Australian Country Music Singer-Songwriter Simon Orton

Simon Orton is an independent Australian music artist and country singer-songwriter from Queensland, known for his poignant songwriting that delves into themes of family, grief, faith, resilience, love, and healing. Growing up on a Queensland farm, Simon penned his first song at the age of twelve alongside his father—a lullaby for his younger brother Davey, who faced the challenges of cerebral palsy, significant communication difficulties, and chronic pain. Decades later, this deeply personal journey culminated in the release of Davey’s Story on 28 August 2026, serving as a heartfelt tribute to his brother and to families and caregivers navigating the complexities of disability, caregiving, and loss.

As a country singer-songwriter, Simon’s music intertwines the warmth of country with acoustic storytelling and his rich life experiences, accentuated by his deep, gravelly vocal style. His original works include The Next Me, which explores the transformative experience of fatherhood; A Little Light, introspective about patience, trauma, and compassionate love; Give My Heart Back; So This Is Christmas?; and the faith-driven live recording I Give It All to You. He has also developed a unique interpretation of classic hits, reimagining That’s Life, Every Breath You Take, and Fly Me To The Moon with stripped-back country, folk, and Americana influences. To enjoy his music, don’t forget to follow Simon Orton on Spotify.

His music has received independent coverage from notable outlets such as Stereo Stickman, We Write About Music, Illustrate Magazine, Music Crowns, The Green Room Door, and UK Christian outlet Louder Than The Music. Some of his chart performances include Fly Me To The Moon reaching #1 on Local Sounds, The Next Me at #2, A Little Light hitting #2 on Local Sounds and entering the Top 10 of the BandWagon Radio Network Hot 100, and Davey’s Story achieving #2 on Louder Than The Music’s Christian chart, as highlighted by LTTM’s Instagram coverage.

Beyond his musical pursuits, Simon Orton works throughout Australia in safety, risk, and psychosocial wellbeing, aiming to help organizations create safer and more emotionally aware workplaces. He increasingly views his work and music as expressions of the same mission: to recognize individuals, foster honest communication, and utilize lived experiences to help others feel less isolated. For Simon, chart positions, radio play, reviews, and streams are important as they allow his songs to reach a wider audience; however, his primary goal remains to produce music that empowers listeners to navigate challenging times while moving towards hope, healing, and purpose. Learn more about him by exploring Simon Orton Music.