Australian Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Tamworth, New South Wales | History Museum

Australian Country Music Hall of Fame Museum

Locality: Tamworth, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6766 9696

Address: 561 Peel Street 2340 Tamworth, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com.au

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24.01.2022 New operator for Hall of Fame The Australian Country Music Foundation (ACMF) and Tamworth Regional Council have come to an agreement that will see Council take ...over the day to day running of the Hall of Fame in Country Music Capital. Visit https://www.countrymusicbulletin.com.au for more...

23.01.2022 CAMOOWEAL Within the history of our country music there is nothing that can give one so much pleasure than to listen to this highly talented trio of guitarists - Charley, Barry and Lindsay performing together for all the country music fans The album release called "Legends of Guitar" on Selection Records was released in 1996.. (No need to say their surnames, you will all have put a face and full name to them by now) This film performance will bring back many memories for y...ou... The three are in the Hands of Fame Park, Tamworth, while Lindsay and Charley also received an OAM Medal honour and Barry being the only specialist instrumentalist to be on the Roll of Renown in Tamworth as at 1991. Barry also has his Bronze Bust in the BiCentennial Park, Tamworth.. Enjoy this great film clip from them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SObyN3wIzo

23.01.2022 As promised, here is an update for TCMF2021 Council will consider a recommendation at next Tuesday's Council Meeting to suspend all Council run festival even...ts for the 2021 Festival. These include Toyota Park, Cavalcade, Coca-Cola Country, Busking, FanZone and the stalls in Peel Street. We will update you with the outcome next Wednesday after a decision has been made by the Councillors at the meeting.

21.01.2022 A sad day but a new beginning

21.01.2022 This young girl is very talented and the song is extremely apt for our current weather conditions.

19.01.2022 Robert William Lane -Tex Morton was born 104 years ago on the 30th August, 1916 in Nelson, New Zealand.. Known as the Australasian father of country music, he speaks the grand words of "You Will Never be Missed".. You will find his hand print down in the Hands of Fame Park, his plaque on the Roll of Renown rocks and of course that marvelous bust made by Peter Latona in BiCentennial Park. The original place for his bust was almost exactly opposite where he used to pitch his t...ent when traveling with his show so many, many years ago down near the old George Street area of Tamworth. (now part of the flood wall). However, he is sadly missed even today.

19.01.2022 The Australian country Music Hall of Fame is back open today - just by appointment at this stage! It's a special moment because today we have taken over managem...ent from the Australian Country Music Foundation. We’re honoured to be the new custodians of the amazing collection detailing the history of country music in Australia and New Zealand, and are thrilled to share it with the community. Book your visit with our Cultural Collections Officer, Naomi Blakey (pictured left with Bridget Guthrie, Director of Art Gallery & Museums) by phoning 6766 9696 and make sure you check out the revamped website www.countrymusichalloffame.com.au

18.01.2022 I thought I would share this as it really depicts what has been happening on the land these past years of drought. Annemarie.

15.01.2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE HORSE The 1st of August is the official birthday of all horse. Today we celebrate their birthday and acknowledge friendship, loyalty, achievements and sacrifice that the horse have given to us. They appear in all walks of life.................transport, farming, industry, war, sports and recreation.... Country Music, over the years, has acknowledged the horse affectionately in song and verse, "Mandrake", "Rocky Ned", "Pharlap", "Gunsynd" and "Paleface Adios" come to mind, just to name a few. The statue of "Gunsynd" can be viewed as you drive through Goondiwindi, Queensland and the "Paleface Adios" statue can be found in Temora, New South Wales. Hilary spoke with Erica Taylor (our famous Top Ranking South Australian equestrian who represented Australia at the 1988 Olympic Games and is a.k.a Rickie Jones on Country Music recordings) on Thursday and was told that Erica had been riding horses since the age of three. During the course of the conversation Erica also said that "We owe so much to the horse. In exploration (the pack horse), the "farm tractor " (the plough horse) of past years on the land, to the family friend whom I rode to school each day and currently the equine racing industry and the rodeo scene. Yes, the horse has brought joy to us all and I love their loyalty and friendship". In honour of all that the horse has given to us, let us wish them all a very Happy Birthday today. Video re Paleface Adios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VBRO2yfdhA

14.01.2022 It's NATIONAL VOLUNTEER Week! A massive THANK YOU to the amazing volunteers we have at The Australian Country Music Hall of Fame. We know that all the visitors to the Museum have enjoyed a wonderful history experience, with the Australian Country Music story in words and costume as well as our Facebook page and our Website. ... So Volunteers, we acknowledge you with pride.

