Songs For ANZAC From Key 2

Marian Burns - Beautiful Soldier - We will remember them 

Marian Burns received the Benny Award at the 2012 Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Awards and was named Australia’s Best Fiddler as a Soloist at the 2013 Golden Fiddle Awards at the Tamworth festival. In 2018, she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music.

She has released six albums, including Songs For Kids in 2018, toured with New Zealand’s Highway of Legends, and appeared on stage with, among others, Ricky Skaggs, Dr John, The Topp Twins, The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band and Beccy Cole.

“I dedicate this to all those who've lost their lives in the line of duty. So many brave soldiers set out to serve in the war, and sadly never returned home. May they rest in peace and continue to be remembered always.” - Marian Burns

Rae Leigh - Country Pride 

Rae Leigh announces the release of their new single, "Country Pride" available 18th April 2025 in time for ANZAC day and theme song for the new documentary Bravery & Betrayal. Co-written and produced with Dave Laycock, the song is a poignant reflection on War’s enduring impact on soldiers and their families. The track draws from Rae's own experience growing up with a father who served as a tunnel rat in the Vietnam War, commissioned by Director of the film Simon J. Heath after hearing Rae’s story and song from 2024 “The War that Stole my Daddy’s life” written with Allan Caswell. ‘Bravery & Betrayal’ is the True Story of the S.A.S. in Afghanistan.

"Country Pride" delves into the personal cost of war on the soldiers, inspired by the film and Rae Leighs lived experience with her Vietnam Vet father Robert Hewett, Dave and Rae put their heart and soul into this emotional heart felt song in tribute to the men and women who served.

“This song is more than just a theme tune for a documentary; it’s a reflection on the brave Australians who made the sacrifice to better our country.

Peter Reeves - Old Hat 

It’s melancholic tune about Peter coming to terms with the loss of his father and the hat that was so important to him throughout his life. 

Peter Reeves is making a name for himself in the country music scene in Australia. Locomotive driver by day, country singer by night, Peter is the real-deal Aussie country boy who has accumulated a lifetime of stories about love, loss and laughter and packed them into his incredible 500 song catalogue.

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