#14 - Gina Jeffreys - From Playing to Crowds of Three to Platinum Record Sales and Touring with Johnny Cash
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Multi award winning Country Music Queen Gina Jeffreys paved the way for the future of women in Australian Country Music in the 90’s, being the first female in the history of Aussie Country to achieve platinum record sales and sell out shows across the nation.
Gina became the face of Australian Country Music in 1991, when she won the iconic Starmaker, before touring with Johnny Cash across Australia in 1994.
Gina went on to successfully tour Australia and many places all over the world. With highlights including tours with Keith Urban, Kris Kristofferson, visiting the troupes in East Timor and representing Australia in China’s spectacular New Years Eve concert that broadcast live to over a billion people.
Gina has had countless number 1 songs over her career and is now the host of the Star FM Breakfast show and owner of the Gina Jeffreys Academy of Music.
In today’s motivating conversation with Gina, we learn:
- How Gina’s mindset fuelled her success in the Music Industry
- What touring with Johnny Cash did for Gina personally as well as for her career
- The strategies and approach an inspiring musician should take to overcome obstacles and setbacks in their musical career
- About the different approach taken by the teachers at the Gina Jeffreys Academy of Music and more…
Want to Learn more about Gina, Her Music or the Gina Jeffreys Academy of Music
Website: https://www.ginajeffreys.com.au/
Gina Jeffreys Music Academy: https://ginajeffreysacademyofmusic.com/
IG: @gina_jeffreys & @ginajeffreysacademyofmusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginajeffreysmusic/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kfw6RPH8k2cuQnZ1fqnzk?si=Vyk-CPR_SymHjqqGn5kH8g
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