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Blast off with Stephanie Brownlee

By Paul Finn - The Place Online - North Queensland

Bear with me... Rocket ships start the same way other aircrafts start... on the ground. The difference is that when they take off they go straight up rather than slowly climbing. This can be the same of musicians. Everyone starts the same way with an interest in music. Some rapidly rise through the ranks and blast their way into the stars... other musicians experience high levels of altitudes but it’s not to the same effect.

When speaking to young Stephanie Brownlee I was amazed by what she had already accomplished in such a short time. I would describe her current situation as though she is standing on the launch pad ready to take off... the countdown is closing in on a highly anticipated career.

Stephanie Brownlee is an Up and coming pop sensation who has already been turning heads, and her debut single "Keep It Real" has already hit Australian radio. The 17-year-old starlet has been making waves around her Noosa home, and recently made a guest appearance at a few special Tamworth events, making her name the one on everyone’s lips.

Having just finished high school, Stephanie briefly explained how she got to where she is now.

When I was about 14, my friends were doing singing lessons. I thought it would be cool to do it with them, so I joined. I just graduated from High school last year. Year 12 was a bit of a juggle. I went on tour with the McClymonts but still had to complete my studies. It was hard but well worth it, I had a lot of fun on tour and loved seeing the northern parts of Queensland.

With the release of her debut single (from the forthcoming album of the same name) Keep It Real, Stephanie has already garnered the support of some of the biggest and most influential names in the international music scene. Firstly, the single is penned by award-winning songwriter Liz Rose, whose success is closely tied to Grammy award winner Taylor Swift after she wrote and co-wrote a plethora of tracks for Taylor’s last album.

Having worked with so many well established musicians and industry people, it is looking like it will be a great story to see unfold. She received great reviews in North Queensland when she toured with the McClymonts last year and many people are looking forward to see what she will do in the upcoming tours. The possibilities for Stephanie are endless and her enthusiasm will drive home whatever she wants.

If you are looking to hear something fresh go and catch one of her gigs that in time will become priceless.