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Casey Barnes, James Johnston, Melanie Dyer, Morgan Evans and Kaylee Bell reveal the behind-the-scenes aspects of their songwriting and their all-time karaoke songs exclusively for Countrytown.
James Johnston is a dual nominee, with two of his songs up for grabs: 'Got It Good' and 'Same Songs'.
The awards will be held on Wednesday, 17 April, at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall.
Johnston will perform alongside Kip Moore, Zac Brown Band, Darius Rucker, Morgan Wade and many more.
John Fogerty will perform two sets - including one celebrating Creedence Clearwater Revival classics - as Aussies Morgan Evans, Lee Kernaghan, James Johnston, and more join the line-up.
James Johnson reps Australia in the Top Five, with stacks of fellow Aussies popping up throughout.
"James Johnston, we've recorded a duet with him..."
Next year’s ceremony will take place at the Tamworth Country Music Festival on January 27.
"This show is for everyone to come and sing their hearts out and have a good time."
'Raised Like That' was the fastest-ever debut single by an Australian country singer to reach one million streams. That was just the beginning for James Johnston.