Adam Eckersley (musician)

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Adam Eckersley
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Background information
Born (1982-04-04) 4 April 1982 (age 42)
Origin Grafton, Australia
Genresblues, rock, acoustic
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Labels Universal Music Australia
SpouseBrooke McClymont
Website brookeandadam.com

Adam Eckersley is a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Grafton, Australia. He is the former vocalist and lead guitarist of award-winning blues band Bluezone, which have since disbanded. He has also been recently been signed to Universal Music Australia, Eckersley is married to fellow musician, Australian country music singer–songwriter Brooke McClymont, of The McClymonts.

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Early life

Born and raised in Grafton, Australia and later moved to Tamworth, New South Wales after graduating from Mcauley Catholic College in 1999 along with his two brothers, Mark and Ryan. Eckersley currently resides on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales.

Career

Eckersley has been playing professionally for many years and was the 2008 ambassador for the Australian Blues Music Festival. [1] Eckersley is sponsored by Fender Australia and Lee Oskar Harmonicas. Having played at some of the countries leading blues festivals including the Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival and the Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, he has also shared the stage with Australia's most revered guitarists such as; Phil Emmanuel, Mal Eastick, Phil Manning & Matt Taylor from Chain, Kevin Borich, and Izzy Ismanovich of The Screaming Jets. [2]

In early 2010, Eckersley formed the 5 piece band Adam Eckersley Band (A.E.B.), consisting of Adam Eckersley, Jason Bone, Rudy Miranda, Ammiel Warner and Scott Greenway, they are now touring extensively throughout New South Wales. The release of their EP and first studio album has been met with positive feedback and sales, which also includes cover art designed by Eckersley. [3]

Eckersley accompanied The McClymonts on their extensive 2011 US tour, performing alongside them as rhythm guitarist, while also developing A.E.B.

In mid 2012, Eckersley received much interest from key figures within Universal Music Australia after seeing him perform in one of The McClymonts music video's. Soon after, Eckersley was signed to his first major label and writing music with numerous notable artists such as Keith Peterik, and Keith Burns to develop his new album under Universal Music Australia's banner.

On 30 June 2023, Eckersley and McClymont released their second album Up, Down & Sideways. [4]

McClymont and Eckersley will appear on the eighth season of The Amazing Race Australia in 2024. [5]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart
positions
AUS
Adam & Brooke
(as Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont)
  • Released: 9 February 2018
  • Label: Lost Highway, Universal
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
16
[6]
Up, Down & Sideways
(as Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont)
  • Released: 30 June 2023
  • Label: Lost Highway, Universal
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
26
[7]

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2018 Adam & Brooke (with Brooke McClymont) Best Country Album Nominated [8]
2023 Up, Down & Sideways (with Brooke McClymont)Best Country AlbumNominated [9]

Country Music Awards of Australia

The Country Music Awards of Australia is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They commenced in 1973.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2019"Train Wreck" (with Brooke McClymont)Song of the YearNominated [10]
Single of the YearNominated
Adam & BrookeGroup or Duo of the YearNominated
Adam & Brooke (with Brooke McClymont)Contemporary Country Album of the YearNominated
2021"Remedy" (with Brad Cox)Vocal Collaboration of the YearNominated [11] [12]
2023"Memory Lane" (with Brooke McClymont)Single of the YearWon [13] [14]
"Star of the Show" (with Brooke McClymont) (Directed by Brad Murnane)Video of the YearNominated
"Star of the Show" (with Brooke McClymont)Song of the YearWon
Brooke McClymont & Adam EckersleyGroup or Duo of the YearWon
2024Up, Down & Sideways (with Adam Eckersley)Album of the YearNominated [15]
Contemporary Country Album of the YearNominated
"What Are You Waiting For" (with Brooke McClymont)Single of the YearNominated
"Country Music, You and Beer" (with Brooke McClymont)Song of the YearNominated
Brooke McClymont & Adam EckersleyGroup or Duo of the YearNominated

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