KINGMAKER/VINYLE COULEUR JAUNE

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Whether she was cradled as a baby in the arms of Roy Orbison or performing a duet with Willie Nelson, one might think that Tami Neilson has led a fantastic life in country music. However, between these monumental events, the Neilson Family Band had to play street concerts to put food on the table, give gospel concerts to prisoners, and hit the road in a flashy RV to open for Johnny Cash, which Tami managed to do at 18 years old, in her pajamas. Then Tami went on to start her own family on the other side of the world, in New Zealand, where she now resides. Her street musician talents led her to the streets of Auckland in search of her big break. From open mic nights to clubs, and headlining theaters and major festivals, Tami has now won almost every possible New Zealand music award. 2022 brings Tami's fifth album, "Kingmaker." Recorded at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios, Kingmaker was born out of the pandemic. A time when women were struggling. Disproportionately affected by the partial unemployment: a "she-cession," as analysts called it. Women put their dreams and careers on hold to take care of their families. The songs on "Kingmaker" challenge gender roles and societal expectations of women. She speaks out against the misogyny that permeates the music industry. She sings about the underestimation of women, their strength, their power, and their resilience in the face of structural and cultural barriers to their full participation in society. Tami's story is at the heart of this feminist tapestry: from singing with Kitty Wells at age 10, slipping demos into the laundry bags of stars, to now singing with Willie Nelson on "Kingmaker" — from humble beginnings to success, in her own words. Tami Neilson is a game changer, a cage rattler, a kingmaker.