JULY 2009
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GOLD in LA for Aussie Keri McInerney
Keri McInerney the voice behind the independent album release ‘Stay’, and tracks like ‘I Know What You Want’, ‘For Your Love’ and the soon to be released ‘Tickin’, arrived back in Australia fresh from Los Angeles California last week, clinching one gold and four silver medals.
A multi award winner and nominee in several major awards, country music’s Golden Guitars, the TIARAs, and the People’s Choice Awards, Keri left Brisbane on July 8 to compete at the 13th World Championships of Performing Arts,in Hollywood. The world championships provide an international stage for aspiring artists in a variety of entertainment genres, where Keri's fellow team member Australia’s Got Talent Smokin’ Joe Robinson walked away a champion, the 2009 Grand Champion Performer of the World.
Competing against participants from 51 countries at The California Ballroom in Hollywood, the news of success came quickly for Hervey Bay’s Keri McInerney.
‘I was stunned to receive my first award, a gold medal in the Latin category, then four more, all silver, in country, originals, open and jazz. It was just mind blowing’ she said.
Performing original work from her latest album released last year and ‘the One’ released in 2004, impressed a number of the judges, prominent industry members of the WCOPA Advisory Council, and opened doors to several meetings and discussions with music executives in the film capital.
‘I Know What You Want’ a hit track on the West Coast back in May, sealed the Country Section silver medal. ‘Fill Me Up’, and ‘Stay’ numbered silver medals two and three in Original and Jazz sections, and tallied four with the final silver in the Open section, ‘Outrun the Wind’ a Brent Parlane and Brent Jeffrey penned song from Keri’s album ‘the One’, just behind the ultimate win, the Gold in the Latin section for ‘End of Time’.
WCOPA’s Australian National Director Lizette Hunt who accompanied the team members, said ‘Australia had a highly successful team competing, with all bar two team members achieving medals in all categories, from vocalists, instrumentalists, dance, modelling and variety.’
‘In our first year as competitors, Team Australia achieved the Grand Champion, 2 Senior Division Grand Champions, 5 Overall category winners, 10 Bronze medals, 21 Silver medals, 16 Gold medals, 9 Overall awards and 2 Industry awards.’
‘I personally had a wonderful time at the WCOPA and more importantly the achievements of each and every one of the team, provided me with a deep sense of enjoyment, satisfaction and pride’ she added.
The international competition for amateur and professional performers is one of the biggest competitions in the world. It allows aspiring artists a massive opportunity to perform and compete on a world stage.
Keri said ‘It was a dream come true for me. I never stop trying to promote, develop and learn more about my trade and this was such an incredible opportunity to really do just that. It was fabulous to be selected, giving me more belief that my music and my performances are good enough to compete in the world arena.’
Keri McInerney next appears in Mt Isa 7-9 August 2009. Keri and her band ‘The River’ fly out next Thursday, for live performances in the town centre during the 3 day Mount Isa Rodeo event.
Check out Keri’s new website http://www.kerimcinerney.com
Myspace Website: http://www.myspace.com/mcinerneykeri
Youtube Website: https://www.youtube.com/kerriemc31
For bookings, interviews, sales and more information:
Keri McInerney
KMM MUSIC AUSTRALIA
Mobile: 0407 155 993
Email: kerimcinerney@gmail.com
Email: keri@kerimcinerney.com
Email for Bookings and Tours: manager@kerimcinerney.com
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