Sinead Burgess, a Nashville-based Australian singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and radio host, has proven herself to be a one-woman powerhouse. With a voice that captivates and a diverse set of talents that span across many areas of the creative world, she’s making waves on the international music scene. Recently, she joined Garth Brooks’ The Big 615 global country music station, where she now hosts her own radio show five days a week, amplifying her already impressive presence in Nashville and beyond.
Her career has been marked by significant milestones. In 2020, Burgess earned nominations for both the CMAA Australian Country Music Award for New Talent of the Year and a Global APRA Music Award for Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year in Nashville. Her debut self-produced album, Damaged Goods, soared to #3 on the UK iTunes Country Album Chart, solidifying her place as a rising star. Burgess also claimed the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest Country category with her song "Praising God, Raising Hell." Her tracks "New Year's Day" and "Rolling Stones" both reached #1 on CMT Australia, further boosting her profile.
Burgess’s live performances have been a major highlight of her career. She made her British touring debut with The Shires, performing across 22 dates in the U.K., including at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Armed with just an acoustic guitar, harmonica, stomp box, and her powerful voice, Burgess mesmerized audiences of over 1500 people nightly, earning a dedicated fanbase. She continued her success in the U.K. and Ireland, opening for Paul Young on his two-month tour and supporting Kezia Gill on her headline tour. In Australia, Burgess has graced the stages of major events like the C2C Festival, where she was part of the CMA Songwriters Showcase alongside Eric Paslay and RaeLynn, and the 2022 CMC Rocks, Australia’s premier country music festival.
Musically, Burgess defies easy categorization. She crafts a multidimensional sound that blends elements of country, Americana, and singer-songwriter genres, with old-soul undertones that echo the bold rock tones of Brandi Carlile and Sheryl Crow, as well as the raw emotion of Foy Vance and Eva Cassidy. Her sound is unique, and she continues to captivate audiences, creating a loyal fanbase eagerly awaiting her next project.
Currently, Burgess is hard at work on her highly anticipated sophomore album, collaborating with Brian Koppelman, the renowned screenwriter behind Oceans 13 and The Illusionist, and the co-creator and showrunner of Billions. Together, they’ve created a collection of tracks that blend ‘70s rock nostalgia with country and Americana vibes, including the released singles "Rolling Stones" and "Ain’t Thinking About You." These songs showcase Burgess’s distinctive production and an unmistakable rock & roll heartbeat, reinforcing her place at the forefront of today’s evolving music scene.
With a career that continues to rise, Sinead Burgess is an artist whose voice and music resonate far beyond her Australian roots. She’s a force to be reckoned with, and her journey is only just beginning.