the four sections, those being Flatpick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Bluegrass Fiddle and Bluegrass Mandolin. A ŒHorizon Award¹ for the most promising talent of the day was awarded also. All Contestants are required to play two bluegrass tunes in the heat, and a further two if selected as a finalist. They are allowed one acoustic accompanist only (if they so chose). The Championships were sponsored by Fender, the exclusive supplier of prizes valued at over $8,000

The contest was judged by Australia¹s best Bluegrass musicians including Mick Albeck (4 times fiddle champion), Rod McCormack (3 times guitar and 3 time banjo champion), Kym Warner (Mandolin Champion and Grammy Awards nominated musician from the Greencards) and Trev Warner (Banjo champion and Australia¹s leading authority on Bluegrass). The judges also performed a blistering set of bluegrass before announcing the winners.

Martin is a long time member of Sydney¹s best homegrown Bluegrass band ³Acoustic Shock². He became hooked on the sound of the banjo after hearing bluegrass being performed by New Zealand¹s Hamilton County Bluegrass Band in the early 80¹s and developed an exceptionally clean and sensitive style with a true traditional feel due to the major influence of legendary musician Earl Scruggs. This shows with two previous wins in the Australian National Bluegrass Championships and being a sought-after session musician for the country music industry.

More recently, ³Acoustic Shock² have collaborated with Bluegrass & Country singer Karen Lynne producing a fine Bluegrass album called "Blue Mountain Rain" which collectively has now received 9 Major Award Nominations and also won the Award for ŒBest Independent Release¹’ in the Victorian & National Country Music Awards a few years ago. They have been invited in the past to play at many Festivals throughout Australia, including Maleny, Illawarra, Tamar Valley, Apollo Bay, St Albans, Port Fairy and National Folk Festivals, Mt Beauty & Katherine Music Musters, Galston Country Music Festival, Canowindra Balloon Festival, Redlands Bluegrass Convention, Ausgrass Bluegrass Convention, Harrietville Bluegrass Convention and, appear regularly at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. they have also toured internationally with Karen Lynne and supported Award winning Bluegrass Artist Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder (USA).

For further information on Martin,
Albums & Interviews contact :

Karen Lynne Music
Ph: +612-4757 3292 Fx: +612-4757 3209
Email: KarenLynne@bigpond.com
Web site - www.karenlynne.com
Links: http://www.karenlynne.com

Keepin It Country  Lynn  and Fed Coutts