Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Robert Irwin has set his sights on country music stardom, just two months after nabbing a milestone nomination for the prestigious Gold Logie.The 21-year-old is already a successful conservationist, TV presenter, photographer, occasional men’s model, and red carpet host, as well as being the new face of Queensland tourism. Robert let slip a secret he has ‘never told anyone’ in in a new interview with Stellar, revealing that he has been writing his own music and would like to one day release an album of his own. ‘I’ve never told anyone this but I have written stuff,’ the wildlife warrior said.’I’ve written little bits and bobs. I love writing music and putting songs together with different chords.’And I’ve written some stuff that I played for a very small group of people who liked it. But that small group of people are all friends and family, so they’re biased. Who knows if it’s actually good. But [would I release an album]? Who knows?’ Robert Irwin has set his sights on country music stardom, just two months after nabbing a milestone nomination for the prestigious Gold Logie The 21-year-old first picked up a guitar during the Covid-19 lockdowns and has since taken up ukelele and the banjo as well. For those keeping track at home, that was four years ago, when he was just 16. Steve Irwin’s youngest child is something of a young renaissance man, who has found success in two-three career changes per year since then. While Robert didn’t comment specifically on the genre of his own musical stylings, country seems to have his heart. During the pandemic, he uploaded a sweet video of himself serenading his pug dog Stella with Johnny Cash song Ghost Riders In The Sky. As he left school aged 18, Irwin spent his summer on an Australian road trip with Stella, his surfboard, skateboard, and beloved guitar. Then he surprised fans by hitting a Las Vegas stage in May this year, to perform with country music star Lee Kernaghan at the Steve Irwin Gala. Robert wore a suit as he performed a rendition of the Australian hitmaker’s tune Outback Club. During the pandemic, he uploaded a sweet video of himself serenading his pug dog Stella with Johnny Cash song Ghost Riders In The Sky ‘I’ve never told anyone this but I have written stuff,’ the wildlife warrior said. ‘I’ve written little bits and bobs. I love writing music and putting songs together with different chords Robert showed off his musical skills when he hit a Las Vegas stage to perform with country music star Lee Kernaghan during the Steve Irwin Gala Taking to Instagram, he shared a gallery of photos of the event.In one photo, the famed conservationist can be seen strumming an acoustic guitar with great intensity.Country music is experiencing a renaissance of its own in Australia right now, with the country being the second biggest consumer of the genre in the world after the United States. Meanwhile at a recent music industry breakfast panel hosted by Variety, festival organisers reported that while tentpole multi-genre festivals like Splendour in the Grass and Groovin’ in the Moo had fallen, country music festivals such as Ridin’ Hearts and CMC Rocks had sold out in record time. It’s not just music that Robert is keen to explore.Last month, he was lightheartedly suggested as a potential replacement for Daniel Craig in the next James Bond movie after he shared a photo of himself on Instagram clad in a tuxedo.’One of those people [who suggested me for Bond] was Jasin Boland, who is the photographer for the 007 films with Daniel Craig,’ Irwin told the magazine as he confirmed his interest in the role. ‘And when he commented, I was like: “Oh, hang on … [maybe]?” The burgeoning young star credited his gung-ho attitude to tackling new careers to both nature and nurture and said that as he’s grown up, he has realised he can use his personal fame to promote the causes close to his heart.
