In January 2018, during the Tamworth Country Music Festival – Paul was inducted into the Country Music Hands of Fame – highlighting his successful music career. His album, “Whisper In The Crowd” was also named Album of The Year at the People’s Choice Awards – an award voted by the fans.
Paul was also named a finalist for Male Artist of The Year at the prestigious CMC Music Awards in 2018.
Paul’s fifth studio album, “Whisper In The Crowd” released in April debuted at #3 on the ARIA Australian Country Chart. The album sees Paul in full flight both vocally and musically – showcasing a bold new sound for this world-class artist.
Always the consummate showman, Paul has built a reputation of being one of the most energetic live performers in Australian Country Music. He has performed at major events both locally & internationally and has had the honor of performing for our troops in East Timor 2008 & The Middle East in 2019, he’s also a proud Ambassador for Mission Australia.
With a mantle full of awards and many chart hits to his credit, Paul has no desire to slow down – he’s having far too much fun taking his brand of music to his loyal fans around the country.
Awards to Date
South Australian Country Music Hall of Fame
Inducted – June 2019
Australian Country Music Hands of Fame
Inducted – January 2018
CMC Awards
Finalist – Male Artist Of The Year 2018
Victorian & National Country Music Awards
2010 Trailblazers Heritage Song of The Year – “Survivor 1932”
CMAA Golden Guitar Awards 2010
Finalist – Male Artist Of The Year
Finalist – APRA Song Of The Year
Finalist – Heritage Song Of The Year
Victorian & National Country Music Awards 2008
Victorian Male Vocalist
Australian Independent Country Music Awards 2007
Male Vocalist of the Year
Victorian & National Country Music Awards 2007
(Record winning five awards)
Entertainer of the Year
Male Vocalist
Victorian Album of the Year
Smoky Dawson Best Independent Release
Duet of the Year (with Aleyce Simmonds)
Australian Independent Country Music Awards, 2006
Australian Independent Artist of the Year
Victorian & National Country Music Awards, 2006
Victorian Album of the Year
TIARA (Tamworth Independent Artist Recognition Awards), 2006
Songwriter of the Year
CMAA Golden Guitar Awards 2006
Finalist – New Talent
Australian Country Recording Awards, 2005
Male Vocalist of the Year
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