Connie Kis Andersen
Talent, hard work, perseverance, and passion have led to Connie Kis Andersen enjoying a reputation as one of Western Australia’s finest independent singer-songwriter artists.
She has previously released six albums with many of her self-penned songs out to radio enjoying chart success – both in Australia and the US. Now, her brand new album REFLECTIONS is here, making it a total of seven.
Just some of her honors include being awarded the Best Independent Female Country Artist for Western Australia three times, Best Independent Country Music Album for Western Australia twice, a national TIARA award for Female Vocalist and four Gold Medallion Media Awards for the South-Central West regions of Australia.
In January 2024 Connie Kis received the Tex Morton Award for Contribution to Country Music in Australia from the Tamworth Songwriters’ Association and in 2021, a Dusty Boots Award for Services to the Country Music Industry in Australia. Both achieved for her dedication and commitment to producing and hosting the ever-popular, globally syndicated radio show called Showcase Australia a program which promoted new Australian country music to the world for just over thirteen years between September 2011 and Dec 2024.
And, recently in January 2025, she was inducted into the Australian Country Music Broadcasters Hall of Fame for her work in radio.
During her career, Connie Kis has performed at many high-profile Australian festivals and Nashville TN venues – including Sounds Australia, (Americana Fest), The Bluebird Cafe, CMA Fan Fest to name a few, and has enjoyed regular guest appearances on Nashville Cowboy Church when in the US.
As well, she has served her industry with dedication over the years, having previously held positions on the board of West Australian Government Arts funding bodies, and holding past positions as President of WAM (West Australian Music Industry Association) and Acting C.E.O. of Multi-cultural Arts, when it was in operation.
Connie Kis ANDERSEN is a lifetime member of the CMA and a long-term member of the Grammy Organisation, NARAS (20+ years), and in 2024 her hit song; ‘Hurt’ made the first round of voting for a GRAMMY.
In Australia, she is a member of CMAA, APRA, TSA and in the USA, a publisher member of ASCAP. As a musician/artist, Connie Kis is endorsed by renowned Australian guitar makers, Cole Clark Guitars.
Defying industry paradigms, she has achieved all this as a mature aged performer entering into the music industry as a recording artist after a long and successful career in teaching children with disabilities.
And so, Connie Kis reveals her deep belief in self and purpose, through all that she does – she is a true music stylist with a passion for music, people, and personal growth.