2012 Toyota Star Maker Finalists:

- 8 Ball Aitken (Tamworth NSW)

- David Agius (Greystanes NSW)

- Kaylee Bell (Waimate NZ, Now Bathurst NSW)

- Lance Coassin (Shailer Park QLD)

- Bob Corbett (Maryville NSW)

- Paul Cowderoy (Manly West QLD)

- Sarah Head (Robina QLD)

-Jasper Hollis (Nashville USA, Now Sydney NSW)

-Rebecca Houlihan (Cork Ireland, now Randwick NSW)

-Stephanie Jansen (Camden South NSW)

- Nick Kingswell (North Gosford NSW)

- Christie Lamb (Kirkham NSW)

- Nathan Lamont (Wagga Wagga NSW)

- Kristen Lane (Raworth NSW)

- Brittany Pavlo (Eden Park Vic)

- Ben Ransom (Randwick NSW)

-Olivia Robins (Maroochydore QLD)

- Ryan Sampson (Caloundra QLD)

-Chad Shuttleworth (Eumundi QLD)

- Adam Toms (Benaala VIC)

2012 Star Maker Prize Package:

* Album Deal + Big Budget recording Session

* 12 months use of a new Toyota motor vehicle

* Fuel Card for the 12 months after winning Toyota Star Maker

* Distribution and Promotion of at least two tracks to radio and other media from the prize album

* Production of a professiional video clip

* A number of gigs throughout the winning 12 months

* Return air tickets to Nashville for the CMA Festrival in June

* Performance at the annual CMA (American Country Music Association) Global Artist Party in Nashville

 The finalists will "battle it out" from 12.30pm on Sunday the 22nd for the chance to compete as one of six Grand Finalists for the title of Toyota Star Maker 2012 in the evening from 7.30pm.

 Tickets for the Toyota Star Maker Final and Grand Final are on sale now through the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre on 02 6767 5300 or on-line via www.tamworthcountrymusic.com.au