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17/08/2025

I was delighted to have another chat by phone this afternoon on The Country Club with Jake Whittaker (www.facebook.com/JakeWhittakerMusic), a rising Brisbane-based Country musician, who has a passion for live performance and songwriting. I previously spoke with Jake on the phone back in September of 2023 so I figured it was high time to do it again, given that it's been a minute since our last live-to-air conversation

Jake's unique sound blends Country influences with contemporary flair. His debut single, Round Here, caught the attention of radio and music industry personnel alike and consequently enjoyed airplay on KIX Country, ABC Country, 94One Today’s Country and across community radio in Australia, including right here on Plenty Valley FM's Country Club! It was also playlisted by Apple Music and received some international airplay as well. His latest single, "In My Blood", the fantastic tune I played a minute ago, is certain to follow in the highly successful footsteps of his previous releases and is clearly set to ensure Jake's continued success and steady rise in popularity.

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/jake-whittaker-interview-17-08-25

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10/08/2025

I was delighted to have a chat on the phone this afternoon with award-winning Queensland-based singer/songwriter Brendon Walmsley (www.facebook.com/brendonwalmsley), who is recognised as one of Australian Country music’s finest singer-songwriters. He's a recipient of numerous awards including Star Maker and 3 x Golden Guitars. His songs are not just catchy tunes, they are perceptive stories of the joys and struggles of life; the importance of love and family; and the strength that comes through faith.

Brendon featured prominently on the Australian Country music landscape throughout the early 2000’s, touring with acts such as Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Adam Harvey, Adam Brand, Tania Kernaghan and Melinda Schneider (gee, what a line-up!). He released three critically and commercially acclaimed albums before dedicating his focus to his family and leading the music and production teams at his local church in Toowoomba.

Despite the break from regular recording and touring, Brendon continued to showcase that rare ability to draw an audience into the world of his songs at various festivals, community events and concerts. He’s also ventured into musical theatre having performed in a number of productions over the past decade, including his own production, based on his hit song “Rose & Rodeo”.

Last year saw Brendon make a long-awaited return to the studio, where he recorded an inspirational new collection of his delicately crafted songs for his recently released fourth studio album, the remarkable "Road to Riverleigh", from which comes his latest single "God Loves Country Music" that I played immediately prior to bringing him on air.

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/brendan-walmsley-interview-10-08-25

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03/08/2025

I was genuinely delighted to once again be able to chat on the phone this afternoon with the legendary Sydney based songstress, Melinda Schneider (www.facebook.com/MelindaSchneider).

For those of you who don't know, and there can't be more than a tiny handful, Melinda is an extremely talented Australian music icon, a multi-award winning singer-songwriter, an extraordinary live performer, a spellbinding storyteller, the CEO and founder of Mpower Records, a sought after key note speaker and a female empowerment activist.

In a career that began with a debut at the age of three, when she appeared on stage with her mother, Mary, Melinda has kept her family tradition alive by becoming one of Australia’s most sublime singers and popular entertainers. But it is through her assured and accomplished songwriting that she has really discovered her true voice, with John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John and Paul Kelly all having recorded her songs

Melinda's latest single, "25 Hours", that I played just a minute ago, was released back in May and, not surprisingly, has been going gangbusters all over Australia, and is yet another great example of her extraordinary talent as a vocalist and a highly skilled song writer.

But Melinda's talent isn't just musical. She’s a highly regarded fashion designer and she once competed on "Dancing With The Stars", plus she’s delivered many key-note speeches to empowered women across the country. She’s also a gifted actress who made her acting debut at the age of 13 in in the very popular TV series, "A Country Practice".

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/melinda-schneider-interview-03-08-25

You can also listen to this and any other Country Club interview via the Plenty Valley FM YouTube Channel. Just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI2CCxx_j_bzJHv56T9mbSAVt6doMdhH3

27/07/2025

I was genuinely delighted to be able to have a chat today on The Country Club with award winning singer-songwriter Ian Burns (www.facebook.com/ian.burns.14), from the Macarthur district of NSW, who began his recording career in 2014 and has so far recorded 4 excellent studio albums.

His latest album, “California”, was released in December of 2021, after he won the Best Album of the Year trophy for his previous album, "Two Sides Of Me", at the 2020 Australian Country Music People's Choice Awards. He then promptly followed that up with a well-deserved win for Best Male Vocal at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January of 2021, along with a Songwriters Association Award for the best song in the Local Hero's section with his great song, “Think Again”. Ian's most recent single, the sensational track, "Just One Minute", was released back in March and it's bound to be another huge success for this truly gifted song writer.

