Rowdy’s Rose is multi international award winning, husband-and-wife modern country duo from Waikato, New Zealand. Recently back from USA as triple US Music Award winning artists!

As independent singer-songwriters and international recording artists, they have swiftly established themselves on the global country music scene with their heartfelt storytelling, tight harmonies, and connected stage presence.

Background 

They write together, record and produce all of their music independently. Drawing inspiration from life’s lessons and modern country, Rowdy’s Rose blend contemporary production with timeless melodies, creating a fresh yet authentic sound that resonates across borders.

 Major Awards & Honors 

- Triple USA Music Award winners 

- International Band Single of the Year (Gold), 2025 for “No Greater Love” ISSA Awards (Atlanta, USA)

- Best New Artist, HUGS Radio (Pennsylvania, USA), 2024 

- International Songwriter of the Year, Who’s Hoo Country Music Awards (Indiana, USA), 2024 

- Featured International Artists at both the HUGS Radio and Who’s Hoo awards ceremonies 

- Top 10 Finalists, MLT Songwriting Award (NZ), 2025 

- NZ On Air New Tracks artists (June & December 2024) 

They are also three-time nominees (out of 86,000 submissions) at the prestigious Josie Music Awards, held at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, for:

- Country Song of the Year (No Greater Love)

- Duo of the Year

- Music video of the Year (No Greater Love)

and have received nominations for Songwriter of the Year from the Elite Music Awards (New York) and four nods from the Red Carpet Awards (Europe) in 2025.

Chart Success 

Their single **“Shooting Star”** achieved significant airplay and streaming success: 

- #3 on the Top 100 Kiwi Music Chart (CFM) 

- #8 on the HUGS Radio Top 200 (Pennsylvania, USA) 

- #11 on the Who’s Hoo Country Countdown (Indiana, USA) 

New release “Burning Brighter”

• #1 on Banks Radio (Australia), April 2025

 Tours & Live Performances 

- Five-show USA tour in 2024 with stops in Pennsylvania, Indiana and three showcases in Nashville 

- Featured international artists at HUGS Radio and Who’s Hoo awards ceremonies 

- Just completed the nationwide **“Burning Brighter” Tour** in 2025, performing at five locations from the northern tip of the North Island to the southern reaches of the South Island, including two major country music festivals in NZ.

 Media & Broadcast 

- Music video for “Shooting Star” airing on international music television 

- Latest video “No Greater Love” featured on JuiceTV (NZ) and Australia Country Television 

- Streaming reach in over 181 countries, with regular radio play in New Zealand and abroad 

Looking Ahead 

With a rapidly growing fanbase, robust international connections and a slew of recent accolades, Rowdy’s Rose continue to burn brighter each year. Their unique fusion of Kiwi charm and country soul positions them as one of modern country music’s most exciting independent acts—both at home and on the world stage.