The Butler Band of 2026, are currently spear-headed by managing partner, Shaza Leigh Butler OWB. Shaza Leigh has released 17 highly successful, solo career albums and as a songwriter, has had over 350 songs released. Shaza has toured with several of Australia’s biggest roadshows for all of her adult life, hitting the road at 20 years of age. Shaza’s confidence and musical ability makes her one the most accomplished, multi-talented entertainers in country music; inducted into the Australian Country Music Hands of Fame, Wall of Honour and The Women’s Wall of Fame. Her outstanding career success includes 4 National Female Artist of the Year on Radio awards, 4 National Composer, 6 National Songwriter of the Year Awards plus 2 Female Single of the Year crowns at the Traditional Country Music Awards of Australia. Shaza is also the inaugural winner of 2026 Global Songwriter of the Year Award.
Lach Butler has developed as one of the most outstanding drummers in country music. He is one of the most exciting drummers to rise in Australia in many years, bringing enthusiasm and excitement to every stage he walks on. His youthful, high energy performances and commanding presence, lifts the band, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.
Blake Butler joined the family group as a teenager and is the newest member of The Butler Band. Blake brings his smooth vocals and bubbly personality to classic songs, chosen to please the most discerning audiences. Blake has also picked up the guitar again especially for the world tour, something he has always had a passion to play.
Complimenting mother and sons is, 'Aunty Peg,' Renowned as Australia’s Queen of the Country Piano, Peggy Gilchrist is unquestionably one of the most successful recording and touring keyboardists ever in Australia having spent almost 20 years on the road and recording as an integral member of the orginal concert lineup of The Butler Showband. Peg has released 4 instrumental albums including 2 with the “Master Of Country Guitar”, Lindsay Butler OAM. Peg has been crowned Australia’s ‘Musician of the Year’ 3 times at the Gold Medallion Media Awards and several Instrumentalist of the year awards at various ceremonies.
The Butlers Band are masters at creating an event to remember; fine music delivered with love and laughter; the perfect recipe for a great experience. The Butlers are divinely unique - Feel their energy and Love their music!
