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A native of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Michael Flanders relocated to Nashville in 2007 to let his creative energy explode onto Music Row. A fan of anything he can lay down a soulful slide guitar track onto, Flanders’ approach to songwriting is genre-less and generally bursting with emotion. Through his tenure in Australia as a songwriter and producer for Warner/Chappell Australia, Flanders’ exposure to a mix of talent, helped to further develop his “ears” and savvy for superb lyrics, ‘licks and arrangements. For more insight on Flanders, head here.
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Chaise experienced warranted success in the 1990s as an Australian Pop singer and songwriter. With a sound that combines elements of R&B, Soul, Gospel, Rock, and now Pop Country, Chaise finds a sanctuary in weaving these elements into her writing – whether solo or with a co-writer. Her success in Australia, including her hit songs “Only Be Me” and “So In Love,” – one of 1998’s biggest club hits in Australia – Chaise was able to hone her craft with some of Australia’s biggest songwriters. Writing songs for a better portion of her adult life, Chaise has gained more than 25 cuts in Australia alone and has witnessed her long-anticipated goals come to life. Born in Gympie, Queensland, Australia and raised in Brisbane, Chaise relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in 2007 to join the songwriting community and diversify her talents. Chaise’s perspective on music is spiritual in the sense of how it relates to growth, creativity and understanding and has been a staple and inspiration in her life since a very young, delicate age.Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Born in Hobart, Tasmania, Colin Street developed an interest in music through high school, forming and performing in various bands as a bass player/vocalist. Street was a member of numerous acts before securing a position on bass in the nineties rock band Reckless Hearts. This band would go on to a record deal with Emerald City/Polydor and tour the country opening for acts such as John Farnham and Bryan Adams and appearing on the prime-time Australian TV show, “Hey Hey It’s Saturday.” Next stop Queensland. A collaboration with fellow Hearts member Bruce Holloway, Street formed “Holloway Street,” penning and releasing a self-titled country record. The duo, realizing the increased opportunities overseas, relocated to the songwriting capital to expand their writing expertise. Signing with Pacific International Music in December 2007, Street has three cuts on the upcoming Jill King album, including title track “Rain On Fire,” a number six Australian country hit with the Kane Harrison release, “The Moments,” and cuts with Karl Broadie, Ronnie Rae Rivers and Kylie Hogan in Australia. Visit Colin’s Website
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A native of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Bruce Holloway delved into guitar at an early age and quickly found his calling in music. Throughout his life, Holloway played in numerous bands in Australia, evolved into an accomplished performer, and enjoyed success in front of many audiences, most notably appearing on the prime-time Australian TV show, “Hey Hey It’s Saturday” with his band Reckless Hearts. The final years of Holloway’s life found him surrounded by music, and served as a reward for what he had been searching and preparing for his whole life. Moving to Nashville, Tennessee in December 2006 inspired growth in his music career once more. With every co-writing session, Holloway naturally brought new ideas and hooks to the table. In the 2008 calendar year, he turned in more than 100 songs as a Pacific International Music writer and a similar amount the previous year. “The Moments,” recorded by Australian artist Kane Harrison, was the first song to break through for Holloway, reaching number six on the Australian CMC chart in 2009. On April 17, 2009, Holloway was riding his motorcycle home from a co-write; as he was turning into his driveway, he was struck by a drunk driver and killed. Holloway’s legacy will continue to grow as the gems he created are recorded and played around the world for future generations. Visit Bruce’s Memorial Website
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Muscle Shoals, AL, a rural Tennessee River town, is at the crossroads of folk, country, and rhythm and blues. It’s banks are the birthplace of Helen Keller, W.C. Handy, and Sam Phillips. For decades the area has been an underground hot bed of musical talent. In 1999, Doug Stokes got his start as a demo singer at Rick Hall’s Fame Studios. His songwriting savvy soon snagged him his first exclusive songwriting deal, and with that – adoption into the Muscle Shoals hit music tradition. 2010 marks over a decade in the music business for Stokes. His singing and skills as a drummer have taken him around the world supporting other artists. Today, Doug resides in Columbia, TN, where he enjoys the small-town life with his wife Tammy, and three kids. He makes the music he loves and typically performs a handful of singer/songwriter dates each month.Visit Doug’s Myspace Page
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A native of Americus, Georgia, Jason James signed with Pacific International Music in 2009. James spouts out traditional country songs with a modern edge that pull from a range of life’s offerings – some of which include women, drinking and life in a rural town – and span an even wider range of emotion.
