The Big 15 With

Amber Lawrence

Home town:
Sydney.

Biggest musical influence:
Early Leann Rimes and the Dixie Chicks ... now it’s just a melting pot of influences

Five essential albums on your iPod:
Leann Rimes – Blue; Dixie Chicks – Home; Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson – Rattlin Bones; Ann Vriend – Self Titled; Jewel – Pieces of You; or any Celine Dion!

Favourite song:
I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders.

Favourite film:
Dirty Rotten Scoundrals.

Favourite book:
I don’t have one ... cause I don’t read enough!

Favourite food:
Donuts and cheese (eaten separately).

Greatest achievement to date:
Following my dream and taking a risk when it might have been easier to stay safe. And writing songs that people connect with.

Three people I'd love to have around for dinner:
Keith and Nicole, Zach Braff (from Scrubs) and Steve Carell – so much fun!

Best advice you've been given:
Never ever ever give up.

One word that best sums you up:
Focussed.

If you weren't playing country you'd be:
Singing Abba songs. He he.

Best way to spend a rainy day:
DVDs and donuts in bed.

Strangest fan request:
Can you do my tax for me (I used to be an accountant).
 

Cats or Dogs?:  Cats