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Charlotte Le Lievre writes country songs that cut deep: honest, raw and grounded in real life.
Drawing on the traditions of early country and folk, her music carries the warmth and grit of an old record, with songs that move between heartfelt ballads, dusty road stories and hard-driving country. Her voice is equal parts vulnerable and commanding, finding beauty and tenderness alongside the grief, joy, resistance and stories we carry. There’s a lived-in quality to Charlotte’s music. It’s intimate enough to feel like a late-night conversation, but made to be shared, sung along to and danced to.
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Charlotte Le Lievre writes country songs that cut deep: honest, raw and grounded in real life. Drawing on the traditions of early country and folk, her music carries the warmth and grit of an old record, with songs that move between heartfelt ballads, dusty road stories and hard-driving country. Her voice is equal parts vulnerable and commanding, finding beauty and tenderness alongside the grief, joy, resistance and stories we carry. There’s a lived-in quality to Charlotte’s music. It’s intimate enough to feel like a late-night conversation, but made to be shared, sung along to and danced to.
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.
Renowned for her captivating live performances, Charlotte has shared stages with Jimbo Mathus (USA), The Burning Hell (CAN) and C.W. Stoneking, and has played acclaimed festivals across the country including Out on the Weekend, Woodford Folk Festival, Nannup Music Festival, The Town Folk Festival, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Nundle Rocks and Yackandandah Folk Festival. She showcased at BIGSOUND in 2024 and participated in the 2025 Seed Fund Workshop for self-managed artists where she was mentored by Fanny Lumsden.
Charlotte's sophomore album, Grief Knows No Borders, is set for release in February 2027 via Cheatin' Hearts Records. The album's first two singles, Tamworth Lights (2025) and I Yearn To Love Someone (2026), both received high rotation on ABC Country, alongside widespread national and international radio support. The third single, I'll Never Forget The Words That You Shared, secured playlist support from Apple Music and charted at #9 on the AMRAP Country/Blues/Roots Airplay Chart. With the album release on the horizon, 2027 will see Charlotte continue to build momentum with support slots for Mick Thomas (Weddings Parties Anything) and The Burning Hell (CAN), as well as a featured performance on the Toyota Park Stage at Tamworth Country Music Festival as part of Americana in the Park.
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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.
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“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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