Mentoring
Catherine Britt has a voice that instantly gets your attention… but unlike others, it is the craftsmanship of this singer/songwriter who unashamedly boasts a worthy story to tell that truly keeps her audience enthralled. She has lived a life in the world of entertainment most will never experience or dream of! The Aussie girl from the coal works of Newcastle uprooted herself at 17 years old and moved for six years to Nashville TN (USA) where she gained a deep knowledge of country/roots/folk history as well as touring extensively and releasing top 40 Billboard hits.
Her recording career commenced in 1999 when at the tender age of 14 she released her first EP followed in 2001 by her debut album release. Since then she has released six more studio albums as well as a “Best of” album and has collected along the way accolades, a legion of fans and a mantel of awards including the country industry’s highest honours, 2009 CMAA Female Artist of the Year Award, 2012 CMAA Single of the Year, 2013 CMAA Female Artist of the Year Award, 2016 Female Artist of the Year, 2017 Vocal Collaboration of The Year for her celebrated single “F U Cancer” as well as APRA Award and CMC Artist of the Year nominations. 6 of Catherine’s albums released to date have been nominated for the ARIA Award for the Best Country Album release, which is a first for any Australian country artist. In 2010, Catherine was also presented with the CMA Global Artist of the Year award.
Catherine Britt’s talent has also seen her tour, perform and record with some of music’s most respected names including Kasey Chambers, Paul Kelly, Sir Elton John, Steve Earle, Dolly Parton, Don McLean, Chris Isaac, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Guy Clark and Keith Urban to name but a few.
Catherine Britt remains to this day the youngest Australian to ever perform at the Grand Ole Opry at the tender age of 17.
Not only is she an accomplished singer/songwriter, she has also proved herself as a formidable interviewer and comfortable host in her role of Australia’s national radio broadcast of ABC Saturday Night Country showcasing her own flavour on the popular program each week. She also shined on television as the host of CMC’s ‘Alt Country’ program and also as the Managing Editor & Owner of Australia’s ONLY Roots Music Magazine – Rhythms and founder and festival director of the prestigious Silverton Sunsets Music Festival.
Whilst her credentials to date are enough for most, Britt’s drive to better herself and continue to improve, as an artist is what has led her to continue on as one of Australia’s most successful Singer/Songwriters and businesswomen.
CATHERINE BRITT CV
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:
Signed first record deal at 16 years of age to ABC/Universal Australia.
Signed to RCA Records at 17 years old and moved to the US for 6 years.
Recorded a duet with Sir Elton John for debut US single release through RCA Records.
Released 3 singles in the US – all reaching the Top 40 on the Country Charts.
Youngest Australian to debut on the Grand Ol’ Opry stage at the tender age of 17. Has performed on the Opry over 30 times.
Selected to perform at Americana Festival in Nashville on 3 occasions. Invited to perform at Woody Guthrie Festival in Okemah, OK. Performed at SXSW Festival in Austin TX.
AWARDS:
Nominated for six album releases for the ARIA Country Album Of The Year.
Won Female Artist of the Year 3 times at the Golden Guitar Awards (CMAA Awards of Australia) - 2009, 2011, 2016, as well as two other Gold Guitars for Single of the Year (2011), and Vocal Collaboration of the Year (2017).
Awarded second place with “Sweet Emmylou” for the Vanda and Young song writing competition in 2011 with Gotye’s number one international hit “Somebody That I Used To Know” coming third.
Awarded International Artist of the Year from the CMA in Nashville in 2012.
TOURS/SUPPORTS:
Kasey Chambers
Chris Isaak
Don McLean
Brooks & Dunn & Alan Jackson (in the USA)
Brooks & Dunn (in Australia)
Brad Paisley
Iris Dement
Tim Rogers
Dolly Parton
"Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're goin'
Don't forget turn back around
Help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind”
Lyrics by Lori McKenna
Catherine has been working with the next generation through her production work in her studio and tutoring at the Academy in Tamworth for many years now. There is no better inspiration than helping out the next lot of talent coming through and Catherine is very passionate about nurturing this. She is patient, humble and kind and ready to listen, guide and help where she can.
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Catherine Britt - Award winning Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Radio Host/TV Host/Owner & Editor of Rhythms Magazine/Cancer Survivor/Life Enthusiast
Catherine Britt has travelled the world as a singer/songwriter for 20 years recording 6 albums to date, winning 5 Golden Guitars and 6 Aria Nominations (every album released so far) CMA International Artist award, the youngest Australian performer, at 17 years old to debut on the Grand Ole Opry and is still only 32 years old.
She has also done TV hosting on CMC and Radio hosting for over 7 years - two of those hosting ABC’s esteemed Saturday Night Country. She has recorded with the likes of Elton John, Keith Urban, Tim Rogers, Steve Earle, Guy Clark & toured with Kasey Chambers, Chris Issak, Don Mclean, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley just to name a few.
She is the ambassador for many charity’s and is sponsored by Fender Australia, Ironman 4X4 and Jayco Newcastle which sees her travelling around full time in a caravan with her husband and dog all around Australia.
She was also the owner and editor of Australia’s only Roots Music Magazine, Rhythms. Which her and her husband took into it’s 25th successful year.
Catherine teaches, mentors and produces upcoming artists through her home studio and working at the CMAA Academy as a tutor during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
At the age of 30, immediately after a close call with cervical cancer, Catherine was diagnosed with stage 2A triple negative breast cancer and had to undergo surgery, 6 months of chemotherapy and 5 weeks of radiation. She is now 1 year post treatment and almost 2 years cancer free and living her life everyday like it’s her last.
A natural storyteller in songs, Catherine has a fascinating story with a honest and humble view on the world, telling stories of her many twists and turns, high and lows and crazy life so far.