Inducted January 2006

Reg is one of Australia’s finest bush balladeers.

Born in Rushworth, Victoria, just after World War II, Reg grew up on a dairy farm at Tatura on a block his great grandfather selected in 1871.

He formed his first dance band in the 1960s and first recorded in 1972, a custom release selling 1,000 copies over the counter of his local Shepparton radio station.

On the strength of this, he gained a contract with W&G Records in 1973, recording his now classic Australian Country Music Hall of Fame song winning his first Golden Guitar in 1974, the first award for New Talent of the Year.

Reg joined Selection Records in 1977 issuing numerous highly successful recordings over the next almost 30 years including many successful concept albums such as his popular truck and rodeo theme releases.

In 1999, he was named Victorian Entertainer of the Year. In 2009, Reg was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM).

“The Gentle Giant” of country music, as he is known, Reg constantly tours and performs all over Australia. As well as keeping a fast pace on the road, he makes time available for many charity shows and activities.

Reg is the 33rd inductee to Australia’s highest country music honour.

The same year he was elevated to the Roll of Renown, Reg was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM).