Aly Cook's Pick of Kiwi Country Artists

New Zealand International Cricketer and Coach John Wright recently released his album 'Red Skies' and debut video 'Drivin' into Mot'. Aly Cook chats to John Wright backstage at his album launch and filmed a behind the scenes look at the making of the video 'Drivin into Mot' and the video itself.

Kayla Mahon is a fabulous young country artist from New Zealand's Country Capital Gore. She recently performed at the coveted CMC Rocks concert in Australia and graced the stage of last year CMA Global Artist showcase in Nashville. Both Kayla's own music videos and back catalogue videos with her previous duo 'The Heartleys' feature throughout the Kiwi Country Series.

Iconic Country Band The Coalrangers have music for the head, the heart and the feet. Winners of a Tui for Country Album of the Year they are one of those story telling bands that fill a room whenever they play.

Kaylee Bell - Toyota Star Maker Winner, Tamworth Australia 2013. NZ Best Female Artist Winner 2013. Tui for NZ Country Album of the Year with Heartfirst. APRA Country Song of the Year with Pieces, a co-write with Jared Porter to name but a few accolades. Kaylee has twice sung a duet onstage with Keith Urban and recently opened in New Zealand for the Dixie Chicks.

Phil Doublet is a stunning session guitarist who is as respected in Australia as he is in NZ. He is fast establishing himself as a solo artist in his own right. Hailing from Canterbury, Phil's has written an amazing tribute to the Canterbury earthquake 'The Day the Spire Fell’.