7.00pm And that’s all from me, but stay tuned as my colleague Simon takes over the reigns!
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6.55pm: With Tim Wheatley, Peasant Moon, Small Town Romance, Andrew Swift, Tori Forsyth, Jason Walker, Katie Brianna and Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes, all on live stage, what’s not to like about Americana In The Park?
6.45pm: What’s the Country Music Festival without a little bit of star spotting?
6.17pm: For Peter Coad, bush ballads have been a big part of his life, since he was a child and first heard Tex Morton sing.
“Mum and dad had the old 78 record player, and Tex Morton’s Mandrake, Buddy Williams, all those old songs, and then of course Slim Dusty. They were my earliest memories of Australian bush ballads.”
Coad will be among 30 bush balladeers who will perform at Wednesday night's Back to the Bush concert in Bicentennial (Toyota) Park.
6pm: That’s the spirit!
5.27pm: Speaking of buskers, who’s your favourite busker for day 4? Cast your vote here!
5.06pm: We’ve got another awesome busker for you!
Check out Amelia Washbrook, from Dubbo and her cover of Taylor Swift’s Stay, Stay, Stay.
4.34pm: Looking good Tamworth! See how this year’s festival is playing out on Instagram.
4.06pm: Find out more about this year’s Toyota Star Maker winner, Rachael Fahim.
“I just [found myself] falling into the country genre, mainly because people would tell me, ‘you have such a country voice’,” Fahim said.
“I wasn’t too sure what that meant at first, but I can tell this is where I sit, and this is what I love doing.”
3.17pm: The Australian Line Dancing Championships are wrapping up at Tamworth High today.
Check out some of the boot scooting heel slapping action!
2.50pm: Thought Sunday night’s Toyota Star Maker concert was big? well you would be right.
Don’t believe us? Check out this aerial shot from the night.
2.18pm: Hey guys! How is everyone enjoying the Country Music Festival!
Did anyone else catch Alice Benfer performing Broken Wings at The Pub?
1.50pm: That’s it from me, I’m handing over to Amy now who will take you through the next few hours.
Enjoy Tamworth everyone!
1.30pm: It’s great to see Mick the Poet – and his dog – back this week! Say hi to Mick if you see him out performing.
1.15pm: One of our sources tell us Bill Chambers at The Pub is one of the best gigs in town. Do you agree?
12.45pm: Are you near Town Hall and Coca Cola Stage at the moment? Catch Catherine Gunther live at 12.50, and if you miss her here, she is performing at Peel Street Stage from 4.0pm this afternoon.
12.10pm: Can’t get down the street or to a concert this lunchtime? We have you covered with this playlist.
11.45am: Who is you favourite busker, and where do we find them this week?
11.15am: Where should you be on Friday night? Libby O'Donovan has the answer.
11am: Have you had your photo taken with the BIG Tamworth sign in Toyota Park yet? Make sure you do! And share it with us by using #TCMF2017 on social media. We can’t wait to see what creative photos you come up with.
10.30am: Media call for Tamworth’s newest Toyota Star Maker winner Rachael Fahim this morning.
“I still can't believe this is happening! What an incredible night. Congratulations to all the finalists! It was amazing to share the stage with such extremely talented artists. A huge thank you to @toyota_aus for supporting country music and my new wheels!” – Rachael.
10am: Hi everyone, Lynn here taking over from Haley and Simon this morning as we bring you more coverage of what’s happening around Tamworth for day four of the 2017 Country Music Festival.
Are you out and about around Tamworth today? Use #TCMF2017 on Twitter or Instagram and show us how much fun you are having!
9.45pm: So, Star Maker was star struck last night after a surprise performance from this bloke. Take a listen to this!
9.30am: It’s here! It’s here!
9.15am: We may only be three days into our 10-day Country Music Festival, but already it’s shaping up to be one of the best in its 45-year history – according to those in the know.
9am: One of Inverell’s young Aboriginal dancers will represent her culture and her country when she takes part in two of Sydney’s major Australia Day events.
8.45am: Check out this great photo taken by Gareth Gardner at the Toyota Star Maker grand final on Sunday night.
8.30am: The Leader’s Simon McCarthy was able to go track side with Toyota on Sunday morning – here’s what it looked like!
8.15am: With their country rock vibes and a new EP to be released - Route 33 are ready to get Live and Loud at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
8am: Artists from across the globe will come to Tamworth for an international music muster tomorrow. Here’s how you can get tickets.
7.45am: If you’re struggling to fit everything in to your #tcmf2017 schedule, spare a thought for Karin Page. Find out what gig she’s sad about missing, here.
7.30am: In other news, two women have been arrested over a violent Robbery in West Tamworth on Friday night. Ella Smith has the full story, here.
7.15am: Congratulations to the 2017 Toyota Star Maker winner Rachael Fahim! She received this year’s title at a special ceremony in Toyota Park last night. Find out what happened, here.
7am: Gooooooood morning! It’s another glorious day in Tamworth and your country music headlines are here.
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What a year for Star Maker!
When the talent’s this good, how are we going to pick a winner for Star Maker 2017? Check out this year’s finalists and their tunes here.
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Did you know: The hottest Country Music Festival in the last quarter century was in 2003.
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On this day in country music …
1940: Born on this day in Moorhead, Mississippi, was Johnny Russell country singer, songwriter, and comedian best known for his song "Act Naturally", which was made famous by Buck Owens, who recorded it in 1963, and The Beatles in 1965. His songs have been recorded by Burl Ives, Jim Reeves, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt. He died on July 3 2001.
2010: Taylor Swift was at #1 on the country chart with Fearless. The album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and Best Country Album. Swift's Album of the Year win made her the youngest person ever at the age of 20 to receive that award.