ANDREW FARRISS
One of Australia’s greatest songwriters, Andrew Farriss is known as a co-founder and the main songwriter, keyboardist/guitarist, and backing vocalist for multi award winning iconic band INXS.
Andrew Farriss Performs At SXSW Music Festival
Andrew Farriss, best known as a co-founder and the creative force (songwriter, keyboardist/guitarist, and backing vocalist) for the multi-award-winning iconic band, INXS (who generated 80 MILLION in album sales, 10 Australian Top 10 Singles, 7 U.S. Top 10 Singles, 3 Grammy nominations, a BRIT Award for Best International Group, 5 MTV Music Video Awards, 7 ARIA Awards and elevation into the ARIA Hall of Fame), is heading to SXSW in Austin Texas for several performances throughout the festival. Farriss recently broke into the Billboard Country Indicator Top 40 chart with his uptempo single “You Are My Rock” from his self-titled debut album (Broken Bow Records/BMG).
You’re Invited: Andrew Farriss Joins Lady Couch At Analog At Hutton Hotel This Saturday, March 11th At 8 PM!
Andrew Farriss, best known as a co-founder and the creative force (songwriter, keyboardist/guitarist, and backing vocalist) for the multi-award-winning iconic band, INXS (who generated 80 MILLION in album sales, 10 Australian Top 10 Singles, 7 U.S. Top 10 Singles, 3 Grammy nominations, a BRIT Award for Best International Group, 5 MTV Music Video Awards, 7 ARIA Awards and elevation into the ARIA Hall of Fame), will be performing a very special concert with Lady Couch at Analog At Hutton Hotel on Saturday, March 11th at 8 PM. Farriss recently broke into the Billboard Country Indicator Top 40 chart with his uptempo single “You Are My Rock” from his self-titled debut album (Broken Bow Records/BMG). After his stop in Nashville, Farriss will participate in several shows at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED SONGWRITER ANDREW FARRISS’ NEW MUSIC VIDEO “YOU ARE MY ROCK” EXCLUSIVELY PREMIERES ON CMT MUSIC AND CMT.COM
Prolific singer/songwriter Andrew Farriss, best known as the creative force and co-founder of the three-time Grammy-nominated iconic band INXS (80 million albums sold worldwide, seven Top-10 U.S. Singles, five MTV Music Video Awards) is pleased to announce the release of his latest music video for his current single “You Are My Rock” from his critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album, ANDREW FARRISS — available now on the BMG/BBR Music Group label. Shot in Farriss’ native Australian outback, “You Are My Rock” is a “thank you” of sorts to the many friends, family, fans, and industry leaders who have supported his music and provided opportunities throughout his illustrious four-decade career. “You Are My Rock” exclusively premiered on CMT Music and CMT.com Thursday, August 18. Airtimes today are 6:41am, 9:38am, 12:39pm, 2:14pm, 4:54pm, 6:37pm, 8:13pm and 10:56pm EDT.
Andrew Farriss Releases Latest Single “Drifting” Off New Self-Titled Album; Premiered By Cowboys & Indians
Prolific songsmith and country and Americana singer/songwriter Andrew Farriss proves that time is on his side with the release of his latest single, “Drifting”. From the first beat of the drum to the last lingering note of the song, Farriss brings out the free-spirited and spontaneous energy that we all have living within us. The lively tune describes setting out for a journey with no destination and enjoying every moment of it. Recognizing the world changing around him, Farriss reflects on how he is changing with it. “Drifting” was premiered by Cowboys & Indians and is available to download and stream on all digital platforms now!
Fellow Singer/Songwriters and Friends Remember and Mourn The Loss of B.J. Thomas
Few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than B.J. Thomas. With his smooth, rich voice and unerring song sense, Thomas’s expansive career crossed multiple genres, including country, pop, and gospel, earning him CMA, Dove, and Grammy awards and nominations since his emergence in the 1960s.
Fellow Artists Remember Hitmaker Ed Bruce
Singer/songwriter Ed Bruce passed away Friday, January 8th at age 81. As a songwriter, artists such as Crystal Gayle (Restless), Charlie Louvin (See The Big Man Cry), Tommy Roe (Save Your Kisses), Tanya Tucker (Texas When I Die, The Man That Turned My Mama On), and Willie Nelson (Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys) are just a few who have recorded his songs. As an artist, Bruce’s hits include “The Last Cowboy Song”, “Love’s Found You And Me”, “Ever, Never Lovin’ You”, “After All”, “My First Taste Of Texas” and more.
Seasons Greetings from 2911 Media – Sharing our 2020 ‘Holiday Happiness’ Playlist With You!
We hope that this curated playlist will bring some cheer to the end of your year, so give it a listen! Download some of your favorites and share them with family and friends.
Multi-Platinum Selling Songwriter Andrew Farriss Releases Latest EP, ‘Love Makes the World’
The stage is set and the wait is finally over for singer/songwriter Andrew Farriss to release his solo EP, ‘Love Makes The World.’ Drawing the curtain on a special release that serves as an exclusive insight into Andrew as a songwriter, this EP provides healing melodies that allow listeners to relax and forget about the unsettling factors of 2020. ‘Love Makes The World’ gives fans a peek into Farriss’ solo efforts; a project the esteemed songwriter has been working on for more than a decade.
Fellow Singer/Songwriters and Friends Remember and Mourn The Loss of Mac Davis
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Mac Davis has passed away at age 78. Some of his most legendary hits as an artist include, “Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me,” “Naughty Girl,” “Texas In My Rear View Mirror,” and “Hooked On Music.” As a songwriter, Davis penned hits for artists such as Nancy Sinatra, Elvis Presley, B.J. Thomas, Bobby Goldsboro, Vicki Carr, Perry Como, and many more. While living in California, Davis began acting, appearing in The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard In Hollywood, Murder She Wrote, Where The Red Fern Grows, Beer For My Horses, and more. Davis was not only a poetic prodigy, but a friend to many in the music and entertainment industry.
Friday, September 25th Marks the 30th Anniversary Of The Release Of INXS Seventh Studio Album ‘X’
Singer/Songwriter Andrew Farriss celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the multi-platinum selling album ‘X,’ released on this day 30 years ago from the world-renowned band, INXS. Farriss, a founding member of the band, played keyboard and provided backing vocals and other instrumentation. With INXS, he has sold over 60 million records, received multiple Grammy nominations, and an induction into the ARIA Hall Of Fame in 2001. ‘X,’ INXS’s 7th studio album, was released on September 25th in 1990.