“Best Independent Country Music Album 2008” for the album:
"Once Again"
(Western Australia)
This outstanding singer/songwriter has made extraordinary steps forward in the country music scene since the release of her debut Album; GONE WISHIN' in 2005.
Her self penned songs have charted in Europe, the Australian Top 30 and are now gaining attention in the USA with her current radio single; Happy Day placed at number 1 as of October 5, 2008 on the IndieWorld Charts, compiled out of Nashville.
Her Australian hit Kiss My Cheek was listed in the Australasian Performing Rights Association's (APRA) 2007 Song of the Year for voting.
Ms Andersen's new album; ONCE AGAIN was recorded in Nashville and produced by US 17-time Grammy winner Tom Pick.
The award winning album has received accolades like;
“Connie has a rich, smooth vocal style that is warm and inviting, but she shows that she isn't afraid to tackle songs which you might not normally associate with female country artists.Together with outstanding musical backing, Once Again is an album which has a “feel good” quality to it.” Bob Anthony Junior: Editor, Country Update
“They say music feeds the soul, and Connie Kis Andersen's wonderful new album does just that. Connie infuses her music with perception, passion and the kind of emotional connection that makes you sit up, take notice and smile.” Susan Jarvis: Journalist, Capital News
About Connie Kis
Danish born Connie Kis migrated with her family to Australia when she was only two years old.
She began learning the banjo-mandolin at the age of eight and by the time Connie Kis was eleven, she was performing at local town hall concerts including a guest spot with Australian Country Music legend, Slim Dusty.
After gaining a degree in both Economics and Psychology from the University of NSW and working in Sydney in the field of Special Education, Connie Kis re-located to live in Perth, Western Australia.
At the same time she began pursuing a profession in her first love, music; performing as the lead singer in several bands, trios and duos.
This lady’s headline and special guest musical performances have taken her to two recording sessions and a short tour in the USA, performing at renowned venues such as The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville Palace, Tootsies, Cowboy Church and the Australian Festival (Nashville) ... a press tour in Scandinavia ... numerous Australian Country Music festivals such as Tamworth, Mildura, Boyup Brook and the WAMI Festival. She also supported Don McLean in Western Australia during his last Australian tour.
A strong supporter of Western Australia's music industry, Connie Kis currently sits on the Arts Development and Contemporary Music Panel and has held roles as president of WAM, (West Australian Music Industry) and General Manager of KULCHA [Multicultural Arts of WA].
She is a professional member of;
APRA, AMA, CMAA, CMA, NSAI and NARAS
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! I also hope to see you out at Rowdy Bucks in Crosby Texas Saturday November 28th 2009 9:30 The show will also be streamed live from www.susanhickman.com Check it out if you cant make it!!! Hope to see you there!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
G'day Connie, Great to hear back from you, It wont be long im recording my debut EP on the 16th with Bill Chambers & I cant wait. So I'll keep in touch and let you know! Cheers Todd
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Hey Connie - Thanks for the friendship. It’s much appreciated. “Take me back to a simpler time” ... There are wars taking place in every country in the world ... some are just more obvious. Reach out and make a difference and the ripple will be felt around the world. It has to come from within each of us. Music can make a difference.
Many thanks for joining our group. Your support is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you at the meet and greet to be held at The Tamworth Services Club - Downunder Bar on Wed 20th Jan at 10.00am.
Hi Connie, it is a pleasure to be your friend also. Your music has meaning and a story as well. The world needs more of it. Especially like "Gone Wishin"-Beautiful !. Keep up the great work. Take Care and Best Wishes. Brian.
Thank you so much for the add. Love your music. Best Wishes.