Australian country rock star Casey Barnes joins Shayne Brian on Long Way to the Top for an in-depth conversation about his brand-new album Made For This, his powerful duet with Pete Murray called Time To Burn, and the incredible journey that has made him one of the biggest names in Australian country music.

In this exclusive interview, Casey opens up about the personal stories behind the new album, the themes of resilience, perseverance and vulnerability woven throughout the record, and how songs like Made For This, Rough Around The Edges and Still In The Fight reflect where he is in both life and career.

Shayne also dives into Casey’s rise from the Queensland pub circuit to national success, his chart-topping albums, Golden Guitar recognition, international touring, and becoming the voice behind the NRL on Nine anthem Made For This.

This episode also explores:

• The making of the new album Made For This
• Working with producers Michael Paynter, Michael DeLorenzis, Andy Skib and Mitch Thompson
• Casey’s first collaboration with Pete Murray
• The evolution of Australian country rock
• Songwriting, storytelling and balancing arena-ready anthems with emotional honesty
• Touring plans and what fans can expect next

If you love Australian country music, country rock, heartfelt songwriting and deep-dive artist interviews, this episode is for you.

To find out more about the upcoming album and tour or to purchase Casey's new merch, head to - https://www.caseybarnes.com.au/

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