BIO - CHARLOTTE LE LIEVRE

Charlotte Le Lievre writes country songs that cut deep — honest, raw, and grounded in real life. With a voice that’s equal parts vulnerable and commanding, her music pulls from early country and folk traditions to make sense of grief, joy, resistance, and the stories we carry. Charlotte spent her early 20s hitchhiking, living at blockades in remote corners of the continent, and learning how to live with grief. Her style and sound combine the richness of that life experience with a deep admiration for the roots of country and folk music.

Charlotte's debut album, Songs from the Barrier Line (2023) made an immediate impact, debuting at #4 on the ARIA Australian Country Album Chart and #3 on the AIR (Australian Independent Record Labels Association) Album Chart. The album was featured on Bandcamp’s Best Country Music list for March 2023, and earned nominations for Contemporary Folk Album of the Year at the Australian Folk Music Awards and Best Country Work at the Music Victoria Awards. David Jarmin from Americana UK said, "The debut release from Charlotte Le Lievre, has an immediate air of authenticity”.

Renowned for her captivating live performances, Charlotte has shared stages with Jimbo Mathus (USA), The Burning Hell (CAN), and C.W. Stoneking, and has appeared at leading festivals across Australia, including Out on the Weekend (VIC), Woodford Folk Festival (QLD), Nannup Music Festival (WA), The Town Folk Festival (VIC), Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival (NSW), NewFarm NewCountry Festival (WA), Nundle Rocks (NSW) and Yackandandah Folk festival (VIC). She showcased at BIGSOUND in Brisbane in 2024 and was selected for the acclaimed 2025 Seed Fund Workshop for self-managed artists.

Charlotte’s songwriting has also received significant recognition. She was a finalist in the 2021 Darebin Songwriters Award and the 2022 Upstart Award, and a semi-finalist in the Americana category of the 2022 and 2023 International Songwriting Competition. During the release of her debut album, she was mentored by acclaimed folk artist Liz Stringer through the AIR Women in Music Mentorship Program.

She is currently working on her sophomore album, Grief Knows No Borders, which is slated for release via Cheatin' Hearts Records in early 2027. The first two singles off the record, Tamworth Lights (October 2025) and I Yearn To Love Someone (February 2026), were added to high rotation on ABC Country and received widespread support from community radio across the country. 

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I'll Never Forget The Words That You Shared

Charlotte Le Lievre

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At its heart, this song is a tribute to my close friend, Newcastle musician Tommy 9 Fingers, who tragically passed away in 2014. Reflecting on our years living together in a rundown Newcastle share house, the song recalls Read more
At its heart, this song is a tribute to my close friend, Newcastle musician Tommy 9 Fingers, who tragically passed away in 2014. Reflecting on our years living together in a rundown Newcastle share house, the song recalls the profound influence his songwriting had on my own creative development. It also reflects on the last time we spent together and the gratitude that I feel knowing those final moments were filled with warmth, friendship and mutual care.
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RELEASE DETAILS - I'LL NEVER FORGET THE WORDS THAT YOU SHARED

CHARLOTTE LE LIEVRE SIGNS WITH CHEATIN’ HEARTS RECORDS AND RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘I’LL NEVER FORGET THE WORDS THAT YOU SHARED’ FROM HER FORTHCOMING SOPHOMORE ALBUM

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Country-folk storyteller, Charlotte Le Lievre has announced that she has signed with respected country music label Cheatin' Hearts Records and is celebrating with the release of her new single, I'll Never Forget The Words That You Shared. The track is the latest offering from her forthcoming sophomore album, Grief Knows No Borders, due for release in early 2027 via Cheatin' Hearts Records/ADA.

The announcement follows the release of Le Lievre's first two singles, Tamworth Lights and I Yearn To Love Someone, both of which received strong support from community radio across Australia and earned high-rotation airplay on ABC Country.

"We are thrilled to welcome Charlotte Le Lievre to the Cheatin' Hearts Records family! We're big fans of Charlotte’s heart-on-the-sleeve songwriting and timeless sound. From what we’ve heard of the new album, fans of traditional country are in for a treat from one of the best new voices in the genre." - Luke Woods - Founder, Cheatin' Hearts Records

Co-written with acclaimed Texan songwriter Hayden Butler, I'll Never Forget The Words That You Shared reveals a different side of Le Lievre's artistry. Driven by infectious guitar hooks, soaring pedal steel and lush backing vocals, the track blends country and rock and roll influences into an uplifting and emotionally expansive sound, highlighting the breadth of musical references that shape Le Lievre's songwriting.

At its heart, the song is a tribute to Le Lievre's close friend, Newcastle musician Tommy 9 Fingers, who tragically passed away in 2014. Reflecting on their years living together in a rundown Newcastle share house, the song recalls the profound influence his songwriting had on her creative development. It also reflects on the last time they spent together and the gratitude Le Lievre feels knowing those final moments were filled with warmth, friendship and mutual care.

"Tommy's songs had a profound impact on me and many people in our Newcastle music community," says Le Lievre. "His brilliant mind will forever be immortalised in his music, and his words are something we will always carry with us."

Produced by Le Lievre, the single was recorded live at Union Street Studio in Melbourne by Roger Bergodaz (Tex Perkins, Neil Murray, Freya Josephine Hollick). The recording features an accomplished lineup of Australian musicians, including Luke Byrnes (electric guitar), Jonothan Brown (bass), Roger Bergodaz (drums), Shane Reilly (pedal steel), Phoebe Elsworth (keys) and Grace Turner (backing vocals).

With I'll Never Forget The Words That You Shared, Le Lievre delivers a heartfelt reflection on friendship, memory and the enduring power of song, offering another compelling glimpse into the emotional landscape of her sophomore album Grief Knows No Borders.

LISTEN HERE: 
https://charlottelelievre.lnk.to/IllNeverForgetTheWordsThatYouShared

Reviews

“A sublime piece of indie country, carried by honest storytelling and a vocal that cuts straight through”.

        - Tammy Moir, HAPPY MAG

“When so much country music aims for crossover appeal, it’s refreshing to hear a song that celebrates the genre’s traditions. I’ll Never Forget The Words That You Shared… is a timeless country tune. Its lyrics tell you a story that’s supported beautifully by the sounds of the acoustic and pedal steel guitars” .

        - Lauren Katulka, Sounds of Oz

 

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