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🌎 BIRDIE NICHOLS & THE BUTLER BAND EPK:


🌞 SHORT BIO

Birdie Nichols & The Butler Band deliver a gritty, soulful blend of outlaw country and Americana, driven by storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and road-tested musicianship. Backed by a dynamic live band, Birdie brings a modern edge to classic country traditions - captivating audiences from intimate listening rooms to festival stages across the U.S. and abroad.

Alongside Birdie is the current Global Songwriter of the Year, Shaza Leigh, whose award-winning career spans international charts and major stages, plus legendary pianist Peggy Gilchrist, Australia’s Queen of The Country Piano, anchored by powerhouse drummer Lach Butler and guitarist Blake Butler, the band delivers dynamic performances ideal for festivals, casinos, theatres and cultural showcases.


🌞 LONG BIO

Birdie Nichols & The Butler Band are carving out their place in the modern Americana and outlaw country landscape with a sound rooted in truth, grit, and redemption. Fronted by Nichols’ commanding voice and vivid songwriting, the band blends classic country influences with a contemporary edge that resonates with today’s audiences.

Their live show is where the band truly shines—equal parts high-energy honky-tonk and intimate storytelling. Backed by The Butler Band’s tight musicianship and driving rhythms, Nichols delivers performances that connect deeply with audiences, whether in packed casinos, festival crowds, or stripped-down listening rooms.

With growing momentum on the touring circuit and a global outlook, Birdie Nichols & The Butler Band are building an international following, bringing their brand of authentic American roots music to stages across the U.S., Europe, and beyond.

Alongside Birdie, The Butler Band features seasoned touring entertainers; current Global Songwriter of the Year, Shaza Leigh, Australia’s First Lady of Song, whose incredible award-winning career spans international charts and major stages, plus legendary pianist Peggy Gilchrist, widely known as Australia’s Queen of The Country Piano.

Anchored by powerhouse drummer Lach Butler and guitarist Blake Butler, the band delivers dynamic performances ideal for festivals, casinos, theaters and cultural showcases.


🎧 MUSIC (Original Songs) 

Birdie: No Cattle Kind Of Cowboy - https://open.spotify.com/track/6E6zJTRRTAw8CNuF9H2PG8?si=9157cb3fa91946f0

Shaza: Where Our Heart Lives - https://open.spotify.com/track/0qUDWr1H7WupeHDTXkYvWV?si=a8537516ed164372

Peggy: Tropical Daydream - https://open.spotify.com/track/7Jcmxdbv2POGXYHmUu5J1M?si=f1ac3fe0385c49e0


🎧 MUSIC (Cover Songs)

Birdie: Rhiannon - https://youtu.be/HXJT1J7XIv8 

Shaza: The Rose - https://youtu.be/zW1z_9Zchyo?si=q-86uXkDwwFliApL 

Peggy: Danny Boy - https://youtu.be/c8PmbTAEpgo?si=mlfrqIJDo-zW1BNa

* Finale: All My Loving - https://open.spotify.com/track/1XXq7bFbFTD7U5TxPrASZz?si=e400dbdfdace4ca2


🎥 LIVE VIDEO

Birdie Nichols & The Butler Band: The Last Ranger - https://youtu.be/BAtlUeWH6wY?si=TDxLfJ_Z96ag4Is_

Shaza Leigh: Surrounded By Love - https://youtu.be/fyn4TCazQfQ?si=9uj_Dqh5vt3YoS7s

Peggy Gilchrist: Tamworth Express - https://youtu.be/lXCe8vEGRog?si=ovq7k_eREkzz6bUh


🎥 LYRIC VIDEO

Birdie: Burning Daylight - https://youtu.be/FM6Nx-_3EcQ

Shaza: Born To Be Free - https://youtu.be/9uaQkcCshGk?si=o9Ir3mjzkd2ovw-y


🎇 SELECTED PERFORMANCES 

Headlining dates across the Eastern States of Australia

Australia's largest festival - Tamworth Country Music Festival

Regional festivals worldwide including Scotland, Australia & USA

Touring circuits including Hawaii, Southwest, Southeast, Canada

International expansion planned for 2026 throughout Europe, Japan, India.


