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@