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. AAP · Feb 21, 2025
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. AAP · Mar 30, 2024
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. AAP · Jan 26, 2024
Three things with Lee Kernaghan: ‘You can’t put babies in a tray back!’ In our weekly interview about objects, the country music star tells us about his favourite instrument (it’s not a guitar) and the beloved ute he regrets selling The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023
50th anniversary Tamworth Country Music Festival kicks off after January COVID hiatus The long-awaited 50th anniversary of the Tamworth Country Music Festival finally begins today, three months later than planned, after it was disrupted by the summer wave of the Omicron variant. ABC News · Apr 17, 2022
How Tamworth Country Music Festival, Golden Guitars grew from humble beginnings to be coveted gold As Tamworth celebrates its 50th country music festival, the late Slim Dusty still holds the joint record for 38 Golden Guitars. But it was his wife Joy McKean who won the very first award in 1973 for writing one of his most iconic songs. ABC News · Apr 16, 2022