Where Country Is: Australia's Best 1986-2005

by Various Artists

This album is a companion to the book "Where Country Is - A Pictorical History of the Past 20 Years of Australian Country Music" by John Elliott (published by Rural Press Events). Featured are stand-out songs from each of the twenty years by an artist, who has made a significant impression on the shape of Australian Country Music. This period saw the emergence of a new breed of Country performer, who lifted the energy level of the music and introduced a whole new generation of fans - from both urban and regional Australia. The appearance of legends Smoky Dawson and Slim Dusty amongst the new breed of stars represents the deep history of our music, and the on-going relevance of the veterans who have continued to please new audiences through their careers. This compilation contains artists that have progressed to become Australia's leading country performers, including Keith Urban, Kasey Chambers, Lee Kernaghan, Melinda Schneider, Adam Brand, James Blundell, Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Adam Harvey & many more! The songs selected for this album all have a significant place in the career of the artist's represented and in the story of Country Music over the past twenty years. 2006.