Tell us about your new single/ album/ tour?
I wanted my first single to be one that made people feel something and “Count on Me” really does that. I didn’t just want a song that gets added to a void of meaningless songs.
What’s your favourite work at this point in time?
Chris Stapleton – Traveller. They’re all genuine songs with stories and meaning, and it’s what I aim for when I create music.
What, or who, inspires you?
Nice people, good songs and stories of people’s success.
Which song do you wish you wrote?
Don’t Laugh At Me – by Mark Wills. Listen to the lyrics and you will know why.
How would you describe your sound in food form and why?
A warm gooey chocolate dessert. Warm, sweet and smooth.
What’s next for you?
Recording an album, which is set for release July 28!
What’s your scene?
Anywhere with a great live band playing.
About Judah Kelly
In a performance fit for a king, Gympie Music Muster performer Judah Kelly took out The Voice title last night with his moving rendition of Climb Every Mountain then his new single, Count On Me.
King Judah, as he’s come to be known, fought off stiff competition from the three other grand finalists – Lucy Sugerman, Hoseah Partsch, and Fasika Ayallew – to win a recording contract with Universal Music Australia. The Muster acknowledged Kelly’s talents several years ago when he was named runner-up in the 2011 Muster Talent Search.
Kelly has done himself proud throughout The Voice, from wowing the judges with Chris Stapleton’s Tennessee Whiskey at the audition to bringing Australia to tears with his take on the Leonard Cohen classic, Hallelujah. His success in the competition has also highlighted the diverse talent that Australian country music artists have to offer and he brings this to the Muster again this year.
The Voice Winner Judah Kelly Set To Perform At The Iconic Gympie Music Muster
The Muster has broadened its appeal this year, while remaining true to its roots, with a number of artists performing who have boosted their profiles and careers on television talent shows. The depth of talent and the variety of genres shows how much the event has to offer Muster goers, no matter what their musical tastes.,Muster headliner Jessica Mauboy was Australian Idol runner-up in 2006, Lyn Bowtell made it to the top 24 of this year’s season of The Voice, Dean Ray was the runner-up on the 2014 season of The X Factor Australia, Reece Mastin won X Factor in 2011, and Caitlyn Shadbolt placed fifth also on The X Factor Australia, in 2014.
Kelly last performed at the Muster in 2015 and is also a proud Queenslander, so will again be a highlight of the event, with plenty of local supporters.
The Gympie Music Muster showcases the best Aussie talent in a wide range of genres.
The Muster is the only place that Australian music lovers will see all these stars in one place this year.
The full list of performers is:
Jessica Mauboy
Adam Brand – Busby Marou – Graeme Connors
Amber Lawrence – Travis Collins – Sunny Cowgirls
Catherine Britt – Fanny Lumsden – Troy Kemp
Caitlyn Shadbolt – Dean Ray – Adam Eckersley Band
, Reece Mastin – Davidson Brothers – Kirsty Lee Akers – Hillbilly Goats – Bondi Cigars
Anne Kirkpatrick – Bushwackers – Mason Rack
Chad Morgan – Missy Lancaster – Travellin’ Still
The Songs of Slim Dusty with Pete Denahy & the Travelling Country Band
Kaylens Rain – Chelsea Basham – Melanie Dyer – Joe Robinson – Hussy Hicks
Georgia Fall – Judah Kelly – Hurricane Fall – The Killer Queen Experience – Viper
Creek Band – Fred Smith – Kaylee Bell – Lyn Bowtell – Matt Cornell – Karin Page
Amber Lawrence With ‘The Kid’s Gone Country’ Show – Christie Lamb
Kyle Lionhart – Blues Arcadia – Linc Phelps – Liam Brew – Tim Wheatley
Darren Middleton – 8 Ball Aitken – Shelley & Lawrie Minson The Electric 80’s –
Jody Direen – Simon Kinney Lewis Band – Bob Abbot & The Fabulous Green
Machine – PC & The Biffs – Rachael Fahim – The Mercurys – The Faceless Men –
Casey Barnes – Mitch King – Luella Widt – Freya Hollick – Route 33 – Emma Beau
Seleen McAlister – Mason Hope – Alice Benfer – Mark Porter – Karrie Haywood
The Rock ‘N’ Roll Boys – The Muster Poets – Australian Institute Of Country Music
– Eighties Themed Party Night – Gympie Blues Club – The Songwriters Sessions –
‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie’ – Toyota Starmaker Showcase Fender Guitar Jam – 15
Minutes Of Fame – The Newgrass All-Star Showcase – Rock ‘N’ Roll Dancing – Line
Dancing – The Music Makers
Held in the Amamoor Creek State Forest, the 2017 Muster will feature more than 100 artists in
more than 300 performances across multiple stages. The artists cover a range of genres including
country, bluegrass, folk, blues and rockabilly. An unmissable event for music lovers, one ticket price gives Muster goers free camping and multi-venue access to all performances to experience
everything Australia’s biggest country music celebration has to offer.
Run by the community, for the Community, the Muster is a not-for-profit charity event which has
raised in excess of $15 Million for charities Australia wide since its inception. Proceeds from this
year’s Muster will again go to charity partner Mates4Mates to help Australian Defence Force
personnel with mental and physical injuries as a result of their service.
The Muster runs from Thursday, August 24 – Sunday, August 27, 2017.
To book tickets visit www.muster.com.au or phone: 1300 GET TIX (1300 438 849).
