That's mostly when he's doing the odd construction job around home but on Wednesday that very act will take on new meaning.

The Parkesbourne grazier will be inducted into the Hands of Fame at the Tamworth Country Music Festival on Thursday morning, along with five other specially selected artists. These are: Kirsty Lee Akers, Luke O'Shea, Lyn Bowtell, Dennis Parker and John Elliott.

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The Kable Ave cornerstone contains the hand prints and names of some 300 country music singers and recognises significant contribution to the industry over many years.

"I've always known about the Hands of Fame and thought it would be nice (to be inducted) one day," Mr Arcus said.

"It was a really nice surprise to get the phone call and it's great to get the recognition after all this time...I've put my heart and soul into country music over a long time and there were occasions when I could have walked away."

Despite the COVID challenges over the past two years, it was never a thought. In fact, Roo, wife Sue and two children had planned a temporary move to Texas, fulfilling a dream to perform in the US state. Everything was in place but COVID meant they couldn't secure an interview at Sydney's US consulate.

"It was a tough blow but never for a minute did I think about giving up...Hopefully we'll get there another time," Mr Arcus said.

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He's been performing for 27 years and has released four albums, an EP and a single. His album Tumbleweed was nominated for Traditional Country Album of the Year at Tamworth's Golden Guitar awards in 2020.

He was also the 2016 CMAA Award finalist for Male Artist of the Year and for the Toyota Heritage Song of the Year.

Lockdowns have meant just three live performances in two and a half years. Mr Arcus is using the time to concentrate on songwriting.

He and Sue also run Arcus Adventure Tours and are planning a trip to Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee in October/November.

Mr Arcus has travelled to Tamworth for the past 27 years, either as a country music fan or performer.

On Tuesday, he's performing at FanZone, a closed off outdoor street venue, and will follow up at the Hands of Fame ceremony and the Moonshiners Honky Tonk bar on Thursday, April 21.

"When people ask what kind of music I do, I always say it's very honest," Mr Arcus said.

"I think country music is about daily life, its struggles and triumphs. I've experienced all that and country music expresses it very well.

Given the challenges of the past few years, Mr Arcus said the Hands of Fame honour was a "pep" that made him feel great about the industry again.

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