Esteemed country music stars, Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen, have thrilled local youngsters with a visit to their school last week.

The icons, who both grew up rurally, visited Orana Heights Public School on Monday with the hope of inspiring them to chase their dreams, just as they both did.

“Growing up in Albert in Central West NSW, myself, I know it’s important to share with the kids just how we shouldn’t give up on our dreams and passions no matter what they are,” Mr Owen told Dubbo Photo News.

“There are times in all our lives that we can feel like giving up but it’s being able to bounce back from adversity that is key to achieving success. “

Adding to the sentiment, Mrs Kernaghan told the school kids that “dedication and education” will help them achieve anything they put their minds to.

“I wanted each and every one of the students to know they are very important and have their own unique talent,” she said.

“Children are the future of Australia and if they believe in themselves and have confidence at a young age, there is nothing in this world that they couldn’t accomplish.”

Mr Owen also spoke about his Doin’ It For Rural Aussie Kids charity which raises funds to support rurally based children doing it tough.

Following their motivational talk, the duo performed for the cohort and handed out colouring in books featuring a gamut of rural personalities who have gone to achieve their career dreams of becoming farmers, musicians, surgeons and so on.

The award-winning artists have been collaborating together for the last three years and are currently on touring regionally. They are set to play at the Dubbo RSL on June 23.