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Come join us for a pleasant afternoon of country music when Former Border Girl, Kelly Hope, returns to perform at the Kinross along with talented local country singer, Louise Egan.

This is a free event so book your seat now and get along.

Kelly Hope is a singer-songwriter taking on the country music world by storm.  Originally from Albury and now based on the Central Coast, NSW, Kelly has been performing and writing her own songs since the age of 14.

Kelly released her self-titled debut album late 2006, with the first single HEARTBREAK ROAD making the Top 30 on the Top 100 Country Hits chart as well as making the 2007 Top 100 Country Hits Of the Year, with the accompanying film clip seen on CMC.

But her achievements as a singer/songwriter began many years ago. After some success in various talent quests culminating in a win at Echuca Moama’s Country Music Festival in 2003, where she won a trip for two, to entertain on the Tamworth Country Music Train.

In 2005, Kelly was named a Top 20 Toyota Starmaker Finalist, and onstage she’s been the main attraction of both International and Australian crowds ever since.  With powerful vocals and strong lyrics, Kelly’s originality and stage presence is like no other in the country music industry.

Late 2005, Kelly completed her first US tour including studio time with one of Nashville’s most prestigious producers Bill Warner (Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Natalie Imbruglia).  It was here that she was introduced to legendary country songwriter Jim Owens who has written songs for many of Country’s greats including Hank Williams, George Jones, and Loretta Lyn.  Jim was so impressed by Kelly’s talent that he insisted that she record one of his songs YOU MAKE ME WANNA CHEAT. This track, along with nine originals, is included on Kelly’s debut album. 

Early 2007 Kelly graduated from the Australian College of Country Music, and 2008 was accepted into the exclusive School Of Music based in Nashville, USA.

Kelly’s current single YOU’RE NOT MY UTE hit the mark gracing the Top 25 on the Top 100 Country Hits chart, and can be seen on CMC.

Kelly was named a finalist in the 2008 Aus Independent CM Awards for Rising Female Star, and the winner of the 2008 1233 ABC Music Awards, Newcastle for TIMELESS YOU in the Country section.

Kelly took out "Best in Show" at the 2008 Nashville Star Search Competition in Nashville, Tennessee.

Louise Egan presents a fresh, contemporary style of country music that proves entertaining for all ages and interests. She takes pride in her extensive repertoire which comprises not only original material, but unique cover versions of international country, pub rock and pop styles of music as well.

At just 23 years young, Louise has been singing for 7 years and has been trying her hand at songwriting for the past 18 months. She began performing in cover bands from the age of 17 and has since branched into the big, wide world of Australian country music, writing and performing her original compositions – many of which have audiences laughing and ‘gas-bagging’ about their content!

Louise is currently directing her career towards solo and co-written material that brings joy to the typical Australian audience, through humour and highly relatable topics. Louise often plays rhythm acoustic guitar to support her wild stage antics and absolutely loves ‘playing it up’ with a full band behind her.

As a special treat, Louise is currently touring regional areas with fellow musician and rising country star Kelly Hope.

These two vibrant, young performers are having an absolute ball bringing their concept show ‘GNO: Girls Night Out’ to venues in rural and regional NSW and are sure to be touring the show right across the country within the next 12 months.

WOW! Recently, Louise received national acclaim for her songwriting skills, as her comical take on the typical encore: The “One More” Song was named a semi-finalist in the 2010 TSA National Country Songwriting Contest.

In 2009, Louise spent several months in the studio recording her debut album, Chasing Sound, with help from some of Australia’s most renowned country musicians.

WOW! In December 2009, Louise played to a crowd of thousands when she supported Jimmy Barnes and Adam Brand at the Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Albury.

Louise’s current single, Wish For Something, has been well supported by radio programs all over the country, including Good Morning Country and regional ABC radio. The album, Chasing Sound, will be featured as “Album of the Week” for Good Morning Country, a nationally broadcast radio program, during March.

Crowds  throughout rural and regional Australia are enjoying the ride, as Louise climbs her way up the music industry ladder, delivering her unique self upon every stage which she adorns.

The album was recorded and produced by one of Australia’s top record industry professionals, Simon Johnson, and exhibits the talents of many of Australian country’s best musicians.

Louise is delighted to be promoting her album, Chasing Sound, at festivals right across the country in 2010.