Radio Northern Beaches Highlights Podcast

Michael Lester Interviews John Stephan — From Sydney to Nashville and Las Vegas


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In this engaging episode, Michael Lester speaks with John Stephan, a Sydney-raised singer whose career spans nearly twenty years in America’s top stages—Nashville and Las Vegas. John shares his extraordinary journey, starting as a professional singer at just four years old, and reveals how his four-octave vocal range set him apart. He recounts how, after studying music at Sydney University, he was encouraged by teachers to head to America, where record companies in Australia initially claimed they couldn’t afford his unique sound. Known as 'The Voice from Down Under,' John discusses how he was backed by Wes Orbison, Roy Orbison’s son, to become the authorized performer of Roy’s songs and story. Tune in to learn about his songwriting, recording career, and the adventures that took him from Sydney to the world stage.
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Radio Northern Beaches Highlights PodcastBy CHRISTINE MCCORMACK