Country Music continually opens the doors of opportunity to new artists.

A young girl to look out for is Eliza Parker from South Australia.

Eliza is capable of singing songs well in advance of her years, including the songs of Slim Dusty and Becky Cole.

What makes Eliza so special?

For her young age, Eliza has a tremendous ability to remember lyrics, she’s a natural who does not spend too much time on rehearsals, and her voice is pitch perfect.

In addition to this, Eliza loves Country Music.

Now a regular performer at Country Music Festivals in SA and Interstate, Eliza is receiving requests by well known artists to appear on stage.

Eliza is now all set to direct her career pathway towards becoming a successful Country Music Artist.

Contact Eliza on:

darylp@adam.com.au

Eliza began singing in June 2007 at the age of 9.

She first sang at the Junction Market at Kilburn SA, and later in 2007 she sang at the Mildura Country Music Festival at a number of cafes and the Mildura RSL Club. Eliza also enjoyed singing Bush Ballads each night at Mildura’s Apex Caravan Park.

Eliza is already a member of the Australian Bush Balladeers Association, Gawler Country Music Club and the Southern Country Music Club.

She is now learning to play guitar and has began writing her own songs. Watch out and listen out for them in the near future.

In addition to Slim and Beccy Cole, Eliza’s favourite singers are Tex Morton, Ann Kirkpatrick, Julie Perandes, Slim Connor, and Des Morgan.

In 2008 Eliza won first place in the 10 Years And Under at Port Pirie.(See pic opposite)

In the future she would like appear at Tamworth and the Gympie Muster.

Eliza’s dream is to be a full time Country Singer.

‘Thanks!’ from Eliza. (May 2008)

Hi Everyone

I’ve been very busy learning my guitar and having singing lessons.

I have been away singing interstate.

In early February I went away with Dad Nana and sang at a Bush Balladeers Show at Wentworth in NSW.

On the way back from that trip we stopped at Wellington and I sang at Dave William's show. Then on the 17th of February I sang at the Munno Para at Gawler Country Music Club show. Then on the 24th of Feb I sang at Kilburn RSL with Midnight Special.

In March I sang at the Talent Quest at the Murrylands Music Festival. I didn’t win any thing but I’ll try harder next time.

Next stop was Murrybridge Country Music Club where I sang a few songs. I also went to the Southern Club where we are also members, and sang three songs as a Walk Up. It’s been a busy time because most nights I have to do my school homework.

Next it was time to pack the car and on our way to Horsham in Victoria for their first Country Music Festival. The weather was great and it was fantastic to meet up with ‘My old mate Slim Connor’. I sang on the Friday and the Saturday and they loved some of my bush ballads. It’s a really good festival I’ll be going back next year... if Dad takes me of course.

Then I sang at the Railway Country Music Club. Doing the show there was Guido Davis, Chooka Williams, and Kristal Collins. I would like to thank Guido for all the nice things he said about me.

Thanks for your support and for buying my badges. It helps with my lessons and travels.

I hope to meet up with you soon.

Eliza

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2009 Update
Hi Everyone.

Thanks for your support!

I’ve had a busy time this year (2009). Loads of busking around Adelaide, and walk-up appearances at various Country Music Clubs. I have also just finished my first CD … ‘Eliza… Uniquely Australian.’

I visited Port Augusta Country Music Festival where I went into the Talent Quest.

I had a great time and won 2nd place in the 12 years and under vocal section.

I performed at a concert held at the Northern Sound System in Elizabeth.

In early June I went to the Riverland Country Music Festival with my dad and grandma. I had a great time singing at two caravan parks and at the Berri club.

I busked in the main street of Barmera .I had an awesome time there at the talent quest and won two trophies. I’m now busy learning some new songs and practicing my guitar.

My next festival will be Mildura. Then in January 2010 I’ll be going to Tamworth for the first time with my Dad.

Thanks from Eliza and Keep it Country!

Eliza’s 2010 PERFORMANCES & ACHIEVMENTS

JAN
Sang at the Para Hills Private Nursing Home

Tamworth country music festival
Sang as a Guest Artist at the Bush Balladeer Star Quest Final.
Sang as a Guest Artist at the ABBA Star Quest Winners Show.
Sang at the Frog and Toad Centre with Anita Ree.
Sang on the SA showcase at the Hands of Fame Park.
Sang in Three Talent Quests.
Sang at the Bush Balladeers Homestead Did Busking in Peel Street.
Sang my song Spanish Guitar, About Tex Morton At the Tex Morton Touring Museum.

FEB
In station radio interview with Gerhard Albeck On 5 PBA- FM My Kinda Country

Eliza’s 2009 PERFORMANCES & ACHIEVMENTS

JAN
Sang at the North Adelaide Football Club with Johnny Mac
Busked in John Street Salisbury
Busked at the Brickworks Market
Busked at the Macclesfield Markets Adelaide Hills

FEB
Sang at Dave Williams show to raise money for The Flying Doctor at Wellington.
Started work on my first CD at Silkwood Studios Salisbury
Busked at Paddy’s Market Pooraka

MARCH
Sang at Let Our Voices be Heard concert at Murray Bridge to raise money for the Victorian Bushfire victims.
Sang as a walk up at the Southern Country Music Club
Busked in John Street Salisbury
Busked at the Old Woolen Mill in Lobethal.

APRIL
Port Augusta Country Music Talent Quest
Interview on Radio Station 5AA by presenter Sean Perry.

MAY
Sang at the Country Music For Cancer Show at Kapunda.
Finished CD at Silkwood Studios named Uniquely Australian it has 11 tracks
Radio interview at PBA FM Salisbury with Glenda Collins on her show My Kinda Country
Sang at the Gawler Country Music Club.
Sang at the Voice Works Concert held at the Northern Sound System Elizabeth

JUNE
Riverland Country Music Festival Talent Quest
2nd  place 12 years and under Vocal
2nd  place 13 years and under Gospel.
Sang at the Berri Club
Sang at Lake Bonney Caravan Park Big Tent Show
Sang at Cobdogla Caravan Park
Busked at Barmera during the Riverland Country Music Festival.

JULY
Sang at the Southern Country Music Club
Sang at the Gawler Country Music Club
Sang at the Kilburn RSL.

AUGUST
Sang at the Mannum Community Club
With Reg Poole and Owen Blundell.

Sang at the Murray Bridge Country Music Club.
Radio interview with John Goode Yass Fm 100.3

SEPTEMBER
Sang at the Willaston Country Music Club.
Sang at Dunbar Nursing Home.
Sang at the Kilburn RSL Talent Quest.

MILDURA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Sang at the Apex Caravan Park each night.
Sang at the Gateway Hotel.
Sang at the talent quest in three sections
And won the Karl Williams Memorial Trophy.

OCTOBER
Sang at the Valley View Nursing Home.
Sang At Trevu Nursing Home Gawler.
Sang at Martindale Nursing Home Gawler.
Sang at Canterbury Close Nursing Home Elizabeth East.

NOVEMBER
Invited by The South Australian Council Of Country Music..
To sing at the Champion Of Champions talent quest.