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Golden Guitar nominated Female Artist Of The Year Melanie Dyer Joins Glenn Friday morning (9 Feb) to chat about her new tune.

Melanie Dyer is kicking off the year with a new hit, “Honeymoonin”.

This is the follow up to a successful 2023 with her debut performance at CMA Music Festival, a Golden Guitar nomination for Best Female Artist and her hit single releases, “Song for That” and “Dust”.

Melanie talks about her new track, “Honeymoonin is a song for couples in that blissful bubble whether it be newlyweds, first dates or long-term relationships trying to keep it exciting, it's a song that encourages you to drink the champagne, buy the roses and book the ocean view room every once in a while!

The production is a fusion of pop, country and coastal vibes which should put you in holiday mode!”

“I wrote this with two of my favourite collaborators, Karen Kosowski (songwriter & production) and Emma-Lee (songwriter) in Nashville this year while I was there playing at the CMA Festival.

I have loved building a connection with these women over the last 5 years and we have created some of my favourite songs together.”

The Australian singer/songwriter has cemented herself as a leading lady in contemporary country with hits like “Memphis T-Shirt”, “Run Out Of Road”, “Song For That”, “Dumb Decisions” and “Dust”.

With total sales approaching 10 million, Melanie is an APRA Professional Development Award Winner, APRA Nominated songwriter (Memphis T-Shirt) and an ‘in demand’ songwriter within the Australian music industry.

06/02/2024

Vale Toby...we're all not as good as we once was...

06/02/2024

Nashville, TN (February 5, 2024) - Broken Bow Records/BMG Nashville's Lainey Wilson reached a new pinnacle in her record breaking career when she was awarded the Best Country Album GRAMMY®for Bell Bottom Country.

The album, which features #1 hits "Heart Like a Truck" and "Watermelon Moonshine" alongside her current single "Wildflowers and Wild Horses", has served to be a truly life-changing record for the Louisiana native as it is the reigning Album of the Year for both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) & Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.

On the CBS televised broadcast, an emotional Lainey Wilson fought off tears as she accepted stating:

"This is absolutely wild y'all. This is my very first GRAMMYS®. Thank you so much for my collaborators: Jay Joyce, Jason [Hall], the cowriters, musicians, anybody who had anything to do with this record. It has truly changed my life. I am from a farming community in NE Louisiana.

A little town of 200 people. I'm a fifth-generation farmer's daughter and I would consider myself a farmer, too. And everybody that I surround myself with, I think they are farmers, too.

They're story farmers. It's about getting up every single day and planting those seeds and watering them and watching them grow. And sometimes, when you find the right farming community, you can have a harvest of a lifetime.

I truly believe that. I think that is exactly what this is tonight. God bless every single one of y'all. Thank you Jesus. Thank you so much to the Recording Academy. Thank you to my fans. I love y'all so much."

Coming off of a monumental 2023, Lainey won five CMA Awards including the top honor of "Entertainer of the Year", four ACM Awards, two CMT Music Awards, three People's Choice Country Awards, completed a 28-date sold-out headlining tour, and made her Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Lollapalooza debut. Wilson was also honored as Billboard Women in Music’s 2023 “Rulebreaker”.

Fans can catch Lainey on the road this year as she embarks on the highly anticipated "Country's Cool Again" and “Lainey Wilson: LIVE” tours in 2024.

BMG Publishing was also proud to see writer Dan Wilson and co-writer Chris Stapleton land an industry coveted GRAMMY® for Best Country Song for "White Horse."

About Lainey Wilson:

Entering the 2024 GRAMMYS® with two nominations, Lainey Wilson would earn her first GRAMMY® for Best Country Album for Bell Bottom Country. This milestone comes on the heels of a monumental 2023 where she was the most nominated artist at the CMA Awards with a record-breaking nine nominations, and five wins including Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry.

Critically acclaimed and touted as a top “artist to watch,” to being the leading female nominee and winner at the 2023 ACM Awards and CMT Music Awards, the Louisiana native has made a name for herself in the industry as one of music’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare.

A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary, Ashley McBryde, Jackson Dean, Ashley Cooke, Mackenzie Porter, and more). With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean, and more.

Last year she achieved her third and fourth No. 1 songs with “Heart Like a Truck” and HARDY collaboration “wait in the truck”. Her most recent singles, “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Save Me” with Jelly Roll topped the Country charts marking her fifth and sixth No. 1’s, making her the lead female artist with the most No.1’s this decade.

