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Her time to shine
New Zealand Listener
|July 19-25, 2025
A local hero makes a bid for international recognition.
It appears “world famous in New Zealand” Tami Neilson's time has come in that long-sought American market.
She's touring with Willie Nelson following her duet with him on the poignant Beyond the Stars and her Neilson Sings Nelson tribute album.
Neon Cowgirl - all Neilson originals or co-writes - punches home right from the orchestrated opener Foolish Heart with the cloud-piercing drama of Roy Orbison, an influence also discernible in One Less Heart.
This story is from the July 19-25, 2025 edition of New Zealand Listener.
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