Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

By Thrillhill | Published: December 20, 2011

Hey folks!

I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2012. I also wanted to say a big thank you all for your support in 2011. It means a lot.

I am in Austin Texas at the moment recording my new album and I can’t wait for you to hear it. No release date yet but it’s something to look forward to in the new year!! Plus we have some great touring plans going together so stay tuned – More news to come!

Looking forward to kicking it all off at Tamworth with “The Hillbilly Sessions” on Australia Day for another great gig so if your coming to the festival make sure you come along.

I hope you all enjoy Christmas with your family and friends and see ya soon if the creeks don’t rise!!!

Catherine x

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Catherine Releases ‘How To Make Gravy’

By Thrillhill | Published: December 5, 2011
Catherine Releases ‘How To Make Gravy’

When asked if she was to cover one Christmas themed song Catherine Britt’s the answer was immediate – Paul Kelly’s ‘How To Make Gravy’.

And who can blame her.

How To Make Gravy has become a corner stone track for one of Australia’s most respected and loved songwriters. Written from Joe’s perspective as a prison inmate it tells the story of his phone conversation to his brother Dan four days before Christmas Day and it is now an Australian classic.

But to put a different twist on the song Catherine wanted to approach it from a female viewpoint and sort out Paul Kelly’s approval to change a few lyrics, which was given with seven words – ”Go for it. Songs are for changing.“

“How To Make Gravy is not only one of my favourite Paul Kelly songs but it’s one of my favourite ever. “ Catherine said. “Paul’s magic is in the lyrics. The honesty and truth that he effortlessly brings to a song makes you a part of it and How To Make Gravy is no exception. And I’m touched & grateful that he allowed me to play around with just a little bit”

‘How To Make Gravy’ will be available on iTunes from December 6, 2011 – http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/how-to-make-gravy-single/id486225756

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Catherine Joins The Line Up For CMC Rocks the Hunter 2012

By Thrillhill | Published: October 21, 2011
Catherine Joins The Line Up For CMC Rocks the Hunter 2012

Now in its fifth year, the CMC Rocks the Hunter festival has established itself as the biggest International Country & Roots Festival outside of North America. One of the premiere events on the Australian music calendar, it brings together the best international and local country and roots performers in the beautiful surrounds of the *Hope Estate.

Catherine will join Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Eli Young Band, Shane Nicholson, Tex Perkins and The Dark Horses, James Blundell, Jim Lauderdale, Colt Ford, Felicity Urquhart and many more.

CMC ROCKS THE HUNTER 2012 will take place from Friday March 16th through to Sunday March 18th

For tickets, camping, travel and accommodation details go to www.cmcrocks.com.au

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Catherine Britt Hillbilly Sessions Return in 2012. Australia Day, Thursday January 26, 2012, The Pub, Tamworth

By Thrillhill | Published: October 6, 2011

Now in its 3rd consecutive year CATHERINE BRITTS HILLBILLY SESSIONS has proved to be the Tamworth Country Music Festivals surprise packet show and over the past few years Catherine has been joined on stage by friends & special guests including Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Shane Nicholson, Lee Kernaghan, James Blundell, Jerry Salley, Bill Chambers, Sara Storer and Kasey Chambers just to name a few.

“The Pub is the place to play in Tamworth and we are always welcomed back with open arms by Joan Douglas and her amazing staff.” Catherine said. “It’s my favorite show of the year so come along and celebrate Australia Day with us the Hillbilly Way!”

Catherine Britt has come a long way & is now an accomplished and mature singer-songwriter who has toured, performed and recorded with some of music’s most respected names – Kasey Chambers, Paul Kelly, Sir Elton John, Shane Nicholson, Jerry Salley, Tim Rodgers, Bill Chambers, Dave Faulkner, John Waters to name a few while this year she has toured with good friend James Blundell, picked up multiple awards nominations, played the 2011 Americana Festival in Nashville, commenced her own radio program on Newcastle’s Radio 2NURFM and also stepped into the host role for ‘CMC’s ‘Alt Country’ show.

It’s the perfect way to spend Australia Day 2012 so come and hear your favorite songs including What I Did Last Night, Sweet Emmylou, I Want You Back, Can’t Change A Thing, Little Wildflower, Hillbilly Ramblin’ PIckin’ Girl, Swingin’ plus a bunch of new songs and as always, some very special friends and guests.

It will again be a capacity crowd so get your tickets early for what will be the show of the 2012 festival that YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!

Catherine Britt Hillbilly Sessions – Australia Day, Thursday January 26, 2012 The Pub, Tamworth

Tickets are on sale now from the box office on (02) 6767 5300 or online at http://www.visittamworth.com/ticket_sales.html

SPECIAL TICKET OFFER – Purchase online 1 or more tickets to Catherine Britt’s 2012 Hillbilly Sessions in Tamworth at The Pub on Thursday January 26th BEFORE November 30th 2011 and you will receive a free download of the stunning “Into My Arm’s”.
All you need to do is send your proof of purchase via email to cbmusic@catherinebritt.com and we will send you the track. Simple!

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Catherine Britt Announced as Ambassador For 7th Australian Music Prize

By Thrillhill | Published: September 12, 2011

Now in its seventh year, The Australian Music Prize (The Amp) has established itself as a renowned prize for originality and creativity.

With a judging panel made up of music media, artists and retailers, The Australian Music Prize rewards excellence based on the merits of the album alone – not sales, radio play or media coverage.

Appealing to a broad spectrum of entrants across all genres of music, The Amp draws comparisons to the UK Mercury Music Prize for its integrity and passion for local music.

In a new initiative for 2011, we are pleased to introduce The Amp Ambassadors. Five well-known and respected artists across all genres of music will represent The Amp speaking about the prize and its place in the country, the quality of Australian music and issues facing the music industry at this time. The Amp Ambassadors are GOTYE, HEIDI LENFFER (CLOUD CONTROL), KRAM (SPIDERBAIT), CATHERINE BRITT and PHRASE.

The Amp is all about representing all genres of music and Catherine Britt is a country music stalwart, having produced four studio albums, toured and recorded with the likes of Kasey Chambers, Paul Kelly, Sir Elton John, Shane Nicholson and many more. Her career defining self-titled album drew a slew of nominations from APRA, ARIA and CMA Awards. She has spent more than six years in Nashville and is a celebrated figure on the scene.

“It’s an honour to be asked to be an ambassador for the 7th Australian Music Prize which has now firmly established itself as part for the Australian musical landscape. And as a country artist it’s wonderful to see that the prize is judged across all musical genres,” Catherine Britt.

For more information check out www.australianmusicprize.com.au

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