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Casey Barnes

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Casey Barnes

Casey Barnes is an Australian country rock singer-songwriter from Tasmania, Australia who is best known as a contestant on the seventh season of Australian Idol in 2009. Barnes won the ARIA Award for Best Country Album in 2022.

Barnes has played alongside Bryan Adams, Diesel, Mariah Carey and Lady A.

Albums

2018 The Good Life
2020 Town of a Million Dreams
2022 Light It Up
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News / Music
Casey Barnes
Casey Barnes And Chugg Music Part Ways After Six Years
The split marks a new chapter for the chart topping Aussie country star, following major national and international wins.
News / Music
Casey Barnes, Kaylee Bell, Kingswood
Casey Barnes, Kaylee Bell, Kingswood & More Heading To Adelaide For 'The Bend Classic' Festival
For the headliners, The Bend Classic marks their only music festival and headline shows in South Australia in 2025.
News / Music
Chimers, Short Stack, Casey Barnes
Chimers, Short Stack & Casey Barnes Detail Airline Woes During Aus Festival Season
"The entire airline has completely gone to the sh*t, and they’re cost-cutting everywhere."
Features / Music
Caitlyn Shadbolt / Casey Barnes / Sara Berki / Blake O'Connor
Must-See Acts At Groundwater’s 10th Anniversary Festival
The milestone 10th anniversary edition of Groundwater CMF is going to be one for the history books.
News / Music
Groundwater Country Music Festival
Groundwater Country Music Festival Reveals Full Program Ahead Of 10th Anniversary Event
"Every year, [Groundwater] delivers an exceptional line-up of talent and a unique experience."
News / Music
Aus Music Favourites Booked To Perform At The Melbourne Royal Show
Tickets for the Melbourne Royal Show’s musical After Dark program are only $15.
Industry / News
Kingswood, Shannon Noll, The Paper Kites And More Join New Country Agency Wheelhouse
The brainchild of Chugg Music and Select Music launches with a stunning roster of 19 heavyweight names.
Features / List
Top 21 ‘Australian Idol’ Stars, Ranked
Whatever way you look at it – particularly if you put it in a head-to-head battle with The Voice – Australian Idol’s strike rate is remarkable. You can argue about the order, but this is a pretty impressive list of stars from Idol’s first seven years.
News / Music
Casey Barnes Wins The Golden Guitar Award For Top Selling Australian Album Of 2022
"This is a huge honour, and extra special being my first Golden Guitar win capping off a year I’ll never forget."
News / Music
Casey Barnes, Wildheart, Tijuana Cartel & More Win At Gold Coast Music Awards
Casey Barnes has taken out the prestigious Artist of the Year award for the third time in a row and has earned a place in the Hall of Fame.
Features / Music
10 Gold Coast Artists You Need On Your Radar
Ahead of this Saturday's Gold Coast Music Awards, held alongside the inaugural free 3-day SPRINGTIME festival hitting Surfers Paradise this weekend, we want to celebrate 10 local acts you have simply got to get your ears around...
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Casey Barnes - 'Light It Up'
"Undoubtedly one of Casey Barnes’ most complete albums to date."
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