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AUSSIE COUNTRY WITH PETER HARRISON 6pm - 9pm 101.3 FM
EMAIL NOW mhar5043@bigpond.net.au Peter does do requests.

John Wilson (from Wilson & Lightfoot)
Excellent web quality video and recordings of John Wilson
http://www.geocities.com/ferndale2burn/fern1
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RED HOT POKER DOTS Ph 61 0438361920 : 21 Grosvenor St, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia www.redhotpokerdots.com : info@redhotpokerdots.com Click here more info
Australia January 14^th 2005

U.S.A. June 16^th 2005
MERILYN STEELE

wants some TLC.....
that's right ...TEN LESS CANDLES (Steer Records Pro CD 5)
As a songwriter, Merilyn confronts many subjects & this is a tongue in cheek song about growing old - something Merilyn is happy to explore
TEN LESS CANDLES is the first single from her forthcoming album 'The Passion' (produced by Marcus Holden)
www.geocities.com/merilynsteele
New album - 'The Passion' out soon!!
For further information or interviews:
Rebecca Urquhart McCarthy
RUM Entertainment
ph/fax 02 4285 1461 (m) 0439 730 460
rumentertainment@bigpond.com
SPECIAL NEWS FOR "LEE KERNAGHAN" FANS Cool Country DIRECT has brand new copies of Lee Kernaghans DVD "Access All Area's" This is an ideal Xmas Gift, if you looking for that Special Xmas Present this is it A SPECIAL COOL COUNTRY XMAS PACKAGE Lee Kernaghan's Access all Areas DVD (normally $29.95) Lee Kernaghan's "The Big Ones" CD (Normally $29.95) SPECIAL PRE XMAS OFFER FOR BOTH = $55.00 plus Postage and Handling VISA CARD - MASTERCARD - BANKCARD ONLY Cool Country DIRECT Local Call 1800 09 31 32
http://www.coolcountryradio.com.au/coolcountrydirect.html
Audrey Auld Mezera
"SANTA SPEND XMAS WITH ME" Looking for a special Xmas song to fill that space between Xmas songs? Don't forget Track 14 of the 'Reckless Records Garage Sale' CD is Audrey Auld singing "Santa Spend Xmas With Me" written by Gillian Welch/Ilene Allman. Happy Xmas and many thanks for the airplay and support you've given us at Reckless. Best regards, Audrey Auld Mezera and Bill Chambers
Look out for Audrey's new video "Love You Like The Earth"
on CMC in January.

New Nicki Gillis EP hot available. Get it at any of her gigs or
via her website http://www.nickigillis.com.au/.
Hillbilly Heat Album
“HILLBILLY HEAT AND FRIENDS”
Have received 4 nominations in the Victorian Country Music Awards for 2005 with their album
"Hillbilly Heat and Friends" Nominations in the Victorian Section are: Male Vocal - Billy Bridge - She thinks I still care Group / Duo - Hillbilly Heat - You're the Reason Nominations in the National Section are: Group - Hillbilly Heat - You're the Reason Instrumental - Hillbilly Heat - Faded Love For more information go to www.billybridge.com T
o purchase a copy of the Album contact Bruce McKenzie on 0407351851

John Stephen
John Stephen's latest hit single ‘Crying’ currently receiving widespread
TV and radio airplay as well as his forthcoming highly anticipated single
‘Wrinkles’, a duet with industry legend John Williamson.
For enquiries please call 0417 484 730

" I wish it would rain"
Paul Wookey
Date of Paul Wookey's CD launch in Tamworth is 10pm at the North Tamworth Bowling Club on Monday the 17th of Jan The Album is called " I wish it would rain" and features Bill Chambers amongst other Melbourne luminaries! www.shock.com.au/artists/info.asp?artist_ID=56637 for more info
Clelia Adams
New CD “Heartbeat Highway”

is being launched at the 2005 Tamworth country music festival, on
Monday 17th January, 4pm
the Scully Room, Southgate Inn
I know the festival is always a hectic time, but i would love to have you help me celebrate, with the Feral Swing Katz and Friends on stage.
“Heartbeat Highway” was recorded with Ferals legends Stuart French (Producer) on guitars and backing vocals, and Michel Rose on pedal steel and dobro. James Gillard on bass, Garry Steele on piano and accordian, with drum details to Rudy Miranda and Joel Davis. Lifelong friends Kate McCarthy and Doug Rowe joined in on backing vocals, with the very talented Camille te nahu, also adding her special magic.

