Rick Price

As part of the popular Wiley House Concert series in Clearwater. Australian Singer/Songwriter Rick Price has walked the journey many musicians’ dreams are made of. From his humble beginnings as a child performer with his family band in country Queensland dance halls, this self-taught artist has forged an internationally praised and respected career spanning three decades. Multiple gold and platinum selling albums and numerous music industry awards including the prestigious APRA Song Of The Year award for his song “Heaven Knows” and both the APRA and Export Music Australia awards for his outstanding achievements abroad, are just some of his accolades. In 2009 a move to the United States sparked not only new influences and a broader style for Price but also a return to his childhood musical roots. While there are still echoes of a pop artist, country rhythm and blues, meld beautifully with folk undertones to create the hybrid sounds of albums such as “The Water’s Edge”, “Tennessee Sky” and “Soulville”. Audiences all over the globe are moved by Rick’s amazing voice and soulful songs. A multi-instrumentalist, he is clearly the consummate performer. Price is also a well-respected Producer, helping other artists to refine their songs in the studio. Currently Rick resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he continues to write and record his music. His latest Blues & Roots EP “Wayfaring Stranger” was released in September 2023. This soul stirring EP takes you on an uplifting journey with Rick’s renditions of some of the most popular gospel tracks ever written. Rick recorded and produced ‘Wayfaring Stranger’ with some legendary US musicians, Tom Bukovac on guitar, Dennis Crouch on bass, Jimmy Wallace on organ/piano and, Joshua Hunt on drums. “Hometown”, the 12th studio album and Price's first studio album of original material since 'Tennessee Sky' released nine years ago. Recorded in Rick’s studios, this album features some of Nashville's finest musicians, Dennis Crouch on bass, Fred Eltringham on drums, Tom Bukovac on guitar and Jimmy Wallace on organ. The album takes you on a journey of Rick's childhood days growing up in country Queensland, Australia to present day life in Nashville Tennessee. ​ “The voice of this soulful Australian has the power to silence to rooms and move hearts, as he belts out notes created by the God's themselves. Each word is delivered with such reassurance and understanding, while each note and chord goes out of it's way to invoke emotions within you”. - Mark Spencer ​ “I've been to many concerts but Rick's show was one of the best I've experienced. I was right up at the front, in poor Rick's face. I am embarrassed to admit that he brought me to tears and I was trying to be so subtle about how his storytelling and songs was affecting me. How great is his voice!” – Jen Seyderhalm 2CA Breakfast Co-Host ​ “The show itself was superb; remarkable musicianship, fabulous songs and some great stories. He is a supremely talented man and an absolute gentleman.” Michael O’Brien 2CCC “Rick is a class act in every way.” – Jason Dasey 4BC