Christine started her career in country music by entering talent quests around South Australia which
gave the industry and newcomers a platform to be noticed. Having won her first award in Port Pirie
headed off to the Riverland for the South Australian Country Music Awards where Christine won for
her vocal performances in Female Vocal, Duet with Alison Hams, and Gospel sections.
Christine performed at many festivals and CM Clubs both solo and with her band and had the
honour of performing at the SA Country Music Showcase in 1995.
After winning female vocal at the Gawler CMF, she was then asked to perform alongside Gina
Jeffries, and Paul Gibbs.
1996 saw Christine heading around the state again while putting pen to paper to start her song
writing skills and releasing her first Album, “All through the Night.” In 2004 Christine release her
second album “Times were different then” and has just released the songs onto digital platforms. In
1996 Christine was asked to perform at the SA CM Showcase once again with Beccy Cole and Greg
Champion and travelled to Moomba to take the show to the Santos gas fields to entertain the
employees.
The Variety concert at Adelaide town hall saw Normie Rowe, Bev Harrell and Christine performing
with The Adelaide Army Band and compared by Xavier Minecon.
After a 15 year break Christine is now back working harder than ever on her own music, performing
at Country Music Festivals and solo shows around the regions
A combination of songwriting and the soundtrack of my life. Being influenced early by The Seekers,
Linda Ronstadt, The Rolling Stones, and John English, then a love of Country rock by Gretchen Wilson
and Chris Stapleton the album celebrates their music and shows a versatility and ability to perform
many genres of music.
“She’s Playing with Fire '' The song - Is the first single to come off the album, and was written by
Christine Clifford and David Carter of the famous Carter and Carter country duo at a songwriting
retreat in Victoria. The song was recorded and produced by Greg Clifford and Martin (Woody)
Woodward along with The Red Dirt Band members Brenton Chaplin and Steve Neville.
This album is now nominated for awards in The International Singer/Songwriters awards in the USA.
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