The mix of songs on “Heartbeat Highway” comes directly from the “live performance” arena, with a strong roots country rockabilly retro theme. Songs from Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Iris De Ment, Patsy Montana, Shane Howard, Bobby Darin, neil sedaka and many more
We had lots of fun recording, and we’ll have a ball playing them….I really hope to see you there!
Clelia ADAMS
Phone: (02) 6684 3206 Mobile: 0429 668059
clelia@optusnet.com.au www.cleliaadams.com
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FOR MORE DETAILS ON ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR OTHER ENQUIRIES

ABOUT CARTER & CARTER PLEASE CONTACT:
Crestway Music PO Box 174 Ringwood East Vic 3135
Ph: (03) 9739 4740 or 0416 075 638
Fax: (03) 9735 2562
Email: info@carter-carter.com
Home Page: http://www.carter-carter.com

Check out Dale Juner's new single

'That's How I Remember

72' NFS 92.
Bobby McLeod

Acmec artist Bobby McLeod helped launch EMI's new Christmas single,

'Dreamtime - Christmas all-stars, Twelve days of Christmas' EMI, at the Vibe Hotel, Rushcutters Bay in Sydney on Thursday night. Bobby was just one of many artists including, Shannon Noll, Human Nature, Jimmy Barnes, Rob Mills, Amity Dry, Tahyna Tozzi, Todd Williams and Glen Skuthorpe, who gave their time to appear on the CD. A portion of the funds from this release will go to the David Peachey Foundation to provide support to Indigenous kids from remote areas across the nation in sport and education.

Toe Sucking Cowgirls "Thirteen Thongs "
Produced by Richard Pleasance ( Paul Kelly, Jimmie Little, Archie Roach, Debra Conway) and featuring the sugary pedal-steel of Ray Cullen and mandolin by Lindsay Martin, it contains thirteen new tracks with something for everyone…bluegrass, swing, polka, blues, ballads and bawdy tales of lust, liquor and life on the road. We’ll be launching Thirteen Thongs at Tamworth at only four shows, including the famous Territory Night, so you’ll want to be early as past shows have been chockers!

New album out this week. Email Gerry O'Leary gerryol@bigpond.net.au

Billy Bridge News
Get the album POST-IT NOTE PROPOSAL and the EP LONELY LONELY TOWN together for $AU20. That is a saving of $10 off the normal pack price. As my stock of both of these CD's is nearly at an end it will be first in best dressed. If you are looking for a gift of music for someone for Christmas or know someone who hasn't yet got the CD then this is the perfect opportunity for them to receive it. So if you want to take advantage of this Christmas offer call Billy on 0417 361399 or send a cheque or money order made out to Billy Bridge and post it to PO Box 52, Laverton, Victoria, Australia, 3028. Don't forget, if you haven't already done so sign my new guestbook. Cheers Billy www.billybridge.com

Adam Harvey

www.adamharvey.com.au

The Flood Single release “YOU MIGHT BE THERE” The Flood is right on track with their latest single, the rollicking “You Might Be There” written by lead singer Kevin Bennett.

Looking for something country!! Check out DAVE PRIOR'S new single

Dave Prior
www.daveprior.wn.com.au For interviews or further information contact: RUM ENTERTAINMENT - ph/fax 02 4285 1461 rumentertainment@bigpond.com
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING - NFS #92 - TRACK 7 (taken from the forthcoming album 'Barbed Wire Fences') WA's Dave Prior is well known to fans of country music through his weekly radio show, Coast to Coast (syndicated nationally) however Dave is also a recognised artist. The single is a Haggard-style stone country song with more than a touch of misery and featuring great pedal steel from Grammy award winner Lucky Oceans. Genuine country format playlist contender - music to you ears. You can catch Dave at the Freemason's Hotel, Geraldton (WA) every Thursday night www.daveprior.wn.com.au For interviews or further information contact: RUM ENTERTAINMENT - ph/fax 02 4285 1461 rumentertainment@bigpond.com

Check out this hot new artist! Robert Keith
Fresh and exciting! Debut single
"A Cowboy Never Cries"
on NFS 92 Track 12
from forthcoming album "Face The World"
due out early 2005 - Check out clip on CMC
Interviews and enquiries contact sue@accessmpp.com
or phone Sue Cattanach 0413 950 098
Robert Keith Singer/Songwriter
Ph: 0401 600 956
www.robertkeith.com

has released a new album of his most requested songs for his fans,

titled: "You Asked For It" - Vol 1.

dhooper@summit.net.au
or Ph 0428 774244

Greatest Hits Volume 1 in stores October 17th

featuring Lee's chartbusting hits

Hat Town, The Outback Club, Boys from the Bush, She's my Ute, Three Chain Road,

Electric Rodeo, Goondiwindi Moon, The Way it is.

