Amber Joy Poulton's Loretta Lynn Tribute COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER Coming to Wollongong, Nowra and Sydney

A homage to legendary singer, Loretta Lynn, comes to Wollongong, Nowra and Sydney in October when look-alike songstress, Amber Joy Poulton, shines the spotlight on one of Country music's most beloved performers in Coal Miner's Daughter.

Amber is a multi-awarded singer-songwriter with eight Top 20 Country hits under her belt and says:

"I am thrilled to be bringing the songs and stories of an inspirational industry pioneer to the stage at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre and The Concourse Sydney.

Loretta is a superstar who rose from humble beginnings to be recognised as the first Queen of Country Music and first female awarded Entertainer of the Year. She was married at 15 with 4 children at 19 and a grandmother at 29. Her first hit, Honky Tonk Girl, was recorded when she was 25 and led to an invitation from the Grand Ole Opry, where she played for 17 weeks straight. Loretta came to the attention of her idol, Patsy Cline, and their close friendship is beautifully portrayed in Coal Miner's Daughter.

The chemistry between Loretta and Conway Twitty was cause for speculation until his passing in 1993 and two of their best duets leave little to the imagination - Lead Me On and After The Fire Is Gone. They maintained a strong professional relationship and recorded 11 albums together, with five #1 hits from 12 singles on the Billboard charts."

Coal Miner's Daughter also features 'friends' Lizzie Moore as Patsy Cline and Denis Surmon as Conway Twitty in an evening of mega-hits, accompanied by The Holy Men -

Coal Miner's Daughter, Don't Come Home A'Drinkin' With Lovin' On Your Mind, You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man, I Fall To Pieces, Crazy, Silver Threads and Golden Needles, Walkin' After Midnight, You're Lookin' At Country, One's On The Way, Stand By Your Man, After The Fire Is Gone, Hello Darlin' and more.

Based in Brisbane, Lizzie Moore is an accomplished musical theatre actress who has taken her solo show to London and appeared off-Broadway in both theatre and cabaret productions. She has provided lead and backing vocals for numerous recordings and live acts, and toured her shows ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS and COOL BRITANNIA, throughout Australia.

Denis Surmon aka "The Preacher" revels in his role as DJ Sleepydog, Nashville's top radio announcer and narrator for Coal Miner's Daughter. His talents are truly revealed when performing as Conway Twitty with Amber Joy in Loretta Lynn mode. He has the natural ability to bring to life one of country music's finest voices. "The Preacher" is the recipient of the 2010 SA Blues & Roots Best Blues Bass Guitarist Award and has shared the stage with John Schumann (Redgum), Neil Murray, Shane Howard, Rob Hirst, Big Jay McNeely, Lachy Doley, James Blundell, David Blight (Cold Chisel), Amber Joy Poulton and others.

Coal Miner's Daughter recently premiered in regional Victoria to full houses and received standing ovations.

Don't miss this electrifying musical tribute to Loretta Lynn and friends at 7.30pm Tuesday 18 October at the Illawarra Arts Centre Wollongong, 7.30pm Wednesday 19 October at Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Nowra and 8pm at The Concourse Sydney on Friday 21 October.

Coal Miner's Daughter is ON SALE NOW in Wollongong, from 5pm this Friday in Sydney and on Monday 11 July in Nowra through the venues and online - see below.

For more information, images and interviews, please contact publicist Sue Camilleri on 08 89 412 512 or 0408 412 512 and email soozcam@bigpond.net.au.

COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER with Amber Joy Poulton, Lizzie Moore, Denis Surmon & The Holy Men

Tues 18 October Illawarra Performing Arts Centre 02 4224 5999 & www.ipac.org.au

Wed 19 October Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre 1300 788 503 & www.shoalhavenentertainment.com.au

Fri 21 October The Concourse Sydney 02 8075 8111 & www.theconcourse.com.au

1300 795 012 & www.ticketek.com.au

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