Tami Neilson and Into The East win at the NCMAs

Liv McBride and co-musician Graeme Woller otherwise known as Into The East  took out the New Zealand Country Group/Duo of the Year at the National Country Music Awards in Hamilton last Saturday.

Woller said the award was not their only recognition on the night, as Twizel singer-songwriter Sarah Conlan won a major scholarship award on the back of her album which Woller and McBride produced.

Soulful songstress,Tami Neilson and upcoming artist Kaylee Bell were jointly awarded the Best Female Artist of the Year.