It also includes some of the songs that have played an important role in Lee’s career, including Leave Him In The Longyard,

She Waits By The Sliprails and Texas Qld 4385 as well as two new songs, Missin' Slim (with Colin Buchanan) and Down Under.
Further information can be obtained from www.leekernaghan.com .

Drew McAlister’s debut EP released on the 1st November 2004.

www.drewmcalister.com
For further information please contact Encompass Management:
Tel: 02 9947 9600 email: infowcm@encompass.com.au

TANIA RELEASES NEW SINGLE
TANIA KERNAGHAN has released a new song, That's What I'm Here For, from the CD Feeling Fiona.
The album features artists like Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool), Fiona Kernaghan, Vika and Linda, Erik W (from 1927) Marie Wilson and many more.
"All the songs were written by my sister Fiona which makes this not only a collectors item but a very unique CD," Tamia said.

(A.B.B.A Bush Poet Rep)

Merv is about to release his first bush ballad E.P. called The Bushman and The Balladeer.
Two songs he wrote as a tribute to R.M.Williams and Slim Dusty.
http://www.bushballadeers.com.au/bushpoet.htm

THE BRAND NEW SINGLE @ RADIO NOW!
Written by grammy award winner Jim Lauderdale and Harlan Howard
Produced by Rod McCormack
Take a listen - you'll be hooked
The video clip (filmed on Royden's property) will hit your screens soon

I'VE HAD ENOUGH (Track #9 - NFS 90)
STRUM's (Timo Tolvanen, Rob Bunt and Jeff Flood) follow up single to their recent Top 10 country chart hit THE WEATHERMAN.

The song explores the relationship of the man on the land with his environment. Partly inspired by a real life tragedy (Timo’s brother lost his house in a bushfire on Christmas Day 2002), the song looks at one man’s response to natural disasters.

The video clip to I'VE HAD ENOUGH (directed by Ross Wood) will be hitting your screens soon!!
Have a listen and you'll see why Strum are receiving so many accolades.

The Davidson Brothers brand new single is OUT NOW. Hamish and Lachlan have recently finished recording their brand new single, ‘Where I Want To Be’. The single also includes a new instrumental, ‘Hunter Valley Breakdown’. Both tracks are co-written by the boys.

For Simon Bruce
The long awaited debut album is finished. Produced and Mixed by Nash Chambers the album will be mastered by the legendary Bob Ludwig for an early 2005 release.

Contact Alby Pool - 024937 1823 or Mobile 0427 992 178

Nineteen year old Catherine 's new single "The upside of Being Down" written by Christi and Shari Baker has been released in the States and will be in Australia very soon on the ABC label. She is also currently shooting a video for the single "The upside of Being Down". The Album will be released early next year.

High Lonesome Hits No.2 On CMC
After 3 weeks in the charts, Jedd's clip has reached No.2!!!!!!!!!!! Well done to all who have been requesting.
His album Transcontinental will be released in Australia this Monday, 30th, through Sanity Stores.
http://www.countrymusicchannel.com.au/home.asp

Hamish and Lachlan Davidson

Hamish and Lachlan are currently working on a new single, and will be out within the next couple of months. They are also planning to tour QLD and NT with Tom Curtain in November.
www.davidsonbrothersband.com
Bookings: Davidson Brothers
P.O. Box 1029
Doncaster East
VIC 3109
Ph: 0439 310 217
hamish@hamishdavdson.com

OUT NOW - SINGLE 'On The Mountain' (contains 4 tracks)
available via www.nickigillis.com.au

NEW ALBUM RELEASE
Steve Gibson
“Road To Anywhere”
Released: through RAJON MUSIC GROUP.
For further information or interviews contact Rebecca McCarthy at RUM Entertainment, Mark Rhodes at Hi Way Entertainment or Cheri Gibson.
Rebecca McCarthy: Ph: 02 4285 1461
Email: rumentertainment@bigpond.com
Mark Rhodes: Ph: 0439 624533
Email: hiwayentertainment@ozemail.com.au
Cheri Gibson: Ph: 02 65 453673
Email: gibson@cnn.net.au

The new Hillbilly Heat album is coming out and will be available on the 6th of august.

