Sam McMeekin is carving out a niche with her distinctive blend of country roots and pop sensibility. Her musical prowess is uniquely hers, while reminiscent of today’s biggest stars in the genre, drawing inspiration from the likes of Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers, and Kacey Musgraves. In January of this year, Sam released her highly anticipated sophomore EP “Amelioration”—a ten track piece of work – featured in CountryTown and Backseat Mafia harnessing the poignant intricacies of indie, pop, and country music, in a way that is unique to McMeekin. The EP precedes her first ever national headline tour in February of 2026, as well as an impressive run of festivals and tour supports throughout 2026, following off from a massive 2025 for the Tasmanian artist, touring with and supporting the likes of Wade Forster, Andrew Swift, Meg Washington, Boo Seeka, and Alex Lloyd among the bunch. Perhaps most notably, Sam was hand-picked by country music supermega star Morgan Evans and icons Fanning Dempsey National Park for their separate shows at Odeon Theatre. Sam’s latest work is as hooky as it is haunting —further cementing her reputation as one of Tasmania’s most magnetic voices and a songwriter worth paying very close attention to.