Artist Register
Kiwi Pro-Am has set up this Artist Register with the purpose of linking Kiwi Artists to the rest of the world. Kiwi Pro-Am is not an agent for the artists below. Contact Artist directly for quotes, bios's etc.
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Aaron Jury |
Aaron’s accolades include winning the ‘N.Z Overall Gold Guitar Award’, ‘M.L.T Songwriting Award’, Kiwi Pro-Am ‘New Horizon Award’, twice ‘Toyota Star Maker finalist’ Australia and is a CMAA College Graduate Australia. Aaron recently signed a distribution deal with WJO Australia and will be releasing his debut album ‘Wyre Street’ in June 2012. Aaron’s original song ‘29’ has just been announced as a finalist in the ‘NZ Country Song of the Year’ awards 2012. |
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ABBY |
ABBY is a Country/Rock Singer / Song writer /Musician ,Who appeals to both young and old ,she identifies herself to both Modern and Traditional Country Music. ABBY is a self taught musician who produced her first album ( I RUN TO YOU ) in late 2011, which already has become a best seller. Recently ABBY made a Single CD with Bruce Greaves ( Jackson ) which is the First Diamond Backed Artist to be on playlist distributed throughout the World |
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Aly Cook |
Aly Cook is an independent Country/Folk crossover recording artist who has had her music on NZ Mainstream radio and 2006 Nashville recorded release "Country Storm" music video on both J2 in NZ and CMC Country in Australia. Aly was nominated for APRA Country Song of the Year 2005 for "I Wonder" and MLT Songwriting award finalist 2007 for "Grow". |
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Ann Pascoe |
Making it on the world wide country music scene. A big talent and a clear, sweet voice with songs to match. On stage, winning audiences with her sincere stage presence that can warm the words of any song, many she has written herself, Annie is filling a niche in her unique style. |
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Annette & Kim |
Two of New Zealand's most outstanding solo artists have now |
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Barry Saunders |
In 1986 Barry formed the now legendry band "The Warratahs". Their five albums have chalked up nearly 100,000 sales. Barry has written hits such as "Hands Of My Heart", "Maureen" and many others. |
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Bruce Greaves |
Bruce is the eldest son of 14, from the famous family of Rusty Greaves. He was a winner in the Golden Guitar Awards in 1988 as
well as winning Entertainer of the Year that same year. In
2003 he made his first CD called "Country At Heart". In 2004 he went to
Nashville to make his next CD called "Invisible Man". |
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Calico Brothers |
After playing shows in the barn of their family farm in Waitakere, Calico Brothers broke into the modern music scene in 2008 with their debut EP, "God Left Town". |
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Carleen Still |
Carleen Still plays bass and sings lead in a Whangarei Band and her debut CD "Long Time Coming" was very much a family event. Husband Peter (Computer Engineer) wrote the cover track "Long Time Coming."Carleen has appeared at the Hokianga Country Music Festival for 3 years and has also sung at the 2008 Paihia Country Rock Festival alongside Dennis August. |
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Chet O'Connell |
Chet O'Connell is a professional entertainer. Words like 'exciting', 'dynamic', 'first class', 'astounding' and 'genuine' have been used to describe his performance. |
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Clark Reid |
Clark Reid had success in New Zealand's South Island in 1999 with the release of his first album "Give My Regards To Nashville". Five singles off the album made the top ten of 88CountryFm's listener voted weekly countdown |
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Craig Adams |
Since bursting onto the New Zealand Country Music Scene in 2010, Craig Adams continues to woo audiences with his entertaining performances. Singing amazing big ballads through to Country Rock and anything in between, Craig has won various Country Music Awards throughout New Zealand. Known as the "crowd - pleaser" Craig is definately an entertainer with X-factor. Craig looks forward to representing New Zealand in the Trans Tasman on Norfolk Island in 2012. |
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Dennis Marsh |
After winning the 1989 New Zealand Country Music Entertainer of the Year, Dennis decided to hang up his hammer and devote his time to country music and released his first album “For You”. Dennis has released 17 albums with 8 Gold and 2 Platinum. He performs throughout New Zealand, Norfolk Island and Australia. He also enjoys doing some comedy. |
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En-Tranzet |
En-Tranzet is the duo of Nicholas and Tracey-Maree Houia. They've won the “New Zealand Country Music Entertainer of the Year” and other Australasian Awards. They have appeared on many Award Shows and Festivals (Including the Norfolk Island Country Music Festival) as well as performing in RSL/RSA,League Clubs and such like. They have also appeared on NZ Television and have featured in the New Zealand and Australian Country Music Magazines. |
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Fleur Jack |