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LOSIN' MY BLUES - new film clip
A new film clip has just hit the airwaves for FELICITY URQUHART
Losin' My Blues - Felicity's beautiful rendition of a Slim Dusty classic
You can help support Felicity by requesting the track on CMC - the Country Music Channel
Just click on the following link and follow the prompts. The details:
Artist - Felicity
Track - Loosin' My Blues (how it's spelt on website)

Click here Request Felicity
Her latest single 'Turn Out The Light' is currently #3 on the charts
& she'll be performing at the "Up, Close & Personal Songwriters Evening" at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, Thursday 29th July - 8pm
Check out the latest news on Felicity at www.felicityurquhart.com
For interviews or further information contact:
RUM ENTERTAINMENT - ph/fax 02 4285 1461
rumentertainment@bigpond.com

Travis Collins' debut video clip
"Bridge That You Won't Burn" entered the CMC Top 20 last week at #17 and has moved up another 4 places this week to #13.
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Bella's first single from the album is now complete and due for release 16th August.
The song......... About A Girl written by Lyn. This song has been a particularly favourite with our fans and we are very excited to have as the first single. Also a special little B side tune which we'll keep a secret at this stage.
The album still due for release 20th September and is sounding fantastic. Almost finished. Just a few vocals and some overdubs to do and the master of sound Mr Rod McCormack will work some more of his musical magic.

Mark Tempany Releases New Single

GOODBYE SWEET Dreams is the title of the latest single release from 2003 Coopers Golden Saddle Award winner Mark Tempany.
The single comes from Mark's current album The Long Highway - Shoestring Records label.

THE ROAD AHEAD - RIZ HALLOWES

OUT NOW - The Road Ahead - available via

(former guitarist and songwriter of late

90's Sydney band 'Red Herring')

"Hillbilly Heat"

Photo by Barry Smith, Northern Daily Leader.

The brand new self titled album for Melbourne band "Hillbilly Heat" is due for release this month.
Hillbilly Heat are best know for their work with Golden Guitar Finalist Billy Bridge with whom they have toured extensively. They have also recently performed with Troy-Cassar Daley and in Tamworth with Michael King and Donella Plane.

The Hillbilly Heat line up is Steve Bridge on Lead Guitar, Hamish Davidson on Fiddle and Banjo, Bruce McKenzie on Bass and Nic Pitman on drums.
The album is a collection of new original music and covers that Hillbilly Heat incorporate in their live shows and has captured their great live sound.

Special guests abound on the album including many tracks from Billy Bridge and guest appearances from Adam Kilpatrick, Rebecca Lee Nye, Dave Moore, Rob Bell and Johnny Lovett.

Produced by Billy Bridge and Andrew Rigo it is sure to be a great success for this fun loving band of great musicians.
For information on how to get hold of the album log on to http://www.billybridge.com

ALISON HAS A NEW ALBUM... AND NEW-LOOK WEBSITE
"DAISY TRAIN" out NOW!

ALISON HAMS has officially, commercially, released her new all-original album Daisy Train, and a new-look website in conjunction.
Details on the new album can be found at www.alisonhams.com .
*STOP PRESS* Official Album Launch Party for DAISY TRAIN will be held at SOUTH WHYALLA FOORTBALL CLUB on SUN 8th AUG from 7:15pm-10:30, with Free supper, surprises, and special guest MARK TEMPANY!
Click here Artist Report Page

Fred Eaglesmith has a new (as yet unnamed) album due for release in September

Kasey Chambers third solo album 'Wayward Angel' is now on sale.

The Toe Sucking Cowgirls are going into the studio to start work on their NEW CD.

TOMMY EMMANUEL's NEW CD "Endless Road" is now in stores.

Many of the tracks on Endless Road are Tommy Emmanuel originals, among them the powerful title track written during a time of enormous change in Tommy's life.

