Only a few weeks remain until Tussock Country — New Zealand’s Country Music Festival arrives in Gore, set to continue the positive momentum of the event. The 10-day festival begins on May 22, with the NZ Gold Guitar Awards running the following weekend. Country Music Honours at the St James Theatre will start the proceedings in style, where the Topp Twins will be awarded the 2026 Country Music Honour for their contribution to country music. The event will also include a performance by the Waratahs. “[The honour] acknowledges the work that happens both on and off the stage,’’ Country Music Honours manager Vanessa Harvey said in a statement. ‘‘Dame Jools and Lynda have given joy and heart to every A&P show, theatre, city and town of Aotearoa – and held the door open for so many country acts coming up behind them. ‘‘No-one is more deserving of this honour.” The festival also features a massive line-up of workshops, local events and even a show by comedian Tom Sainsbury.…