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SLIM DUSTY PASSES SEVEN MILLION
As a result of large pre-sales for the new Slim Dusty Live DVD and CD simultaneous release, EMI Music has announced that total sales of SLIM DUSTY recordings have now passed the seven million mark. more>>
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TRAVIS WINS SPUR
ABC Country artist TRAVIS COLLINS has been awarded the Frank Ifield International Spur Award for 2006. more>>
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LEE’S URBAN LAUNCH
LEE KERNAGHAN will launch his much-awaited new album The New Bush at the Urban Country Music Festival in Caboolture on Saturday 29 April. more>>
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MO AWARD WINNERS
Winners were announced in March for the 30th "MO" Awards. more>>
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
It may be their livelihood, but the three members of the WOLVERINES agree that the job description of full-time musician can be found in the title of their new album – Good Times. more>>
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THE NEW FACE OF BLUEGRASS
Bluegrass music has undergone a startling transformation in the past two decades, from obscure niche music to big business, and from cloddish stereotypes to recognition as the training ground for some of the greatest musicians of our time. more>>
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THE SHOWMAN
From the red dust soil of Central Australia, SCOTT DANN moved like a willy-willy through clubs and venues in Adelaide and Melbourne and on to the bright lights of Nashville. more>>
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A GOLDEN FESTIVAL
Finally winning a Golden Guitar and thunderous applause from 5000 fans at the Golden Guitar Concert in January was sweet music to THE FLOOD. more>>
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McCOY WINS GLOBAL AWARD
Canadian JASON McCOY has been announced winner of this year's CMA Global Country Artist Award. more>>
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30 YEARS ON!
30 years in any industry is a pretty good stint - and that's how long THE HOWIE BROS have been involved in country music. more>>
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GEM FROM THE HEARTLAND
Aside from her sweet clear vocals, the one thing that is undeniably impressive about South Australian entertainer JEANETTE WORMALD is her deep connection to the land. more>>
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COMEBACK OF THE YEAR
It’s almost prophetic that the second track on ALLAN CASWELL’s new album is called Comeback Of The Year, because that’s exactly how 2006 is panning out for the much awarded singer/songwriter. more>>
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THE KING LIVES ON
As far as JOY MCKEAN is concerned, the latest SLIM DUSTY album project — a double DVD and CD set titled Slim Dusty Live — is simply the latest landmark in a long and illustrious career. more>>
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COWGIRL TRADITION
When real-life Oregon cowgirl and recording artist JONI HARMS met Australian country music fans, there was an immediate rapport. more>>
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BUCK OWENS DIES
A Buckaroo in Tamworth
BUCK OWENS, a principal architect of country music's famed Bakersfield Sound, died Saturday 25 March 25 at age 76. more>>
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SONGWRITER CINDY WALKER DIES
CINDY WALKER, one of the most prolific and successful songwriters in the history of country music, died Thursday 23 following a lengthy illness. She was 87. more>>
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BLACK CADILLAC
ROSANNE CASH Capitol more>>
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JOE NICHOLLS III
JOE NICHOLS Universal South more>>
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THIS OLD ROAD
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON New West more>>
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PAY THE DEVIL
VAN MORRISON Exile/Polydor more>>
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OPAL BLUE
JEANETTE WORMALD Lindene Music more>>
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TIME TO KILL
THE LEES Independent more>>
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SONGS FROM THE 4th FLOOR
NIK PHILLIPS Ride A Wave more>>
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PUT IT DOWN TO EXPERIENCE
MATT SCULLION Independent more>>
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GYPSY GIRL
BELINDA HARKNESS Independent more>>
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NICK CESTA
NICK CESTA Independent more>>
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LIVIN’ WHILE I LEARN
DALE JUNER ACMEC more>>
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BORN COUNTRY
CAMERON MASON Independent more>>
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OUR WAY
HORSWOOD Independent more>>
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PUSHIN’ 60
COL MILLINGTON Independent more>>
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NEW STARS EVERY NIGHT
MATT WELLS Independent more>>
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RIGHT OUT OF NOWHERE
KATHY MATTEA Capitol more>>
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YOU DON’T KNOW ME – THE SONGS OF CINDY WALKER
WILLIE NELSON Lost Highway more>>
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THE LITTLE WILLIES
THE LITTLE WILLIES Milking Bull Records more>>
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LUELLA
LUELLA Revenge Records more>>
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