I’ve been writing about a lot of country music lately, but I can’t help it if our local country artists are releasing some incredible music! So you’re going to get another one, because Billie-Jo Porter’s latest track “Let It All Roll Out” is just magic. It’s a gentle ballad that feels like the musical equivalent of a big warm hug. You know you need that on your Hump Day!
“This song is a reminder to live in the moment, be right here and let it all roll out,” Billie-Jo explained. “It takes us back to a moment in time, where we didn’t really know what the future held, what our next move was, or where the next paycheque was coming from. One thing we did know was we were having the time of our lives.”
Billie-Jo was inspired to write the song with longtime collaborator Rachael Kennedy during the Tamworth Country Music Festival (TCMF).
“After watching a KB and The Flood show at TCMF we were hanging out on the front verandah at Rach’s parents place with her mum. I suggested we write a song,” she recalled. “For me it is one of the most meaningful songs I have recorded so far because of the history I have with TCMF and the journey of my friendship with Rach who co-wrote the song. Rach inspired me to get a guitar, learn to play and reminded me of the joy than can be found singing and performing.”
Billie-Jo has plenty of shows coming up, so make sure you catch her at a venue near you:
29 September 2022 – Hoey Moey, Gumbaynggirr Country/Coffs Harbour (with Brittany Elise)
7 October 2022 – Heart & Soul Wholefood Café, Bundjalung Country/Grafton
9 October 2022 – Coramba Hotel, Gumbaynggirr Country/Coramba
16 October 2022 – Seaview Tavern, Wiigulga/Woolgoolga
21 October 2022 – Twilight Food Market, Gumbaynggirr Country/Coffs Harbour
28 October 2022 – Sarah Leete ‘Girl Next Door’ Single Launch @ Gumbaynggirr Country/Coramba (with Sarah Leete)
13 November 2022 – Moonee Beach Hotel, Wurundjeri Country/Moonee
26 November 2022 – Scotts Hub, Gumbaynggirr Country/Scotts Head
Image used with permission from Wildheart Publicity