Wade Forster
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Winton
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QLD
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Australia
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Wade Forster, the 2024 Toyota Star Maker winner, is an Australian country music artist and rodeo rider. His hit song “Fighting Tears” addresses mental health and addiction. He performed with Cody Johnson and opened for Luke Combs’ Australia tour in 2023.
Current Tour & Setlist
Wade Forster is touring the United States in spring 2026 with stops in cities like Lubbock, Canyon, and Corpus Christi after co-headlining The Low Down Under Tour with The Lowdown Drifters. While a specific 2026 tour name and support acts are not listed, he is expected to perform hits like Chemistry and Off the Range alongside tracks from his award-winning catalog.
Early Life
Born in the Queensland outback, Wade Forster grew up listening to his parents' eclectic music collection and working as a professional rodeo cowboy and rugby player before teaching himself to play a fifty-dollar Marketplace guitar.
Career Highlights
Wade Forster's career launched in 2021 when a viral cover of Oneida led to his debut album The Beginning. He achieved a major milestone in 2024 by winning the Toyota Star Maker competition, which earned him his first performance opportunity in Nashville. His rise continued with a 2024 signing to UNIFIED Artist Management and the 2025 release of his album Gooseneck Party.
Family & Personal Life
Wade Forster is a professional rodeo cowboy who spent years on the circuit chasing buckles. He has not publicly disclosed a spouse or children but has lightheartedly mentioned a childhood crush on country legend Reba McEntire. He also maintains a close bond with fellow artist Piper Butcher, describing her as a little sister who has supported his music career.
