J.R. Reyne has been performing for as long as he can remember; whether on-stage or in the studio with award-winning artists and producers, or lending his acting talents to myriad productions spanning throughout his extensive career.
Reyne has always taken his own path, whether releasing his debut album at the age of 20 (‘Album of the Week’ – Daily Telegraph), fronting bands ‘Rushcutter’ & ‘The Paradise Three’ (‘Artist you should know about’ – Rolling Stone), or taking his solo-show (‘Armed with a mesmerising voice, harmonica and guitar’ – Broadsheet), across the globe, gracing the bills of world-renowned festivals, and touring alongside illustrious artists.
Having returned to Australia from being based in the U.S. and touring Europe with Cat Power, J.R. wasted no time, releasing ‘Baby Tonight’ to the airwaves (Triple M Artist of the Week), and landing the lead in Paul Kelly’s musical ‘Deeper Water’ with co-star Missy Higgins.
Reyne recorded the accompanying album in Auckland at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios, just before returning to Australia to open for US hit‐makers ‘Train’ on their sellout national tour.
Having previous starring roles in shows such as Neighbours, Winners & Losers, and recently on Channel Seven’s number one TV show ‘The Secret Daughter’, alongside Jessica Mauboy, with the accompanying, ARIA #1 Record’s “The Secret Daughter” & “The Secret Daughter 2” Soundtrack’s – which feature hits performed by Reyne and Mauboy, such as ‘Good Times’, ‘Rocks’ & ‘Plans’ – earned Reyne an ARIA nomination.
