LEE KERNAGHAN ANNOUNCES A SELECT RUN OF 2016 TOUR DATES FOR HIS ACCLAIMED THE SONGS & THE STORIES IN CONCERT TOUR
FEATURING MUSIC FROM THE ARIA #1 ALBUM SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR APRIL & MAY TOUR DATES
After an amazing tour in 2015 with a string of sold-out shows, iconic Australian artist Lee Kernaghan is back with a select run of dates for his The Songs & The Stories In Concert, due to popular demand. The shows, which will see him travel throughout New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia in April and May, will showcase music from Spirit of the Anzacs. The tour also features special guests The Wolfe Brothers who have just returned from recording a new album in Nashville, and also Golden Guitar winner for Best New Talent at this year’s Australian Country Music Awards, Christie Lamb.
This very special concert series will see Lee perform his most loved songs, plus a special segment featuring the songs from his ARIA #1 hit album Spirit Of The Anzacs album. The audience will be treated to an intimate insight into the background and inspiration behind a selection of the most important songs of his career.
Spirit of the Anzacs is the remarkable album from Lee Kernaghan & Special Guests – released in March last year – which earned acclaim far and wide. The album chalked up four consecutive weeks at #1 on the ARIA Album Chart, exceeded Platinum sales within three weeks of release, and is the longest-running chart-topping release from a local artist last year. Featuring a diverse array of stars across the musical spectrum including Lisa McCune, John Schumann, Sara Storer, Fred Smith and VC recipient Ben Robert Smith, Spirit Of The Anzacs also showcases superstars Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Sheppard, Jon Stevens, Shannon Noll and Megan Washington, who donated their time and talents to the Spirit Of The Anzacs charity song and video. Proceeds from this single go to Legacy Australia and Soldier On.
Lee Kernaghan is one of Australia’s most prolific country music artists. He has earned four ARIA Awards, 36 Golden Guitars, and has achieved 33 No.1 hits on the Australian Country Singles Chart. Lee has sold in excess of two million albums in the Australian market. In 2008, Lee was named Australian Of The Year for his service to rural and regional Australia. Lee’s previous release, Beautiful Noise scooped the pool at the 2014 Country Music Awards of Australia, picking up awards for Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year (Flying With The King), along with Male Artist of the Year and Top Selling Album of the Year.
Spirit Of The Anzacs is Lee’s eleventh studio album. The album earned Lee three Golden Guitars at this year’s Australian Country Music Awards and an ARIA for Special Achievement. “This is some of the most powerful material that I’ve ever had the privilege to record in my career”, says Lee. “The album takes you on a real journey, from the trenches of the Western Front to the bombing of Darwin, Kokoda, Long Tan, and the dust of Uruzgan Province in Afghanistan. It is a project that goes to the heart of who we are as a nation.”
Don’t miss your chance to experience this very special musical event. Tickets are available from www.leekernaghan.com/tour
Lee Kernaghan’s album Spirit of the Anzacs is out now through Universal Music.
THE SONGS & THE STORIES IN CONCERT 2016 TOUR DATES
Thursday 21st April 2016 | 8pm
Rooty Hill RSL, ROOTY HILL NSW
www.rootyhillrsl.com.au | (02) 9677 4916
Friday 22nd April 2016 | 7.30pm
Hornsby RSL, HORNSBY NSW
www.hornsbyrsl.com.au | (02) 9476 2637
Saturday 23rd April 2016 | 8pm
The Cube, CAMPBELLTOWN NSW
www.thecube.net.au | (02) 4625 0000
Sunday 24th April 2016 | 7pm
Castle Hill RSL, CASTLE HILL NSW
www.castlehillrsl.com.au | (02) 8858 4800
Thursday 19th May 2016 | 8.30pm
Hallam Hotel, HALLAM VIC
www.moshtix.com.au | (03) 8786 0200
Friday 20th May 2016 | 8pm
GPAC [Costa Hall], GEELONG VIC
www.gpac.org.au | (03) 5225 1200
