Country Music Awards of Australia

John Williamson

The Country Music Association of Australia continues to impress with another announcement of popular stars set to dazzle the crowd at the 40th Jayco CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia on Saturday 28 January.

Finalists including Australian legend and 24 time Golden Guitar winner, John Williamson, nine-time Golden Guitar winner James Blundell, 2005 Telstra Road to Tamworth winner Aleyce Simmonds, talented songstress Kirsty Akers and 2011 Toyota Star Maker Luke Dickens will step up to perform at country music’s night of night’s.

These artists will join the string of other A-list artists and country music heavyweights who will celebrate 40 years of the Awards, acknowledging excellence in Australian country music.

Aleyce Simmonds will perform her song Bondwood Boat, co-written with country music heavyweight Graeme Connors, to what is expected to be a packed house, with fans and stars alike hitting Tamworth to ensure they don’t miss out on country music’s historic night.

As one of Australia’s fastest rising singer-songwriters, Aleyce is a finalist in three categories including ‘Telstra New Talent of the Year’, ‘Toyota Heritage Song of the Year’ and ‘Female Artist of the Year’.

“Country music is obviously something I’m very passionate about and I love being a part of the Country Music Awards which recognise the breadth of talent within the industry,” said Aleyce.

Aleyce will perform alongside country favourites Adam Harvey, Shane Nicholson, Beccy Cole, Jetty Road, O’Shea, Jasmine Rae and Troy Cassar-Daley.

To be involved in the celebrations you must purchase a ticket to the 40th Awards event.

Tickets to the general public are on sale now from $55 and can be purchased online or by calling 02 6767 5300.

The 40th Jayco CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia is the pinnacle event of the Country Music Festival and will be staged at 7.30pm on Saturday 28 January 2012 at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC). Red Carpet arrivals will commence at 5.30pm.

The CMAA Awards recognise the achievements of Australian country music artists in the past twelve months. For a full list of finalists visit the CMAA website at www.country.com.au.