Wade Forster

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.

"Cannot believe I’ve been selected to come showcase my lil country songs all way from Australia..."

The inaugural Lasso Country Music Festival will head to Logan City.