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GEMMA DOYLE: Australia’s best in the Alternative/Country/Blues Genre

Being involved in the music business can be a rough ride for many but for singer and musician, Gemma Doyle it’s a relationship she was born to pursue. Telling her parents that she wanted to quit school at fourteen and spend her life writing and singing was pretty straight forward for Gemma but her family had a different view of her dream.
However fate works in mysterious ways, Gemma came to the attention of producer Michael Flanders. Michael was struck by the tone and maturity in her voice and strongly believed this young girl had a future in the industry. That was six years ago and since then Gemma has achieved more than most already.
Gemma recorded her first EP CRYING GAME taking out the 2002 EP Award Of The Year followed by her debut album TWISTS & TURNS late 2002.
Nominations flowed with finalist berths in – 2003 Aus Ind CM Awards Rising Star Female / 2003 Aus CM People’s Choice Awards / 2003 Top Ten finalist CMAA Aus CM Awards.
She has played at the world famous Woodford Folk Festival and was one of the nine emerging artists selected to showcase their talents in front of an overseas crowd at the Australian International Music Market in Brisbane.
Late 2006 saw the release of her second album NOTHING. Gemma’s journey continues on, with all but one of the ten tracks written by Gemma, on her latest offering.
Her new release has given her the title of being Australia’s best in the Alternative/Country/Blues genre which suits her fine.
Gemma’s much acclaimed Permission To Breathe film clip saw her named a finalist at the 2006 Sunscreen Awards, as well as a finalist in Video Clip of the Year at the CMAA’s Australian CM Awards.
Early 2007 saw her being asked to walk the red carpet with Australia’s major artists at the Golden Guitar awards.
She is a naturally gifted songwriter whose unique sound and music is currently being aired internationally.
Gemma’s music is hard to categorise, stretching from country to contemporary. Having already released two singles Permission To Breathe (Top 30 CMC video chart) and Again from her album NOTHING, her unique vocals and style come to the fore with new single All I Want Is Tonight (Top 100 Country Hits chart). Gemma has made her mark on Channel 9’s The Music Jungle, ABCTV’s Rage and paytv channel CMC.

“The languid bluesy vocals of Brisbane singer/songwriter Gemma Doyle have never sounded better than in this, her brand new cd ‘Nothing’”. Deborah Minter, CapNews

“There are many highlights but for me the pick of the bunch are: Gemma Doyle’s beautifully crafted ‘Permission to Breathe’”. Tsunami Magazine

“…this collection of originals is definitely something!... Refreshingly blunt, creatively diverting..”
Denise Torenbeek, Country Update



Bio GEMMA DOYLE: Australia’s best in the Alternative/Country/Blues Genre Being involved in the music business can be a rough ride for many but for singer and musician, Gemma Doyle it’s a relationship she was born to pursue. Telling her parents that she wanted to quit school at fourteen and spend her life writing and singing was pretty straight forward for Gemma but her family had a different view of her dream. However fate works in mysterious ways, Gemma came to the attention of producer Michael Flanders. Michael was struck by the tone and maturity in her voice and strongly believed this young girl had a future in the industry. That was six years ago and since then Gemma has achieved more than most already. Gemma recorded her first EP CRYING GAME taking out the 2002 EP Award Of The Year followed by her debut album TWISTS & TURNS late 2002. Nominations flowed with finalist berths in – 2003 Aus Ind CM Awards Rising Star Female / 2003 Aus CM People’s Choice Awards / 2003 Top Ten finalist CMAA Aus CM Awards. She has played at the world famous Woodford Folk Festival and was one of the nine emerging artists selected to showcase their talents in front of an overseas crowd at the Australian International Music Market in Brisbane. Late 2006 saw the release of her second album NOTHING. Gemma’s journey continues on, with all but one of the ten tracks written by Gemma, on her latest offering. Her new release has given her the title of being Australia’s best in the Alternative/Country/Blues genre which suits her fine. Gemma’s much acclaimed Permission To Breathe film clip saw her named a finalist at the 2006 Sunscreen Awards, as well as a finalist in Video Clip of the Year at the CMAA’s Australian CM Awards. Early 2007 saw her being asked to walk the red carpet with Australia’s major artists at the Golden Guitar awards. She is a naturally gifted songwriter whose unique sound and music is currently being aired internationally. Gemma’s music is hard to categorise, stretching from country to contemporary. Having already released two singles Permission To Breathe (Top 30 CMC video chart) and Again from her album NOTHING, her unique vocals and style come to the fore with new single All I Want Is Tonight (Top 100 Country Hits chart). Gemma has made her mark on Channel 9’s The Music Jungle, ABCTV’s Rage and paytv channel CMC. “The languid bluesy vocals of Brisbane singer/songwriter Gemma Doyle have never sounded better than in this, her brand new cd ‘Nothing’”. Deborah Minter, CapNews “There are many highlights but for me the pick of the bunch are: Gemma Doyle’s beautifully crafted ‘Permission to Breathe’”. Tsunami Magazine “…this collection of originals is definitely something!... Refreshingly blunt, creatively diverting..” Denise Torenbeek, Country Update