Bates was thrilled to receive three semifinals nominations in the Tamworh Songwriters Association Salute Awards in 2018/19. The songs, from our Small Town Tales Album, were 'I Got Gold' (nominated for Gospel Song Of The Year); 'Sat In The Car And Remembered (nominated for Country Ballad Of The Year); and 'Florence Met Frank' (nominated for the Bev Daniel Commemorative Bush Ballad Traditonal Section). Thanks to the TSA for making us feel right at home!