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/ian-burns-interview-27-07-25

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20/07/2025

Country Club edition 400 went to air today! Hard to believe the show is now in its 8th year and still going strong. A big thank you to everyone at PVFM for your outstanding support and encouragement, which has been, and continues to be, greatly appreciated. I feel honoured and privileged to be part of such an amazing team of dedicated and passionate people who have always inspired and guided me. My sincere thanks to you all and to all the beautiful folks who tune in every Sunday and make the hard work worthwhile. 💖

16/07/2025

I had the pleasure last Sunday of chatting on the phone this afternoon with Caitlyn Shadbolt (www.facebook.com/CaitlynShadboltMusic), an award-winning singer/songwriter from Gympie in QLD, who has been lauded by many of those in the know as ‘one to watch’.

As a finalist in the sixth season of The ‘X Factor’ Australia, Caitlyn secured a recording deal with ABC MUSIC and released her debut album, "Songs On My Sleeve", which went straight to #1 on the ARIA Country Album chart. The first single from the album, "My Break Up Anthem", held the #1 spot on the National Country Airplay Chart for over 8 consecutive weeks and became the 2nd most played song on Country Radio. I'm absolutely convinced her latest sensational single, “Homemade Honey”, that I played a minute ago, is sure to meet with the same, if not greater, level of success.

Caitlyn was recognised for her achievements by winning the CMC Award for Best New Artist, along with a nomination for Female Artist of the Year.

Caitlyn's second album, "Stages", produced hit singles including "Edge Of The Earth" and "Bones". The album was co-produced by Caitlyn herself, with all vocals and acoustic guitar being recorded in her make-shift home studio during lock down.

This year she will embark on an even bigger creative project – recording and producing her third album with partner Matt Smith in their newly built studio - and I'm very much looking forward to hearing the result of that endeavour.

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/caitlyn-shadbolt-interview-13-07-25

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11/07/2025

I was privileged to be able to again chat on the phone last Sunday (July 6) with multi award winning musician and song writer, Pete Denahy (www.facebook.com/pete.denahy), from the gorgeous little town of Yackandandah in northern Victoria, who knew when he was 11 years old that he wanted to be a Country singer. He taught himself to play guitar, along with a couple of other instruments, and started writing great songs.

When he was 13 he saw Slim Dusty in concert for the first time and twelve years later he was in Slim’s band, playing fiddle and doing a comedy spot on the show.

While he has written some ridiculously funny songs, he is no stranger to composing a heartwrencher too, but he is fully aware that his songs about insects and toilet paper do hold special places in the hearts of his fans.

His latest single, “The Last Time I Saw Slim”, a gorgeous tribute to the Father of Australian Country Music, is yet another great example of Pete's amazing talent as a song writer and musician and I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that it's destined to be his next huge success. Certainly, it'll be getting some serious airplay on this show!

Pete is a five times Golden Guitar winner and is obviously delighted to have won three of those awards for his fiddle playing, something that has kept him employed for many years. As well as working as a side man and guest artist for Slim, he has done the same for Sara Storer, Troy Cassar-Daley and Lee Kernaghan, some of this nation's biggest Country music drawcards.

As well as being a talented artist and musician in his own right, I was surprised to learn that Pete is also adept at leather work. I guess everyone needs a hobby, right?

I was also very interested to read that Pete takes two trips a year to Japan with Australian music fans to explore the Bluegrass and Country scene there, something I found quite fascinating.

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/pete-denahy-interview-06-07-25

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29/06/2025

I was delighted to chat on the phone this afternoon with the very talented WA-based artist, Corey Colum (www.facebook.com/CoreyColumMusic).

When it comes to singer-songwriters, they don’t come much more Country than Corey, who has spent the last 10 years in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia.

Growing up in Australind, just north of Bunbury in WA, his first musical love was Country and he headed to festivals as soon as he got his drivers licence, spending plenty of time at the Boyup Brook and rodeos and his career grew from there.

Corey is now on the verge of re-launching his original music career which saw him win the Telstra Road to Tamworth Songwriter Award in 2009 with much of the crowd talking about the quality of his vocals and songwriting, something that earned him the People’s Choice Award on the night.

He then headed to Nashville to soak up the experiences of Music City before releasing hit singles, including "West Australian Woman" and "Hot Out Here", which both enjoyed airtime on the Country Music Channel and radio stations across the country.

In 2014, Corey also snagged a sought-after spot on the stage at "CMC Rocks The Hunter" and, during his time in The Kimberley from 2013 to 2020, he played for much of the year at Home Valley Station.

Corey has hit the ground running this year and will be playing as many gigs in WA and the eastern states as he can as he relaunches his original shows and releases new music, something I'm definitely looking forward to hearing, especially if his latest single, "One More Ride", is anything to go by, which I'm sure it is.

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/corey-colum-interview-29-06-25

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23/06/2025

I had the privilege of once again chatting on the phone with Gold Coast based singer songwriter Brook Chivell (www.facebook.com/brookchivellofficial) on yesterday's edition of the Country Club. I've actually interviewed Brook six times previously so he's becoming something of a regular on the show but I certainly don't see that as a bad thing, by any means.

Brook's latest single release, "Drink Around Here", is yet another excellent example of his uncanny ability to pump out really awesome songs, proving that he's not a bloke who likes to let the grass grow under his feet.

