The three sisters from country Australia have been leading a double life since they released their first album five years ago. While eternally loyal to the Australian scene that nurtured them and continues to invite them back to major events like the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Brooke, Sam and Mollie have set their sights on the massive country scene of the US, starting with Nashville, which they now call home. Or at least, half a home.

It’s this sentiment that powers third album Two Worlds Collide: not only are the McClymonts forever living out of suitcases in the pursuit of their dream, but this collection is a reflection on the nature of country and mainstream music. With an understanding of the impact of a simple song with a lot of heart, the sisters have a deep appreciation for country artists like Deanna Carter, Alison Krauss and Carrie Underwood.

Not only can these girls write, these 3 sisters have proved that they're gifted vocalists and multi-instrumentalists, successfully weaving elements of pop, rock and dance in to their songs to create a sound that’s fresh and full of life. Undeniably, Two Worlds Collide is a feel-good album. Even in its darkest moments – moments of loneliness and heartbreak – there’s an appreciation of the beauty in life.

Always keen to surround themselves with creative forces, the sisters chose to work with three very different producers at the top of their game. Nathan Chapman is a longstanding cohort who co-wrote songs on the McClymonts’ debut album, Chaos and Bright Lights, and produced some of their sophomore album, Wrapped Up Good. Peter Asher, meanwhile, has five decades in the business, working on crossover greats such as Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt. Then there’s Grammy award-winning producer Luke Wooten, a Nashville stalwart with country music running in his veins. Working alongside him and his sleek local players who can nail a new song in two or three takes was an incredible eye-opener for the sisters.

Never backing down from a challenge, as new track ‘Sweet’ suggests, these sisters have a truckload of pluck and spirit to fuel their Pacific-sized dreams. “When we struggled to get a US deal for Wrapped Up Good we just started our own label,” shrugs Sam. “It was scary, but we’ve been working towards this since we were little girls and we’re not going to give up now. Whatever happens, we can say that we didn’t back down and we gave it our all.”

“We’ve always been three strong, independent women,” reflects Sam. “A lot of girls come up to us after shows and thank us for getting them through break-ups with our music and making them feel stronger. That’s a real compliment, to know that we can empower anyone through our music.”

Two Worlds Collide is out in Australia through Island Records/Universal 18 May 2012