26th January 2008: The 2008 Toyota Country Music Festival Cavalcade made its way down Peel Street, Tamworth on Australia Day. Spot just some of the 250 stars who waved to the huge crowd. Click on the video (right) to watch…
23rd January 2008: The Gina Jeffreys“WALK OF LIFE” raised funds for the Leukemia Foundation (www.leukaemia.org.au) thanks to the support of hundreds of participants, including many country music personalities. Click on the video (right) to watch…
21st January 2008: The unveiling of the Barry Thornton Memorial Bust in Bicentennial Park, Tamworth was hosted by Lorraine Pfitzner, chairperson of the Country Capital Bronze Bust Committee. Speeches included Joy McKean and Barry’s daughter Meryl Thornton. Barry’s guitar was played by Big Jay Messenger, Charley Boyter, Alsha Smith and Matt Manning. Click on the video (right) to watch…
21st January 2008: TALIA WITTMANN - Toyota Star Maker winner 2008 - talks at the press conference and then receives the keys to her new vehicle (for the year). Click on the video (right) to watch…
Legendary singer and guitarist GLEN CAMPBELL was in Australia with his band which included his daughter Debby. For his very last tour ‘down under’ he played the Burswood Theatre in PERTH with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and SYDNEY at the Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Symphony & special guest Beccy Cole.
Watch our video of the Sydney press conference. Glen sings Rhinestone Cowboy and talks about his shows with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and his early career as a session guitarist, Keith Urban and more.