Shanleigh Rose is an accomplished young Singer-Songwriter from Maleny, Queensland, who has made significant strides in her career. In the past 18 months, she has developed into a songwriting powerhouse, with several major single releases drawing attention to this very humble artist. A captivating performer and storyteller, Shanleigh interweaves the sounds of folk, country and pop into her ever-relatable music. Her songs, drawing from both personal experiences and universal themes, are simultaneously an intimate, genuine, and memorable reflection of her soul.
Shanleigh began her 2024 journey with several significant achievements. Notably, she received the Tamworth Songwriter's Association (TSA) John P. Toomey Commemorative Award for her youth Songwriting and the Capitol Country Music Association (CCMA) Award for Junior Songwriter of the Year.
Shanleigh has set her sights high for a long and fruitful career and is stamping her name as a performer and songwriter in an ever-changing industry. The past 18 months have seen Shanleigh working alongside Country music veteran Col Finley, including signing with Music 2 Media Distribution to release four Singles, Music video marketing and promotional packages.
This grounded and passionate recording artist was inspired by a range of talented artists, including: Taylor Swift, Kasey Chambers, Ed Sheeran and Hozier to name a few. From an early age their story telling, imagery and melodies, influenced Shanleigh to craft her own contemporary fusion of country, pop and folk. Not only are her songs deeply personal, they are universally relatable, presenting a vibrant tapestry of sound that resonates with audiences of all kinds.
Shanleigh Rose's Achievements So Far:
Winner of the 2023 NAB Gympie Muster Junior Talent Search
Top 5 finalist in the “Groundwater CMF KIX-start competition 2024
Over 50,000 streams on her 2023 hit "Here We Go Again"
Appeared on Spotify curated playlists "Fresh Finds" and "Fresh Finds Country."
graduated from the 2023 CMAA Junior Academy
has been featured at prestigious events such as "Tamworth CMF," "Beat the Retreat" Veterans Concert, "Rangebow Festival," and "Maleny Music Festival."
CCMA - Junior Songwriter of The Year in 2023
“TSA” John P. Toomey Commemorative Youth Songwriting Award 2023
"Ricochet," which debuted in April 2024, garnered airplay on radio stations such as "Kix Country Radio," and its accompanying music video is currently on CMT Australia's “New Artist Program”.
signed an endorsement deal with “Takamine” and “pro music Australia” in 2023
Rose's upcoming single, "Collide," is a captivating and uplifting tune for the dreamers, believers and hopeful romantics. It tells a story of looking in a stranger's eyes and wondering if, given the chance, they could be someone important to you. Someone who was always destined to find you and change your life for the better. <3