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Q&A with MacKenzie Porter
Canadian-born but Nashville-based
MacKenzie Porter skyrocketed to
international acclaim this year when she
reached five ‘No. 1s’ on Canadian country
radio – a record only matched by
Shania Twain in the 90s. The country
singer is also an award-winning actress! 4
You’ve made history, becoming the only What will you be working on after your
How does it feel to be heading down woman this century to score five No. 1s tour around Australia and New Zealand?
under for the first time as an artist? on Canadian country radio, matching the I’m working on my record right now, so
I’ve been to Australia before on vacation record set by Shania Twain in the 90s. as soon as I land back in the US it will be
but this will be my first experience How was that? right back to recording and writing.
touring. I couldn’t be more excited. It’s so wild. I feel very grateful to do what
I’ve heard only amazing things about I love for a living in any sense. To break What’s been the most memorable
country music fans in Australia and New these records is a whole other thing. moment of your career so far?
Zealand, and can’t wait to experience Shania will always be the Queen, I’m just I think playing The Grand Ole Opry!
it myself. excited to even be in the same sentence It was such an epic night where my whole
as her. family flew into town to watch. I will
We hear you’ll be touring with Savannah never forget the moment I walked
in the Round’s other headliner, Brad What else are you looking forward to into that circle. That is every country
Paisley! doing while in Australia? singer’s dream.
In early 2020 I was out on the road I’m bringing my husband along with me
with Brad. The back half of the tour got so we can be dorky tourists on our What’s the next bucket list goal for you?
cancelled because of COVID so I’m soooo days off. I can’t wait to experience To head out on a headlining tour!
ready to pick back up where we left off. Australian culture again! I think I’m
His whole camp and crew are amazing. most looking forward to the food and the MORE: savannahintheround.com.au
I’m just a fan! animals!
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