Jody Direen Breaks Out - New Album Available Today

Jody Direen Breaks Out - New Album Available Today

CMC Award nominee Jody Direen is excited to announce the release of her new album Jody Direen Breaks Out - TODAY!

The Wanaka-based singer/songwriter has taken this album in a new musical direction, largely embracing pop and rock influences while staying true to her country roots. Produced by award-winning Jay Tooke and recorded in Nashville, Tennesse, Jody’s powerful, edgy vocals and inescapable hooks are complemented by some of ‘Music City’s’ finest session players.

Jody lived in Nashville while writing the songs and recording the album. During this time she had the incredible experience of meeting industry megastars and Grammy Award winners Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill. Jody says she was hugely inspired by her time in Nashville.

“Nashville is a very inspiring place, I wrote a majority of the material there. Meeting some of my idols while I was there really fuelled my passion for writing and music even more. As a result, I feel the album has an international sound,” Jody explains.

“This album has been a four-year project. I took my time writing the songs because I want people to get to know me through my music,” Jody says. “I want to share my journey and my enthusiasm for life and love. I want people to dance, laugh and make good memories or draw strength from my music.”

2015 has already been an incredibly successful year for Jody. She recently returned home from Australia where she was nominated for New Oz Artist of the Year award before performing after USA Grammy Award winner Kasey Musgraves, in front of an estimated 10,000-strong crowd at CMC Rocks Queensland. She also opened for country legend Kenny Rogers on his tour of New Zealand in February, which she describes as a night she will never forget.

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