A Top Week in Toowoomba!

John was in Toowoomba for most of the past week appearing for three nights at the 150th anniversary Heritage Toowoomba Royal Show. Titled 'John Williamson's Great Australian Muster', the show involved about 400 people in the community including…

Col Watson – Back On The Road

Col Watson, a legend amongst guitarists, had his first gig with country music when he was hired by Slim Dusty in the early 1970s. After fifteen years off the road, Col agreed to tour again with John on the '40 Years True Blue' Tour. Col is seen…

A Special Word from John…

June 4th, 1970 - "The first song I ever attempted to write was released on the Fable label. It was 'Old Man Emu'. I was out the back of the homestead in North West NSW when I first heard the recording. 2VM Moree received the single before I…

News from the Tour

Over the last few weeks, the 'Hillbilly Road' Tour has travelled several thousand kilometres to Boyup Brook and Perth, Western Australia, to Renmark and Adelaide, South Australia and finally to Toowoomba and Brisbane, Queensland. Phew! As you…

Hillbilly Road – Taking on the Young Guns

Friday 12th September 2008: Watch out Michael Jackson, Miley Cyrus and Coldplay... the latest release from our very own Australian icon and country music legend, 'Hillbilly Road' is holding on tight. John Williamson is inadvertently taking…

John and Meg Marry

On Sunday 10th March under two scribbly gum trees John married Meg, his constant companion for the past six years. After weeks of rain, Sydney turned on the most perfect Autumn day for their outdoor wedding in the native Australian bush garden…

A Wonderful Tribute

A real highlight of the CMAA Awards night in late January was a special tribute paid to John for his significant contribution to the Australian country music industry. Narrated by 'big brother' John Laws, forty years of career highlights filled…

The Road Revisited

In the last few weeks, the '40 Years True Blue' Tour has journeyed to Perth and several Victorian country towns. Almost everywhere it was a sellout and John enjoyed meeting and entertaining many of his most loyal fans.

Hello and Goodbye!

As we head out on the '40 Years True Blue' tour, we welcome Col Watson to the stage as guitarist to accompany John. Col has a long association with the industry having toured with Slim Dusty back in the 1970s along with many others. He's a most…

That Was The Week That Was

What a week it was for John at the Tamworth Country Music Festival! Nothing could surpass the surprise presentation by Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and her moving speech in recognition…