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Biography

The Modern storyteller of Australian country

Alice Benfer’s passion for country music was nurtured by her upbringing in the Australian bush. From the age of seven, she sang traditional songs, quickly developing a love for both performing and songwriting. As she grew, Alice honed her craft by entering talent contests and playing at country venues, building confidence along the way and earning awards that deepened her dedication to music. After graduating from the CMAA Academy of Country Music in 2014, she reaffirmed her commitment to the traditional country style. Based in Gympie, Queensland, Alice is celebrated for her powerful performances and heartfelt songwriting. Alice Benfer’s album, “Voices from The Bush,” beautifully captures Australian stories through music and highlights her talent for storytelling. Alice’s accomplishments include winning the Green Brother’s Peter Blundell Memorial Talent Search in 2021, earning the World Songwriting Award for “Saltbush Sally” in 2024, and collecting multiple awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2025. 

In 2026, Alice received further nominations and awards as well as the JobLink Plus Artist Accommodation Bursary, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to traditional country music. Alice Benfer’s latest traditional country song, “Saddle Dreaming,” is now available on all digital platforms. Produced by Sam Hawksley with lyrics by Gregory M Dillon and music by Alice, the track has dominated the Country Songs top 40 Chart for seven weeks. Alice recently earned the Tamworth Bush Ballad Award for Female Bush Ballad Of The Year and looks forward to sharing more music with fans who love her authentic style.
AWARDS
•TSA 2025 Songwriter Salute – Radio Presenters Award
•A.B.B.A “Bluey Francis Memorial Award” for Musical Achievement 2025
•A.B.B.A Music Excellence Award – Heritage Song of The Year & Open Section Classic Song of The Year 2025
•ICMA Award for Best Independent Australian Country Album 2025
•Tamworth Bush Ballad Awards – New Talent of The Year 2025
➢Tamworth Bush Ballad Awards – Female Bush Ballad Of The Year 2026

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Latest Track

Voices From The Bush

Alice Benfer

Introducing the new traditional album from Alice Benfer. This album features 11 tracks - A mixture of co-writes with well-known artists, two covers reimagined and a few songs from Alice's own pen. Three of the tracks have Read more

Introducing the new traditional album from Alice Benfer. This album features 11 tracks - A mixture of co-writes with well-known artists, two covers reimagined and a few songs from Alice's own pen. Three of the tracks have topped the Country Songs Top 40 National chart. Produced by Sam Hawksley. Vocals recorded at Vibetone Studio. Mixed and mastered by Michael Carpenter.

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    Saddle Dreaming 3:44
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    Old Felt Hat 3:09
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    Widgee Widgee Station 3:02
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    Long Black Skirts 3:41
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    Reasons 3:34
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    Everlasting Cactus 3:01
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    When The Rain Tumbles Down In July 4:50
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    Saltbush Sally 3:34
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    Old Flea Bitten Grey 3:05
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    Wildflowers On The Outback 3:13
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    The Blacksoil Plains Of The Outback 5:50
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    Time 3:36
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    Let's Pretend 3:58
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    I Wonder What You're Doin' 2:38
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    If Teardrops Were Silver 2:23
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    More Than Words 3:44
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    Love Is A Verb 3:13
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    Never Tasted Dirt 4:01
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    What Can I Say 2:52
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    Crazy 2:45
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Shows

Previous events

Date Event Location
 —  — Widgee Balladeers & Country Music Widgee Showgrounds, Widgee QLD Widgee Showgrounds, Widgee QLD
 —  — Hervey Bay Cool Country Social Music Festival Susan River Homestead Adventure Park, Susan River Susan River Homestead Adventure Park, Susan River
 —  — Alice Benfer Music Back To Basic's Music Muster, Coverty QLD Back To Basic's Music Muster, Coverty QLD
 —  — 2026 Spirit of the Bush Balladeers Heritage Muster Boondooma Homstead, Boondooma QLD 4613 Boondooma Homstead, Boondooma QLD 4613
 —  — Alice Benfer Music Cooroy RSL, Cooroy QLD Cooroy RSL, Cooroy QLD
 —  — Dinner Under The Stars Kingaroy QLD Kingaroy QLD
 —  — Back To Basics Music Muster Coverty QLD Coverty QLD
Rattler Christmas Community Fair Historic Gympie Station, Gympie QLD Historic Gympie Station, Gympie QLD
Alice Benfer Music Bolton Clarke Retirement Village, Maryborough QLD Bolton Clarke Retirement Village, Maryborough QLD
 —  — Murgon Music Muster Murgon Showgrounds, Murgon QLD Murgon Showgrounds, Murgon QLD
 —  — Munna Creek Country Music Munna Creek Hall, Munna Creek QLD Munna Creek Hall, Munna Creek QLD
 —  — Monthly Hit Of Country Grafton District Services Club, Grafton NSW Grafton District Services Club, Grafton NSW
 —  — Alice Benfer Music Rainbow Beach Sports Club, Rainbow Beach QLD Rainbow Beach Sports Club, Rainbow Beach QLD
 —  — Alice Benfer Music Back To Basics Music Muster, Coverty, QLD Back To Basics Music Muster, Coverty, QLD
Alice Benfer Music Gowrie Little Plains Hall, Gowrie Little Plain QLD 4352 Gowrie Little Plains Hall, Gowrie Little Plain QLD 4352
Alice Benfer Music Private Event, Gympie QLD Private Event, Gympie QLD
Alice Benfer Music Private Event, Gympie QLD Private Event, Gympie QLD
Australian Bush Balladeers Concert The Moonshiners Bar, Family Hotel, Tamworth NSW The Moonshiners Bar, Family Hotel, Tamworth NSW
Tamworth Bush Ballad Awards & Concert Tamworth Town Hall, Tamworth NSW Tamworth Town Hall, Tamworth NSW
Alice Benfer Music Private Event, Gympie QLD Private Event, Gympie QLD

Latest News

 Rising country music artist Alice Benfer is a finalist in three categories for the Independent Country Music Awards. If you enjoy her music, please vote via the above button/link. Your support is greatly appreciated. Voting closes in October 2024. 

Alice Benfer will be performing at Tamworth CMF 2025 including these awards that are held during the festival.

  • Best Female Artist
  • Best Country Album
  • Best Bush Balladeer

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