The Wolfe Brothers triumphed at the 2026 Country Music Awards of Australia, held in Tamworth, winning five Golden Guitar awards, including Album of the Year for their album titled Australian Made. This recognition further cements their status as one of Australia’s most celebrated country music duos. The awards ceremony took place on the evening of January 21, 2026, showcasing the depth of talent within the Australian country music scene.
Nick and Tom Wolfe received accolades for contemporary album of the year, duo of the year, vocal collaboration of the year, and heritage song of the year. Reflecting on their journey, the brothers expressed gratitude for their roots, stating they had reconsidered moving to the United States. “This is our home, this is where our family is, this is the country we care about,” said Tom Wolfe following their wins. He emphasized that Australian country music resonates with authentic stories and experiences, saying, “It’s from the heart, it’s songs about farmers, battlers, real people and us.”
The Wolfe Brothers now boast a total of 15 Golden Guitar awards throughout their career. Their success aligns with a growing international interest in country music, which they plan to capture through their art.
Kasey Chambers, a veteran in the industry, was also a significant figure at the event, earning three Golden Guitars from her thirteen nominations. Her collaboration with ex-husband Shane Nicholson, titled The Divorce Song, won both single of the year and song of the year. Chambers reflected on the emotional significance of the song, stating, “I don’t think we thought we’d be standing up here together again ever.” She noted the song’s unique place in their post-divorce relationship, highlighting the special bond they still share through music.
In other notable wins, Wade Forster was named both male artist of the year and new talent of the year, while Max Jackson took home the award for female artist of the year for the second consecutive year. The evening also saw Fanny Lumsden and her husband, Dan Stanley Freeman, winning video of the year for their work on Look At Me Now. Freeman described the video as a personal reflection of their lives together, saying, “It’s not the world of the song, it’s the world of our lives.”
The complete list of winners at the 2026 Golden Guitar Awards is as follows:
– Female Artist of the Year: Max Jackson
– Male Artist of the Year: Wade Forster
– Album of the Year: Australian Made – The Wolfe Brothers
– Song of the Year: The Divorce Song – Kasey Chambers featuring Shane Nicholson
– Single of the Year: The Divorce Song – Kasey Chambers featuring Shane Nicholson
– Video of the Year: Look At Me Now – Fanny Lumsden
– Alt Country Album of the Year: Backbone – Kasey Chambers
– Traditional Country Album of the Year: Start All Over Again – Brendan Radford
– Heritage Song of the Year: Australian Made – The Wolfe Brothers
– Vocal Collaboration of the Year: How Many One More Times – The Wolfe Brothers with Zac & George
The event not only highlighted the achievements of established artists but also the promising newcomers in the Australian country music industry. The success of the Wolfe Brothers and their contemporaries reflects the vibrant and evolving landscape of country music in Australia.