🌍 MARKETS & TOURING FOCUS
To coincide with current international radio exposure and charting success throughout 2026/2027 - ✈️ Tour Dates: https://www.thebutlerband.com/world-tour

🇺🇲 United States: Southeast, Texas, Midwest casino & fair circuit 

🇪🇺 Europe: Italy, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands

🇬🇧 United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Ireland

🇯🇵 Asia: Japan (Tokyo, Osaka circuits)

🇨🇦 Canada: Ontario

🇦🇺 Australia (Eastern States Tour - QLD, NSW, VIC)


📰 PRESS QUOTES

"Birdie Nichols has a voice that cuts straight to the heart, capturing my attention immediately for global airplay. She is a true future star!” (Mark Eckel - Oz Breakfast DJ - Australian Country Music Network)

"Birdie [Nichols] has a Cowgirl's heart and a Songwriter's soul" (The Country Music News International Magazine)

"Birdie Nichols continues to celebrate the timeless spirit of the West with honesty, reverence and heart ... Her songs are rich with imagery and purpose" (Star News 2026)

"Birdie and The Butler Band are Authentic, road-ready Americana with an undeniable stage presence” (CCMA - Capital Country Music Association 2026)

"A powerhouse of Australian country music, Shaza Leigh OWB is one of the nations most prolific songwriters" (Star News 2026)

"Shaza Leigh is undeniably gifted in most areas of music ...  Australia's finest singer/songwriter and an astute authority on the music business" (Mark Eckel - Oz Breakfast DJ - Australian Country Music Network)

"A visionary artist, songwriter and industry leader, Shaza Leigh has built a lasting legacy" (Australian Country News 2025)

"Titans win the 2024 Traditional Country Music Awards of Australia ... Shaza Leigh won the Female Single of the Year with her huge number one hit single ... Instrumental Single of the Year ... The Master of Country Guitar, Lindsay Butler OAM and The Queen of the Country Piano, Peggy Gilchrist carried the baton" (Australian Country News 2025)

"Australia's Queen of the Country Piano, Peggy Gilchrist ... A beloved figure in Australian country music, Peggy's passion for performance and exceptional musicianship have earned her a place amongst the genre's most respected artists" (Star News 2025)


💻 STATS & DRAW (Collective platform reach)

Youtube:  20,000+ subscribers & 2,000,000+ views
Facebook: 100,000+ followers/friends
Instagram:  20,000+ followers
Spotify:  

* Average attendance:
    o Exclusive public, private and corporate events 100+
    o Clubs, casinos, showrooms 500-1500+
    o Major concerts & festival crowds 50,000+

* Versatility of the band:
    o Dynamic musical versatility that seamlessly spans genres, moods and live
        settings   
    o A genre-blending sound that moves effortlessly from stripped-back
        storytelling to full-band anthems
    o Unmatched adaptability across intimate acoustic sets, festival stages and
        high-energy headline performances

* Touring markets with repeat draw:
    o Successful club & festival circuit band - annually 30+ years
    o Touring concert showband circuit - annually 30+ years


🏆 AWARDS & INDUCTIONS

Birdie Nichols - https://www.birdienichols.com/ 

Shaza Leigh - https://www.shazaleigh.net/awards 

Peggy Gilchrist -  https://sites.google.com/view/peggygilchrist/awards?authuser=0


💰 WHY THIS ACT WORKS

• High-energy, crowd-engaging live show

• Appeals to country + Americana audiences (ages 25–65)

• Flexible formats:
    o  Full band (festivals / casinos)
    o  Acoustic trio (listening rooms / support slots)

• Strong fit for:
    o  Casinos
    o  Festivals
    o  Fairs
    o  International Americana venues

* Exciting new sound playing various styles of music
* Dedicated work ethic
* Commitment to professionalism and excellence


🖥️ ADDITIONAL INFO

Birdie Nichols - www.birdienichols.com 

Shaza Leigh - www.shazaleigh.net

Peggy Gilchrist - www.peggygilchrist.net 

The Butler Band - www.thebutlerband.com


☎️ BOOKING CONTACT

Booking: Laura Nichols

Email: Manager.birdienichols@gmail.com 

Phone: 480-861-0269 

Location: Nashville, TN (available for national & international touring)

📸 PRESS PHOTOS