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COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INC RELEASE IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF THE BOOMING GENRE

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Twenty years after it conducted the first study into country music in Australia, the Country Music Association of Australia Inc has released an in-depth update – ‘The Economic and Cultural Value of Country Music in Australia 2018’.

The report is the result of nine months of industry research including detailed responses from 4,329 country music fans and 582 artists. The key findings reveal that the genre is in robust health and experiencing sustained growth which has seen the sector double in value to a conservative $574 million since 1997.

The Country Music Association of Australia is saddened and shocked by the passing this week of one of our most beloved sons, Glen Hannah.
 
Glen was truly one-of-a-kind. Not only was he a gifted multi-instrumentalist, he was an exceptional artist in every sense of the word: with incredible talents as a photographer, graphic artist and producer.  Most of all he was a devoted husband and father and a friend and inspiration to so many.
 

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APRA AMCOS Song of the Year AU/NZ Songwriter Vote Result..

Board Appointments..

Update your profile and renew your membership on the CMAA Website..

The Academy Junior Course..

Country Music Census..

The 2019 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards celebrated a remarkable year for the Australian country music industry, with a line-up of standout performances by this year’s nominated artists at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC) on Saturday 26 January 2019.

The Wolfe Brothers were the big winners of the night. Taking home four awards from their five nominations, Nick and Tom Wolfe, together with Brodie Rainbird collected the coveted TOYOTA ALBUM OF THE YEAR award for their highly acclaimed fourth studio album, Country Heart, along with CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR, COUNTRY MUSIC CAPITAL NEWS GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR and APRA AMCOS SONG OF THE YEAR for Ain’t Seen It Yet, co-written by the band with Erik Dylan.

The Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) compilation returns for another year, showcasing finalists from the 47^th annual Country Music Awards (the Golden Guitars); the very best of Australian country music.

The album is available now from: https://lnk.to/Winners2019

Out now through Universal Music Australia, the ‘CMAA: Winners 2019’ compilation contains 32 songs across a double album set. Featured artists include Morgan Evans, The Wolfe Brothers, Kasey Chambers & The Fireside Disciples feat. Alan Pigram, Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont, Travis Collins, Missy Lancaster, Fanny Lumsden and much more, representing a broad stylistic range.

Tamworth Regional Council and the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) today announced the nominees for the 2019 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards, and officially launched the 47^th Toyota Country Music Festival, Tamworth.

Held at ABC’s Sydney studios, the high calibre event hosted some of the biggest names in Australian music to celebrate the success of the country music industry and Australia’s largest music festival.

The CMAA and ARIA present the first ever ARIA Week Country Showcase to be held in the lead up to the ARIA Awards on November 28. The event will feature 2018 ARIA award nominees Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont, Fanny Lumsden, The Wolfe Brothers & Travis Collins sharing songs & stories in a writers round showcase. 

2018 has been a landmark year for country music in Australia with airplay & media support stronger than ever, streaming numbers growing, sold-out festivals and tours and more Australian artists & writers succeeding on an international level than ever before.

Check out these great artists & more on the A-List: Country on Apple Music.

The Toyota Golden Guitars Awards are at the heart of it all - at the heart of the journey for both artists and fans alike. The awards night gives fans the opportunity to rub shoulders with the biggest names in country music and see all of their favourite artists perform in one huge show.

We need your help ! It’s been 20 years since our industry compiled comprehensive statistics on the size and economic and cultural significance of the music we love...