Melinda is best known as a Country music artist and is a leading light of the 'new-breed' of Australian Country artists both in Australia and the US. In a career which began with a stage debut at the age of three, (appearing with her mother, the legendary Mary Schneider) she has kept her family tradition alive by becoming one of Australia's most sublime singers and popular live performers.
Five albums and eight years on she has won numerous awards including six CMAA Golden Guitar awards. In 2008 Melinda launched her independent record label, Be Music and released her fifth studio album 'Be Yourself 'on which earned her second ARIA nomination for Best Country Album. Melinda was awarded her sixth CMAA Golden Guitar for 'Vocal Collaboration of the Year' in January 2009 for her heart-warming duet 'Still Here' with Paul Kelly.
Melinda's songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as John Farnham, Billy Thorpe, Jimmy Little, Olivia Newton-John and Paul Kelly.
In addition to her music career and media interests Melinda is a Patron of The Stillbirth Foundation of Australia and The Riverland Domestic Violence Unit and an ambassador for the McGrath Foundation and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.
Melinda is strong, engaging and charismatic and these qualities shine through on camera and in live appearances. She is currently working on the development of television and multi-media projects and is working to expand her profile in these areas.