US country hitmaker Phil Vassar and renowned American singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith, along with local favourites Steve Forde and Tania Kernaghan, complete the massive lineup for the 2010 CMC Rocks The Snowys Festival to be held on March 5 and 6 at Friday Flatts in Tredbo.

Renowned for the raucous energy of his live shows, Phil Vassar has been writing hits for himself and others for over a decade. Country music’s "Piano Man" has scored big with songs like 'Bye-Bye' and 'I’m Alright' (both massive hits for Jo Dee Messina) and 'Just Another Day In Paradise'. The rowdy spirit of his life-affirming anthems translates to his concert performances, and he’ll be making his first trip down under for a one-off performance.

Steve Forde is a Snowys crowd favourite, a mainstay of the festival, and one of Australia’s best loved live performers. He’s an artist who’s blazed his own trail through country music over almost a decade of recording and performing. A former rodeo rider who channels the same energy and spirit into his music, Steve has built a fiercely loyal fanbase through years crossing the length and breadth of Australia. His rockin’ live shows are legendary among Aussie country fans and he will return to rock the Snowys in 2010. Forde's lastest album, Guns & Guitars was one of the highest selling local country albums of 2008/09.

Grammy-winner Nanci Griffith has found success across rock, folk and country, and earning the respect and admiration of collaborators like Jimmy Buffet, Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson. The singer-songwriter has penned enduring songs including 'Love at the Five and Dime' and 'Outbound Plane' in a career spanning over 30 years. Never afraid to tackle difficult topics head on in her songs, her performance is always full of passion and deep honesty.

Tania Kernaghan is part of one of Australian country’s most famous families. Daughter of Ray and brother of Lee, Tania grew up with a passion for country music and a love of live performance that has taken to the top of the country scene. From the release of her first (platinum-selling) album December Moon in 1996, Kernaghan has remained one of country music’s premiere female artists.

All up the final line up includes; Phil Vassar, Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers, Guy Sebastian, Jack Ingram, Nanci Griffith, Doc Walker, Adam Harvey, Steve Forde, Richard Clapton, Tania Kernaghan, Sinead Burgess, Peter McWhirter, Dan Sultan, Mike Carr, Kirsty Lee Akers, Paul Greene, The Wilsons Pickers, Jetty Road, Amber Lawrence, Mark Wells, Victoria Baillie, The Harrisons and Busby Marou.

Adam Harvey's brand new duets album featuring some of Australia’s finest talents, Both Sides Now debuted inside the top 20 on the ARIA Top 100 Chart.

Adam Harvey's upcoming duets album titled Both Sides Now features some of Australian music's biggest names.

They include Guy Sebastian, Wendy Matthews, David Campbell, Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson, John Williamson, Shannon Noll and The McClymonts to name just a few.

It's released on October 9 through Sony Music Australia.   

The organisers of CMC Rocks The Snowys, being held at Friday Flat, Thredbo on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March 2010, have announced the first round of appearing artists.

Boys From The Bush: Men Of Aussie Country has debuted at #5 on the ARIA Country Album sales charts this week

This 20 track compilation, themed on a great Aussie song, is a celebration of the great Aussie bloke, great Aussie songs and what it means to be Australian.

Many of the artists on the compilation are also great Australian dads! (hint.. hint..)

It features many of Australia’s favourite male country artists and great Australian icons including Lee Kernaghan, Adam Brand, Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Brand, Adam Harvey, Steve Forde, Morgan Evans, Peter Denehy and Drew McAllister.

Track Listing: 1. Troy Cassar-Daley – V8 Town 2. Adam Brand - You’re A Rev Head 3. Lee Kernaghan – Southern Son 4. Morgan Evans - Big Skies 5. Matt Scullion – Giddy Up 6. Steve Forde – Roughstock Riders 7. Travis Sinclair – Midnight Run 8. Adam Harvey - Workin’ Overtime (On A Good Time) 9. Mike Carr – Legend 10. 8 Ball Aitken – Cyclone Country 11. Luke O’Shea – No Day Like Today 12. Troy Kemp – Throwaway Day 13. Steven Rowe – Broken Hill 14. Lee Foster – 1000 Headlights 15. Peter Denehy – The Ringing Of The Steel 16. Rob Black – Regular Guy17. Adam James – Country Singer18. Drew McAllister – Somewhere, Somehow 19. Brad Cole – Hits Me Like Lightening 20. Danny Hooper – Heartache

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