There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when two artists with genuine heart and history step onto a stage together – and audiences at Ballina RSL are about to witness it firsthand.
On Saturday, 28 June, the club’s auditorium will host Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen, two celebrated voices in Australian country music, as they bring their Let Your Love Flow national tour to town. What sets this show apart isn’t just the blend of well-loved classics and award-winning originals – it’s the chemistry between two performers who share an obvious respect for the craft, and for each other.
Kernaghan, a mainstay of Australian country for over two decades, arrives with a remarkable legacy: seven chart-topping albums, a string of number-one hits, and accolades from both the ARIA and Country Music Awards of Australia. Her storytelling style, and warm, familiar voice have made her a beloved figure – not just in country music circles, but across regional Australia.
Owen’s rise has been more recent, but no less impressive. Catapulted to fame as runner-up on The X-Factor, his career has since carved out its own distinct identity. His debut album Life Is A Highway shot straight to the top of the ARIA Country Chart, and his recent original works – including the powerful ‘Proud’, celebrating his First Nations heritage – have deepened his connection with fans.
Together, Kernaghan and Owen share more than a setlist. Their duets – which have attracted millions of online views – are grounded in harmony, not just musically, but emotionally. There’s something nostalgic yet fresh in their interpretations of songs like ‘Islands in the Stream’ and ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’, delivered not with gloss, but with heart.
The Ballina performance promises to be more than a night of familiar tunes. It’s an invitation to pause, reminisce, and celebrate the enduring power of music to bring people together.
With doors opening at 7.30pm, and the show beginning at 8.00pm, it’s an evening shaped as much by memory, as by melody.
For longtime fans or curious newcomers, Kernaghan and Owen offer a rare kind of performance: intimate, unpretentious, and rich in the kind of stories that linger long after the final note.
For more info and tickets visit ballinarsl.com.au.
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