Anthony Callea is in Western Australia as he prepares to take to the stage this week.

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Speaking to 6PR Drive host Rusty Collett, Callea explained how he draws inspiration from some of Australia’s most celebrated performers, such as John Farnham and Kate Ceberano.

“I grew up just loving great singers and that’s all I wanted to be, I just wanted to be a great singer. I love that these Australian artists are still going strong and they’ve created this legacy that will live on for generations to come. It’s really beautiful to celebrate them and to be inspired by them,” he said.

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