Tag: Lee Kernaghan

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Meatstock Plating Up Music and Meats This March

Meatstock is serving up fantastic country music, delicious meats, and more next March. American country stars Nate Smith and Gavin Adcock will headline the events alongside local talents including Imogen Clark, Casey Barnes, Wade Forster, and Bella Mackenzie. There’ll also be a couple of performers exclusive to each location, like Kasey Chambers in Gunaikurnai Country/Gippsland and Lee Kernaghan in Giabal, Jarowait, and Jagera Country/Toowoomba.

And of course if you’re a carnivore, you’re spoiled for choice. Enjoy Brazilian barbecue, slow-cooked meats, and everything in between from some of the country’s best cooks. There’ll also be cooking and Beard & Me competitions, bull riding, axe throwing, and heaps more. If you’re planning to indulge in a few bevvies or attend both days, enjoy the convenience of on-site camping.

Meatstock will hit Lardner Park in Gunaikurnai Country/Gippsland on March 5 and 6 before travelling to Toowoomba Showgrounds in Giabal, Jarowair, and Jagera Country/Toowoomba on March 12 and 13. Tickets are on sale now from Moshtix.

Photo credit: Malte Luk @ Pexels

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Lee in Line for Aussie of the Year

Country singer Lee Kernaghan is the bookies’ favourite to be named Australian of Year in January.

He’s well known for hits like “Boys from the Bush” and “Hat Town,” but when he’s not belting out a tune Lee donates him time to charities.

He raised more than $1 million for needy communities during his Pass the Hat Around tours and worked tirelessly to help those affected the drought.

“To many people, he represents the very essence of the spirit and values of contemporary rural Australia,” reads Lee’s official nomination.

Lee is nominated alongside social justice advocate Lin Hatfield, filmmaker Scott Hicks, pediatrician Professor Jonathon Carapetis, golfer Stuart Appleby, sailor Ken Page, dancer Stephen Page, and performer Mark Bin Bakar.

The winner will be announced on the lawns of Parliament House on January 25. A singer has not been named Australian of the Year since John Farnham got the nod in 1987.

Image source: Lee Kernaghan @ Wikimedia Commons