Riley Ziskey writes and sings about experiences he's actually lived. 

Growing up on Cattle Stations in Outback Queensland, the love for country music was unavoidable.

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 Riley spent his younger years getting the chops required for any musician to thrive amongst the competition, by playing local pubs, rodeos, race meets and Balls. 

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After a long hiatus from Music, working in the mines of Western Australia, the urge to get back on stage grew too strong. His first appearance busking at Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025 earnt him a support Slot on Tori Darke and Brad Butcher's Tour.

With increased momentum from Winning the 'Matt Perrin Development Award' at Country Stars, performing at the Gympie Muster Talent Search and Ekka Country Music Showdown, Riley was added to the Ridin' Hearts Lineup in 2025 headlined by Megan Moroney and Nate Smith without any releases out.

2026 has proved fruitful by supporting 'The Buckleys' at TCMF 2026, Opening for Lee Kernaghan in his hometown of Longreach apart of the QLD Music Trails and most recently performed at Lasso Country Music Festival. Riley also placed in the Top 27 of the 2026 Australian Idol TV Competition. 

With a quick rise in Australia, his first single 'Bore Water Soul produced by Jared Adlam, sets the tone as a songwriter. 

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Ziskey is set to perform at Tasmania's Rural Rumble and Open for Shannon Noll Later this year.