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kirsty lee akers

Little Things in stores now!

About Me

In December 2007 Kirsty Lee Akers was announced as a finalist in the Maton Best New Talent and Female Vocalist Of The Year categories at the 36th Country Music Awards Of Australia, capping off a remarkable 12 months for the nineteen year old performer from Kurri Kurri in NSW, A month later she achieved a lifelong ambition when she was crowned Best New Talent at the awards ceremony in Tamworth, Australia’s country music capital. Having won Toyota Star Maker in January 2007 Kirsty joined the ranks of some outstanding Australian talent … previous winners include Keith Urban, James Blundell, Lee Kernaghan and Beccy Cole. By winning her first Golden Guitar Kirsty has further cemented her place as one Australian Country Music’s brightest young stars.Signing with Compass Bros Records, the award winning Australian label that is home to the likes of Adam Brand, James Blundell, The Sunny Cowgirls and Dianna Corcoran, Kirsty entered the studio in late April with producer Graham Thompson (producer of hit albums by Brand, Blundell & Melinda Schneider), a collection of great songs and a stellar band including Rod McCormack, Glen Hannah, Ian Lees, Clayton Doley and Mitch Farmer.The resultant debut album ‘Little Things’ is an upbeat and cohesive set that showcases Kirsty’s commanding vocal skills and a talent for connecting with the listener. She tackles subjects as broad ranging as young love (Little Things, I Think He Likes Me) to an hilarious account of a young woman’s body clock (She Ain’t Getting Any), and a chilling first person account of a young life spent in foster care (The Territory) with an authority that belies her age and shows that her years of performing have shaped her into a confident, talented and convincing singer.‘Little Things’, Kirsty’s debut album was officially launched at the 2007 Toyota National Country Music Muster on Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 The album’s title track - and first single - became a radio favourite reaching the upper echelons of the Country Music Channel’s request chart and peaking at 3 on the Country tracks airplay chart. Following The Muster, Kirsty joined stable mate and fellow Star Maker winner James Blundell on his ‘Ring Around The Moon’ Tour which saw them visiting NSW, VIC & QLD.Kirsty’s second single ‘Goin’ To The Beach’ was released to radio in late 2007 and quickly followed in the footsteps of its predecessor receiving healthy airplay on major radio stations and programs across the country.

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Member Since: 11/26/2007
Band Website: kirstyleeakers.net
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Record Label: Compass Bros
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

THE TERRITORY THIS WEEKS COUNTRY PICK ON CMC

The third single from Kirsty's debut album is The Territory. A deeply moving number about life as a foster child it has been complimented by a wonderful video from the talented crew at Pie Full Of Bla...
Posted by kirsty lee akers on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:51:00 PST

KIRSTY CLIMBS ITUNES & EUROPEAN CHARTS

Kirsty's 'Little Things' album this week sits at 7 on the itunes country album chart thanks to her breathtaking new single 'The Territory' which is making an impact at commercial radio. In Europe the ...
Posted by kirsty lee akers on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:48:00 PST

KIRSTY ON SUSIE MONDAY APRIL 7

Kirsty will perform an acoustic version of Goin’ To The Beach on the talk show Susie this coming Monday. Tune in Monday, April 7 at 10am on WIN....
Posted by kirsty lee akers on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:22:00 PST

Stampede Geelong

Hi guys, 4:30 yesterday morning (thats right i said 4:30am) i woke up and made the trip to newcastle airport to play at the Stampede Show in Geelong and i have to say it was so totally worth the early...
Posted by kirsty lee akers on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:22:00 PST

New clip the territory on youtube

Hey Guys! My new video clip "The Territory" is now on youtube, im so excited, i cant wait for you all to see it so please check it out and let me know if you like it (if you dont like it dont tell me ...
Posted by kirsty lee akers on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:05:00 PST

KIRSTY TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO

The third single from Kirsty’s debut album will be The Territory, an immensely powerful and touching song that deals with the subject of foster care through the eyes of a person who has been in ...
Posted by kirsty lee akers on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:56:00 PST

GOIN TO THE BEACH STILL GOIN STRONG

The video for ’Goin’ To The Beach’ may have peaked at 6 on the Country Music Channel’s video request chart 2 weeks ago but Kirsty’s second single is still going great gun...
Posted by kirsty lee akers on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:54:00 PST

THE FRANK IFIELD INTERNATIONAL SPUR AWARD

Kirsty was last night awarded The Frank Ifield International Spur Award the by internationally renowned performer at Canterbury Hurlstone RSL Club in Sydney. Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Galston in...
Posted by kirsty lee akers on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:52:00 PST

KIRSTY ON MORNINGS WITH KERRI-ANNE

Kirsty will perform her forthcoming single ’The Territory’ on the top-rating Mornings with Kerri-Anne show on Channel 9.  Tune into see her perform live on Tuesday 11th March at aroun...
Posted by kirsty lee akers on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:48:00 PST

RESPONDING TO MESSAGES AND COMMENTS

We're having a few dramas having Kirsty's email address verified by myspace so at this stage she can't reply to mail, leave comments or make friend requests. As soon as we get this problem verified&nb...
Posted by kirsty lee akers on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:01:00 PST