Ian shortall

Contemporary Country Songwriter & Artist

Melbourne, Australia Website: ianshortall.com 

Email: shortallian@gmail.com 

Management/Songwriting/Pitch Inquiries: Chris Keaton – chris@chriskeaton.com

 

Artist Biography

Ian Shortall is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter and country music artist whose heartfelt, timeless songs have earned the attention of Nashville’s biggest names.

With a warm, authentic voice and a gift for honest, relatable storytelling, Ian writes classic country music that bridges traditional roots with contemporary heart. His songs speak of love, loss, small-town life, backroad wisdom, and the everyday struggles and triumphs that define the human experience.

In addition to his solo artist career, Ian has become a respected Nashville songwriter, with multiple songs receiving “Keeps” from established and rising country artists. Recent activity includes cuts and holds with Parmalee, Cadillac Three, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Devin Dawson, Cole Goodwin, Carter Faith, Lanie Garner, Conner Smith, and others. His songs have been pitched to major-label artists such as Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, and Kelleigh Bannen, among many more.

Whether performing stripped-back acoustic sets or full-band arrangements featuring pedal steel and rich harmonies, Ian delivers the kind of real, soulful country music that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in tradition. Influences range from the legends — Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Townes Van Zandt — to modern voices like Tyler Childers, Zach Bryan, Sturgill Simpson, and Chris Stapleton.

Now based in Victoria, Ian continues to write and record from the heart, splitting his time between creating music for himself and for the Nashville industry. His upcoming release on June 19, 2026 marks a powerful new chapter in his journey as both an artist and a songwriter.

Authentic. Honest. Unapologetically country.

Recent Nashville Keeps & Song Catalog

Ian’s contemporary country songs are actively being pitched in Music City. Highlights include:

Song Title Artists with Keeps Demo Link
Something Borrowed, Something Blue Maddie & Tae, Clare Dunn, Carter Faith, Kylie Ryan, Kree Harrison, Alexandra Kay, Erin Kinsey /track/4677032/something-borrowed-something-blue
Hit Rock Bottom Ben Gallaher, Conner Smith, Graham Barham, Braxton Keith, Kameron Marlowe /track/4677031/hit-rock-bottom
Over Whiskey Braxton Keith, Alexandra Kay, Shaylen, Erin Kinsey, Mickey Guyton, Carter Faith, Stephanie Quayle, The Band Loula, Sony Music Artists /track/4677030/over-whiskey-full-mix
 
 

Full catalog available upon request. Open to co-writes and custom pitches.

"Ian Shortall’s ‘Chesapeake’ is a reflective ballad that showcases his storytelling prowess and melodic sensibility." – HONK Magazine

"A warm, inviting sound that draws you in with its authenticity." – Last Day Deaf

"Masterful guitar work and emotionally charged lyrics make this a standout." – B-Side Guys

Press photos

Music (Demos for Cut Consideration)

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    10,000 Steps 3:07
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    A Penny For Your Thouhts 4:01
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    Ain't Leavin' Tennessee 3:42
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    Backroad Baptism 3:37
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    Bartender’s Bible 3:09
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    Big Man in a Small Town 3:22
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    Break the Wheel 3:31
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    Bulletproof Thanks to You 2:29
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  9. 9
    Close But No Guitar 3:49
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  10. 10
    Country On My Mind 3:03
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    Daddys don't Lie 2:59
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    Empire 3:03
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    He Thinks I'm Prayin' 3:02
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    Hit Rock Bottom 3:24
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    Little Things 4:04
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    Mounains 3:17
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    Neon Confession 3:44
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    Over Whiskey - full mix 3:25
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    Over Whisky - male vocal 3:25
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    Pillow Talk 3:27
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