Country Music Association Of Australia (CMAA), Tamworth, NSW

Country Music Australia (CMAA) recognises and promotes excellence in Australian Country Music. Formed in 1992 Country Music Australia represents all aspects of the Australian country music industry. Foster the growth of the Country Music in Australia to ensure a long – term, popular and viable industry. Grow the demand for and popularity of Australian Country Music both domestically and internationally; Encourage, develop and promote the interests of all professionals in the Australian country music industry; Promote knowledge of, interest in and respect for the heritage of Australian Country Music and the people who create it and perform it; Encourage, develop and promote Australian Country Music to the world; Grow, manage and maintain the values and standards of the annual Country Music Awards of Australia and the annual Australian Academy of Country Music;