Tania Kernaghan
Tania Maree Kernaghan (born 18 July 1968) is an Australian country music singer. During her career, Tania has earned fifteen number one radio hits singles, numerous awards, sell out concerts and record sales in the hundreds of thousands. She has also performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Tania is Vice Patron for "Riding for the Disabled Association" Australia (RDA). Career. In 1992, Kernaghan released her first single, "I'll Be Gone". Her first album, "December Moon", was released in January 1996. It was nominated for Best Country Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 1996. The  album was certified Gold by ARIA in 1997 and Platinum in 1998. At the time of releasing her fourth album "Higher Ground" in 2005, Tania started her own record label, KCR. Tania is an accomplished and well-known horsewoman and an acclaimed keynote speaker which she presents at various functions across Australia. Awards and nominations. AIR Awards. The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. ARIA Music Awards. The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented  by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987. ! Country Music Awards of Australia. The Country Music Awards of Australia (CMAA) (also known as the Golden Guitar Awards) is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They have been held annually since 1973. Tamworth Songwriters Awards. The Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) is an annual songwriting contest for original country songs, awarded in January at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. They  commenced in 1986. Other projects. Tania is a presenter for Lifestyle TV Program What's Up Downunder which currently airs on Channel 10, One Digital, Southern Cross and numerous regional affiliates . She also had a part in the film 'Shadows of the Past' playing the role of Sally Robson. And in 2019 appeared in Australian Indie Movie, An Unconventional Love Tania is Ambassador for Outback Queensland Tourism Association and Board Member