Travis Collins New Single
'bridge that you wont burn'
in stores now!!
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Troy's Borrowed & Blue album
A collection of Troy's Cassar-Daley favourite songs songs that have influenced him, been favourites of his live shows and songs that simply hold a very special place in his heart the album was released 19th April on the Essence/EMI label.
Troy's Artist Report Page
Click here small sample of Troy Cassar-Daley with Paul Kelly from Borrowed and Blue

The Flood's New Single

‘Australian for Broken Heart’ is the new Flood single/EP. As well as the title track, the CD includes two previously unreleased songs: ‘So Long’ and ‘Billy’ (a song by Kim Chesire), as well as the James Gillard favourite: ‘Andy’ (from the CD ‘Two’ - Kevin Bennett/James Gillard). Kevin Welch & The Flood DVD: ‘Plenty of Time’ out on ‘Shock Records’ June 14

Drums - Hayden Meggett - Greg Bird
Bass - Jason Smith - Mark Donohue
Guitar - Jason Smith - Greg Bird
Acoustic Guitar - Greg Bird
Keys - Courtney Murphy
Backing Vocals - Lucy D'Olimpio, Gemma Luxton

and Courtney Murphy


“COP IT SWEET”- WENDY COPPO - available in stores or E-mail : wendycoppo@bigpond.com / phone : 0428 724860 for orders/bookings. Price is $25 + $5 p & h…GST included.
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Click here for Artist Report Page
Available now at ST MARY’S SOUND CENTRE St Mary’s NSW


The Lees produced by Bill Chambers and The Lees Recorded at the Boneyard Mixed and Mastered by Jeff McCormack @ The Beach House www.thelees.com.au Small Song Sample


Felicity Urquhart 'Turn Out The Light' EP Email rumentertainment@bigpond.com


Feral swing Katz
Mail - feralswingkatz@hotmail.com


email@thegreencards.com
Click here for "The Greencards" Artist Report Page
Congratulations Greencards!! on reaching #5 on the AMA Americana Airplay chart www.americanaradio.org
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Email twarner@picknowl.com.au Address - 16 Hart St Campbelltown SA 5074. Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole. Carol Sturtzel and Bill Chambers are all guests on Trev's CD
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Dwayne Elix plays every instrument on his new Bluegrass album. Guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin, dobro and fiddle. The album is recorded in the traditional way with acoustic instruments and live microphones, with the exception of electric bass. It covers traditional bluegrass, country, folk and three songs Dwayne wrote. email dwayne@visualsounds.com.au
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www.roddowsett.com
info@roddowsett.com
Click here Artist Report Page
Small song sample of Rod's CD "Six Tracks Down"


Canadian Danny Mack Danny Mack (The Cement City Cowboy) Dakotamack Inc. Phone: 604-687-5217 Fax: 604-687-7185 E-mail: dakotamack@telus.net Website: www.dannymack.com Click here for Artist Report
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www.sovereignmusic.com.au

GRAEME CONNORS has a new album set for release on June 7 titled The Moment.
Graeme has spent the past month in Nashville recording the tracks for what is billed his "most personal and intimate album ever".
To be released on ABC Music's new adult contemporary label First Edition, The Moment will reveal a gentler, more acoustic style of music reminiscent of his earlier albums, particularly the multi-award winning Homeland according to the ABC.
"The songs on The Moment, however, have moved on from the scenic images and characters that were so evident on Graeme's early albums. Like his last album, This is Life, they are more introspective, exploring the human condition, interactions between people, and the way we deal with life. Graeme describes them more as 'internal landscapes'.
"Always one of Australia's most perceptive and talented writers, Graeme has captured some of the universal experiences on tracks like Life Ain't Perfect, You Take The Wheel and I'm In The Middle Of This.
"The album features a song co-written with newcomer Michael Carr, Go On a track with a compelling gospel feel and also includes a duet with Felicity Urquhart, I Dream Of Highways."
Graeme, who has taken a long break from live touring, will be back on the road again in early June to perform songs from the The Moment. The first leg of the tour will take him through his home state of Queensland, starting in Bundaberg, and ending at Twin Towns on the Gold Coast.

SARA STORER has released her first DVD, titled Stories To Tell.

Good Morning Country

Lisa Lepore and Bill Beerens
"Good Morning Country" is a daily breakfast show specialising in country music and rural news. The show is broadcast via satellite around Australia on the Community Radio Network. Featuring artists and event interviews, country music news rural updates and breakfast banter, the program dedicates itself to country music from both Australia and overseas.
To find out if Good Morning Country is broadcast in your area, contact your local community station or the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia at www.cbaa.org.au .
If you are an artist or organisation looking for national exposure through community radio, please contact the GMC team at PO Box 564 Alexandria NSW 1435.

