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What took so long? Boy from the bush embraces new fans

What took so long? Boy from the bush embraces new fans

A love of country music made Aussie star Lee Kernaghan the uncoolest kid in school but now he's among friends as new fans flock to his shows.

Dad brings the country, daughter the indie-pop

Dad brings the country, daughter the indie-pop

Dad brings the country, daughter the indie-pop

Dad brings the country, daughter the indie-pop

Country star Troy Cassar-Daley has won a record 45 Golden Guitars, but his pop singer daughter Jem might soon be more famous.

Kasey Chambers finds heart and soul on the road again

Kasey Chambers finds heart and soul on the road again

Kasey Chambers finds heart and soul on the road again

Kasey Chambers finds heart and soul on the road again

After 25 years at the top of the music industry and with 14 ARIA awards to her name, Kasey Chambers has hit the road in a caravan to get back to her roots.

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Keith Urban pops up at a country pub, accepts honour

Keith Urban pops up at a country pub, accepts honour

Global country star Keith Urban surprised fans with unannounced appearances at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the place he was first discovered.

'Healing': Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars

'Healing': Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars

An emotional Troy Cassar-Daley has paid tribute to his family, as he took out five Golden Guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Sun never sets on Tamworth for this hometown girl

Sun never sets on Tamworth for this hometown girl

A third-generation country musician with three Golden Guitar nominations says she felt a responsibility to be honest and vulnerable in her reflective new album.

When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

The Wolfe Brothers might collaborate with The Wiggles, play NRL half-time shows and top the charts, but they're no strangers to the cost-of-living crisis.

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'Fired up': how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts

'Fired up': how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts

'Fired up': how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts

'Fired up': how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts

Singer-songwriter Andrew Swift was once reluctant to use the c-word - country - to describe his sound, but everything changed after an epiphany in Tamworth.

Sheik of Scrubby Creek's reign ends, Morgan dead at 91

Sheik of Scrubby Creek's reign ends, Morgan dead at 91

Sheik of Scrubby Creek's reign ends, Morgan dead at 91

Sheik of Scrubby Creek's reign ends, Morgan dead at 91

Tributes are flowing for Australian country music great Chad Morgan - dubbed the Sheik of Scrubby Creek - who has died at the age of 91.

Adam Harvey's ode to his mum proves the power of song

Adam Harvey's ode to his mum proves the power of song

Adam Harvey's ode to his mum proves the power of song

Adam Harvey's ode to his mum proves the power of song

Country star Adam Harvey is more reflective than ever on his 17th studio album, which pays tribute to his parents, his boyhood and celebrates life's soundtrack.

Country singer Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit

Country singer Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit

Country singer Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit

Country singer Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit

A lawsuit filed by a woman who says she worked as a stylist for Garth Brooks claims the country singer raped her in a hotel suite.

Country music singer awaits her transplant 'miracle'

Country music singer awaits her transplant 'miracle'

Country music singer awaits her transplant 'miracle'

Country music singer awaits her transplant 'miracle'

Seleen McAlister was 11 when her mother received a liver transplant. Decades later, the Australian country music singer is waiting for her own life-saving gift.

Dust never settles as Slim's son releases debut album

Dust never settles as Slim's son releases debut album

Dust never settles as Slim's son releases debut album

Dust never settles as Slim's son releases debut album

David Kirkpatrick spent his early years on the road with his parents Slim Dusty and Joy McKean, memories that have inspired his band's debut country album.

Cassar-Daley finds a way after losing his 'lighthouse'

Cassar-Daley finds a way after losing his 'lighthouse'

Cassar-Daley finds a way after losing his 'lighthouse'

Cassar-Daley finds a way after losing his 'lighthouse'

Troy Cassar-Daley recorded his new album in the room where his beloved mother died, letting her spirit do the talking in an intimate collection of songs.

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The music, memories and 78,000km behind Mortimer's rise

Robbie Mortimer says all his memories are linked to music, a passion he pursued despite outsiders' expectations to live up to his family's sporting legacy.

Brad Cox keeping it down home as he hits the road solo

Country music star Brad Cox learnt about having a yarn from the best: Australian farmers. Now he's taking those stories to the stage on a solo regional tour.

'A lot of love' behind duo's triple Golden Guitar win

Partners in life and music, Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham have swept the Golden Guitars, with The Wolfe Brothers and Brad Cox also big winners.

Beloved country artists clean up at the Golden Guitars

Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham have taken out three Golden Guitar awards in Tamworth, with The Wolfe Brothers and Brad Cox also winning big.

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Love conquers all as country duo sweep Golden Guitars

Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham have won three Golden Guitars, including best song, while Brad Cox and The Wolfe Brothers also won multiple awards.

Giant guitar a golden landmark in country music's heart

While Tamworth's shining Big Golden Guitar is part of country Australia's collection of "big things", its history runs deeper than a tourist gimmick.

Tamworth talent Max woos new generation of country fans

Max Jackson grew up worshipping country stars like Lee Kernaghan and Gina Jeffreys. Now her name is among those legends, as a double Golden Guitar nominee.

Australia's country stars prepare for night of nights

The Golden Guitar Awards will honour Australia's country music legends and emerging artists, with Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham leading the nominations.

From the Territory to Tamworth, Tom shares bush spirit

Tom Curtain takes his horses, his dogs and his guitar on the road, putting on rollicking live shows that give city slickers a taste of life on the land.

Clear as a Bell: big things ahead for NZ country star

Singer Kaylee Bell has played to sold-out stadium crowds and been honoured in the US in one year. But the NZ country star is not an overnight success story.

Birdsong to soar over Australia's country music capital

Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham found solace in song, in a creative and personal partnership that has earned them six Golden Guitar Award nominations.

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