Fleur wrote her first song when she was eight years old and started seriously writing when she was a teenager. She has played music all around her home New Zealand and also in Australia, Hong Kong and Canada. After high school she spent a year busking on Auckland’s Queen street making enough money to get by and meeting just the right amount of people to push her into the right direction. Her dream was always to be playing her originals in bars by her 18th birthday. And she reached this goal. |
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Galley Slaves |
The Galley Slaves are New Zealand’s premier Country Music backing band. Their collective experience playing at live performance and studio sessions. They have been on many national and international tours with top country and traditional artists including Patsy Riggir, Brendan Dugan, Gray Bartlett, Jodi Vaughan and many others. |
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JamesRAy |
JamesRAy has been performing for over twenty years and knows what it takes to entertain an audience. One of the hottest young country rock artists performing today. JamesRAy is the ACMA 2002 Award winner for the Best Original Song, Best Male Vocalist and Best Overall Performer. He is also the 2002 NZCMA Entertainer of the Year Songwriter Winner. |
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Jan Mellsop & The Pirongia |
Jan recorded her first album 'Waimuha BackBlockers' in 1986. A second album followerd in the 90's, 'MEMORIES'. Her last album completed and lauched 2002 is called 'Wake up Call'. Jan has been privaledged to perform at the Piahia Festival for several years and also Hokianga Music Festival for 10 years. Jan has a passion to see our young ones flourish and keep country alive in the eyes of all those that enjoy it. Jan performs with The Pirongia Mountain Men. The Pirongia Mountain Music Company was established with the sole purpose of being professional , having fun , encouraging our country to care amd inspire all Artists. |
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Jenny Blackadder |
Jenny is a professional country music musician and has been entertaining for 35 years. Jenny is known as the Queen of the Banjo in NZ and has recently returned from the United States where she has been inducted into the American Country Music Hall of Fame for her unique style of country music. |
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Jo Pavletich |
Hailing from Auckland, this singer/songwriter's track Born to be Loved has featured on two cds for charity and was borderline finalist in the 2008 UK Songwriting Awards. Jo's 'day-job' and professional career as a Fundraising Manager has resulted in her dedication to helping worthy causes. Jo also performs with fellow musician Andrew Healey as one half of their vocal/guitar duo Acoustic Candy |
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Jody Direen |
Jody Direen is a 22 year old fresh upbeat Country Rock/Pop artist. Her debut album “Here We Go” was recorded in Sydney, Australia this year and released in NZ. With plans to tour NZ in 2011/2012 & then head to Australia Jody Direen is set to take on the international country music industry with all she has got. Visit my web site to have a listen! |
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John de Burgh |
John’s music roots come from his family’s interest and following of Country Music, some of his earliest memories are of the music played by his family and his Mum going to concerts by the likes of Buck Owens. |
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KarenDavy |
Karen learnt to play piano and guitar at a young age and always wanted to be a singer. In 1989 Karen joined a local club where she has won many awards for solo, duo, group singing and original song. In 1995 she won the premier entertainer of the year award. She has released cd's which include some of her original songs. In 2008, Karen was on "Stars in their Eyes" as "Dolly" |
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Katie Thompson |
Singer/songwriter Katie Thompson released her debut album, Tall Poppy in 2009. Since then her career has flourished under the bright lights of the international music funding site Sellaband, making her one of the fastest-ever artists to reach the $US50,000 level needed to record and release an album – and all contributed by people who love her music. |
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Kaylee Bell |
Kaylee entered the first of many talent quests in her hometown of Waimate when she was a 4 year old. She won the NZ Gold Guitar at the age of 18, and many other awards She has performed solo at International sporting events, alongside the Topp Twins and in NZ Coca Cola Christmas in the Park. She has a Bachelor of Performing Arts degree, is a Graduate of the Australian College of Country Music. Kaylee's debut album is titled 'Wayward'. |
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Keinan Ngapo |
Keinan Ngapo has been performing in country music for 15 years. He has performed on television, at concerts, and has won numerous awards throughout N Z. In 2005, Keinan was placed first runner up in the NZ Entertainer of the year awards with his original composition "Country Musics Gonna Even the Score" |
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Kylie Austin |
Kylie has had many successes both here in New Zealand and Australia, including 2007 Trans-Tasman Entertainer of the Year and part of the Senior Overall Winners North v's South at the 2006 Gold Guitar Awards. She has also been a finalist in the New Zealand Songwriter of the Year awards. Kylie's debut album is due for release in May 2008. |
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Lynn Walters |
