Country music singers Travis Collins, Sara Storer and Troy Cassar-Daley were among a number of artists recognised at this year's Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, which also acknowledged the powerful track F U Cancer.
First-time winner Collins took out three awards for his album Hard Light, beating out tough competition to secure Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Single of the Year.
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