Reg Poole

Reginald Allen Poole is an Australian country singer-songwriter. Poole won three Golden Guitars, was inducted into the Roll of Renown in 2006, was awarded an OAM for services to country music in 2006 and in 2016 was elevated to Country Music Living Legend, an award designed to honour the achievements of those who have made a lasting contribution to country music in Australia and are actively engaged in writing, recording and performing.

Career Poole left his dairy farm in the 1970s to pursue a career in music and won his first Golden Guitar in 1974.

In 1977, Poole signed with Selection Records, releasing several highly successful recordings over the next three decades, and became well known for concept albums, particularly with rodeo and truck themes. 2006 Reg Poole Australian Roll of Renown 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. 1974 Reg Poole New Talent of the Year 1981 "The Warrumbungle Mare " Heritage Award 1985 "When the Big Mobs Came to Bourke" Heritage Award

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. (wins only) 2014 Reg Poole Songmaker Award