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| When Mike Carr accepted his award for the APRA Song of the Year in January 2006,it was the beginning of wonderful ride. The award for Real People, which he co-wrote with Melinda Schneider for her latest album Family Tree, was his first Golden Guitar , although he has received numerous nominations. Mike is now, unquestionably, one of Australian music's most exiting singer /songwriters. From an impeccable musical pedigree (his father was the famed Warren Carr of the 60's R&R era), Mike has been carving his own way in the country music industry for the past 5 years. As a songwriter he is right up there with the best, having written and co- written some of the most popular Australian country songs of the past few years. These include THE ANZAC, New England Highway and Get Loud (Adam Brand) & Real People, Wearing White (Melinda Schneider). As a artist,his self titled debut album, released in 2003, yielded the singles While the Wife's Away, Up on His Shoulders while his follow up album, ”Legend” produced the hit song “She’s Gone”. Mike has built up a considerable following due to his live performances.From touring Australia with super stars Terri Clark and David Lee Murphy to performing as an invited guest on “The Global Showcase” in Nashville he has won hearts all over the globe. The past 2 years has seen Mike focus on his songwriting.He was recently signed to the roster of Pacific International music, a Nashville publisher.During this time Mike’s song “When did all the flowers die” has been recorded by new Nasville signing Mitzy dawn to add to his cuts with s Adam Brand,Graham Connors,Kirsty Lee Akers, Talia Wittman just to name a few. Mike is now sought after performer at the Tamworth Country Music festival and has become a permanent fixture at CMC Rocks the Snowys having shared the stage with the likes of Taylor Swift and Jo eNichols not to mention Shannon Noll.. Mike's new album with his band Springfield is due for release in early 2011. |
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