00:00A heartfelt ballad from one superstar to another, Keith Irving returned to the town that helped
00:15start his career to accept one of country music's highest honours, being inducted into
00:20the role of Renown.
00:21Thank you to the city of Tamworth, because I have so many memories here.
00:26The Grammy Award winner joins the likes of Slim Dusty, John Williamson and Casey Chambers
00:30on the coveted list.
00:32Some days are better than others, some days I miss my mother.
00:38Troy Cassidaly was another big winner, taking home five awards, including Album of the Year.
00:44The album, Between the Fires, was recorded at his late mother's house.
00:48He thanked his wife and children for their support.
00:51I didn't really include everyone in what was going on, but I didn't mean to push everyone
00:54away.
00:56Just that sometimes to heal, you have to take the journey on your own.
01:01And even my kids were pushed away a little bit, but they still love me, still call me
01:06their da.
01:072022 star maker, Max Jackson, took home two guitars, including Female Artist of the Year.
01:16Wow.
01:17I just got handed the Female Artist from Fanny Lumsden.
01:22A star on the rise, inspired by those before her.
01:26Caitlin Furlong, ABC News, Tamworth.
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