MCALISTER KEMP SCORE GREAT ARIA DEBUT FOR ALL KINDS OF TOUGH
January 29th, 2010, 10:44 PM
JANUARY 28, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MCALISTER KEMP SCORE GREAT ARIA DEBUT FOR ALL KINDS OF TOUGH
Country’s new super-duo McAlister Kemp are off to a great start, with their debut album All Kinds Of Tough exceeding expectations in it’s opening sales week.
The album debuted at #8 on the ARIA Country Sales Charts and #18 on the ARIA Australian Albums Charts (all genres). It was the fifth highest selling Australian country album of the Tamworth Country Music festival sales week.
The album, produced by Matt Fell, was launched at West Tamworth Leagues during the festival to a large and vocal crowd of fans and industry members.
The duo’s debut single ‘All Kinds Of Tough’ was only serviced to media in late November last year.
“Drew and Troy are really connecting with audiences wherever they go. Their songs are so relatable and relevant for current times and their chemistry on stage is really fantastic. They have both worked very hard together to get to this point and it’s wonderful that things have started so well for them”, said Tim Holland - A&R/Label Manager, ABC Music.
Drew and Troy have been humbled by the success so far.
“We’re just blown away with how the album is being received, to have a company like ABC Music behind us who really believe in what direction we’re taking is just amazing, we are very grateful,” said McAlister Kemp.
McAlister Kemp will continue to support their debut album throughout the coming months starting with appearances at The Mean Fiddler, Rouse Hill on February 7, the Whitelsea Country Music Festival on February 14 and Central Coast Country Music Festival on March 7.
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McALISTER KEMP ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS
For further information and media enquiries please contact:
National Promotions Manager – ABC Contemporary Music Paula Dredge (02) 9207 0523 or paula.dredge@umusic.com
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January 6th, 2010, 01:33 AM
McAlister Kemp and Linda Chamarette would like to express their sadness at the loss of Stuart who appeared in the ‘All Kinds Of Tough’ clip. Stu was tragically killed on Dec 24 2009. Our thoughts are with his family.
January 6th, 2010, 01:30 AM
MCALISTER KEMP SIGN WITH ABC MUSIC
September 15th, 2009, 12:30 AM
ABC Music is proud to announce the signing of emerging male country duo, McAlister Kemp.
McAlister Kemp is the bringing together of two talented artists in their own right - Drew McAlister and Troy Kemp. Both are born and bred country boys. Drew was born in Narrabri and raised in Moree and Troy born and raised in Kempsey.
The duo met when both were cast to perform in “Aussie’s Walk The Line - A Tribute To Johnny Cash”. The pair found that not only did they gel as songwriters but their voices blended effortlessly as a duo.
McAlister Kemp are exclusively represented by Linda Chamarette and the team at Crossroads Touring Company and the deal with ABC Music follows the independent release their first single ‘Blue Collar Night’, produced by Adam Brand, earlier this year.
“We’re thrilled at being given the opportunity to work with ABC Music, they’re a label that is synonymous with quality music in Australia”, said McAlister Kemp
“Drew and Troy are both seasoned and talented artists in their own right, but as a duo they are a unique and refreshing combination we believe will really connect with country fans of all ages”, said Robert Patterson, Head of ABC Music.
Contract Signing
(L-R) Back: Natalie Waller (Business Manager, ABC Music), Linda Chamarette (General
Manager, Crossroads Touring, Tim Holland (A&R/Label Manager, ABC Music)
Front: Troy Kemp, Robert Patterson (Head of ABC Music), Drew McAlister
McAlister Kemp are currently recording their debut album with producers Mett Fell and Adam Brand and their yet to be titled debut album will be released through ABC Music/Universal Music Australia on January 15, 2009.
www.mcalisterkemp.com.au | www.theresmoretocountry.com
For further information please contact:
National Promotions Manager – ABC Contemporary Music Diana Caruso (02) 9207 0523
Media & Business partners:
Please log on to the Universal B2B Extranet
www.universalonline.com.au
www.getmusic.com.au
For Management and Booking Enquires please contact
Linda Chamarette – General Manager
Crossroads Touring
linda@crossroadstouring.com
Ph: 0414 945 990