Country star Morgan Evans to make Telethon debut

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 10:37 · Archive

Australian country singer Morgan Evans will make his debut appearance at Telethon, the event he describes as 'a huge event that raises an incredible amount of money for wonderful children's charities'.

Growing up in Newcastle in the Noughties, Evans played in a rock band while country music remained a niche genre played only at a venue attached to a bowls club on the town's outskirts. He discovered country music by chance when he attended one night and performed a Glen Campbell song publicly for the first time. He subsequently saw a poster for the Road to Tamworth competition and went on to win it, earning a trip to Nashville and the chance to record in the city that built the careers of artists including Dolly Parton and Keith Urban.

The move to Nashville led to subsequent hits such as 'Kiss Somebody', 'Day Drunk' and 'Over For You'. Evans has accumulated more than 800 million streams and an ARIA Award. Next year he will replace Kyle Sandilands as a judge on Australian Idol, alongside returning judges Marcia Hines and Amy Shark. Evans said he is 'chuffed' to be joining the panel.

How it is being reported

• Day Drunk singer Morgan Evans became a country star by accident but he’s very deliberate about TelethonWith more than 800 million streams, an ARIA Award and a life in Nashville as a country superstar, it’s incredible to think soon-to-be Telethon performer Morgan Evans came to country music by accident.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 09:59
• Day Drunk singer Morgan Evans became a country star by accident but he’s very deliberate about TelethonWith more than 800 million streams, an ARIA Award and a life in Nashville as a country superstar, it’s incredible to think soon-to-be Telethon performer Morgan Evans came to country music by accident.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 09:59

In this story: Morgan Evans · Glen Campbell · Dolly Parton · Keith Urban · Kyle Sandilands · Marcia Hines · Amy Shark · Newcastle

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