When Amy was about eight years old, she had one wish: to learn the guitar. Music was already in her heart—her family often gathered with friends who loved karaoke, and Amy was always ready to sing along. So, in grade three, off she went with her dad—known affectionately as The Old Man—to her very first guitar lesson.

That day marked the beginning of a shared musical journey. While Amy strummed her first chords, The Old Man made his way to the music shop to buy his own guitar. From then on, he was determined to find places where Amy could experience live country music. Their first stop? The famous Tamworth Country Music Festival. At the time, Amy proudly carried a pink guitar gifted by her grandfather—though it was far too big for her small hands.

The family didn’t know much about the music industry, but The Old Man’s support never wavered. He simply wanted to help his daughter chase her dream.

Not long after, Andrew (The Old Man) and Amy set out for the Boyne Valley Country Music Festival near Gladstone. They signed up for the walk-up performances, and Amy loved every moment. There they met Graham Howle, who quickly became a family friend. At just 10 years old, Amy sat down with Graham as he asked her about her dad. That conversation soon turned into a song—one written about Andrew, The Old Man.

The Boyne Valley Festival was also the first time Amy was officially invited to perform. It was a turning point, where generous mentors like Graham guided Amy and Andrew through their first steps in the music world. What began as a simple family love of road trips soon became a series of musical adventures, traveling to festivals across the country.

Meanwhile, The Old Man’s journey took on a life of its own. Once a poet, he poured his words into songwriting. Over time, he wrote and recorded an entire album—earning recognition and awards—joined a country rock band, and embraced his newfound passion for music.

What started with one little girl’s dream of learning guitar grew into a shared family story—of music, love, and endless adventures together.