THE THINGS THAT MOTHERS DO’

Mothers Day Tribute …..
Recording artist Brian Elkington has released a beautifully penned song ‘The Things That Mothers Do’, to coincide with Mothers Day.

It is a fitting tribute to the love and devotion that mothers give us all and to the daily thankless tasks in every mother’s routine. The song is a way of saying “thank you” and reflects the appreciation of all sons & daughters for the sacrifices made by their parents. It’s a tribute not only for Mothers Day - but every day!

Taken from the upcoming debut album “A Mark In Time”, produced by Michael McGlynn, it is a refreshing example of the best of the acoustic singer/songwriter genre. Brian paints a picture with every line.

A Minnesota native, Brian hails from the USA, and has called Sydney home for the past 13 years.

“I hope the audience will enjoy my first single ‘The Things That Mothers Do’.”

A pleasurable musical experience from the very first track, the album “A Mark In Time” will be launched May 29th, and is available through the website www.brianelkington.com

NEW ALBUM 'NED' - A TRIBUTE TO AUSTRALIAN LEGEND & ROGUE- NED KELLY
www.bushwackers.com.au
'Ned' - Available from One-Stop Entertainment and all leading retailers
rumentertainment@bigpond.com

Bail up, throw down your arms!!!
the BUSHWACKERS "Ned" - first single "Kelly In Our Hearts" Track 4 on NFS #86.

Australian icons Ned Kelly & the Bushwackers have joined together to produce an
album that is close to all Australian hearts.

Join the Bushies for an adventure with the legend & lovable rogue Ned Kelly.

Who else but the Bushwackers could pay homage effectively to our greatest folk hero.
For interviews/bookings, please contact:
Rebecca Urquhart McCarthy - RUM Entertainment
(ph) 02 4285 1461 (m) 0439 730 460
rumentertainment@bigpond.com
Available from One-Stop Entertainment and all leading retailers
www.bushwackers.com.au

JIM HAYNES' ‘WORDS OF WISDOM’ DEBUTS AT NUMBER SIX !!!
Jim Haynes and Compass Bros Records are over the moon at Jim's new album, Words of Wisdom, entering the ARIA Australian Country Music Chart with a bang on debut.

The amazing entry into the charts at number six was a pleasant surprise according to Jim, who hasn't released an album of songs for over six years. "The songs have been working really well out on tour and that's always a good sign," said Jim," But the response to the album is just fantastic!"

“I set out to make an album of entertaining, listenable, singable Aussie songs for the whole family. And I wanted an album that sounded different — one that had a very distinctive Jim Haynes sound and feel about it. The album reflects who I am and what I do live better than anything I’ve ever released before,” Jim said.

Words of Wisdom, is a collection of gently funny, warm, very human and extremely appealing songs about us Aussies. .Jim Haynes’ real talent is his ability to cut through to the heart of our national spirit - that larrikin streak that runs through all Australians, and our strong sense of mateship and a fair go. He has an uncanny ability to zero in on the heart of the Aussie ethos — those little quirks and habits that make us Australian to the core.

”My humour and satire are meant to be gentle, to make people laugh and feel good, said Jim, "That’s the attitude I always take in my shows, and it’s crossed over to the music in my new album.”

Words of Wisdom is the perfect title for the new album — Jim's first on the dynamic Compass Bros label. It's a perceptive collection of songs to make you stop, laugh and look at life with much kinder eyes — and in these difficult times, that’s a very wise thing to do.

That was achieved through the skill of producer Graham Thompson, who heard the sound of a ukulele when he thought about the album.

“I’ve always really enjoyed Jim’s live performances. It’s just him and his ukulele out front, and in that format his songs really connect,” Graham said.

“The audience can hear the stories, and the uke is the perfect accompaniment because it sounds so happy. The challenge on Words of Wisdom was to put together a collection of really appealing songs in the right musical setting and I think we’ve achieved that.’

The spirit of the album’s been captured in the first single, ‘Half a Dozen Stubbies in the Fridge’ - a song that celebrates the simple pleasures of domestic life in the suburbs.

As well as the album’s 12 new songs, Words of Wisdom also features six bonus tracks — “Buckalong”, “Don’t Call Wagga Wagga Wagga”, “Where There’s a Will”, “Lobster and Never Flounder”, &#