A chat with 2025 HOMEGROWN HUNDRED winner Michael Ward

This is the first time Grassroots Earworm has run this national public-voted countdown. What does it mean to you to win the inaugural HOMEGROWN HUNDRED?

'For me, this is huge. I…

Michael Ward

WA singer-songwriter Michael Ward has won the 2025 HOMEGROWN HUNDRED by a country mile, blitzing the field with his gritty country rock banger No Regrets.

Thanks to his extensive touring schedule, Michael has earned himself fans throughout Australia,…

The 2025 HOMEGROWN HUNDRED  - all will be revealed!

We've been busy tallying up your votes in the inaugural HOMEGROWN HUNDRED and we can confirm we have a valid result, ready to reveal to you starting from 9am this Friday…

Vote before it's too late!

Voting for the inaugural HOMEGROWN HUNDRED is moving into its final week, so make sure you get your votes in before it’s too late!

We have already seen an incredible number of votes come through,…

The early emerging trends!

Australia has voted for hundreds of homegrown songs within the first two weeks since voting opened for the 2025 HOMEGROWN HUNDRED - and some tracks are already emerging as front-runners! (more about that below).

With still…

Guidelines and FAQ

Here are the full guidelines and frequently asked questions regarding the 2025 HOMEGROWN HUNDRED.

About

What is the HOMEGROWN HUNDRED?

The HOMEGROWN HUNDRED is a public-voted music countdown conducted by Grassroots Earworm for the first time in…

Mark your diaries, because voting opens soon!

‘If only there was a countdown like the Hottest 100, but with only Australian songs…’

Guess what??

At Grassroots Earworm, we love triple j's annual Hottest 100 - it's fresh, it's fun, and…