The winter chill couldn't keep country music fans at bay, with locals and out-of-towners turning out for Tamworth's Hats Off to Country festival. Check out the social snaps here. The Leader's Anna Rose had not long touched down from her USA trip when she put on her cowgirl boots and scooted out to check out Tamworth's cuddly festival. All photos from Anna were taken on her new Samsung Galaxy S6.

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Anthony Walmsley accompanies Dan Murphy at the South Tamworth Bowling Club's first Hats Off gig on Thursday night.

Annette and Terry Clifford at the CCMA Jam at the Family Hotel on Thursday night. The Emmaville country fans got to quite a few gigs over the Hats Off weekend.

Shane Teinaki got up with this very hot band at South Tamworth Bowlo for the Hats Off finale.

Did you call me a dummy? I resemble that ...

Darren Carr and his little wooden mate were an absolute scream. If you missed their shows at Wests, you might have caught this magic moment at South Tamworth Bowling Club when Darren's little friend got a bit fresh with Werris Creek country singer Marie Hodson. He asked the just under 5' tall Marie if she lived in a box, too. Cheeky devil!

PHOTOS: Hats Off to Country

Buddy Goode and Matt Cornell at Wests' Diggers on Sunday, part of the fabulous Buddy Goode show.

There's only one Buddy Goode - thank goodness ... he's too wicked to have a twin.

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Tracy Coster, with harmony vocalist Wendy Wood, on stage at South Tamworth Bowlo for the CCMA salute to Anne Kirkpatrick.

Tamworth drummer Steve Whitby talking music with his mate, John Guyer, at South Tamworth Bowlo.

That's Bruce O'Hara with the great big smile, part of the huge crowd that turned out for the CCMA's Anne Kirkpatrick salute at South Tamworth Bowlo.

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Sally-Anne Whitten is a major Anne Kirkpatrick fan and was delighted to pay tribute to her on Sunday at South Bowlo.

Big Jim's lovely wife.

Big Jim Westwood at the Tudor Hotel on the True Grit brekky show.

Mark 'Bushie' Thompson - poet lorikeet ... on stage at the Tudor, telling yarns as only he can.

Johnny Raynor got up and sang a song or two at the Tudor on Sunday morning.

The cutest little assistant drummer around ... he's the grandson of Wayne Elliott, who plays in Wild Bill Davy's band at the Tudor.

Dave Alexander and his partner at the CCMA Jam at the Family Hotel on Thursday night.

Lynette Guest, Debbie Ingram, Wendy Marsh and Graham Adams at the CCMA Jam at the Family Hotel.

Kez 'n' Mike - Kerry Walsh and Mike Casey light up the stage with some great country tunes at the CCMA Jam at the Family Hotel.

The dynamic duo - Patti Morgan and Lynette Guest - at the CCMA Jam.

Christina George takes centre stage, accompanied by Lynette Guest, Steve Newton, Mike Casey and the drummer (sorry, don't know your name).

Country music - Christina George style - at the CCMA Jam at the Family.

Tracy Coster was the hostess with the mostest at the CCMA Jam on Thursday night.

Lynette Guest sings a country song, accompanied by her right hand man, husband Rodney Walker on bass.

Sandra Dallen enjoyed the CCMA Jam at the Family, staying til stumps.

Marie Hodson and the Bootleggers performed at The Pub on Friday night. From left, Andrew McMahon, Matt Parnell, Alwyn Aurisch, Anthony Walmsley and the pocket rocket from Werris Creek, Marie Hodson at front.

Marie Hodson and the Bootleggers on stage at The Pub on Friday night.

Paul Harris, one of the best sound engineers in the business, at The Pub on Friday night.

Some days you gotta dance ... or at least that's what this couple did most of the night to the music of Marie Hodson and the Bootleggers at The Pub on Friday night.

Tamworth's Melissa Crowell, third from left, caught up with some old friends as she walked through the doors of the newly-renovated Tamworth Services Club on Friday night.

Here's part of the newly-renovated Tamworth Services Club.

Lovely new carpet stretches from the front doors through to the rear of the building, down the hallway, with gaming rooms on either side.

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What are you looking at? Tamworth Services Club CEO Kristian Brooks sits with friends in the bar of the club.

A couple of beer buddies - Dave Pianoman, left, a grey nomad, and Tamworth's Simon Ware, caught up for a few quiet ales at Tamworth Services Club to enjoy the music of Simply Bushed on Friday night.

Chris Rieger from Simply Bushed takes the lead vocals on this song in the new-look entertainment lounge of Tamworth Services Club.

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Shall we dance? Why not - when Simply Bushed are playing ... Anna Rose and Dave Pianoman take a little turn around the floor at Tamworth Services Club.

Attunga country music fans Peter Todd and Karen Muir had a beaut night out at Tamworth Services Club, watching Simply Bushed.

Simply Bushed - simply sensational! Tamworth Services Club, Friday night.

Graeme Doubleday and Big Al Herbert (Double Trouble) at the Tudor Hotel with True Grit breakfast show host Wild Bill Davy, right.

Aspiring singer-songwriter Veanka, from Yass, watches and learns from the old hands on stage at the Tudor Hotel. That's Dave Pianoman she's pointing to.

Aged just 15, Veanka is already doing gigs in and around her hometown of Yass. She hopes to come back to Tamworth for the CMAA Country Music Academy in January 2016.

Kevin Bennett jumps in to do harmonies with the lovely Felicity Urquhart at The DAG Sheep Station on Saturday.

Singer-songwriter Karl Broadie enjoys a quiet wine by the open fire at The DAG Sheep Station on Saturday.

Father and son, Buddy and Goori Knox, were at The DAG Sheep Station on Saturday for the all-star singer-songwriter showcase.

Best barman in the business, Gibbo, aka Jeff Gibson, takes a break from his duties during Saturday's show at The DAG Sheep Station on Saturday to listen intently to the talent on stage.

There's three generations in this photo - Belinda Krsulja, her lovely mum (Mrs Disher) and her two beautiful daughters, Brooke and Jade.

Oh look, there's Cheryl Byrnes! Who unchained her from her computer desk? Lovely to see her out enjoying the cool music at The DAG during Hats Off.

Karl Broadie trades harmonies with Felicity Urquhart as Tamara Stewart watches on.

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Wow. That was a high note and you made it, Felicity!

Congratulations!

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Willo and Janette enjoyed their day out at The DAG - and the yummy meal prepared by Belinda Krsulja and her staff.

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Cheryl Byrnes, Nashville exchange student Rebecca Clark and Felicity Urquhart.

Some inspiring scenery around The DAG Sheep Station. The DAG is home to the singer-songwriters' retreat - and who wouldn't be inspired to write beautiful music in this setting? Check out the photos ...

Sally Durkin, one of Tamworth's most enthusiastic and supportive country music fans. Sal waited patiently in line to see her friends, Beccy Cole and Libby O'Donovan, at Blazes after Saturday night's show.