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APRA Best Country Song​ 2026 Finalists

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Finalists have been announced for the 2026 Country Music Honours, celebrating the best in original country music from across Aotearoa.

Dive Bar, written by Aaron Pulemagafa, Jeremiah Jayden Fale, Edward Liu, Christian Tjandrawinata, performed by TheWesternGuide

 

Moonlight Hotel, written by Shannon Fowler, performed by Tom Lark

 

Neon Cowgirl, written by Tami Neilson and Joshua Neilson, performed by Tami Neilson Feat. Neil Finn

 

Whakameatia Mai, written by Marlon Williams and Kommi Tamati-Elliffe, performed by Marlon Williams

The 4 finalists for the APRA Best Country Song are:
(in no particular order)

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  • Dive Bar, written by Aaron Pulemagafa, Jeremiah Jayden Fale, Edward Liu, Christian Tjandrawinata, performed by TheWesternGuide

  • Moonlight Hotel, written by Shannon Fowler, performed by Tom Lark

  • Neon Cowgirl, written by Tami Neilson and Joshua Neilson, performed by Tami Neilson Feat. Neil Finn

  • Whakameatia Mai, written by Marlon Williams and Kommi Tamati-Elliffe, performed by Marlon Williams

CONTACT US

Contact the NZ Songwriters Trust by filling in the enquiry form to the left. Please be sure to add either a contact email address or telephone number so we can get in touch with you.

 

POSTAL ADDRESS
NZ Songwriters Trust
PO Box 382
Gore
New Zealand

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EMAIL
nzsongwriterstrust@gmail.com

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