[Exposure] Its Getting Cold... 'Hot Kinda Love' - Craig Morrison
Craig Morrison is off to a brilliant start with a radio and video charting debut single, ‘Hot Kinda Love’. With music in his blood, Craig entered showbiz as a child touring with his dad, the legendary Rock’n’Roller Lucky Starr. In his teens he stared in a number of television series which saw Craig form his pop rock band, DeMont securing a record deal, recording his first pop rock album and touring nationally.
Years later and several writing trips to music city Nashville, Craig honed in on his true passion for the essence of country singing, and refined his musical direction forming Craig Morrison Little Cowboys. Craig performed his 2nd album “Heaven Knows” of country songs, collecting swags of competition wins and accolades – creating quit a stir for his high octane entertainment valued shows.
To keep the momentum, Craig had a “Hot” performance at the Global Showcase in Nashville during this year’s 2011 CMA Fest…along with performing at many other exciting spots. It is here, Craig is recording with Grammy nominated, Mark Moffatt for his next independent single and video clip release in both Australia and the USA! Get a listen to the latest tunes from his forthcoming album direct from Nashville due for release this January 2012.
Q. So how did it all begin for you?
A. I was born into the music industry, my father, Lucky Starr is a famous Entertainer in Sydney, Australia. He was the original artist to record and make ‘I’ve been Everywhere’ a #1 Hit – which was later released in the USA by both Hank Snow and Johnny Cash. I have been performing on stage alongside my father since I could hold a microphone.
Q. What is your favorite group?
A. I think this changes through the years. One of my early influences outside of my father, was VanHalen 5150 with Sammy Hagar and also David Lee Roth for their high level of energy and stage presence. However, now in my later years there are so many types of country music I draw from, ranging from Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, Big&Rich to Jason Aldean.
Q. Who inspired you and pushed you to become an artist?
A. As long as I can remember, my personal goal is to be a successful Entertainer. My Father has always been my mentor, and my wife, my career inspiration and motivation.
Q. How many songs do you have completed?
A. I am now in the process of completing my third album, which is my first American release currently being recorded in Nashville with Grammy nominated producer Mark Moffatt. This current album will be my finest yet.
Q. When did you consider yourself a professional artist?
A. I have been working professionally in the music and entertainment industry since I was 13 years old.
Q. Who would you like to work with?
A. This is a difficult question, there are far too many talented artists I admire to list, but if I could select an incredible band to tour with, I would have to say Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw and Blake Shelton.
Q. Who have you worked with?
A. Earlier in my career I opened for Motley Crew, Martha Davis, Little River Band, Suzy Quattro, and Skid Row on the their International Tours to Australia. In the first 11 months off my first album release I toured with many Australian artists, doing over 280 shows including TV, Festivals and Concerts.
Q. What should we expect from you in the future?
A. My latest album is due for release here in the US early 2012. I plan to make as much noise as I can…In the meantime, continue writing, recording and performing the best contemporary country music. Music has and always will be my life.
Q. What would you tell youngsters trying to break into the business?
A. Dare to dream. Everything I achieved in my life, I had to dream and visualize first.
Q. What was your most memorable show and why?
A. Opening for John Farnham in Australia, open air 27,000 strong audience. Great gig.
Q. What would be your dream performance?
A. Nashville TN, LP Field in June during CMA Fest. Oh what a night !!
Q. If you had one wish, for anything at all in the world, What would you ask for?
A. Peace.
Q. Any links, media players any song we can highlight right now for you?
A. Yes please, ‘Hot Kinda Love’, written by myself, and was the first single release in Australia, from my forthcoming album.
Any shout outs to anyone?
A. Yes I want to thank the Crew, all my Fans for believing in me, and helping me get this far…there is a long bright road ahead, stick with me it’s going to be a blast!
Q. Do you play any instruments besides the guitar?
A. A little piano.
Q. What made you move to Nashville?
A. I dared to dream it. It’s the home of my heart.
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