Contact: Direct
Telephone: 0409 600 268
Address: PO Box 792
LAVINGTON NSW 2641
Australia
Email: info@kellyhope.com
Website: www.kellyhope.com

Kelly Hope is a 22-year old singer-songwriter about to take the country music world by storm. Born in Albury, NSW, Kelly has been performing and writing her own songs since the age of 14. Most recently, Kelly has released her debut single Heartbreak Road, currently sitting on #43 on the Country Music Charts on CMC. In January 2007, she graduated from the CMAA Australian College of Country Music.

But her achievements as a singer/songwriter began many years ago. After traveling the Australian Country Music circuit, supporting such artists as Troy Cassar-Daley and Lee Kernaghan, Kelly recorded her first EP in 2003 titled Summer Train. This EP included four covers together with two original tracks, Wait For Tomorrow and Summer Train.

In 2005, Kelly was a top 20 finalist in the Toyota Star Maker Competition in Tamworth, and onstage she’s been the main attraction of both International and Australian crowds ever since. With powerful vocals and strong lyrics, Kelly’s originality and stage presence is like no other in the country music industry.

In late 2005, Kelly completed her first US tour that included studio time with one of Nashville’s most prestigious producers Bill Warner (Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Natalie Imbruglia). It was here that she was introduced to legendary country songwriter Jim Owens, who has written songs for many of Country’s greats including Hank Williams, George Jones, and Loretta Lyn. Jim was so impressed by Kelly’s talent that he insisted that she record one of his songs, You Make Me Wanna Cheat.

This track, along with nine originals, is included on Kelly’s debut album, scheduled for release in November 2006. “Recording this album was one of the best times of my life. Country Music has come such a long was in recent years and I am so privileged to be a part of such a great industry.”

It hasn’t been an easy ride for Kelly, far from it, in fact. As with most in the music industry, Kelly has met many obstacles and challenges along the way. But it is her determination to succeed that ensures she can overcome anything life throws her way. “Life is full of ups and downs but the most important thing is to make the most of every opportunity. This is just the beginning for me. The best is yet to come.”