AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY STAR GORD BAMFORD IS READY TO
HIS MUSICALLY ROBUST NEW ALBUM OUT TODAY
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
Today, multiple CMA and 26x CCMA Award winning artist Gord Bamford shares his new album “Fire It Up”. The new release marks Bamford’s 11th studio album since his debut nearly two decades ago. Following his own time-tested formula, Bamford has comprised a musically robust collection that appeals to audiences around the world with stand-alone singles and arena anthems. With over 100 million collective streams and 5 billion global audience impressions at radio, the Australian-born, Alberta-raised neo-traditional artist delivers song after song, blending hard moments with powerful and compassionate reflections, while staying true to the country sound that has helped define his decorated career.
Stream / Download “Fire It Up” Here
About the album, Bamford shares “This album has been in the making for a while and I feel this is some of my best work yet. Each time you play music for an audience, it becomes new; It is an exquisite moment because of the audience and the situation that allows us to be in that moment. The title of the album truly exemplifies where I am in my career and I’m feeling in many ways like I’m just getting started!”
The ten-track collection includes a song for every kind of country music lover. From the dance- along, tongue in cheek ‘Sober In A Drinkin’ Song’, to reminiscing on ballpark days in ‘Cooperstown’. Bamford offers wise romantic advice with ‘Date Her’ and knows how to get listeners pumped-up with title track ‘Fire It Up’ for which he shares, “This song has such great energy and a fresh sound that I’m very enthusiastic to share and perform for my fans. It’s the perfect lift you up, and get going, kind of tune. Lyrically it is meant to ignite that fire within, that we all possess. It’s about living in the now, encouraging us to get on it, and take it to the next level, whatever that means to you.”
The ten-track collection includes a song for every kind of country music lover. From the dance- along, tongue in cheek ‘Sober In A Drinkin’ Song’, to reminiscing on ballpark days in ‘Cooperstown’. Bamford offers wise romantic advice with ‘Date Her’ and knows how to get listeners pumped-up with title track ‘Fire It Up’ for which he shares, “This song has such great energy and a fresh sound that I’m very enthusiastic to share and perform for my fans. It’s the perfect lift you up, and get going, kind of tune. Lyrically it is meant to ignite that fire within, that we all possess. It’s about living in the now, encouraging us to get on it, and take it to the next level, whatever that means to you.”
The album release coincides with news of Gord Bamford’s Australian Tour in 2023. This is the first time that Gord has been able to return to our shores since pre Covid times. About the tour, Bamford shares “As an artist, a live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd from the fans and on stage. It's my favourite part of the business and I'm proud of the work on this new album and eager for everyone to hear it! See ya on the road.” The 12 show tour that will also feature his full Canadian touring band that includes some of the most awarded musicians in Canada. Tickets for Gord’s shows go on sale at 9am, Thursday 4th May. For all show and ticketing details go to www.gordbamford.com
FIRE IT UP TRACKLISTING
1. Canadian Dirt
2. Fire It Up
3. Cooperstown
4. Leanin’ On This Bar
5. Hair Of The Honky Tonk Dog
6. Date Her
7. Sober In A Drinkin’ Song
8. Haunted Hometown
9. Ballpark Beers
10. One Heartbeat From Heaven
1. Canadian Dirt
2. Fire It Up
3. Cooperstown
4. Leanin’ On This Bar
5. Hair Of The Honky Tonk Dog
6. Date Her
7. Sober In A Drinkin’ Song
8. Haunted Hometown
9. Ballpark Beers
10. One Heartbeat From Heaven
FIRE IT UP – AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2023
AUGUST
Fri 18th Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton QLD w/ Wolfe Brothers
Sat 19th NQ’s Rock ‘n Country Festival, Mackay QLD
Sun 20th The Mansfield, Townsville QLD + Andrew Swift
Wed 23rd Morwell Hotel, Morwell VIC w/ Wolfe Brothers
Thur 24th York On Lilydale, Mt. Evelyn VIC w/ Wolfe Brothers
Fri 25th The Gateway Hotel, Geelong VIC w/ Wolfe Brothers
Sat 26th Gympie Muster, Gympie QLD
Sun27th Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba QLD + Natalie Pearson
Thur 31st Civic Theatre, Wagga Wagga NSW w/ Wolfe Brother
Fri 18th Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton QLD w/ Wolfe Brothers
Sat 19th NQ’s Rock ‘n Country Festival, Mackay QLD
Sun 20th The Mansfield, Townsville QLD + Andrew Swift
Wed 23rd Morwell Hotel, Morwell VIC w/ Wolfe Brothers
Thur 24th York On Lilydale, Mt. Evelyn VIC w/ Wolfe Brothers
Fri 25th The Gateway Hotel, Geelong VIC w/ Wolfe Brothers
Sat 26th Gympie Muster, Gympie QLD
Sun27th Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba QLD + Natalie Pearson
Thur 31st Civic Theatre, Wagga Wagga NSW w/ Wolfe Brother
SEPTEMBER
Fri 1st Beer Deluxe, Albury NSW w/ Wolfe Brothers
Sat 2nd Goulburn Workers Club NSW w/ Wolfe Brothers
Sun 3rd The Beer Shed, Campbelltown NSW + Brittany Maggs
Download Hi-Res Press Photo HERE
Photo credit: Phil Crozier
Photo credit: Phil Crozier
ABOUT GORD BAMFORD:
Australian-born and Alberta-raised, Gord Bamford stands as one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music. He has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade with his traditional Country persona and captivating live shows and has been the recipient of 26 Canadian Country Music Association awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Male Artist of the Year wins, along with receiving multiple JUNO Award nominations. With over 100 million streams and 5 billion audience impressions at radio globally, Bamford is a two time recipient of the CMA Global Country Artist Award, with 28 Top 10 singles in Canada including the No. 1 hits When Your Lips Are So Close and Dive Bar. Bamford is also the 2019-2020 recipient of the MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award, presented by The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation. The award recognizes individuals who have had an extraordinary impact on music education and MusiCounts over the course of its history. In January 2023 Bamford
released One Heartbeat From Heaven, the emotionally infused track included on his 11th studio album Fire It Up available now.
Australian-born and Alberta-raised, Gord Bamford stands as one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music. He has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade with his traditional Country persona and captivating live shows and has been the recipient of 26 Canadian Country Music Association awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Male Artist of the Year wins, along with receiving multiple JUNO Award nominations. With over 100 million streams and 5 billion audience impressions at radio globally, Bamford is a two time recipient of the CMA Global Country Artist Award, with 28 Top 10 singles in Canada including the No. 1 hits When Your Lips Are So Close and Dive Bar. Bamford is also the 2019-2020 recipient of the MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award, presented by The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation. The award recognizes individuals who have had an extraordinary impact on music education and MusiCounts over the course of its history. In January 2023 Bamford
released One Heartbeat From Heaven, the emotionally infused track included on his 11th studio album Fire It Up available now.