Country Stars Australia

16/06/2026

CS26 Day One Highlights thanks to Luke at Run Media
and the Incredibly talented artist and crew Cooper Lane Chris Cobb Maddie Cail Music Tahla Ward Music Casey brown music Greg McInnes Music Trevor McCormack Trent Richardson Seajem Sounds Lewis McKee Music Coral Renee Katie Daniels Music Jacinta Green Belle Saint James Damien Dolinski Henry Catania Music Shanleigh Rose Col Finley

Country Stars is a two-day event to show both sides of an artist, f...

02/06/2026

ATTENTION ALL CS26 ENTRANTS - Applications are open for Star Maker 27, something you all should consider........ Definitely a career-changing opportunity to be a part of this great event

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! 🌟🌟

Have you got what it takes to be Australia's next Country Star? Entries are open for the 47th Toyota Star Maker competition.

Entries close on September 1, 2026! Don't delay, get your application in now at starmaker.com.au

30/05/2026

Country Stars Day One - Acoustic Showcase filmed and produced by Run Media

30/05/2026

COUNTRY STAR 2026 - AND THE WINNERS....................................

29/05/2026

TODAY A COUNTRY STAR IS BORN!!! Day Two of Country Stars Australia, and it's the big one. Our finalists get to strut their stuff, rock our socks, move and groove in front of our Live Panel Judges and an excited Maleny Show Society audience, and perform with the legendary CS 26 ALL-STARS BAND. Tyne Sixstring Chris Shevelling gaze

So join us to see who will be our
Next BIG COUNTRY STAR AUSTRALIA.......................................................
TOP 15 ARTISTS ARE:
Tahla Ward Music Chris Cobb Katie Daniels Music Casey brown music Maddie Cail Music Seajem Sounds Coral Renee Trent Richardson Jacinta Green Lewis McKee Music Cooper Lane Greg McInnes Music Belle Saint James Trevor McCormack Damien Dolinski
DAY 2 CS26 JUDGES ARE:
* Bec Anderson - Programme Manager Gympie Muster
* Nyssa Ray - Managing Director - Nyssa Ray Recordings
* Shanleigh Rose - Award Winning Singer Songwriter, Performer
* Nellie Finley - Award-winning business Owner and Songwriter

COUNTRY STAR 2026 SPONSORS ARE:
Nyssa Ray Recordings Music 2 Media Gympie Music Muster Big Country Campout Outback Traders Australia Richard Breeds Photography Luke Ray - Photographer & Filmmaker Maleny Show Society Tamworth Services Club Tamworth Country Music Festival Run Media Roar country Pro Music Australia Col Finley Takamine Guitars Jake Davey Studios Nellie's Creative Hair Design

29/05/2026

DAY ONE - ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE

28/05/2026

STAGE IS SET - WHO WILL BE OUR 2026 COUNTRY STAR ? Maleny Show Society Luke Ray - Photographer & FilmmakerNyssa Ray RecordingsRichard Breeds PhotographyGympie Music MusterRoar countryRun MediaBig Country CampoutJake Davey StudiosNellie's Creative Hair DesignTamworth Services ClubCol FinleyPro Music AustraliaOutback Traders AustraliaTakamine Guitars@

09/09/2025

Book a Table as we spoke to the Pub and it looks like it's going to be booked out.. No Stress as Col said you won't be seated long.... Music 2 Media

08/06/2025

2025 "Country Stars" Winners Crowned Open - Caitlyn Drew, Junior - Sarah Hamze and "The Matt Perin Development" -Riley Zischke
The much-anticipated Country Stars 2025 Showcase, held on May 30th and 31st, proved to be a resounding success despite challenging weather conditions. The event brought together 20 of Australia’s best country music contestants for an inspiring weekend of talent and celebration. - https://mailchi.mp/music2media/country-stars2025-winners-announced

31/05/2025

WHAT A WEEKEND OF INCREDIBLE TALENT!

Despite facing a wet and waterlogged venue, we pushed through and delivered an unforgettable two days of live entertainment! To say I’m PROUD would be an understatement. A huge thank you to everyone who summoned the courage to nominate – you all are amazing!

Yesterday, we showcased 10 astonishing artists, and our judges had the tough task of selecting just two winners. What an exhilarating challenge that was! So, without further ado, let's celebrate our 2025 Country Stars Winners
Junior Winner: Sarah Hamze, 17, from Brisbane, who dazzled us with her talents as a Singer-Songwriter!
And our 2025 Open Winner: Caitlin Drew from Music Townsville, another remarkable Singer-Songwriter!

Additionally, we are thrilled to announce our Matt Perin Development Award winner: Riley Zischke in Music!

A massive thank you to everyone involved! What an incredible weekend!
OUR HOST AND FOUNDER
Col Finley
OUR JUDGES
Nellie's Creative Hair Design Nyssa Ray Recordings Shanleigh Rose
THE ALL-STAR BAND
Sportelli Tyne Sixstring Shevelling
AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER - (Photo Credits)
Richard Breeds Photography
SOUND AND CREW
Riley OBrien and Kerry & Matt Carey
OUR SPONSORS
Music 2 Media Maleny Show Society Big Country Campout Nyssa Ray Recordings Nellie's Creative Hair Design Gympie Music Muster Tamworth Country Music Festival Maleny Arts Co op Luke Ray - Photographer & Filmmaker Country Music Capital News Roar country