Hailed as a remarkable talent by fellow artists, musicians, media and stalwarts of the music industry 23 year old Kirsty Akers, a descendent of the Wanaruah people, is fearless and brutally honest with a penchant for taking her songs to places others fear to tread.
Since the release of her debut single, released independently at 16 year, Kirsty has achieved considerable success.
2007's ‘Little Things’ debuted at #7 on the ARIA Country Chart. 2009‘s ‘Better Days’, debuted on the same chart at #4 and #7 on the AIR Chart (all genres). The album was nominated by Take 40 Australia as one of January 2009’s most anticipated releases and later that same year recognised by The Australian Independent Record Labels Association at the Jagermeister AIR Awards.
Having made her mark on the Australian country charts Kirsty’s new album represents a more diverse style of writing that is bound to introduce even more people to her undeniable talents.
Influenced equally by contemporary acts such as Mumford & Sons, Brandi Carlile and Needtobreathe as she is by the traditional country sounds of Dolly Parton, Buddy & Julie Miller and Hank Williams Kirsty is a sublime mix of old meets new, youth meets tradition.
Since the release of her debut single, released independently at 16 year, Kirsty has achieved considerable success.
2007's ‘Little Things’ debuted at #7 on the ARIA Country Chart. 2009‘s ‘Better Days’, debuted on the same chart at #4 and #7 on the AIR Chart (all genres). The album was nominated by Take 40 Australia as one of January 2009’s most anticipated releases and later that same year recognised by The Australian Independent Record Labels Association at the Jagermeister AIR Awards.
Having made her mark on the Australian country charts Kirsty’s new album represents a more diverse style of writing that is bound to introduce even more people to her undeniable talents.
Influenced equally by contemporary acts such as Mumford & Sons, Brandi Carlile and Needtobreathe as she is by the traditional country sounds of Dolly Parton, Buddy & Julie Miller and Hank Williams Kirsty is a sublime mix of old meets new, youth meets tradition.
About this track...
Singer-songwriter Kirsty Akers returns to the airwaves with her new single ‘In Spite Of Ourselves' that sees the diminutive rootsy performer with the distinctive vocal style join forces with ARIA award winner Kevin Mitchell otherwise known as Bob Evans (Jebediah, Basement Birds), on a risqué John Prine penned classic.
Other tracks by Kirsty Akers & Bob Evans: Sweet Ol Jackson
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| Number Of People In Act | Solo |
| State/Territory Artist Is Based In | NSW |
| City/Town/Region Artist Is Based In | Kurri Kurri |
| Taken From The Release Titled | Naked |
| Copyright Holder's Name | Kirsty Akers |
| Publisher | Control |
| Media Servicing Date | 2011-07-22 |
| Main Genre | Country |
| Genre 2 | Alternative Country |
| Genre 3 | Roots |
| Genre 4 | Australian Indigenous |
| Contains explicit lyrics or themes that may offend some listeners | No |
| ISRC | AUQQ41000288 |
| Artist Official Web Site | http://www.kirstyakers.com |
| Artist Social Network Page | http://www.facebook.com/kirstyakers |
| Online Store Page 1 | http://www.kirstyakers.com/fr_store.cfm |
| Tour Start Month | 2011-08-18 |
| Content Provider | Square One Entertainment |
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