Adam Eckersley (musician)
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| Background information | |
| Born | 4 April 1982 |
| Origin | Grafton, Australia |
| Genres | blues, rock, acoustic |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
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| Labels | Universal Music Australia |
| Spouse | Brooke McClymont |
| Website | brookeandadam |
Adam Eckersley is a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Grafton, Australia. He is the former vocalist and lead guitarist of award-winning blues band Bluezone, which have since disbanded. He has also been recently been signed to Universal Music Australia, Eckersley is married to fellow musician, Australian country music singer–songwriter Brooke McClymont, of The McClymonts.
Early life
[edit]Born and raised in Grafton, Australia and later moved to Tamworth, New South Wales after graduating from Mcauley Catholic College in 1999 along with his two brothers, Mark and Ryan. Eckersley currently resides on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales.
Career
[edit]Eckersley has been playing professionally for many years and was the 2008 ambassador for the Australian Blues Music Festival.[1] Eckersley is sponsored by Fender Australia and Lee Oskar Harmonicas. Having played at some of the countries leading blues festivals including the Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival and the Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, he has also shared the stage with Australia's most revered guitarists such as; Phil Emmanuel, Mal Eastick, Phil Manning & Matt Taylor from Chain, Kevin Borich, and Izzy Ismanovich of The Screaming Jets.[2]
In early 2010, Eckersley formed the 5 piece band Adam Eckersley Band (A.E.B.), consisting of Adam Eckersley, Jason Bone, Rudy Miranda, Ammiel Warner and Scott Greenway, they are now touring extensively throughout New South Wales. The release of their EP and first studio album has been met with positive feedback and sales, which also includes cover art designed by Eckersley.[3]
Eckersley accompanied The McClymonts on their extensive 2011 US tour, performing alongside them as rhythm guitarist, while also developing A.E.B.
In mid 2012, Eckersley received much interest from key figures within Universal Music Australia after seeing him perform in one of The McClymonts music video's. Soon after, Eckersley was signed to his first major label and writing music with numerous notable artists such as Keith Peterik, and Keith Burns to develop his new album under Universal Music Australia's banner.
On 30 June 2023, Eckersley and McClymont released their second album Up, Down & Sideways.[4]
McClymont and Eckersley will appear on the eighth season of The Amazing Race Australia in 2024.[5]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS | ||
| Adam & Brooke (as Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont) |
16 [6] | |
| Up, Down & Sideways (as Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont) |
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26 [7] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]ARIA Music Awards
[edit]The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Adam & Brooke (with Brooke McClymont) | Best Country Album | Nominated | [8] |
| 2023 | Up, Down & Sideways (with Brooke McClymont) | Best Country Album | Nominated | [9] |
Country Music Awards of Australia
[edit]The Country Music Awards of Australia is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They commenced in 1973.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Train Wreck" (with Brooke McClymont) | Song of the Year | Nominated | [10] |
| Single of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Adam & Brooke | Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Adam & Brooke (with Brooke McClymont) | Contemporary Country Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | "Remedy" (with Brad Cox) | Vocal Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | [11][12] |
| 2023 | "Memory Lane" (with Brooke McClymont) | Single of the Year | Won | [13][14] |
| "Star of the Show" (with Brooke McClymont) (Directed by Brad Murnane) | Video of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Star of the Show" (with Brooke McClymont) | Song of the Year | Won | ||
| Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley | Group or Duo of the Year | Won | ||
| 2024 | Up, Down & Sideways (with Adam Eckersley) | Album of the Year | Nominated | [15] |
| Contemporary Country Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| "What Are You Waiting For" (with Brooke McClymont) | Single of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Country Music, You and Beer" (with Brooke McClymont) | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley | Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Adam Eckersley | Hotsource - All Things Music". www.hotsource.com.au. Archived from the original on 16 September 2007. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Adam Eckersley". Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ^ "Entertainment Club".
- ^ Arbour, Mallory (21 April 2023). "Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley Release New Single & Announce Second Album". Countrytown. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "The Amazing Race Australia Celebrity Edition 2024: Meet the full Cast". 10 Play. Network 10. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Adam & Brooke — Australian chart position". Australian Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards Best Country Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Nominees announced for the 2019 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards". Tamworth Country Music Festival. 20 November 2018. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Nominees for the 49th annual Country Music Awards of Australia - the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards announced". Tamworth Country Music Festival. 19 November 2020. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "2021 Golden Guitar Nominees Revealed". Kix Country. November 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Nominees announced for the 51st Country Music Awards of Australia - the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards". Tamworth Country Music Festival. 21 November 2022. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Winners crowned at Toyota 51st Golden Guitar Awards". Tamworth Country Music Festival. 21 January 2023. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Nominees announced for the 52nd Country Music Awards of Australia". Tamworth Country Music Festival. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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