14.01.2022 VP DAY Victory in the Pacific 15th August 1945 75th Anniversary As we remember and celebrate this important event which finally ended WW11 let’s read some of our artists reflections ..... Les Partell speaks of when he enlisted into the RAAF in Melbourne in 1944 I hope that all who can recall that VP Day and its history will pass on those memories to their folk; so that it won’t be forgotten. It’s so important. Zeta Burns recalls I was living at my grandfather’s home inToowomba at the time, and heard lots of shouting and yelling out in the streets after hearing Ben Chifley announce on the radio the end of war on that memorable Wednesday morning at 9.30am, 1945. The late Larry Dulhunty QX27614 was a member of the 2/6 Australian Independent Company 1942-1946 and served in jungle warfare in New Guinea as a commando. Some of his skills were later seen in his terrific travelling shows through his boxing and shooting acts. As a commentary of those times lets listen to the Glen Innes, NSW born Jim Wesley’s great song White Crosses in the Jungle. The late writer always said it was one of two of his best ever compositions. This version is sung by Gary Ellis from Melbourne, who knew Jim and also acknowledges this important day in Australia’s history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYVuG2M8HZk

11.01.2022 A new beginning

10.01.2022 Buddy Williams - Harry (Harold) Taylor The Father of Australian Country Music 102 years ago, today we remember Buddy Williams' birthday - born 5th September 1918, in Newtown, Sydney..... He recorded his first private process recording in 1938 when 20 years old.. His career achievements over the years have been recognised in the Hands of Fame, on the Roll of Renown and a Bronze Bust in BiCentennial Park. Tamworth. At the Don Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Historical Society Museum , Dorrigo, NSW, can be seen a tribute plaque to the town's son, where Buddy grew up. At Warwick, Qld., Buddy was given the Keys To The City of Warwick and also was awarded Honorary Citizen in recognition of his famous song recorded in the early 1940’s about Warwick. "Heading for the Warwick Rodeo".. As we remember Buddy, let's listen to this wonderful tribute song written by John Williamson called "Last of the Old Pioneers".

10.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/abcnewengland/videos/2950340524996406/

06.01.2022 Today is Wattle Day and what more fitting way to celebrate it. Enjoy. Annemarie Shirley Thoms is featured on the Roll of Renown, Hands of Fame and she is also celebrated with a Bronze Bust in Bicentennial Park plus of course at the Hall of Fame Museum.

06.01.2022 Based on new advice from Australian health experts, new guidelines for indoor gatherings and an increasing need to comply with social distancing, the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame is closed until further notice. The health and wellbeing of staff and visitors is the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame is our top priority, and this precautionary measure will ensure their safety and assist health services in their efforts against novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

06.01.2022 Better late than never. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2020 WINNERS AND RECIPIENTS... Broadcasters Hall of Fame Inductees Graham Bell & Ian Crombie Eric Watson Literary Award Inductee Ted Egan AO Hands of Fame Inductees Catherine Britt Travis Collins The Gottani Sisters - Pauline & Jenny Eddie Tapp

05.01.2022 For all fans of Australian country music

05.01.2022 What a beautiful song and the words still ring true today as our world is even more so full of "speed, corruption and greed".

05.01.2022 For those of you wanting to know whether the Museum has reopened: Unfortunately, due to the structure of the Museum, it would be very hard to maintain 'social distancing'. Also, because of the nature of the exhibits, it is impossible to follow hygiene requirements due to how much damage doing so would cause.... Therefore, the Museum will remain closed until further notice. Rest assured, you will be the first to know once we are given the go ahead. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Annemarie

04.01.2022 TRC REGIONAL AREA VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2020 Fri 22May 2020 There were joint winners for the Volunteer Team of the Year. Congratulations to the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre volunteer team for being the face of Tamworth for many visitors and creating a positive first impression. ... The second winning team is the Australian Country Music Foundation volunteers. This team of seven are dedicated to their work in preserving the history and objects associated with Australian Country Music.

04.01.2022 Everyone knows that Tamworth is the home of country music but did you know that we are also the home of the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame? We dropped in... this week and learnt a little more about what can be discovered at this Tamworth icon. For more information visit www.destinationtamworth.com.au