Some of the most renowned and gifted country musicians ever performed at the Australian Capella Country Music Festival. Chad Morgan, Reg Poole, Roger Knox, Dean Perrett, The Hillbilly Goats, Pixie Jenkins, Dianne Lindsay, Jeff Brown, Alisha Smith, and Terry Gordon were among the festival's headliners.
Chad Morgan, also referred to as "The Sheikh of Scrubby Creek," is a seasoned performer who has delighted audiences for more than 60 years. Multi-award-winning musician Reg Poole is renowned for his soulful and moving performances. One of the most significant Indigenous Australian musicians is Roger Knox, a gifted singer-songwriter who goes by the moniker "Black Elvis" and performs around Australia.
A Golden Guitar winner and superb storyteller, Dean Perrett is the author of some of modern country music's most well-known tunes. The Hillbilly Goats, a special group that combines classic bluegrass music with modern influences, gave a mesmerizing performance that had the audience standing. Violin virtuoso Pixie Jenkins dazzled the audience with a breathtaking performance as he displayed his extraordinary talent.
Multi-award-winning artist Dianne Lindsay enthralled the audience with a sincere and dramatic performance. The talented and adaptable performer Jeff Brown gave a standout performance that displayed his wide range of abilities. One of Australia's rising country music artists, Alisha Smith, gave a magnificent performance that left the audience wanting more. The festival was capped off by a stirring and moving performance by Terry Gordon, a true icon of country music, which brought the crowd to their feet.
The Capella Country Music Festival was, in general, a celebration of the varied and rich Australian country music culture. The festival featured the extraordinary depth and range of Australian country music and brought together some of the most accomplished and well-known performers of our day. Everyone who attended said that it was an experience they will never forget.