Wade Forster

If you don’t know their names yet, you will soon.

Now you see him, now you don’t.

Wade Forster’s rapid rise to fame shows no signs of slowing down, captivating audiences both at home and abroad.

The singer and rodeo star is also set to give the fan some free merch after she missed some of the show.

Every week, ABC Country's ‘Grass Roots’ program shines a light on the best independently released Australian country content.

Easing his fans' worries, Forster wrote, "I will be back at it as soon as I can. Can't keep me down for too long."

The first showcase announcement features a whopping 70 acts, with a stack of soon-to-be country music stars among them.

"Star Maker has introduced me to the Australian fans and industry where I’ve had a year of firsts," says this year's winner, Wade Forster.

Every week, ABC Country's ‘Grass Roots’ program shines a light on the best independently released Australian country content.