Who is Ethan Calway and why is he significant?

Ethan Calway is the inaugural recipient of the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship, an initiative to promote Australian country music talent internationally.

What opportunities does the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship provide?

The scholarship offers Ethan Calway career opportunities in Nashville, including performance, songwriting, recording, industry connections, and studio time at Keith Urban's studio.

How popular is country music in Australia?

Country music is highly popular in Australia, which is the third-largest market globally; streams have increased by 115% in three years, and it's considered mainstream by most fans.

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Keith Urban Picks Rising Star Ethan Calway

22 Apr

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Summary

Ethan Calway wins the inaugural Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship.
Calway receives career opportunities in Nashville and studio time.
Country music streams in Australia have surged by 115% recently.

Keith Urban Picks Rising Star Ethan Calway

Ethan Calway has been recognized as the first recipient of the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship, an initiative designed to propel emerging Australian country artists onto the global stage. This collaboration with the Tamworth Country Music Festival aims to identify and nurture talent with international potential.

Selected from a competitive field, Calway's authentic artistry and emotive vocals impressed Keith Urban. The scholarship provides Calway with significant career-advancing opportunities in Nashville. These include performance, songwriting, recording sessions, and access to industry connections, alongside dedicated recording time at Urban's studio, The Sound.