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Nicki Gillis

Nicki Gillis

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Honey, I Don't Have Time!! produced by Ross Wood * Leavin You For Myself.....* 2007 COOPERS GOLDEN SADDLE AWARD WINNER 2007 OPEN ALBUM OF THE YEAR & IND FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR - HORSHAM CM AWARDS 2006 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION to BLUES/JAZZ MUSIC – BLUE MOUNTAINS MUSIC AWARDS“Nicki Gillis is an artist on the move …an artist of quality and class.” Bob Anthony Jnr, Editor Country UpdateAn extraordinary vocalist with the ability to capture her audience’s attention and mesmerise them with every note. Her music comes from the heart and brings with it a soulful understanding that draws her audiences near. Originally from Western Australia, her commitment & passion led her to the East Coast.A stream of notable achievements including 1996 Gympie Muster Winner, and 2002 headliner at the World Women’s Hockey Championships captivating her audience of over 10,000 plus via satellite to viewers in 16 countries.2005 was a strong year for Nicki, with finalist berths in - Rising Star Female Finalist at the Australian Independent Country Music Awards, TIARA Awards for Songwriting, Top 10 in the Golden Guitar Awards for Best New Talent & Top 10 for Bluegrass & Traditional at the VIC & Nat. CM Awards.From her first recordings in 1996 with a 4-track single titled Nicki, to the release of her debut EP Bed of Roses in 2002 – Nicki has shown constant talent and incredible writing ability.Collaborating with Queensland producer Brendan Radford, Nicki released her eagerly awaited single On The Mountain. The irresistible bluegrass tune (co-written with Radford) was one of 4 tracks - all showcasing Nicki’s remarkable voice.Her single On The Mountain gained wide-spread appeal internationally securing a 2 hit on the European charts and Top 40 on local chart. With the follow-up single Jealousy adding to her solid reputation as a performer hitting Top 40 on the CMC Video charts.“Nicki has a powerful and emotive voice….she is an all round talent”. Steve Perry, St Marys Sound Centre2006 saw Nicki entertain the troops in Iraq with punk-rocker Lee Harding and country artist Stacey Morris, as well as working on her new album Lucy’s Daughter with producer Roger Corbett released late 2006.“Here’s a name to watch out for in the future.... Each track assumes its own identity on initial contact. Here is a good mix of up tempo, and ballad numbers, the latter tinged with a “bluesy” sound that adds to their character.” Burt Everett, Bundaberg Mail NewsThe album includes stand-out tracks Remember Me, Honey I Don’t Have Time and Leavin’ You For Myself.Leavin’ You For Myself, co-written with Kevin Bennett, became her first Top 10 hit, with the single Remember Me elevating Nicki to her second Top 10 success on the Top 30 Country Tracks.2007 saw Nicki named Coopers Golden Saddle Award Winner, named the Open Album Of The Year and Independent Female Vocalist Of The Year at the Inaugural Horsham CM Awards, and 2008 started with finalist nominations in the Aust CM People’s Choice Awards and Victorian & National CM Awards, an appearance on Mornings with Kerri-Ann plus another Forces Tour, this time to the Solomon Islands.Her new single Honey I Don’t Have Time has so far claimed 15 spot on the Top 30 Country Tracks chart and still rising.Lucy’s Daughter - celebrates & reflects Nicki’s vitality & sophistication. “(Nicki) … determined to reflect herself and her life in her songs. And in doing so, she’s created a sensational new album, Lucy’s Daughter”. Susan Jarvis, CapNews
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Member Since: 8/10/2006
Band Website: nickigillis.com.au
Band Members: Varied bunch!Bryen "Swamp Duck" Willems - acoustic/bass/vocalsJohn Lee - fiddle/mandolin - general comments(no mic)Roger Corbett - acoustic/mandolin/bass/vocals/all round nice guyTerry Phillpot - drums/camera/bass/wind instrumentGary Brown - Dobro - also funny general comments(again no mic)Jake Lardot - Guitar/vocals - when he's not busy touring with the starsOh and me - vocals/mandolin/guitar/snare/tamborine/cabassa/egg shaker..
Influences: Golly Gee......... I don't think there is enough room. EmmyLou Harris, Wynonna Judd, Fleetwood Mac, Janis Ian, Eagles, John Farnham, Bono, Michael Hutchence, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Pat Benetar, Jenny Morris, Wendy Matthews, Trisha Yearwood, My Mum....
Sounds Like: Me
Record Label: LEAP Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Honey I Don’t Have Time Video now uploaded

Hey,   Finally found the time to upload the Honey, I Don't have Time Video onto Youtube!! This is for all the busy hardworking people of the world!!   Nicki x...
Posted by Nicki Gillis on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:32:00 PST

Back from Perth and Happy 2008

"Remember Me" now on CMC..: Happy 2008!!, Hi Everyone, Back now from what was my first real holiday in years & though only a week long it was very enjoyable and I was able to catch up with my famil...
Posted by Nicki Gillis on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:55:00 PST

"Remember Me" makes it two top 10s

A Huge Thank you to all in radio and to everyone that has given me so much help and support with my current single "Remember Me" The past 7 weeks have been amazing from the Flood at the Muster to the ...
Posted by Nicki Gillis on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:18:00 PST

Nicki Gillis in Golden Spotlight

PRESS RELEASE 12 September 2007 ..NICKI GILLIS IN GOLDEN SPOTLIGHT The incredible talents of NICKI GILLIS have been honoured over the weekend, with the announcement of her being named the 2007 COOPE...
Posted by Nicki Gillis on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:12:00 PST

Newsletter 16th August

Hi Everyone, Yes I know it's been a while&. Well months actually& been a little busy but certainly not complaining. The next couple of months will see me traveling far and wide from Gympie to Galston...
Posted by Nicki Gillis on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 05:58:00 PST

Lucy’s Daughter now on itunes

Hey everyone, You can now download your copy of the album or just your favourite tracks onto your ipod through itunes....http://www.apple.com/search/downloads/?q=nicki+gil lis Thanks for your continued...
Posted by Nicki Gillis on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:02:00 PST

Hot Chips

Just had to share this moment with you all.. On making my first top 10 entry in the charts, I was of course very excited and proceeded to call a few people... first of all my husband and then my Mum a...
Posted by Nicki Gillis on Wed, 02 May 2007 04:25:00 PST

Chart success..yes really!!

"Leavin You For Myself" currently #7 on the Top 30 Country Tracks chart.. and #24 on CMC top 30 chart. Independent Female Vocalist and Open Album of the Year Award winner for "Lucy's Daughter" at the ...
Posted by Nicki Gillis on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:41:00 PST

Win a copy of Lucy's Daughter closes 14th April

Hi Everyone, For you chance to win a signed copy of Lucy's Daughter - go online to www.countrymusicchannel.com.au and answer a simple question to go in the draw which closes on April 14. Good luck Nic...
Posted by Nicki Gillis on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:27:00 PST

Thurs 29th March

Current as of Thursday 29th March...:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />   First of all Happy Birthday to my brother Jason, (He may be younger than me but stand...
Posted by Nicki Gillis on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:37:00 PST