Jayne Denham

Performing:  CLUB COUNTRY  Thursday, 5 Nov, 10.00pm CLUB COUNTRY  Friday, 6 Nov, 4.00pm

Jayne drove on to the country music scene two years ago with her hit ‘Chick Ute’ which struck a chord with country music fans and especially the ute fraternity. ‘Chick Ute’ was followed by her debut album ‘Sudden Change in Weather’ rated as ‘a superb debut album’ in Capital News Magazine. The album, debuted at # 6 on the Australian Artist Country Charts, # 9 on the Air Oz Indie Charts.

 

The popularity of ‘Chick Ute’ spread from the Northern Territory to Europe as people heard Jayne, a refreshingly new country sound. In Australia the video clip chartered for 16 weeks on the Country Music Channel Top 30 Chart. In Europe the single reached # 2 in Norway, # 4 in Italy, # 5 in the Netherlands, #5 in Denmark and #12 on the European Country Music Association Top 100.

 

Jayne’s success has seen her perform at country music festivals all over Australia including Tamworth and Main Stage at the Gympie Muster. Jayne’s energetic on stage performance marks her as a true entertainer.

 

Her second single ‘Cousin Jude’ continued Jayne’s success and resulted in her receiving the 2008 Australian Independent Country Music Awards Rising Star Female.

 

‘Country Girl with a Rock and Roll Heart’, her third single, was ‘Pick of the Week’ on the Country Music Channel and immediately chartered at #18 and went to #10. It was listed in the HOT 3FM Top Hits of the Year 2008.

 

Jayne came to the attention of renowned Australian country music producer Garth Porter. On hearing her debut album Garth sensed something special about Jayne’s appeal as an Australian country music artist and offered to produce her latest album.

 

The songs on the new album ‘Shake This Town’ are a collaboration between Garth Porter, Colin Buchanan and Jayne plus Jayne and her songwriting friends who co-wrote a number of songs on ‘Sudden Change in Weather’.

The first release to radio from the new album which is ‘Shake This Town’ is sure to become yet another signature song for Jayne. The other tracks on the album are strong and have real potential as future releases.

 

The new album is a reflection of Jayne’s country rock style with a blend of reflective ballads and will be welcomed by her growing fan base.