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Gary Ellis:The Man In The Hat
Gary Ellis is one of Australia's most experienced country singers. As a young artiste Gary met the great Burl Ives who was to influence his career …..not the style of his music but the way to conduct himself with media and fans.
Gary has never forgotten that advice. Gary together with Rocky Page, Dick Parry, Les Partell and Pete Scoglan were the first country singers to sign commercial contracts with Spotlight Recordings.

Gary was in Sri Lanka many times and alover of Sri Lankan baila Gary's first release "My dog and me", was extremely well received both here and abroad. Gary toured Australia with Ern Smith's Western Revue and other shows. He says his experience in the tent shows was invaluable and led to him getting his own show on television HSV 7. Gary won Australia's prestigious AUSTRALIA'S AMATUEUR HOUR. He was a highly sought after performer.

Gary also appeared with the famous Johnnie Ray and was soon offered tours of America and Canada. Due to unavoidable circumstances he could not take up the contracts. A long break was inevitable to sort out his problems but Gary "Got things together" and pursued a career as a Race horse trainer, trackman and racing journalist.

Gary sincerely thanks his Sri Lankan wife Preenie, who has supported and encouraged him in all his pursuits. Love of country music brought him back to the recording studio and he has now released 3 albums within three years.
His last album "Man in the Hat" met with huge acclaim and is still available. Gary tours extensively in South East Asia and last year topped the charts for eight weeks with the Norm Burke composed ‘Sri Lankan Heroes.’

This Album, ‘Time to learn’ , has been compiled with great thoughts and musical arrangements have been beautifully produced by highly acclaimed performer/ song writer and producers Rob Foenander, who has spent hours getting this album together.

Norm Burke, undisputed Country Music Guru and songwriter, has been a source of encouragement and technical input, apart from writing two exceptional songs for this album. Well known entertainer, Des Kelly has helped and been supportive of the project.

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