Home grown country singer/songwriter Harmony James has had a massive year, moving from strength to strength since the launch of her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Tailwind’ in July. Her recent CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia) Golden Guitar 2010 nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year have shot her to stardom in country music circles and, to cap it all off, she has just been confirmed as support act for The McClymonts’ east coast tour in February/March next year.
One of Australian country music’s rising stars, Harmony has shared the stage with Troy Cassar-Daley, Brendan Radford and friend and mentor Sara Storer among others. She is thrilled to be opening for The McClymonts next year, saying “This is a great opportunity for me to bring my music to the people. Things really seem to be coming together nicely right now and it’s really cool of them to take me on the tour. It’s an exciting time watching myself take these critical steps to achieve my aspirations.”
Harmony James came to the attention of the music industry in 2007 when her debut single ‘Tailwind’ became the first Australian song to win the country category of the esteemed International Songwriting Competition. Her second single ‘Somebody Stole My Horse’ hit No.1 on the National Country Music Chart and was Australia’s second most played country tune in 2008.
The past year has seen Harmony sky-rocket from obscurity to become one of Australia’s best-loved country musicians, with ‘Tailwind’ shooting straight to No.8 on the ARIA Australian Country Album Chart on release. Produced by music legend Herm Kovac and featuring Kevin Bennett on the track ‘Some People Give’, ‘Tailwind’ has borne some of the year’s most exciting country tracks.
‘Precious Little’, the fifth single from ‘Tailwind’ hit No.3 on the National Country Music Chart last month, giving her an impressive total of three top 5 singles.
TOUR DATES – With The McClymonts
FEBRUARY 2010
Wednesday 3 – Lizzotte’s, Newcastle NSW
Friday 5 – Penrith Panthers, Penrith NSW
Saturday 6 – Dapto Leagues Club, Dapto NSW
Sunday 7 – Hornsby RSL Club, Hornsby NSW
Wednesday 10 – Club Old Bar, North Coast NSW
Thursday 11 – Laurieton United Services Club, North Coast NSW
Friday 12 – Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club, Coffs Harbour NSW
Saturday 13 – Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba NSW
Wednesday 17 – Caloundra RSL Club, Caloundra QLD
Thursday 18 – Toowoomba City Golf Club, Toowoomba QLD
Friday 19 – Kedron Wavell Ex-Services Club, Brisbane QLD
MARCH 2010
Thursday 4 – The Basement, Sydney NSW
Friday 5 – Mounties, Mt Prichard NSW
Saturday 6 – Bankstown Sports Club, Bankstown NSW
Saturday 13 – Commercial Club, Albury NSW
Wednesday 17 – Hallam Hotel, Hallam VIC
Thursday 18 – Bairnsdale RSL Club, VIC
Friday 19 – York on Lilydale Resort, VIC
Saturday 20 – West End Hotel, Sunshine VIC
Friday 26 – North Sydney Leagues Club, North Sydney NSW
Saturday 27 – Wentworthville RSL Club, Wentworthville NSW
‘TAILWIND’ IS AVAILABLE NOW
www.harmonyjames.com
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