Kylie Sackley
Think "outside the square" think "fresh, new, unique ". Add up these elements, weaved with velvet vocals, soulful sounds and youthful appeal, and you may encircle the surface of all this vivacious and talented 20yr old has to offer the music industry, both nationally and internationally.

The Country Music Association of Australia obviously agree's with the promise of this talented young artist, as 2002 saw Kylie take home "Best New Talent" at the "Country Music Awards of Australia", following the success of her debut single "Love's like a train" (ABC/Universal). Former winners of "Best New Talent" include the likes of Adam Brand, Sara Storer and Nashville based Aussies - Sherrie Austin and Keith Urban.

Kylie Sackley is undoubtably driven. "I grew up touring the country music circuit in Australia". "While most normal kids were playing sport, partying and sharing their youth, I was practicing, preparing, touring, writing charts, learning lyrics…". "I don't regret a moment of this, music gave me an outlet to express myself, my thoughts, and I've always felt heard because I've been given the opportunity and gift in life, to be the messenger for people". Years on the circuit saw kylie climb her way to the pinnacle of country music competitions, and awards including "Star Maker" allowed her avenues to persue a professional career in country music and furthermore hone her skills on the business side of the industry.

Part of the Star Maker prize package included a C.D single release through a ABC/Universal Music, various performances throughout Australia's largest music festivals and the sponsorship of a brand new Toyota Camry for the course of the Star Maker year. "Star Maker opened the doors to many great things for me". After working with Toyota for the year, impressed by Kylie's dedication to the company, Toyota decided to resign her as the 'youthful face' for Australia, targeting the younger demographic and featuring in a series of advertising campaigns and participating in various promotional events for motor corporation.

Back in Australia following 3 "life changing" months songwriting in Nashville, Tennessee, Kylie is currently juggling tours/shows with the likes of Adam Harvey, Brendan Walmsley, James Blundell, as well as her own solo performances, Toyota commitments, songwriting sessions, and hectic preparation for a return to music city, Nashville - for yet another 3 months of songwriting in September. "I made a lot of great friends within the industry and found writers and people I really click with over there", "the opportunity to go back means living and learning a whole lot more about the biz and writing in general". The coming months will see kylie getting together with Savage Garden's own Daniel Jones to pen some songs, along with a dance track produced by INXS's Kirk Pingilly also duo for release later in the year, and writing commitments with kirk also in the pipeline. "I'm super grateful to be given the chance to learn from these people, who have been there and done it all".

Its easy to forget Kylie Sackley is still just a teenager, although her personal maturity and positive attitude don't allow for compensating when this is brought to the attention of people.
" I am who I am, I work hard, I love what I do, I search for new paths and try to set the scene for my own thing".
Spoken like a true artist, and judging from Kylie's accomplishments it's apparent she's on the right path, indeed.

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