Many, many years ago - 1990 to be exact - Keith Urban won the Starmaker Contest at the Tamworth Country Music Festival down under in Australia. This year, a young man by the name of Liam Brew has taken that honor. Unbeknown to many, the country music scene in Australia is rather large.
Liam Brew beat out 9 other finalist to take the crown. He told reporters after winning, ‘I’m a huge fan of Keith Urban’s and he’s influenced my music a great deal, so to be on that list is exciting.’ The 18 year old singer from Palmview, Queensland got into country music when he was 13 and has since attended the Australian College of Country Music to work on his skills.
What’s not to love about Australian country music? Without it, we wouldn’t have Keith Urban. Bring on the Aussies.
The other 9 finalists:
Amber Joy Poulton