After sharing stages with country royalty like Troy Cassar-Daley, The McClymonts, and Travis Collins, rising star Josie has just dropped her debut single “Down Here.” The confident number celebrates Josie’s upbringing right here in Australia while rejecting the Americanisation of the global country music scene.
“In creating my debut single, ‘Down Here,’ I took to streaming services to have a geez at what the top country artists are singing about. I noticed a trend amongst them. They all seemed to have an insatiable thirst for singing about American places and themes,” Josie said. “I wanted to show the world that I’m more than just a mimic. I’m a genuine storyteller who can achieve that coveted mainstream sound without having to pretend I’ve got a deep-rooted connection to every nook and cranny of the good ol’ U.S. of A.”
In keeping with the song’s theme, Josie filmed the music video for Down Here near her North Queensland home.
“The barn, the cruiser, the bar scene – all filmed at the North Queensland Elite Rodeo grounds. Which – fun fact – was where I had my first date with my now partner of five years, so it really was an incredible experience to record the video in a place that felt so special.”
Keep an eye on her socials, because you’ll be seeing a lot more of Josie.
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