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BIOGRAPHY:
Born
in Port Lincoln South Australia,
BRIAN LETTON was
raised on his parents new land farming property, North
East of Ravensthorpe in Western Australia.
Brian considers that his upbringing in this, often harsh rural environment,
taught him to appreciate the “true values
of life”.
After leaving school, he
worked on the land for several years
before moving to Katanning—300 kilometres South East of Perth.
Over the next few years Brian worked at several jobs, including builder,
welder, truck driver, farrier, horse breaker and trainer, with the latter
bringing him noted success in the harness racing industry,
both as a trainer and a reins person. Brian
was an exceptional sportsman, excelling at AFL (Australian Rules Football) and
his keen
interest in the sport remains
today.
In 1989, Brian began
his professional career as a full time entertainer, after
a decade working as a part time musician with various local bands.
A succession of
highly acclaimed awards were instrumental in Brian making the decision
to move into the music industry full time.
Brian writes and
sings of his country and his fellow man with a rare
feeling.
He writes of the
things he knows, understands, loves and
believes in.
His songs have won him
Australian and International acclaim. He has had a succession of top 10 radio
hits and his first ever nomination for the prestigious “Country
Music Awards of Australia” for which the coveted Gold
Guitar is the trophy rewarded Brian with making
the “final five” in the “Best New Talent”
category, in 1991.
Over the ensuing
years, Brian has been a
finalist in these awards on no less than
14 occasions.
During 2003, Brian
fulfilled a career long ambition to record with full orchestral
backing under the guidance of the legendary maestro Tommy Tycho.
To date, Brian has
released
18 albums
with long time friend and producer, LINDSAY
BUTLER for one of Australia’s leading independent recording label’s,
LBS MUSIC.
Late 2008 saw Brian add to his impressive recording
history, with the release of his
milestone
18th
album titled , “TIMELESS”.
Since those early
inspirational years on the family farm, Brian has certainly cemented
his position
as one of the premier entertainers in the Australian Music Industry,
his
professional
career now spans more
than 20 years. Combining his annual
non-stop touring, legions of fans and long lasting successful recording history,
Brian has accumulated many of Australia’s most prestigious music
awards and accolades.
Possibly the best description of
BRIAN LETTON and his music is “passionate”.
Brian stands tall as a shining example
of the success that is possible.
He is totally committed to his music, his songwriting,
recording and most importantly his
supporters. His commitment
remains unwavering and the future holds much more in store for this extremely talented
performer.
Born
in Port Lincoln South Australia,
BRIAN LETTON was
raised on his parents new land farming property, North
East of Ravensthorpe in Western Australia.
Brian considers that his upbringing in this, often harsh rural environment,
taught him to appreciate the “true values
of life”.
After leaving school, he
worked on the land for several years
before moving to Katanning—300 kilometres South East of Perth.
Over the next few years Brian worked at several jobs, including builder,
welder, truck driver, farrier, horse breaker and trainer, with the latter
bringing him noted success in the harness racing industry,
both as a trainer and a reins person. Brian
was an exceptional sportsman, excelling at AFL (Australian Rules Football) and
his keen
interest in the sport remains
today.