Hes one of Australias most prolific, respected & in-demand songwriters in country music today and now, after two years on the road and a 2005 National Tour as Terri Clarks Special Guest, Mike Carr, is increasingly attracting attention as a singer, as well as songwriter and larrikin live performer.
He was recently thrilled to be one of only seven International artists invited to perform at the American Country Music Associations Global Artist Showcase, held in Nashville during the 2005 Annual CMA Music Festival. So, imagine when, on the night, Mike was the only artist who received a spontaneous standing ovation from the Media & Industry full-house of cheering Celebrities, Record Company Executives, Journalists, Peers & Fans!?
Mike remembers it as being a truly magical night for him, with a following invitation to stay on in Nashville for an additional four weeks and co-write with several other successful singer/songwriters, including Dean Miller, fellow-Aussie Sherrie Austin & one of Mikes own personal heroes, Joe Diffie. He was then again invited to return for a further four weeks of co-writing in October .. and again in early 2006.
He says he already knew it was going to be a good year for him last year when it kicked off in January with a Golden Guitar Award for SONG OF THE YEAR 2005. Mike had two nominations in this category this year for Adam Brands album title track and No. 1 single, Get Loud; & the winning song on the night, Real People, a track co-written with Melinda Schneider & recorded for her current album, Family Tree.
Mikes own family tree has an impressive showbusiness history, with his famous entertainer father, Warren Carr, reigning supreme as the HonkyTonk King of Rock & Roll in the 1950s. Brother, Darren, is also a musician and Mo-Award-winning Entertainer, but up until a few years ago, Mike had balked at joining the CARR CLUB LEGEND and chose labouring as his career instead.
However, it didnt take long for this reluctant artist to work out that cement dust didnt have the same crazy power over women as a cowboy hat & convincing love song .. and his days of laying bricks were quickly over!
Mikes self-titled debut album, released in 2003, welcomed him to the world of country music and produced several hit singles, including award-winning tracks, Up on His Shoulders, While the Wifes Away and the now well-covered, wedding anthem, Wearing White, (recorded as a duet with Melinda Schneider); as well as Hometown High School Reunion and his irreverent tribute to his late start in the music industry, Wham, Bam! (Here I am where I Belong!).
Mikes second album, LEGEND, showcases his smooth, melodic, distinctive voice on eleven of his strong & clever, new songs, including the mischievous title track, Legend, about the importance of impressing your mates; the tongue-in-cheek take-on-life, Mad in America and Mike explores the inevitable questioning of life on both Long Way to Heaven and the more quirky Leave me Be.
Theres also two melancholy love-gone-wrong songs, I Know Lonely and The Last of Me .. but its the haunting and emotional show-stopper, Shes Gone, that confirms MIKE CARR is indeed a LEGEND!!
Hey Mike, just wanted to stop by to wish you all the very best for a fantastic & successful 2009 and to let you know that my soon to be released single "Crawl" is now up on myspace, would love you to check it out and leave me a message. Not sure if you got to hear the end result...thanks again for your input...I am so happy, take care..Tori xo
Sam Hawksley will be Launching his new self titled album at Bennett's Lane Jazz Club on Sunday 30th of November, entry is $20 and you receive a copy of his new album included with the entry fee. Fans - this is an official CD Launch, Sam will be performing two sets with full band so contact me ASAP to secure your ticket on either Mbl: 0431 834 811 or Email:musogalore@hotmail.com, tickets really are limited.
Hi Mike, Just wanted to pop by to say a special thankyou for your input into my recording of "Not My Time To Fly"...It sounds absolutely fabulous and I am very very happy with the end result...hope to catch up soon...Tori xo
Hope you will check out my new song, called "Not My Time To Fly" co-written with Drew McAlister Please check it out and leave me a comment.. cheers Tori x
Hi Mike Just wanted you to Know that your CD was really well received on my Sunday Show..got requests for more of your tunes, so played the whole CD just about.. Have a great week.. Cheers for now Breezie
Ok, I'm getting in early here so I don't forget....Merry Christmas to you, your family & friends. May you all have a safe and joyful break filled with lots of laughing and good times. Best wishes. Nanc xx
HAPPY THANKSGIVING...Hope you have a Blessed Holiday day to you & your family...And...May JOY find your HEART and warm your SOUL & May the JOY of the Lord be on You!! Sam HAPPY THANKSGIVING MY FRIEND!!!
A Happy Thanksgiving prayer with all my love I send... May thanksgiving joy uplift you now as your thanks to God ascend! In gratitude to our Father God for all that He has done... From my home to yours, with love I send thanksgiving love & hugs! I pray a beautiful time of joy with every beloved friend... As God's windows of heaven open, and blessings for you descend! I have a prayer of gladness too how together we shall be... As everlasting friends, today, for aye In His dear Family!!!
