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CMAA Academy of Country Music

Posted inArts, Good News, Tamworth

Global talent heads to Tamworth for the Academy’s Senior Course

blankby New England Times News Desk2 days agoDecember 16, 2025

From New Zealand to Nashville, 29 emerging artists will converge on Tamworth this January for the 2026 Senior Course of The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music.

Posted inBoggabri, Entertainment

Boggabri singer-songwriter Sam Snape shines

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025

Country artist Sam Snape delivers a powerful message about resilience and the wisdom passed between generations in his new single Shine.

Posted inArts, Tamworth

Academy of Country Music now open for senior student applications

by Bec GracieSeptember 23, 2024

LAST CALL: Applications are now open for the 2025 Academy of Country Music Senior Course. Where will you start your music career?

Posted inTamworth

Ashleigh Dallas appointed Academy Assistant Director

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 29, 2024

The CMAA Academy of Country Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of singer-songwriter Ashleigh Dallas as the new Assistant Director.

Posted inFundraiser

Tamworth teen wins Maton Guitar boosting dreams of a future in country music

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 27, 2024

15-year-old Matt Frost from Tamworth is the lucky winner of a brand-new Maton guitar, raffled to support sending an CMAA Academy of Country Music alumni to Nashville in September.

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