Album Notes

**New album "Gypsy Girl" out February 2008 with a supporting east coast of Australia tour**

It is a familiar story, the country girl who goes to the big smoke to pursue a career, and more often than not, doesn't come back. This isn't the case for Diana Cormie who came back to the country to forge a path as one of the newest rising stars of Australian music.

A review by the Half A Cow record label states “Diana has a great voice, full of confidence and emotion and it sounds like she can handle the highs and lows required for 'modern' country music. You can look forward to an album full of fantastic songs by a very talented new voice in Australian music”.

Originally from Coonabarabran, in country NSW, and now living in Tamworth, Diana’s music is simply catchy. The melodies have you singing along with one listen and the words take you on a journey of her life. Her debut EP "Crooked Picture", produced by Glen Hannah, was released independently in 2003 and features four tracks. Straight from the heart, you will appreciate its authenticity.

Having only been in Tamworth for one year, Diana has already begun to make her mark. She launched a 2006 Country Music Festival Album titled “All I Know” (12 tracks) and was a finalist in the 2006 Toyota Star Maker Quest, held 22nd January at the Toyota Country Theatre, Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre (TREC). Most recently she was a finalist in the Bryan Brown Reel Deal Awards, original music category.

Diana is currently singing throughout NSW at various restaurants, vineyards, hotels and private functions. To capitalize on the achievements in Toyota Star Maker Quest, Diana has teamed up with NSW Farmers and sings for them at major Australian field days along with several country agricultural shows. As well as performing originals, she covers a number of popular artists including Missy Higgins, Suzanne Vega, Bonnie Tyler, Kasey Chambers and Pete Murray. Her music is a non-intrusive, easy listening, sing-a-long style that people of all ages can enjoy.