Sandra

Sandra's new (debut!) video clip is available for request
on CMC, 'Biggest Fool Around'-

'Take the Pain Away'

Bill Chambers has done a great job producing and playing on it, as well as
Chris Haigh, Mick Albeck, Michel Rose etc.

John Laws Rising Star
Our Top 5 Finalists are:
1. Aimee Brazel – from Laylor Park in Sydney . ‘Who Are You Now’ a self-penned track. Aimee performs around Sydney .

2. Carla Herrod – from Wilston in Brisbane . Carla was a finalist in the 2005 Golden Guitar Awards. Carla comes from the Queensland bush town of Hughenden .

3. Keira Connelly – from Taree, NSW. She has performed locally in Taree and won several vocal awards at Taree and District Eisteddfods.

4. Sandra Humphries – from Mt Gambier in South Australia . Been performing since 18 and was awarded the Tamworth Independent Artist – Female Vocalist of 2004.

5. Stacey Morris – from Kiama Downs, NSW south coast. Winner of the Frank Ifield International Spur Award and Telstra Female Vocalist of the Year.

You be the judge of who should win Rising Star II by phoning 1900 954 954.
Click here for Stacey Morris Artists Page

January 2005
Following up from her TIARA Award win for Independent Female Vocalist of the year 2004, on Tuesday,
January 18th, 2005; Sandra received her second TIARA Award, for her vocal collaboration with Bill Chambers “ Love on the Side”.
The album “ Every Road”, produced by Bill Chambers, as predicted has made the name “ Sandra Humphries” a name
now known to many in the Country Music Industry.
“Sandra” “Every Road” achievements thus Far!!!
October 2003 – “Independent Album/Artist of the Year” – TAS & NZ Awards
January 2004 – “Female Vocalist of the Year” – TIARA Awards
(Tamworth Independent Artist Recognition Awards)
January 2004 – “Top 5 songwriting for the track “Every Road” co-written with Fiona
Holliday. TIARA Awards (Tamworth Independent Artist Recognition Awards)
February 2004 – Top 10, Best New Talent – Victorian Country Music Awards
February 2004 – Top 10, Bluegrass & Traditional – Victorian Country Music Awards
January 2005 – Top 5, Best Australian Female Country Artist – ACMLA
(Peoples Choice Awards – Tamworth)
January 2005 – “Vocal Collaboration with Bill Chambers - TIARA Awards
(Tamworth Independent Artist Recognition Awards)
A note from Sandra
To all the people who have helped me achieve so much in such a short time, I thank you so much. I never dreamed I would gain so much from a debut album!
To all the radio DJ’s, thanks for playing my music, to the people who have spent their hard earned cash on buying my album, thank you also!!
It’s back to the studio this year for me, I can’t wait to do it all again!!
(oh and if anyone knows of a good manager???? I could do with one of those about now!!!)
Enquiries to:
www.sandra.com.au
News
Friday November 5th,Sandra was announced as a finalist for the
"ACMLA PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS"
to be announced in Tamworth on Thursday 20th January 2005.
The nomination sees Sandra's name along side "Industry Greats"
Kasey Chambers, Melinda Schneider, Felicity & Sara Storer.
OTHER NEWS
In October 2004, SANDRA released her second single from the album "EVERY
ROAD" on NFS 91.
The new single " FROM THE HEART" is an acoustic track, FEATURING Rod
McCormack on acoustic guitar & the fine vocals of Rob Wilson on harmony.

The song won Sandra "INDEPENDENT FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR" at the
prestigious TIARA AWARDS", held in Tamworth January 2004.

Sandra also received 2 Top 10 nominations at the Victorian & National
Country Music Awards, 2004.

The album "EVERY ROAD" also took out " INDEPENDENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR" AT THE
2003 TSA, Tasmanian & New Zealand songwriting Awards.

As predicted " Sandra Humphries" is becoming a name now known by many in the
Country Music Industry.

Sandra is currently working on gathering songs for her much anticipated
follow up album to "Every Road", with hopes that a new album will be
released late 2005.

"EVERY ROAD" Is available through One Stop Entertainment, also directly
through Sandra's website, www.sandra.com.au

For interviews & enquiries contact Henry Czerwonka
Ph: 08 8724 7561
Mob: 0438 247561

!!! PRESS RELEASE !!!
Sandra TIARA, FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR 2004

On Tuesday night January 20th 2004, at the West Tamworth Leagues club, SA born country music singer Sandra Humphries was announced as Female Vocalist of the year 2004 at the annually held TIARA s ( Tamworth Independent Artist Awards). The song “From the Heart” is from her Debut album “Every Road”.

The tough field of nominations for the award were Karen Lynne, Tanya Self, Kerri McInerney and Sally-Anne Whitten.

Sandra was also nominated in the Top 5 TIARA Songwriting Section with her co-written title track “Every Road”, penned with Fiona Holliday.

