NAIDOC 2026: Troy Cassar-Daley: the boy from Halfway Creek

Troy grew up travelling between two very different worlds with his Indigenous mum and his Maltese Dad. At just 17 he started on his path to becoming one of Australia's biggest country music stars (R) CW: Mentions suicide, please take care when listening

Troy Cassar-Daley is a proud Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung man, and one of Australia's most beloved country music stars.

As a 17-year-old musician just starting out, Troy joined a band called Little Eagle. 

Soon afterwards, he won the Tamworth Starmaker Quest, and within a few years, Troy was a fully-fledged country music star.

In his long career, Troy has won 40 Golden Guitars and 5 ARIA Awards, among many other accolades. 

In his most recent album, Between the Fires, Troy digs deep into his own family history, with songs of grief, love and connection.

Further information

Troy is touring now - more details here

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