It came as a big surprise for Tore, that his 2009 album “Right around the corner” on March 6, 2010, was awarded the prestigious ”Spellemann” award as the best country album in Norway in 2009. Tore Andersen med Spellemannspris The “Spellemann” award has from its first presentation in 1973 had the status of Norway's foremost music award. The price has since been awarded annually to artists and authors who have distinguished themselves, and made prominent contributions to the Norwegian music scene during the past year. The aim of the Norwegian “Spellemann” award is to honour, inspire and motivate all musicians, and to strengthen the solidarity within the music community across all genres. The presentation of the awards is made during a star-studded show, which presents a selection of the great diversity that exists in Norwegian music. Tore's album “Right around the corner” was released early 2009 to much acclaim.