After 30yrs in the music/entertainment industry, Lynn is an entertainer/songwriter of renown. Primarily a vocalist, Lynn uses her voice with clarity and empathy to engender a wonderful ambience in whatever setting she finds herself. She fronts with her band MOONDANCE. Lynn is the ultimate professional with audience satisfaction her mission. Also a songwriter of repute, Lynn has original songs available for recording or purchase. |
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Margy Orr |
Margy had a winning performance at the New Plymouth Traditional Awards 2005. Her latest CD 'Beautiful Dreamer' is personally signed by Patsy Riggir stating 'Best wishes for the success of your new CD, It is very heartening to know that New Zealand country music is in good hands'. |
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Marian Burns |
Marian is New Zealand's top fiddler. Marian mesmerises audiences all over New Zealand and Australia with her dynamic and unrestricted style. |
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Melissa Daisley |
Melissa is one of New Zealand’s finest young entertainers. Melissa has performed throughout New Zealand as well as on the international stage. Melissa performs in a Duo with her partner Chet O’Connell performing at various private and corporate functions and enjoys the variety of music she now gets to perform. |
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Michael & Ashley |
Michael & Ashley are a dynamic young singer/songwriter duo from Cambridge, they were the very first Kiwi's to appear on the Country Music Association's Global Artist Party in Nashville Tennessee in 2009, and since then have been given many opportunities to perform internationally including a regular spot of the Johnnie High Country Music Revue Show in Arlington Texas, in 2010 they were awarded Duo/Group of the year at the National Country Music Awards |
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Nancy Muller |
Nancy lives in Taranaki, New Zealand. She has produced two CDs, the recent being 'Georgia Rain'. This can be purchased from our website. Nancy has had alot of encouragement from Trevor V Stevens and many other country fans. |
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Paul Sharplin |
Versatility is a very important part of Paul’s career. Paul is able to mould his style and play list to suit any venue. Paul’s choice of styles range from the easy listening sounds of James Taylor to classics such as Billy Joel and current hits from artists including Robbie Williams. Paul was awarded the Horizon Award at the inaugural National Country Music Awards in 2006. |
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Paul Sinclaire |
Paul has been singing countrty music for the last 10 years, a late starter at age 49. He is a Multi Section Award Winner in both the North & South Islands including 40+ Overall Winner at NZ Gold Giutar Awards 2008. He has released a CD "The Long Journey Home" |
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Phil Doublet |
To those who have heard Phil play Guitar, the experience is memorable. Phil has developed his skills now for over 2 decades, in concert, in the studio or just jamming around home. Phil has recently moved back to New Zealand after four years in Sydney as the Lead Guitarist for the country band "Luke O'shea and Medicine Wheel". |
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Roger Tibbs |
Roger was the first New Zealander to perform at the Calgary Stampede, Canada. Throughout the years, Roger has played in bands, competed in Awards in NZ, participated on "That's Country" and recorded a number of albums. |
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Sally Burgess |
Sally Burgess is one of the most accomplished artists to leave New Zealand. |
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Shane Taylor |
Shane developed his love for music as a child. At the age of 11 he was already writing songs and in his early teens formed a band with some friends. He then played in various bands around Whangarei and then nationally. He also wrote songs for publishers in Nashville. Shane has recorded several albums. He currently resides in Te Aroha. |
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Sue Dyson |
Sue has been in the music industry for a number of years, starting out at the Masterton Country Corral Music Club in her mid teens. She moved to Auckland in the early
90's and found work in a number of successful cover bands. Since then she has done backing vocals for various artists - most recent releases include Tom Sharplin and |
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The Bedfords |
Jae & Mimz are a Husband & Wife country/rock songwriting team. They have made numerous television & radio appearances. They have played a huge amount of shows together. They Co-wrote on many of Jae's solo albums and are currently writing and recording Mimz's debut album. Weather its originals or covers come and enjoy the soulful sounds of Mimz & Jae Bedford when they hit your town. |
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The Heartleys |
Kayla Mahon and Taylor Cairns are a force to be reckoned with. Winners of the 2008 New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards, The Heartleys grew up together in small town Gore, in the Southland of NZ and share a remarkable friendship and a common link built on a solid foundation of pure musical talent. |
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Trevor V Stevens |
Trevor started singing seriously a little later than most at 35. Over the years Trevor has played country music from Whangarei to Arrowtown in New Zealand. He has played rodeos, birthdays, music festivals, weddings, anniversaries you name it, Trevor has played it. Check out his website. |
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