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NINETIES crooner Rick Price has a lot to celebrate on the cusp of the 30th anniversary of his seminal hit album Tamborine Mountain.<\/p>\n

Price stole hearts as a breakout pop star in Australia in the early 90s and, 15 years later, decamped to Nashville.<\/p>\n

From his studio haven in the hills, he reflected on the power of roots and the creative opportunities his home in the US has afforded him.<\/p>\n

“I’ve been able to make a lot of my records, and produce a lot of people, and having great access to incredible musicians has been a bonus,” he said.<\/p>\n

“I came out on tour with Tommy Emmanuel, and we toured around the states and Europe \u2013 I extended my visa, got a green card, and the rest is history.<\/p>\n

“I was just really following my nose. I needed a change, and it seemed like a good idea.”<\/p>\n

Price’s 1992 debut record, Heaven Knows, reached No.3 on the ARIA Albums Chart and begat two iconic Top 10 singles in the eponymous single and Not a Day Goes By.<\/p>\n

His sophomore release was a homage to his Tambourine Mountain home and long-time inspiration.<\/p>\n

The latest album, Hometown, is on a staggered release on digital platforms and follows an enduring theme.<\/p>\n

“Anyone can find themselves in that song in their way, but it’s a salute to my hometown, growing up in the country, playing at the country dance halls and singing in church and at my grandfather’s hotel,” Price said.<\/p>\n

“My memories of the dusty road, swimming holes, blankets on the ground all the time, songs and sing-alongs are very much alive in me and were my apprenticeship into music.<\/p>\n

“When you leave a small country town, and you have a lot of big dreams, it’s great to come back around later and feel comfortable there.<\/p>\n

“I’ve lived a lot of my dreams and taken a lot of excursions around the world, and I no longer have that feeling of like I’ve got to bust out and make good \u2013 when I go home, it warms my heart.”<\/p>\n

Despite a volatile US political and social climate, Price is focused on his inner world and processing the themes he loves in the sanctuary of his studio.<\/p>\n

“It’s a low-key and quiet place, and up in the woods is great for my creative process,” he said..<\/p>\n

“There are always things going on Earth that are alarming, and I try not to get too tied up in the politics because they all ebb and flow and change.<\/p>\n

“I like solitude, and my studio suits me \u2013 it’s how I love to work.”<\/p>\n

Price has just signed the first artist to his new label, Clarice Records, named after his mother.<\/p>\n

“She was the reason we were able to flourish as musicians,” he said.<\/p>\n

“My mother drove me and my siblings around to all our shows, and the reason we were able to do what we did.<\/p>\n

“She was always in the background and supported me as a musician, and working with other artists, it feels great to share that.”<\/p>\n

The 40-date tour also features Melbourne-based Issi on many dates, Price’s first label signing.<\/p>\n

The two have recorded Heaven Knows as a duet, released on July 11.<\/p>\n

“I love working with other people, seeing the lights come on and sharing some of the things that I’ve learned over the years,” he said.<\/p>\n

Rick Price plays Twin Towns on September 30. For tickets, visit twintowns.com.au\/events\/rick-price<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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