Like its American counterpart, Australian country music differs from artist to artist.
Styles range from folk to hard-driving rock and roll.
Troy Cassar-Daley, who is part Aborigine, plays aboriginal musical instruments such as didgeridoos and clap sticks, in addition to steel guitars, fiddles, and other instruments associated with country music. To many who are familiar with the Nashville style, Australian country won't sound that much different, except, you will often hear 'Strine. Expressions and phrases unique to Australia. Without question, Lee Kernaghan is the most successful country star in Australia at the moment. Fans have stood in line for up to 5 hours to chat with Lee and get his autograph.