He's one of the world's most promising young country music acts, and next year Lane Pittman will be performing in our backyard.

After being crowned New Talent of the Year at the Golden Guitar Awards and opening stadium shows for global superstar Luke Combs on twooccassions, Pittman will headline this year's A Night in Nashville in Orange.

"This is a huge moment for us," event founder Tim Mortimer said .

And while no doubt a huge get for Mortimer and the Nashville crew, with Lane "the future of country music in Australia", the event continues to support local acts as well.

Orange act Scarlett Gee will perform at this year's event, too, ensuring home-grown talent continues to shine.

Confirmation of the headline act follows news that the Orange country music event is worth upwards

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