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The Stars on the red carpet at the 2011 Jayco Tamworth Country Music Festival come out and support the importance of community and regional radio stations like CAAMA Radio

GRAMMY Award-winning country artist Kenny Rogers has kicked off his Australian tour with a $10000 donation to Queensland flood victims.

Kenny Rogers flew into Tamworth yesterday and announced today that he would give $10,000 to the Queensland Flood appeal. Rogers who starts his Australian tour in Tamworth gave a press conference prior to his first concert at (TREC) Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre.

Late on Saturday, the winner of the Golden Guitar award for Album of the Year was announced. Lee Kernaghan was named for his album Planet Country – the very last prize to be presented.

But as the packed audience warmly applauded Kernaghan’s triumph, the album Still Walking by ARIA award-winning country artist Graeme Connors was played over the sound system. Earlier on Saturday, a media release sent to Australian Associated Press (AAP) stated that Connors, not Kernaghan, had won the award. Continue reading →

Uncle Jimmy Little held his last concert in Tamworth as he announced his retirement. Uncle Jimmy went out in style with some A list stars joining him on stage in Tamworth.

Legends and pioneers of the Country Music industry were also recognised at this years festival: Uncle Jimmy Little was presented with a lifetime achievement award, his first Golden Guitar trophy after a life time of performing…He speaks to the Gman on CAAMA Radio..

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What a night & what a production… Kasey Chambers, Lee Kernaghan, Sara Storer, Jimmy Little, Graeme Connors & Luke Austen were some of the WINNERS at the Country Music Awards 2011. Kasey Chambers has dominated country music’s night of nights, taking home four Golden Guitars including Female Artist of the Year at the Country Music Awards of Australia. Continue reading →

Stars Stars & more stars attended the Jayco Country Music Awards 2011. Check out the Red Carpet.

Uncle Jimmy Little arrived in Tamworth to attend the Jayco Country Music Awards 2011. Uncle Jimmy had a quite chat & a singalong with Warren H Williams…Checkout the website for more from Uncle Jimmy..