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Garry Koehler is a founding member and lead vocalist of Australian country act The BobKatz.His songs reflect a strong county tradition, through truthful, life-story lyrics that are both believable and for many, easy to identify with. With Top 10 videos in Australia from their latest record, The Writer, The Bobkatz have launched into the new decade with a strong groundswell of support from their burgeoning legion of fans. This growth saw Koehler celebrate two awards at the prestigious 2010 Tamworth Songwriters Association Songwriter Awards, including Contemporary Song and Country Song of the year for title-track “The Writer.” The BobKatz also recived Group or Duo of the Year nominations from the Country Music Association of Australia. Visit Garry’s Website
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Dynamic young Australian songwriter and vocalist Sarah Kay, received instant affection in Australia for her outstanding vocal performance on the lead single “Feel The Rain” from her debut album Dawn of a New Day. Kay co-wrote six songs on the album, produced on two continents by Pacific International Music heads Michael Flanders and Rob Mackay. “Feel The Rain,” reached number one in Australia – a song penned by PIM writers Chaise, Jason Carson and Pam Wolfe. Kay’s affinity for music started in high school with lead roles in musicals, as a student of the Townsville Academy for Performing Arts, and then owning the microphone in a variety of cover bands before traveling to Nashville to hone in on her songwriting skills. Kay currently resides in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia and is the daughter of The BobKatz’s Garry Koehler. Visit Sarah’s Website
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From the age of 10, Andrew Cochrane started penciling his first tunes. As a young teenager he cut his teeth as a guitarist working in 80s hit bands such as Blaze, Satellite Spies and The Straight. Also playing local studio sessions, it wasn’t long before Cochrane became focused on the whole process of writing and producing with other artists. Following this passion, today Cochrane is a writer/producer living in Brisbane and working with successful local bands and artists such as Citipointe Live, Nainby, The Veronicas, Col Finely, Stephanie Brownlee, and Chardon Lewis. Inspired by past and present great writers, Cochrane’s ambition is to write truly inspiring songs. Cochrane’s songs have been recognized as finalists for international songwriting competitions including ISC and NSAI. Visit Andrew’s Website
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Mike Carr is one of Australia’s most prolific, respected and in-demand go-to songwriters in country music today. After joining Terri Clark’s Australian Tour in 2005 as a special guest, Carr gained attention as not only a songwriter, but as an engaging live performer. Carr’s achievements include recognition at the Country Music Association Global Showcase in Nashville and the Golden Guitar Award for Song of the Year for “Real People” in 2005. Carr’s releases include a self-titled album and Legend; numerous cuts from some of Australia’s top performers including ___. With over___ cuts in Australia alone, Carr is poised to strike in the U.S. market now as a Pacific International Music signed songwriter. Visit Mike’s Website
A native of New South Wales, Australia, Drew McAlister is well-versed in the many facets of the music industry’s offerings. From session work, to landing a deal with EMI, McAlister eventually found his comfortable spot as a singer-songwriter in country music. McAlister regularly visits Nashville to immerse himself in the writing community. McAlister received widespread recognition as a new singer-songwriter talent, taking home a Golden Guitar Award in 2007 for Vocal Collaboration with Australia’s Alan Caswell, and has since teamed up with Troy Kemp to form McAlister/Kemp a new country male duo, signed with ABC Music in Australia. Visit Drew’s Website
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Born and raised in Queensland, singer-songwriter Nik Phillips has performed his music globally, from Australia and New Zealand to the United States and China. His music is an honest reflection of contemporary Australian life. With a musical style ranging from pop/roots through to alternative/country, Nik’s thought-provoking lyrics blend effortlessly with his emotional melodies. Nik is an independent artist who has released 6 albums. His most recent has just become the first Australian CD to be released in mainland China through a major Chinese record company. He has received Golden Guitar nominations and receives strong radio and TV coverage as an alternative country artist and Nik is currently receiving popular airplay across China. No stranger to the stage, Phillips impressive tenacity has him playing more than 300 shows a year ranging from hotels to at-capacity football stadiums. Visit Nik’s Website
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Jason Carson has always had a passion for creativity and performance art. At an early age he found himself in the ensemble cast of The New Mickey Mouse Club, sharing the stage with the likes of Keri Russell, Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling. Later, Carson toured the U.S. as a member of the successful country band, Shiloh. Carson currently resides in Franklin, Tennessee where he continues his songwriting passion by using life experiences as a basis for his creations. Visit Jason’s Website
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Pam Wolfe is a songwriter, singer, pianist, author, and playwright. As a songwriter, Wolfe’s songs have been recorded by many artists including: Patti Labelle (“Don’t Block the Blessings”), Garth Brooks (“It’s Your Song,” “Take The Keys To My Heart”), Johnny Cash (“Woodcarver”), Lacy J. Dalton, Glen Campbell, Billy Joe Royal, Tom Paul Glaser, and Lynn Anderson. As a singer, Wolfe has performed as both a solo act and live and in the studio with artists including Garth Brooks, Steven Seagal, Emmy Lou Harris, Conway Twitty, Reba McEntire, Pam Tillis, Earl Thomas Conley, Dexter Redding, Billy Joe Royal, Earl Scruggs, Charlie Pride, and Minnesota Fats. As a writer for Pacific International Music, Wolfe’s song, “Feel The Rain” co-written by other PIM writers Chaise and Jason Carson, reached number one for Sarah Kay on the Australian music charts in 2010. Visit Pam’s Website
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Denise Locke is a singer-songwriter, often writing with Pacific International Music writers. Locke’s melodious voice is regularly used on PIM demos, and can be heard on a number of songs throughout the catalog. Locke is also represented by Judy Harris Music. Visit Denise Online
Born and raised in New York City, Janey Street has achieved much success as both a singer and a songwriter. As an artist, she’s recorded albums for Warner Brothers/Reprise, Capitol Records and Arista Records (under the guidance of legendary music mogul Clive Davis). Her single “Under the Clock” was a top 20 AC hit, and its accompanying music video received frequent airplay on VH-1, bringing a whole new audience to Street. Her single “Say Hello To Ronnie” was also a Billboard charter, making the pop charts. Visit Janey’s Website
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