Love In A Time Of Drought

Lee Kernaghan had to go back to the drawing board to make his latest album, writes Bruce McMahon (The Courier Mail, 21st Nov 09)

LEE Kernaghan's phone was full of notes collected for his next album. Late last year he handed the phone to his youngest son Rock. The six-year-old took a step backwards, tripped and fell into the pool with the phone in hand.

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Planet Video Is Here

Lee has recently returned from the Planet Country Music Video shoot which was filmed on location in Western Sydney by acclaimed production company Conti Bros.

The clip features special guest appearances from new stars Morgan Evans and Victoria Baillie along with cameos from several ute loving locals who were invited to be a part of the making of the music video.

Planet Country is now being broadcast on The Country Music Channel and is also available on YouTube.

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Order Planet Country Now On iTunes And Get A Bonus Track!

Fans of Lee Kernaghan can now pre-order Planet Country (officially on sale November 6, 2009) on iTunes.

If you purchase the album on iTunes you will also recieve a special exclusive track 'Feeling' Pretty Naked'.

Click Here to listen to 30 second samples of each album track and to order Planet Country now!

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GRABINE MUSIC MUSTER

The 4th Grabine Music Muster will be staged on the 27th and 28th November 2009 at Wyangala Dam with the headline performer this year, Lee Kernaghan.

Lee will headline the concert series on Saturday night which has over 8 hours of live entertainment on offer.

Date: Saturday 28th November
Venue: Grabine Lakeside State Park, Bigga NSW

MORE INFO & TICKETS

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RIDE FOR RURAL KIDS

Ride for Rural Kids is a 7 day, 1000km charity bicycle ride from Sydney to Coonabarabran to help raise funds for Aussie Helpers Children's Fund.

AHCF was established in 2009 by former Australian of the Year, Lee Kernaghan, to help disadvantaged children in rural Australia and four community-minded rugby league referees with a passion for cycling will be doing their best to help Lee achieve his goal.

The riders will set off from Girraween on 19 October and travel throughout central west NSW before crossing the finish line at the Coonabarabran Race Track on 26 October.

Lee will be in Coonabarabran to greet the riders and perform.

PROMO VIDEO
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

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20 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY HITS - THE HITMAKERS - LEE KERNAGHAN IS No. 1

Over the 20 years, 508 artists featured on the Country Tracks chart. 60% of the hits were by Australians (with a very noticeable growth since 2000). I've listed the most impressive hit makers (based on the ratio of top 10 hits) - 14 of the top 20 are Australian.

LEE KERNAGHAN ranks as the #1 hit maker with 38 hits - 38 top 10 - 27 No. 1's, followed by ALAN JACKSON, GARTH BROOKS, GEORGE STRAIT, KASEY CHAMBERS and KEITH URBAN.

- Nick Erby
http://www.countrymusicradio.com.au

 

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RURALCO AND LEE KERNAGHAN LAUNCH AUSSIE HELPERS CHILDREN’S FUND

Ruralco and 2008 Australian of the Year, Lee Kernaghan have announced the formation of a strategic alliance to help disadvantaged children in rural Australia. The launch of the Aussie Helpers Children’s Fund was a highlight at the CRT National Conference in Adelaide. Aussie Helpers Children’s Fund is an extension of the self-funded, volunteer organisation, Aussie Helpers, of which Lee is the patron. Lee has campaigned strongly since becoming involved with the organisation in 2006 to raise awareness of the social, financial and emotional consequences that one of the worst droughts on record has had on rural communities. Through his involvement with rural families, Lee identified a need for greater assistance for disadvantaged kids living in rural and regional areas. He said support and resources are required across:

• Education
• Sporting equipment
• Musical equipment
• Computers and books
• Career assistance
• Medical assistance
• Scholarships for sport, music, education, etc

Lee put steps in place for the establishment of Aussie Helpers Children’s Fund and his vision was realised when Ruralco became a major contributor to the Fund. A percentage of the profits of Ruralco’s newly launched OSKA™ Professional tool range will go to the Fund. “When Ruralco came to me with the concept of getting behind a cause that I am so passionate about, with the intention of having their entire network of rural-based businesses involved with Aussie Helpers Children’s Fund, I knew this was a company that I wanted to be involved with, said Mr Kernaghan.

“I’m looking forward to working with this great Australian company and, together, helping to make a difference for children in the bush,” he added. Ruralco’s Managing Director, John Maher, said he was thrilled Ruralco and its retailing businesses throughout Australia were in a position to support such an important and worthwhile charity.

Click here to read the full Press Release

 

 

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Our mate Tom

Photo courtesy of the Singleton Argus

Read the full article written by the Singleton Argus

 

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TOYOTA NATIONAL TREE DAY 2009

2008 Australian of the Year, Toyota Ambassador and Australian country music star Lee Kernaghan, is swapping his guitar for a shovel to help support Toyota’s involvement in Planet Ark’s National Tree Day.

Through his role as a National Tree Day Ambassador, Lee is encouraging people to participate in tree-planting activities, and revving up Toyota’s National Dealer Network who help make this community environmental initiative the success that it is.

Lee’s association with Toyota and National Tree Day has seen him travel Australia extensively visiting many schools and tree planting sites.

“I was born in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains and grew up in the Riverina region in Southern New South Wales. I love the bush and have seen some of the devastating effects the environment has had on some of our rural areas,” Lee said. “National Tree Day is a great way for all of us to get involved by doing something positive.”

Lee will be taking part in various Tree Day activities around Ipswich, Qld. on Friday, July 31st and will be a VIP guest at the Brisbane Media Site on National Tree Day, Sunday 2nd August. Where: Les Atkinson Park, Woff Street, Sunnybank, near Pengana Playground. On arrival signs will direct you to the main presentation and tree planting area.

 

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