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Aleyce Simmonds is a regular performer at the Blue Water Country Music Festival

Aleyce Simmonds Bio

The Story of my life – So far!

From the very beginning..

I came into the world on December 6th, 1986 to the two most beautiful people on the planet, my Mum and Dad, Michelle and Stephen Simmonds. I started my life living in the beautiful coastal town of Port Macquarie, NSW, where my Grandma and Grandad, Aunty’s and Uncles, cousins etc still live.

When I was 4 years old my little sister Karlee came along, followed some 5 years later by my baby sister Sarah. It feels like only yesterday, but it still seems they have grown up way too quick.
I completed my Primary schooling in Port Macquarie at St Joseph’s primary, a wonderful school where I made friends that I will have for life. My first singing teacher was at the school, I guess mum and dad figured they might as well encourage me as I lived and breathed it!!

Soon after I met a lady who I have the greatest respect for, Robyn Ryan who became my singing teacher, to this day I think of all she taught me and try to make her proud!!

High School came around so fast and I loved it!! At the end of year 7 my parents decided we would move to Tamworth NSW, a decision I wasn’t very happy with at first!! Looking back on it all now, it was such a fantastic move, I have met so many beautiful people since living in Tamworth that I couldn’t imagine never knowing, including Joan Douglas who has since become my Manager.

I finished my High schooling at Calrossy Girls School in Tamworth in the hope of getting into uni and studying Music Education to be a music teacher. Of course my dream was to be a famous singer but I thought it was my ‘wildest’ dream rather than an achievable one. I did get into Uni, but decided that instead, I would dare to dream, follow my heart and see where it would take me.

We had been travelling to Tamworth for the Country Music Festival every January for 9 years before we moved there and loved every bit about it! In 2005 I decided to compete in the Telstra Road To Tamworth, a nationwide talent quest that was only in its second year & I was lucky enough to win the competition!! I'll never forget the way I felt when they read out my name as the winner, it was so overwhelming, I was crying so much I could only manage to say “Oh my Goodness!” This experience was priceless, not only did I win a trip to Nashville to record my debut single Mighty Mighty Love, it led to appearances on Sunrise, The Today show, Mornings with Kerri-Anne, Channel Ten News and open many other doors but back stage after the TRTT, I met many people who now hold a very special place in my career, my producer Rod McCormack is one of those. I thank God everyday for this opportunity. Rod will be producing my debut album!! We have written 24 songs together for the project!! It’s quite amazing as Rod was the first person I ever wrote with and to now be writing some great songs together for my first album is really special!

I have also been writing with Suzy Connolly, Rick Price, Graeme Connors, Erinn Sherlock, who are all incredible songwriters. I signed a development deal with Song BMG in ’06 which is something I’m very proud of. To be associated with a company of such prestige is a dream come true. I also signed a Fender Guitars endorsement deal in ’06 – the first guitar I ever saved up for and bought with my ‘own’ money was a Fender so I thought that was pretty special!!

After living in Sydney for two years I now call The Central Coast of NSW home. Over the last 18 months I’ve been touring with 2 of my best friends Dianna Corcoran and Amber Lawrence.

Music is my life, It’s the first thing I think about when I wake and the last thing I think about when I’m falling asleep (and it sometimes occupies my dreams.) A Life without music would be a life without soul, it evokes so much emotion, it transcends all languages – what else does all that?? I pray that my music will be thought of as genuine, honest and personal, something that people can relate to. And more than anything, I will strive with all my heart to make the people I love proud.

MY STORY GROWS!!!! On the 24th August my brand new single, THE KEEPER goes to radio!! I’m so excited and hope you all enjoy it as much as I have recording it!