The award follows an exciting year for Sandra who released her first Solo Album “Every Road” in April 2003, produced by Bill Chambers.

Sandra collected “ALBUM OF THE YEAR” in September 2003, in the TSA, Tasmanian & New Zealand Independent Awards.

Sandra also received 2 Top 10 Nominations for the Victorian & National Country Music Awards for 2004

With these accomplishments under her belt in just 9 short months its no wonder the bookings coming in hard and fast for 2004,and the release of the first single “Wait a minute”, released in December 2003 on NFS #85 Track 15, is expected to create even more interest, Sandra is certainly an act you have to catch up with and “Every Road” is a must have for “True Country” fans.
For Enquiries
Henry
Ph: 08 8724 7561
Mob: 0438 247561
Website: www.sandra.com.au
Email sandra@sandra.com.au
Cd - “Every Road” available through One Stop Entertainment and www.sandra.com.au

Press Release

Independent Album of the year

THE 2004 TIARA AWARDS
Sandra has been nominated as one of the finalists in two sections:
FEMALE VOCAL
Sandra Humphries "From The Heart"
SONGWRITING
Sandra Humphries/Fiona Holliday "Every Road"
Sandra - Every Road - Produced by Bill Chambers
Sandra will be appearing in Tamworth at various venues during the Country Music Festival in January,
For other information www.sandra.com.au

Congratulations Sandra for the Tiara Female Vocalist nomination!!!

THE 2004 TIARA AWARDS FINALISTS ARE:
INSTRUMENTAL
Davidson Brothers 'Orange Blossom Special'
Michael Fix 'Two Left Feet'
Trev Warner 'Peel Street Pickin'
Toe Sucking Cowgirls 'Toss The Feathers'
Fisk & Cristian 'Blowfly'

BUSH BALLAD
Peter Pratt 'Wild Eyed Steer'
Graham Rodger 'The Lady And The Rodeo Man'
Karen Lynne 'The Outbacks Been Getting The Rain"
Peter Coad 'Travelling Mates'
Keith Jamieson 'The Ballad Of Mulga Dan'

GOLDEN OLDIES
Graham Rodger 'Missing In Action'
Reg Briskey 'Old Dance Hall'
Les Watts 'Holding Her Loving You'
Ron Sinclair 'Stronger'
Chris Parkes 'From Time To Time'

COLLABORATION
Billy Bridge/Karen O'Shea 'Forever Has To Come To An End'
Karen Lynne/Grant Richardson 'Hopelessly Yours'
Michael King/Pam Spencer 'Crying In The Rain'
Carter and Carter/Darren Coggan 'Busy Man'
Sally-Ann Whitten/Matt O'Leary 'One Step Away'

GROUP/DUO
The Falconz 'Waiting'
Carter and Carter 'Lead Me Home'
Sovereign 'Tooraweenah Cowgirl'
Steve Forde and The Flange 'What I'm Talking About'
Southbound 'Rub It In'

FEMALE VOCAL
Sandra Humphries 'From The Heart'
Karen Lynne 'This Man I Love'
Sally-Ann Whitten 'The Love He Wants The Most'
Tanya Self 'Full Up On Love'
Keri McInerney 'The One'
MALE VOCAL
Billy Bridge 'Post It Note Proposal'
Lee Forster 'Kimberley Gold'
Rob Wilson 'Same Ol' Love'
Michael King 'Everything That Glitters'
Wayne Law 'Two Ton Chance'

SONGWRITING
Sandra Humphries 'Every Road'
Fisk and Cristian 'Under The Influence Of Love'
Michael King and Jane Robertson 'From Where I Stand'
Sally-Ann Whitten 'The Love He Wants The Most'
Rob Wilson 'Same Ol' Love'

Sandra - Every Road - Produced by Bill Chambers at The Boneyard and mixed by

Jeff McCormack at the Beach House.
Announced Fri Sept 12th at the TSA Competition in Launceston, Tasmania

Also
Duet with Bill Chamber's, "Love on the Side" written by Allan Webster received
2nd Place in Recorded Original Compositions
Sandra appeared at the Mildura Country Music Festival,
check web site for dates and other information www.sandra.com.au

This album features De Gruchy Acoustic Guitars

Some of the great artist's on this CD are Bill Chambers (Electric, Rhythm

and Lead Guitar, Dobro, Harmonies and Vocals (Michel Rose (Pedal Steel), Stuart French (Electric

and Acoustic Guitar), Mick Albeck (Fiddle and Acoustic Guitar), Henry Centienka

(Acoustic Guitar), BJ Barker (Drums), Rod McCormack (Acoustic Guitar)

Simon Johnson (Bass) Glen Hannah (Electric Guitar)

Rob Wilson (Harmonies) Audrey Auld (Harmonies) Camille Te Nahu (Harmonies)

Print out and have the memories