Singer / songwriter Wayne Law's music is his biography; he
has lived his songs and paints a vivid picture for the listener
to connect with.
Born in Dubbo, Wayne's early life took him to many parts of rural
New South Wales. Today, he lives in Oberon, a farming and forestry
community, with his wife, Jodie-Lea, daughter, Sara-Grace and
son, Ethan Brooks Taylor. Yes, Ethan's middle names are a nod
to the influence of Garth Brooks and James Taylor on Wayne's song
writing and eventual career path.
"I had not written one song until I heard the Garth Brooks/No
Fences double album. I heard how intelligent, passionate and emotive,
yet still real and honest, country music could be," said
Wayne. " It unlocked something in me because within two months
I had written my first album, 'Small Town Dreamer'. Of course
James Taylor's work needs no explanation. I don't see his style
in my writing, I'm not that clever, but I would love to achieve
something so full of atmosphere and imagery as 'Copperline' or
'Enough To Be On Your Way'. I am a song writer, and proud of it,
but some guys are just a cut above like J.T."
With his real country upbringing and listening to Charley Pride,
Don Gibson, (who Wayne calls the 'Master of the perfect 3 minute
Pop-Country song'), Webb Pierce and now Garth Brooks and George
Strait, Wayne has created his own distinct style of music that
reflects his personality; honest, perceptive and down to earth.
Wayne came to notice initially as a Star Maker and 1997 Best
New Talent Golden Guitar Finalist. In 1998 he was awarded Best
New Talent by the Victorian Country Music Association. Wayne was
also inducted into the South Australian 'Hands of Fame' Park in
1999. In March of 2002, 'The International Frank Ifield Spur'
Award was bestowed upon Wayne, which promotes the release of his
music to over 800 radio stations across Europe and the United
Kingdom, in May. Wayne recently received an 'Honour Award'
in the 'Great American Song Contest' for his beautiful
ballad, 'A House Full Of Angels'. He was one of only four international
artists to be recognised with this award this year.
Wayne's brand new album, 'Lessons', already is receiving
widespread critical acclaim. As Wayne had no choice economically
but to produce 'Lessons' himself, this is a particularly
pleasing result for this first time producer.
Wayne has toured with and shared the stage with some of the
biggest names in Australian music including Slim Dusty, Billy
Thorpe, Marcia Hines, Gina Jeffreys, James Blundell, Mental as
Anything and Kasey Chambers & The Dead Ringer Band.
He has a well-earned and well-respected reputation as a great
performer and is recognised industry wide as one of the most gifted
singer/songwriters in Australian Country Music today.