An Australian music legend is hanging up his cowboy boots and guitar after greater than 55 years.
John Williamson introduced his retirement from touring and from the Tamworth Music Pageant, telling followers this yr’s competition shall be his final.
The True Blue singer stated he nonetheless loves writing songs and recording music, however he was “over being on the street” and being away from his household.
The nation music singer has performed on the competition practically each single yr for 54 years, beginning in 1970.
“I’ve acquired loads of issues I wish to do, and I am 80 now, and I wish to do it earlier than I drop useless,” he instructed NBN information.
Forward of his last present on Saturday on the historic Tamworth competition, the singer instructed media he is not certain how he’ll really feel as soon as he really does cease touring.
“I feel it is good to tug out whereas I am nonetheless doing good exhibits and I am not having to learn the lyrics or have screens on the stage,” he instructed the ABC.
“We’ll see how I really feel afterwards, however I imply, nearly everyone that retires desires to come back again and do it once more.”
Williamson is such a fixture of the competition, the occasion organisers unveiled a life-sized bronze statue of the singer to honour him.
The Tamworth Nation Music Pageant is a 10-day occasion held within the regional NSW metropolis, celebrating the perfect in Australian and worldwide nation music.
It ranks among the many high 10 festivals worldwide, and it’s the largest nation music competition within the southern hemisphere.
Williamson’s profession began in 1970 when he carried out his tune Outdated Man Emu on the TV present New Faces.
It grew to become successful immediately, securing him his first document deal.
Since then, he has launched over 50 albums and has written greater than 500 songs.
The singer has offered over 5 million albums, profitable 28 Golden Guitar Awards on the Nation Music Awards of Australia.
He additionally has three Aria Awards, and was awarded the Order of Australia in 1992 for his service to nation music.
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