Shaza & Manfred Win Contemporary Song of the Year

At the National Salute Awards, triple nominee, Shaza Leigh took home the Contemporary Song of the Year again, this time with first-time co-writing partner Manfred Vijars.  The winning song, ‘Strum’ was recorded by Brian Letton and released on the LBS Country Collection as a radio single late last year.  As Shaza said during her acceptance speech, 'No one delivers that kind of song with the same passion and power as Brian Letton' and the song certainly delivered the goods for the songwriters.

Shaza was a triple nominee on the evening.  The other two outstanding songs for the year, with finalist spots for regular songwriting partners Shaza, Lindsay and WA writer Ben Jacobs, were ‘His Little Shiralee’ in Country Ballad of the Year and Traditional Bush Ballad of the Year with ‘What Happened to the Handshake.’      (Published February 2009)
 

Tamworth Raises Funds for Victorian Bushfire Appeal

On Sunday 1st March, Shaza Leigh, Lindsay Butler and Deniese Morrison have coordinated a fundraiser with The Salvation Army having assembled many of Tamworth's finest including Brian Letton, The Sunny Cowgirls, Lynette Guest, Rex Dallas, The Crosby Sisters, Christina George, Dale Duncan, Brian Howard, Patti Morgan, Graham Double Day, Steve Newton, Greg Williams and The Butler Boys Band.

The day starts at 10am with a worship service in the church with everyone welcome.  Then at 12 noon a BBQ lunch will be provided with fun activities for the young ones including Rodney the Clown, silent auctions, giveaways and surprise guest speakers and events.

The concert commences at 2pm with compere Nick Erby presenting many of Tamworth's finest country performers.  Patrons are invited to all or part of the day with something for all ages.     (Published February 2009)