Her critically acclaimed album, Bell Bottom Country, rose up Billboard’s Top Album Chart and Country Albums Chart, amassing over 700 million streams to date and has earned her the title of CMA and ACM Album of the Year.

Wilson made her acting debut in Season 5 of the smash hit series “Yellowstone” as a musician character named Abby, where she premiered her original “Smell Like Smoke” as well as showcased other hits off her recent album including “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Hold My Halo”. Adding to her growing list of endeavors, Wilson was honored at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards with the Rulebreaker Award, and most recently joined forces with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women's collection.

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01/02/2024

Saturday arvo tunes with the talented Robert Cini singing live from 3pm 🎼

31/01/2024

Deepfakes threaten us all, not just celebrities.

Professor Rocky Scopelliti, Futurologist & AI Expert talks to Glenn Thursday morning (1 Feb) about why you should pay attention.

X, formerly known as Twitter, has blocked some searches for Taylor Swift, after explicit deepfake AI generated images of the mega-star were circulated on the social media platform.

High profile Australians too, like Anthony Albanese, Dick Smith and Margot Robbie, amongst others, have also been targeted in the past and it’s clear that these chillingly realistic forgeries expose the vulnerability Australia faces in the age of AI-powered lies.

Existing laws struggle to grasp this emerging threat, leaving victims unprotected and perpetrators emboldened. This isn't just about protecting public figures.

It's about shielding every Australian from the disturbing reality of manipulated identities and weaponised lies. The recent government report on Safe and Responsible AI offers a beacon of hope. But hope isn't enough.

We need action now, and the time is ripe for concrete regulations that criminalise malicious deepfakes, empower victims and hold platforms accountable.

30/01/2024

AN Innisfail family has once again dug deep to support their local hospital.

The Catalano Family Foundation has now donated almost $140,000 towards improving health outcomes in the region, with a focus on their hometown of Innisfail.

The latest donation of $13,500 to the Innisfail Hospital Friends of the Foundation, has resulted in the purchase of a gynaecological bed and a procedure trolley for the high dependency unit.

Sam Catalano said the family was happy to work with the Innisfail Friends of the Hospital Foundation to provide funding assistance for vital equipment that will help the local community.

“They are truly inspirational, always smiling and actively out in our community fundraising to assist in purchasing much needed equipment for the Innisfail Hospital.
We were happy to assist in donating $13,500 this year,” Mr Catalano said.

The Catalano Family Foundation has previously donated to the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Care Hub and COVID-19 campaigns, bought a nasal video bronchoscope and
motorised patient trolley for Innisfail, a Pentax bronchoscope for Cairns Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, and an assisted trolley and mattresses to Gordonvale Hospital Friends of the Foundation in
memory of Sam’s daughter Rose-Marie Dash.

“The Foundation was set up in memory of my late wife Dorothy and daughter Rose-Marie. We will continue to support and help our local community,” Mr Catalano said.

Innisfail Hospital Friends of the Foundation President Estelle Koppe expressed her gratitude to Mr Catalano and daughter Leanne Sultana for their continuing support to the branch in making it
possible to buy vital equipment to our hospital for patient care.

Cairns Hospital (Staff Specialist) Obstetrician Gynaecologist Joanna Arnold said she had had the privilege of visiting Innisfail Hospital as part of the FROGS team (CHHHS Far Reach Obstetrics and
Gynaecology Service) for 15 years.

“A team of two gynaecologists visit Innisfail nearly every fortnight. We see women who require gynaecology review at Innisfail Hospital to provide them with the care they need, without travelling
to Cairns.

We can arrange for minor surgical procedures to be completed at Innisfail Hospital with the support of the Innisfail Hospital GP Anaesthetists and surgical team,” Dr Arnold said.

“Up until now, we have had only one gynaecology examination couch available, which means women waiting for a particular procedure or check-up must wait until the doctor using that
procedure room is free.

With two rooms fully functional, we can get through the day’s work without delay and not have patients having to wait their ‘turn’.

With the support of the Innisfail Hospital Friends of the Foundation and particularly the Catalano Family Foundation, we hope to improve the experience of our clients who really deserve the same level of care as patients in any larger hospital,” she said.

High Dependency Unit Nurse Unit Manager Birgit Mertens said the procedure trolley would facilitate immediate access to clinical needs for inpatients and staff, containing all the equipment necessary for prompt care at bedside.

“As well, it provides the work platform, sharps container and bin to improve the clinical work environment,” Ms Mertens said.

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation CEO Gina Hogan said the latest Catalano Family Foundation donation was another example of the strong community support received by the
Innisfail Friends of the Foundation.

30/01/2024

Standby Innisfail!