Sarah Catania

Sarah Catania is a rising force in Australian country music, known for her heartfelt songwriting and magnetic stage presence. With a voice that carries both strength and vulnerability, Sarah explores the emotional terrain of life in your twenties—capturing love, heartbreak, joy, and anger with disarming honesty. Drawing inspiration from powerhouse artists like Ella Langley, Shania Twain, and Carrie Underwood, she blends classic country storytelling with a fresh, contemporary edge that is resonating with audiences nationwide.

A proud Melbourne native, Sarah launched her music career on the city’s local circuit before rapidly gaining traction on the national stage. Since releasing her debut single Venus and Mars in October 2022, she has performed more than 200 live shows, including standout appearances at major festivals such as the Tamworth Country Music Festival and The Gympie Music Muster. Her dynamic performances and genuine connection with audiences have become central to her growing reputation.

Sarah’s fifth single, Front Row, marked a major breakthrough. Upon release, it was added to full rotation on KIX Country and Australian Country Radio, with strong support from ABC Country and the ABC Grass Roots program. The track was also featured on Apple Music’s ‘New Music Daily’ playlist and added to Spotify’s ‘The Australian Music Scene’, solidifying her position as one of country music’s most promising new voices.

Her discography continues to gain momentum. The 2023 single Little She Knows debuted at No. 11 on the Australian iTunes Country Chart, standing shoulder to shoulder with genre icons like Chris Stapleton and Shania Twain. In 2024, Here I Am climbed to No. 5 on the AMRAP Metro Chart during its release week. Across all five of her singles, Sarah has received extensive airplay on both national platforms—including KIX Country, ABC Country, and IMC Country Radio—and community stations such as Good Morning Country, 101 FM, Southern FM, Gippsland FM, and Plenty Valley FM.

A graduate of the prestigious CMAA Academy of Country Music (2023), Sarah has earned accolades including being a Top 3 finalist in the 2024 Gympie Muster Mothertone Talent Search and a Top 10 finalist in the 2023 KIX Start competition. She has also shared stages with acclaimed artists like Andrew Swift, Shane Nicholson, Taylor Moss, Wade Forster, and Amber Lawrence—a testament to her growing stature in the country music scene.

As a fully independent artist, Sarah Catania not only writes and performs her own music but also manages and funds her career. Her relentless work ethic and authentic artistry are paving the way for a long and impactful presence in Australian country music.