Country Song is a fictionalised story wrapped around the life of Indigenous singing legend Jimmy Little – a witty, warm journey back into Australia’s recent past. It’s a rollicking celebration featuring music from some of Australia’s renowned Indigenous entertainers and pure escapist entertainment, revelling in the healing power of music.

It’s the ’70s, and Jimmy’s on top of the world but doubting himself – prompting a nostalgic journey through his past from talented teen to honey-voiced guitar-slinger to respected leader. Other pioneering Indigenous icons weave in and out of his life, such as songbird Auriel Andrew, boxer-turned-singer Lionel Rose, and firebrand activist Bobby McLeod. Together, they chalk up a list of firsts for their people as Australia goes through a turbulent change.

Michael Tuahine leads a cast of six actor/musicians in this warm and witty yarn drawing on the life of the gentleman balladeer, peppered with old-time hits from Johnny Cash and Marty Robbins to Jimmy’s own No.1 Royal Telephone and his covers of 80’s hitsUnder the Milky Way and Blackfella/Whitefella.