Brand New Album - March 2010!
We have some great news for all fans who have ordered or are going to order John's CDs. To celebrate John's 40 years in the business, 'The Absolute Best of John Williamson: 40 Years True Blue' 2CD pack will be released on 19th March 2010.
The first disc features twenty two of John's most popular and most requested songs as well as one new song, a stirring anthem titled 'Island Of Oceans'. (see separate story below).
The second disc is a tribute album with some of the country's finest artists paying tribute to John as a songwriter singing thirteen of John's songs in their own style. Some of the artists include Kasey Chambers, The Waifs, Wendy Matthews, Sara and Greg Storer, Tommy Emmanuel and Russell Crowe to name a few.
'The Absolute Best of John Williamson: 40 Years True Blue' DVD will also be released, containing twenty two video clips. From his classic 'Old Man Emu' to the outrageously funny 'Boogie With M'Baby' to moving songs such as 'Flower On The Water' and 'Salisbury Street' this has something for everyone, young, old and all of you in between.
Both are not to be missed and will be worth the wait.
NB: 'The Platinum Collection' has been deleted and is no longer available from retail stores or direct from this website.

That was followed by the CMAA Awards night where a special tribute was paid to John for his significant contribution to the industry again. Narrated by 'big brother' John Laws, forty years of career highlights filled the stage screens. But more than this, the tribute recognised John's love of Australia and the many causes he has been passionate about and the impact he has made on so many Australians through his songs. Musical tributes were also performed by some of his peers. Melinda Schneider sang 'Cootamundra Wattle', Troy Cassar-Daley sang 'Raining on the Rock', Shane Nicholson performed 'Songs for My Guitar' and The Songbirds finished the tribute with 'Old Man Emu' bringing John onto the stage for the final verse.

For John it was almost as much of an honour to present his old mate, Chad Morgan, with a Gold Guitar for his lifetime contribution to the country music industry in Australia. After fifty-eight years in the business, this was Chad's first Gold Guitar (pictured left).
Then it was off to Australia Zoo for Australia Day. John has performed in the Crocosseum on Australia Day every year since Steve opened it. Afterwards John and Meg were given a whirlwind tour of the zoo to visit the new Wildlife Warriors Animal Hospital and some of the new areas under development. They had to a chance to get up-close and personal with some of the residents!

John will be heading to WA for the Perth Muster in a couple of weeks followed by a short tour in regional Victoria. Bendigo has been sold out for several weeks now and the others are not far behind. So don't be disappointed and leave it too late to get your tickets if you're in the area of Shepparton, Warrnambool and Horsham. John has some wonderful new songs as well as the favourites that just have to be sung.

Please check the TOUR DATES link to obtain all future booking details.

* All zoo photos are included courtesy of Australia Zoo and remain their copyright.

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John has written about Ami's brand new CD 'Close To Home'.

How does a father review his daughter's first collection of songs without sounding a little biased? Well, firstly I can say that I wish my first album was of the same quality; it wouldn't have taken me so long to make it.
The first track takes me somewhere I can't explain. There is a quality to this that is most definitely haunting. The simplicity of 'Travelling In Cars' is so worldly, I'm guessing Ami will be singing it for a long time and it could be an entry into international recognition.
The next three tracks immediately come back down to earth and have hit me where it hurts; in the heart, especially 'Give Me Your Time'. In this world we live in, these lyrics must ring true for millions of relationships. Her song about cigarettes is quite scary and I think the anti-smoking campaign could do worse than adopt it. 'I Need A Wife' is a tough one to me but perhaps it means something to career ladies.
Ami's debut album to me sounds like it's not her first. I know how hard she has worked since she decided it was her life to write, sing and play piano. I am not surprised the CD is wowing those who have heard it. Good luck darling girl. Your first album is truly you. You've done it the hard way and that will stand by you forever.
love
Dad

Her debut CD 'Close to Home' can be ordered direct from: www.amiwilliamson.com

John has been asked to headline the first ever Oz Country Music Festival in Fiji. Being held in August 2010 on the beautiful Coral Coast of Fiji, John will be joined by other artists including Felicity Urquhart, Glenn Hannah, Jonahs Road, Bill Chambers & The Ashleigh Dallas Band.

"We are very excited to have John Williamson as the headline act and can't wait to join him in Fiji for this exciting event" said Chris Watson event organiser.

From $2,299 per person you can come along to this amazing event. The price includes: return airfares from Sydney, seven nights accommodation, transfers, all meals, all country music festival concerts and some exciting surprises.

This is a first for Fiji and numbers are strictly limited. Bookings are exclusive through Country Music Holidays (Travelworld Tamworth) and are already filling fast. For more details, call 1300 799 987 or e-mail