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The early years



Born in Copenhagen Denmark, raised in Australia, Connie Kis Andersen began learning the banjolin at the age of eight.


By the time she had turned eleven years old, Connie Kis had already performed at eisteddfods in Sydney and as guest of Australian Country Music legend Slim Dusty, when his show came to Bourke NSW, the town where her family had settled at the time.


Given her migrant background and hard work ethic, pursuing a full time career in music was never a consideration. 

The Story



The early years continued ...



So as a young adult soon to enter the workforce, Connie Kis rolled up her sleeves, studied hard and received a double degree in Psychology and Economics from the University of New South Wales.


A haircut and a real job later, Connie Kis found herself working in the field of Special Education in Sydney for two years before moving to Perth W.A. where she continued to teach children with multiple disabilities in Education Support.


Around the same time, she began to pursue a part-time career in music, her first love.


Over the years she took on roles as lead singer in various Perth bands and duos - the longest existing one being Kis'n Tel for well over 10 years.

Photo  Memories

Wearing Slim's Hat

 


















Now ... having turned that part-time passion into a full-time career as a singer songwriter and recording artist, Connie Kis tours solo and will also front house bands at clubs and numerous festivals with the ease and talent that a only seasoned, professional performer brings.


Following her chosen purpose in life to this point in time however, wasn't exactly a smooth road.


Late in 2011, Connie Kis was diagnosed with Stage III Colon Cancer and so her career path took a detour while she set out to achieve her personal goal of surviving the challenges and treatment that come with this disease.



Now continued ...




Even though her music took a back seat during that period, Connie Kis still managed to keep her profile active and released new works. Along with that, she accepted a demanding invitation from Country Music Radio Nashville, to produce and present a weekly program that focussed on Australian content for their international listening audience.

 

So in 2011, SHOWCASE AUSTRALIA was born and since then, the popular program has been syndicated world-wide, online and terrestrially.


This outstanding artist's performances have seen her honoured to be the support act in Perth for Don McLean, Kasey Chambers and BJ Thomas. It's also taken her on press tours in Scandinavia, Europe and numerous radio and solo promotional tours of the USA, including performances in Nashville, TN at CMA's Fan Fest, The Blue Bird Cafe, Midnight Jamboree and Nashville Cowboy Church to name a few.


Connie Kis's reputation as one of Western Australia’s finest singer-songwriters precedes her where ever she tours and teaches.

  








She has seven albums and several hit songs to her credit, including a coveted #1 spot on the Australian Country Tracks Chart for her own song; Gone Wishin'.


Connie Kis is also grateful recipient of multiple awards in Australia for song writing as well as a performing artist.


Highlights include being named Western Australia’s ‘Best Independent Female Country Artist’ three times, winning the 'Best Independent Country Music Album' for Western Australia twice and receiving a national TIARA award for Female Vocalist in 2012.  She is also a 4 time recipient of the Gold Medallion Media Award for the South Central West Region of Australia.


Having faced and overcome some of the challenging twists and turns that life’s highway has taken her down, this inspiring woman continues to follow her true calling and shines as an example for others to never lose sight of their dreams.


Connie Kis reveals her deep belief in self and purpose through all that she does - she is a true stylist, not to be missed.