Your Guide To The 2016 SAM Awards Country Nominees

Angela Easson

Hailing from the Adelaide Hills, Angela Easson's passionate, vibrant energy has blazed a trail across the Australian country music scene. Her latest album, Wanted, was released in November in Adelaide and at the 2016 Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Astro Cobalt

An addiction to bluegrass and four highly trained musicians are the key ingredients to Astro Cobalt's contemporary country sound. Having represented South Australia at the Folk Alliance Australia Youth Awards in 2013, the band are blitzing through gigs across the country.

Hana & Jessie-lee

Hana & Jessie-lee are honky-tonk, cowboy-boot wearin' certified country if you ever saw it. Arising from the band The Sloe Ruin, the duo bring have been bringing their toe-tappin tunes to the local spotlight.

Kate Fuller

Since the launch of her debut album in 2007, Kate Fuller has developed her sound and voice internationally. She currently hosts Soapbox Sessions at The Store in north Adelaide, a monthly music event that showcases local up-an-coming artists.

Loren Kate

From a national tour, a few single releases, a casual Telstra Road To Discovery win and a beautifully dynamic sound, Loren Kate shows absolutely no sign of slowing down. Her music and passion is both humbling and inspiring.

Max Savage

Max Savage's stadium rock represents everything great about Australiana music. Having had his music featured on award-winning advertisements representing Adelaide, writing new music and playing shows across the nation, Savage's sound is infecting the local scene.

Riddle & The Stars

A collaboration between Australian singer/songwriter Ben Riddle and Americana duo The Fallen Stars, Riddle & The Stars bring the best of two worlds. Their album, New Coastline, received critical acclaim for its strong vocals and diverse sound.

Sam Brittain

Sam Brittain has been touring relentlessly throughout Australia, Europe and the UK, including supporting folk icons Passenger and Matt Corby. The success of his sophomore album Live Simply has set him on a course for further domination of the international scene.