Brook, who is known for his powerhouse vocals and high-energy performances, has definitely made his mark on the Australian Country Rock scene, with his signature sound that blends Country twang with modern Rock production. His newest single marks the fourth release in his ambitious plan to drop a new song every month in 2025 as he continues to captivate listeners worldwide

Brook grew up with a strong Country music influence, cutting his teeth on his father’s record collection that included Hank Sr, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings, as well as his own Hard Rock influences. His long standing tenure in Melbourne's live music scene, prior to his move up north, contributed to Brook's unique sound, producing modern Country music that sits just as well in the Australian Country scene as it does in America.

There can be no doubt that Brook has well and truly established himself as a bona fide tour de force in the Australian Country music scene so it's no surprise that he's become one of our most successful Country artists.

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/brook-chivell-interview-22-06-25

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15/06/2025

I enjoyed a real nice chat on the phone today with Juliet Oliver (www.facebook.com/julietolivermusic) from the picturesque wine region of McLaren Vale in South Australia. She's a very talented singer-songwriter with a flair for blending classic country roots with contemporary sounds and her music is as rich and textured as the vineyards she grew up around.

Known for her candid songwriting and undeniable presence, Juliet has made waves as a Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist and a 2023 SA Music Awards Finalist. Her previous single, “Sociopath”, made its mark on multiple Spotify Editorial playlists, proving that she knows how to keep her listeners hooked.

Returning to her roots with a refreshed and authentic sound, Juliet’s music features contemporary country pop flavours, and her latest single, “Red Roses”, is a perfect example of her unique and appealing new sound that promises to deliver the same heartfelt storytelling and genuine emotion that her growing legion of fans have come to love, all wrapped up in a sound that is distinctly hers.

With a voice as smooth as a fine wine and a talent for writing songs that captures the essence of life’s complexities, Juliet continues to grow her legacy, one song at a time, and I'll be keen to watch her rise through the ranks of Australian country music's growing list of exceptionally talented artists, of which she is clearly one.

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/juliet-oliver-interview-15-06-25

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08/06/2025

Today on The Country Club I had the pleasure of chatting with Heath Milner, a young singer/songwriter from Mackay in North Queensland. Heath is back in the spotlight with his recent single, "Leave Your Man", which was added to ABC Country and is getting support on Saturday Night Country and Grass Roots on ABC Country, as well as being added to Today's Country 94One and Australian Country Radio, plus getting lots of love on streaming services with Apple Music adding it to their Aussie Country and New In Country playlists. Of course, it has also been added to The Country Club playlist.

Coming into the industry at the age of 17, Heath made the bold decision to put himself out there and auditioned for The Voice Australia. During his audition, he was presented with an amazing opportunity by Boy George, who was so impressed with the young bloke that he provided him with an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville and facilitated some great songwriting sessions with the likes of Ruston Kelly and Jeff Cohen. The roll-on effect of this was Heath being a 2018 Toyota Star Maker grand finalist.

After stepping away from the industry for a few years, Heath’s return has been met with open arms and helped cement his place in Australian Country music, so now he’s ready, willing and able to showcase exactly who he is as an artist.

With three more singles planned for release this year and more in the works, "Leave Your Man" is just the beginning of what’s shaping up to be a massive year for this very talented young artist and I, for one, will eagerly watch his rise through the ranks of this nation's Country music elite.

And no, Heath does not recommend encouraging anyone to leave their man to start a new relationship.

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/heath-milner-interview-08-06-25

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01/06/2025

Today on The Country Club I was delighted to be able to interview Josie (www.facebook.com/josieofficiall), who is an up and coming new Country singer/songwriter from Townsville in Northern Queensland. She grew up riding shotgun in her dad’s Western Star road train and she's now sharing the stage with legends like James Johnston, Brad Cox, Travis Collins, Troy Cassar-Daley & Lane Pittman, while she quickly carves out her own lane in the Australian Country music scene.

Those long-haul trips with her father were more than just miles down the highway - they were where she learned the value of hard work and found the inspiration for the songs she writes today that are filled with the dust, grit, and honesty of life on the road, capturing the heart of Australia's outback.

Despite having a mere handful of tracks on streaming services, Josie has already hit over a million streams on Spotify, snagged spots on major editorial playlists, and climbed Country radio charts across the globe. Her breakout single, "Freight Man", went viral on TikTok, racking up over 5 million views, and it struck a chord with trucking legends around the world, earning the nickname ‘the onion song’ for its ability to move even the toughest people to tears.

Josie's latest single, the amazing track I played a minute ago entitled “Nothin’ Without Truckin’”, amply demonstrates this gifted songwriter's ability to tell a great story with a fantastic 3-minute song.

As always, if you missed the interview or would like to hear it again, click on this podcast link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-country-club/josie-interview-01-06-25

You can also listen to this and any other Country Club interview via the Plenty Valley FM YouTube Channel. Just click the link:
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