The CMAA Golden Guitar Award is an annual music award presented by the Country Music Association of Australia. It recognizes outstanding achievements in the Australian country music industry, celebrating artists, songwriters, and producers. The awards are typically held during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, which is one of the largest country music festivals in the Southern Hemisphere. Established in 1973, the Golden Guitar Awards feature various categories, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Male and Female Artist of the Year. Winners are determined by a voting process involving industry professionals and fans, highlighting the best talent in Australian country music.