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Inaugural NZ Country Music Awards winners

Published: Mon 28 Aug 2006 11:49 AM
STOP PRESS!
On Saturday 26th August 2006, at the beautiful Founders Theatre, Hamilton, New Zealand, a total sell-out audience witnessed an awesome night of the very best of New Zealands Country Music professionals.
Winners of the Awards were;
1/NCMA Horizon Award-PAUL SHARPLIN
2/NCMA Biggest Selling Event/Tour - HIGHWAY OF LEGENDS
3/NCMA Biggest Selling Album - HIGHWAY OF LEGENDS
4/NCMA Legends Award(2) - PATSY RIGGIR
COLLEEN TRENWITH
5/NCMA 2006 Artist of the Year - HAMILTON COUNTY BLUEGRASS BAND
The sales of NZ CM Artists continues to grow in the concert area. A major growth is expected in 2007.
The major company promoting Country Music, Pacific Entertainment Ltd.,expects many new young stars to emerge in 2007.
ENDS

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