*Industry honours talent, longevity: WAYNE Horsburgh has yodelled his way into the Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown. The yodelling extraordinaire is the 42nd inductee and said he was surprised he’d been inducted this early. Full story here.

*The weekend in photos: Some of our best snaps from the first weekend of the Tamworth Country Music Festival: Here

*Riders set Wolverines record: A record number of motorcycles attended yesterday morning's Wolverines Poker Run, the band's drummer, John Clinton, said. Full story here

*Singers tell great stories at Tamworth library: Music is not the only entertainment to soak up during the festival in Tamworth. Younger Tamworthians and visitors have their own chance to get up close and personal with the stars at Country Music Storytimes @ Tamworth Library.Full story here

*Murphy's pigs draw big crowds at Joes: When Murphy’s Pigs made their Festival debut at Joe Maguires Pub with three gigs last year, including a hot and rollicking Friday night, staff gave publican Oscar Leonard an ultimatum: get them back or we quit. Full story here

*John Elliott writes for us: I have many fond memories of my annual pilgrimage to the Tamworth festival but my first in 1978 is probably my favourite. Full story here

* Rebecca's round-up: You might have noticed we’ve been including columns from various people on what they love about Tamworth or what their earliest festival memories are.The variety of memories and people we have featured so far just shows what an impact this festival has had on people – singers, musicians and industry people.Full story here

*Pieces of Aleyce: Hope you’re all enjoying the festival so far and keeping cool! Had a great day on Saturday. I co-hosted Festival FM in the new FanZone tent; you should all check out the air-conditioned comfort. Full story here

* The festival, in photos, via social media: While we're keen for you to enter our Best of the Fest photo competition, here's what festival-goers are snapping on social media Full story here