Interview with Julian Austin

Published: Aug. 6, 2018, 4 p.m.

b'Born in Sussex, New Brunswick, Julian Austin has written and played music since he was in his mid-teens, dabbling in every genre from heavy metal to rock to 80\\u2019s pop before falling in love with the new country music sound that was taking shape in the early 90\\u2019s. In 1998 Austin moved out west to Calgary Alberta. While living out west Austin further honed his musical skills in both writing songs and entertaining the fans. His first album, \\u201cWhat My Heart Already Knows\\u201d, more than justified that musical choice, earning Julian a certified CRIA gold record (50k+ sales) and the 1997 Wrangler Rising Star Award from the Canadian Country Music Association. His first single \\u201cLittle Ol\\u2019 Kisses\\u201d went #1 on radio and also made the CMT Top 30 Videos of 1997, followed in 1998 with the Best Country Single award at the first annual Canadian Radio Music Awards. That year Julian also earned several Juno nominations.\\n\\nJulian is here to chat about & share his latest songs!'