KYLIE HOGAN - BIOGRAPHYKylie Hogan is one country artist who "lives" what she sings about – she has an affinity with the bush, and is emerging as one versatile entertainer. Kylie gained her interest in country music in her late teens listening to Patsy Cline. At around age 18 she taught herself to play guitar, and it was from here that her songwriting skills developed. Songwriting is Kylie's first passion, and it has led to co-writes with Shanley Del, Tom McIvor and Jason Kemp. 2005 saw the release of her debut album "Someone On Your Mind", produced by David Thompson (Australian Eagles Experience Show), with an accompanying filmclip for the single "Carmelita". "Someone On Your Mind" is a blend of old country styles with new contemporary feel. The release of her single "Carmelita", Kylie reached No 2 on the English country charts, and No 49 on the European country charts. The self penned ballad "Someone On Your Mind" has also received airplay worldwide, both charting on the Worldwide Mainstream Most Played Artist Charts. Kylie’s single "Out Getting Over You" made the Top 100 Country Hits chart and was named the Best Recorded Song at the 2006 SEQ/TSA 11th Annual Songwriters Awards. "Whether she's singing her own tracks, new originals from other songwriters or established classics, Kylie Hogan seems to place her own stamp on each song A very listenable voice with barely perceptible tones of the high country, Kylie has that relaxed bush feeling in her vocals What more can you ask in an album?" – Deborah Minter, CapNews "Out Getting Over You" was named a Top 10 finalist in the 2007 Australian Country Music People's Choice Awards for Best Song. Kylie's second single "Country Kind of Girl" received great airplay at radio. Following this lead, her new single "I Met You" is currently on the Top 50 CMC video chart (#34) and also debuted on the Top 100 Country Hits chart (#84). Kylie is also in pre-production mode for the new album to be released late 2007!!
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