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Much of the Festival is free and a live concert and radio presentation of the Australian Independent Country Music Awards recognise the achievements of the independent recording artists. Previous Independent Country Music Awards finalist and winners include:

• Kate Ballantyne
• Vanya
• Darren Coggan
• Michael O'Rourke
• Dianna Corcoran
• Carter & Carter
• Brendon Walmsley (1999)

Performers have included:

• Felicity Urquhart
• Craig Giles
• Peter Horan
• Tracy Coster
• Reg Poole
• Glenn Jones
• Fisk & Cristian
• Pater Pratt
• Owen Blundell
• Terry Gordon
• Sweeney Killeen
• Michael King
• Carter & Carter

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See also

• Tamworth Country Music Festival
• Gympie Muster

The Tamworth Country Music Festival is a celebration of Australias rich country music culture and heritage. ...

External links

• Mildura Country Music Festival

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