Episode Highlights

🎙️ Fearless Singer Podcast Ep. 52 

Sue Ray: From Country Queen to Jazz Storyteller 

In this heart-filled, laugh-out-loud episode, I sit down with the glorious Sue Ray—a proud Gamilaraay woman, award-winning singer-songwriter, and total genre-bending powerhouse.

We talk about her roots in country and punk, her deep love for jazz, and the wild ride from 1AM Troubadour gigs to Nina Simone tributes at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

✨ Expect stories, Brisbane nostalgia, music memories, laughs, and so much heart.

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Let's dive into the good stuff!

00:20 – Meet Sue Ray

01:55 – The Fondelles + band beginnings

06:52 – Musical roots in Toowoomba

20:52 – Discovering jazz + first influences

26:12 – Nina Simone tribute + the Powerhouse

28:21 – Toowoomba Jazz Club magic

31:09 – Social media vs. live audience

34:35 – Nashville sessions + new music

41:26 – Final reflections + what’s next

📲 Follow Sue Ray: @sueraymusic | www.sueraymusic.com

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