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TCMF 50th Anniversary Concert Line-Up Unveiled

concert to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Tamworth Country Music Festival has just added more than 40 artists to what is already a spectacular roster of country music ... helped establish Tamworth as the undisputed home of Australian country music. This one-off event will not only showcase the best in country music but will honour the visionaries

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Ella Powell

Paper Town by Ella Powell – Premiere

winning ‘People's Choice Award’ out of over 400 artists at the prestigious Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2019. Ella has grown up on the stage and supported numerous artists

The Pleasures

Catherine Britt and Lachlan Bryan Form The Pleasures

born with it”. The Pleasures will play their debut show live at the Tamworth Country Music Festival on Thursday, January 20, and continue with a string of shows

Kirsty Lee Akers To Host Golden Guitar Awards Nominees Announcement

Tamworth Regional Council and the Country Music Association of Australia Inc (CMAA) have announced 2021 Golden Guitar winner, Kirsty Lee Akers and her husband, Jesse Anderson will host next week ... Tamworth Town Hall, the place where the very first Golden Guitar was handed out back in 1973. The event will feature performances by country music legend, Troy Cassar-Daley , multi

Features / This Album Changed My Life

This Album Changed My Life: Taylor Moss on Keith Urban’s The Story So Far

later named a finalist in the 2015 Toyota Star Maker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Her last three singles – Ain’t No Girly Girl, You Ain’t Getting ... Queensland. We would drive from Ulladulla and travel via the inland route, passing through Tamworth. We stopped into the Golden Guitar and purchased that Keith Urban album. We listened

WIN: We’re Giving Away Three CMAA's 50th Anniversary 4CD Packs!

President CMAA, Dobe Newton says, “The CMAA is honoured to partner with Tamworth Regional Council and the ABC for this special edition of The Winners, which catalogues ... below. More here . Celebrating and showcasing the cream of Australian country music talent, the Toyota Country Music Festival, Tamworth will run from January 14-23, with the 50th Golden

Tamworth’s New Young Talent Contest ‘The Golden Gig’

shine, providing the opportunity for emerging country music artists to display their talent and kick start their musical journey in Tamworth. David McMullen, Market Director (NSW), McDonald’s Australia, said ... able to shine a spotlight on the musical talents of young country artists from across Australia.” Toyota Country Music Festival Manager, Barry Harley added, “This new talent quest

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Sara Storer

My Countrytown: Sara Storer – Wemen, VIC

From Tamworth to Toowoomba, Ballarat to Noojee, we love the pubs, the people and the places that make Australia tick. But most of all, we love the amazing country musicians ... with the latter also taking home the ‘Best Country Album’ ARIA Award. Sara will perform at Groundwater Country Music Festival this November 12-14. With its unique combination of country

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Do Me Right by Lucie Tiger – Premiere

remained on the chart for seven weeks. Lucie is heading to Tamworth to perform at the Country Music Festival in January 2022 and will be returning Stateside for her third

Features / This Album Changed My Life

This Album Changed My Life: Pete Cullen on Elvis Costello’s Kojak Variety

Cullen and the Hurt have appeared at Blues On Broadbeach, Gympie Music Muster, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Winton’s Way Out West and Groundwater Country Music Festival. Pete will return

Tamworth Country Music Festival Confirmed For 2022!

years, Tamworth has proudly supported Australian country music talent, and 2022 will be no exception. In fact, the 2022 Toyota Country Music Festival will be the first major music ... only industry affiliated country music awards in Australia and the biggest celebration of Australian country music talent. The 50th Tamworth Country Music Festival will

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Route 33

Troublemaker by Route 33 – Song of the Day

November 2016, Route 33 have been featured on line-ups at CMC Rocks, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Gympie Music Muster and Groundwater Country Music Festival. That single, Last First Kiss

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