Andrew Farriss AM, one of Australia’s most respected songwriters and the co-founder of INXS, returns with his brand-new single “Mending Fences,” written with acclaimed Americana artist and songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. (Gary, Father’s Son; Took A Walk with Shaboozey). His creative life today is shaped by strong storytelling, lived experience, and the rhythm of his farm in New South Wales where he writes between tours and seasons.
“Mending Fences is a song I wrote with Stephen Wilson Jr. when I was spending time in Nashville. It touches on the hard life of farmers, their day-to-day routines, and some of the emotional issues they may face. It’s really a tribute to how much energy—physically and emotionally—the world’s farmers put into their craft in order to provide food and products for the entire world.”
In 2024 Andrew made his Grand Ole Opry debut, with Keith Urban appearing as a special guest during his performance. The appearance marked a defining moment in his solo chapter.
His debut solo album in 2021 delivered radio singles including Come Midnight and Good Momma Bad. You Are My Rock charted on the US Billboard Indicator chart, and With The Kelly Gang earned a Golden Guitar nomination for Heritage Song of the Year.
Andrew will release his next album, The Prospector, in 2026, followed soon after by new music through the companion project Thunderbolt.
Earlier in his career Andrew helped form INXS, a band that went on to sell more than 75 million records worldwide. INXS earned multiple ARIA Awards, Grammy nominations, a BRIT Award, MTV Music Awards, and induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame.