Brad Butcher
Brad Butcher is an Australian country singer-songwriter. As of 2022, Butcher has released four studio albums and has won two golden guitars at the Country Music Awards of Australia.
Career
In 2012, Butcher released his self-titled debut album, which earned him nominations for a range of Australian and international songwriting awards, as well as supports and guest appearances alongside Busby Marou, Bill Chambers, Mark Seymour and Pete Murray. In 2013, Butcher was an APRA Professional Development Award finalist.In April 2015, Butcher released his second studio album, Jamestown. He began writing for it in 2012 and chose 11 songs from the 50 he'd written. Butcher said "I really feel like this album is my album. I've worked very hard. Everything down to the artistry and where it was produced and mixed was all my decision."
In August 2017, Butcher released his third studio album, From the Bottom of a Well, which was recorded at Sydney's Love Hz Studio. In January 2018, Butcher won Best New Talent at the CMAA for "Well Dressed Man".
In July 2019, Butcher released his fourth studio album, Travelling Salesman. The album, produced by Matt Fell, debuted at number 3 on the ARIA Country Albums chart. Music critic Bernard Zuel said "It's a fourth album with a lot to be proud of".
In December 2021, it was confirmed that Butcher had signed with Ambition Records. He released his first compilation album Storyteller: The Journey So Far in January 2022. The album debuted at number 18 on the ARIA Country Albums chart.
In June 2023, Butcher announced the release of his sixth studio album, East of Everything, scheduled for release on 22 September 2023.
In 2024, Butcher auditioned for the thirteenth series of The Voice Australia. All four coaches turned their chairs, expressing interest in working with him. Ultimately, he chose to be on LeAnn Rimes' team. Butcher won the battle round, but Rimes opted to take him through as a duo with challenger Tori Darke. The duo advanced to the Knockouts where they did not reach the semi-final.
Awards and nominations
Country Music Awards of Australia
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