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It’s a good thing singer/songwriter Amber Lawrence was an accountant in a former life, because the numbers are really starting to add up for her, on the chart that is.
In the space of 12 months Amber has had 3 consecutive singles in the Top 5 Country Radio Charts including, “Things That Bring Me Down”, “Gonna Fly” and the third single “Good Girls” which hit the 1 position on both the Radio and CMC video chart, for 5 weeks infact! She has two Golden Guitar nominations (2008) for “Female Artist of the Year” and “New Talent of the Year” under her belt, was awarded the 2007 Independent Female Artist of the Year and for the second consecutive year has not one, but three Southern Star Independent Country Music Award nominations for “Apra/Amcos Single of the Year”, “Album of the Year” and “Female Vocalist of the Year”. To top it off her album “The Mile” reached Number 4 on the Australian Country ARIA Chart, an amazing achievement for a debut album!
Continuing the momentum, a 4th single, the title track “The Mile”, will be released from the album in October 2008. “The Mile” is a heart rending song about a father’s loss of his16 year old jockey son in a racing accident and the last mile they walked together on the morning of the fatal accident. It’s a true story, close to Amber’s heart, yet it is written as though it could apply to anybody who has lost a dear loved one.
Amber’s story is quite unique in the fact that she grew up in the urban city of Sydney, listening to indie pop and it wasn’t until she expanded her musical tastes at the age of 17 that she fell in love with all things country. After completing a commerce degree at the University of NSW, Amber entered the work force as an accountant for Qantas but continued to mix music and career. That was until “The Mile” and her hectic touring schedule got the better of her, and she downed the spreadsheets and calculators to dedicate her time fully to music.
“I’d prolonged the decision for quite a while as in the early days of an artists’ career you’ve still got to pay the bills. I was touring, doing interviews and media engagements, trying somehow to be a part-time accountant and eventually I had to bite the bullet, but I don’t regret the decision one bit”, says Amber.
Amber’s early career success on radio and television came via her independently and self funded EP “I’ve Got the Blues” which made Number 4 on the Country Music Charts and remained there for several weeks. This was the beginning for this stunning brunette who only graduated from the prestigious CMAA Australian College of Country Music in 2004.
Amber’s success comes from natural talent and four years of doing the hard yards touring, writing and honing her skills with pen and guitar before unleashing the results in an amazing debut album The Mile, produced by Rod and Jeff McCormack.
All songs on the album are written or co-written by Amber and demonstrate a talent to combine tuneful, original melodies with polished, mature lyrics to produce songs that really connect with audiences.
Amber has regularly appeared as a guest of TV program’s such as “Sunrise”, “The Morning Show”, “Susie Show”, “Mornings With Kerri Anne” and the “Channel 10 News” plus has featured in key glossy publications Cosmopolitan and the Australian Magazine. She also is quickly becoming known for her hosting talents. Amber was the ‘roving reporter’ for the 2SM Super Radio Network at this year’s Golden Guitars in Tamworth and has hosted the Independent Country Music Awards for two years running.
Aside from touring the country with her band, Amber has teamed up with the McClymonts for a series of shows and more recently with fellow country artists Dianna Corcoran, Kirsty Lee Akers and Aleyce Simmonds under the moniker “Chic Frontier” - a 2 hour showcase that’s been wowing audiences along the East Coast.
Amber also found time in her busy schedule to visit East Timor with The McClymonts to play for the Troops. “It was an absolute honour to be asked to sing for our Troops. It certainly made me aware of how tough their job is, and how lucky we are to live in Australia”.
Mixing with and learning from the likes of Beccy Cole, John Williamson, Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Harvey and Melinda Schneider helped the dynamic performer to develop her natural ability to engage audiences. Her enthusiasm and natural talent led to offers to tour with artists like Adam Harvey, James Blundell and The McClymonts.
Amber is presently writing new songs for a 2nd album to be released in the first quarter of 2009. There’s no stopping this girl.
Amber Lawrence is proudly sponsored by Maton Guitar.
www.amberlawrence.com / www.myspace.com/amberlawrence1
For Further information please contact:
Management: Karen-lee Goody @ Entertainment Consulting
Ph: 02 9771 9055 / 0417 243 064 / karen-leegoody@bigpond.com
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