Breaking Ground – New Directions in Country Music
1990 compilation album by Various artists
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Breaking Ground – New Directions in Country Music is a compilation album of Australian contemporary country music.[1] It was produced by John Spence[2] and released in Australia by ABC Records in 1990. It was nominated for a 1991 ARIA Award for Best Country Album. The album inspired two Breaking Ground concerts which featured many of the artists that appeared on the release.[1] The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 1991 Australasian Country Music Awards.[3] Anne Kirkpatrick's contribution saw her nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at the same awards.[4]
| Breaking Ground – New Directions in Country Music | |
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| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | 1990 |
| Label | ABC Records |
| Singles from Breaking Ground – New Directions in Country Music | |
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Singles
The album's last track, "Wait For The Light To Shine", was released as a single, backed by "Up On The Mountain" (instrumental).
Awards
| Year | Award-giving body | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ARIA Music Awards | Best Country Album[5] | Nominated |
Track listing
- Until the Next Big Dry – James Blundell
- Prodigal Son – The Kanes
- There's a Light On – Keith Urban
- Till You Love Me Again – Anne Kirkpatrick
- Loosen My Necktie – The Danglin' Bros
- Up on the Mountain – The Breaking Ground Band
- How Come – Blue Healers
- Time Will Tell – The Happening Thang
- It Makes No Difference – Jenine Vaughan
- Lonesome, Lonely & Alone – Mary-Jo Starr
- Country Man – Fargone Beauties
- Wait for the Light to Shine – Various
- The final track on the album was performed by all of the artists that appear on the earlier tracks.