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Rachael Fahim On Her Whirlwind Success: "You Have To Keep At It And Love The Process"

by Emily Wilson

Rachael Fahim

Keeping up with Rachael Fahim's success can be a little dizzying - so we have tracked the rising country star's trajectory, as well as chatted to her about what is next for her shining career.

Missy Higgins

Savannah In The Round Reveals Final Artist Announcement For 2026 Edition

The newly announced acts join a line-up of over 60 performers, including ICEHOUSE, Don McLean, Kingswood, The Wolfe Brothers, and many others.

Dolly Parton

Nashville Airport To Be Renamed In Honour Of Dolly Parton

The proposal follows renewed interest in a Change.org petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, with Sheryl Crow, Kaitlin Butts, and others supporting the move.

Explore Our Playlists

Explore Our Playlists

Keep up with the best new music every week with our exclusive playlists curated on Spotify and Apple Music.

Features / Music

Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley

Country Drop: Countrytown's Best New Country Music - 28 August

Each week, the team at Countrytown finds the best new country songs to add to our weekly playlist, The Country Drop. Here's our picks released this week, August 28, 2026.

Features / Music

Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont

Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley On Their Musical Marriage: 'We Thought We Might Drive Each Other Nuts'

The country duo navigate being married and raising children amidst a life on the road, alongside the release of their stellar third album, 'Souls On Show'.

Post Malone @ Brisbane Showgrounds

How To Get Refunds For Strummingbird After Post Malone Cancellation

All the information on how to get your entitled refunds in the wake of Post Malone's Australian tour postponement.

Post Malone

Post Malone Cancels 2026 Strummingbird Festival Appearances

Organisers have named Tyler Childers, Sam Barber, and James Johnston as replacements on various dates.

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's Cause Of Death Revealed

The country music icon died following “a brief battle with cancer,” representatives for Parton confirmed.

Features / Music

CMC Rocks 2026

CMC Rocks 2027 Lineup Predictions: Who Is Playing The 20th Anniversary?

Who is playing CMC Rocks 2027? Countrytown breaks down reader predictions and tour dates for the huge 20th-anniversary celebrations.

Industry / Feature

Frank Varrasso & Justin Thomson

'Good Music And Good Work Travel': Aussie Industry Figures Up For Canadian Country Music Awards

The Canadian Country Music Awards take place next month, and locals Frank Varrasso and Justin Thomson have been given a nod in the International Industry Person Of The Year category.

Saralyn

Motherhood, Heartbreak & Dolly Parton: Inside Saralyn’s Debut EP 'Goldline

The Australian country singer-songwriter opens up about family, songwriting and the deeply personal journey behind her debut EP, 'Goldline'.

Reviews / Film & TV

Amyl And The Sniffers

Film Review: Amyl & The Sniffers - ‘Truth Or Consequence’

In this offbeat concert film shot at a Mexican restaurant, the pub-punk sparkplugs re-imagine themselves as a country act – or do they?

Jolene's Sydney

Jolene's Founder Speaks Against Country Bar Stereotypes In Australia

"We strive to be genuine every day," said Simon Rose-Hopkins, the founder of the Sydney bar Jolene’s.

News / Festivals

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Port Fairy Folk Festival Expands 2027 Line-up With The Waifs, Steph Strings & More

The Port Fairy Folk Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary in March 2027, and Program Director Justin Rudge promises an "amazing event to honour this magnificent milestone."

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State Of Origin: Where Exactly Is Slim Dusty's Real 'Pub With No beer'?

You know the song, but which watering hole can boast being the real 'Pub With No Beer'?

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