It's Country Music Time in Tamworth

The New South Wales inland city of Tamworth explodes into country music frenzy as the Australian Country Music Festival gets under way on January 16 and the much-coveted Golden Guitar Awards mark another year of musical achievement. This year's festival continues through to Australia Day, January 26.

• Tamworth: Australia's Country Music Capital
• Where to Stay in Tamworth

Photo: Tamworth's giant Golden Guitar © Tourism New South Wales