The 2026 Countrytown Awards Nominees Revealed
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by Stephen Green
Countrytown Awards
Making it's triumphant return in 2026 the Countrytown Awards presented by Traveller Whiskey, gives country music fans the chance to vote in the Australia’s largest public voting country music poll.
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Howlin’ Country Set Times And Festival Map Released
With the second ever Howlin’ Country Festival right around the corner, more details for the festival including the set times for the festival have just dropped.
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Troy Cassar-Daley
Powerhouse Hotel Unveils New Room Honouring Troy Cassar-Daley
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George Birge And TheWesternGuide Join CMC Rocks After Josh Ross Pulls Out
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Jarrad Wrigley
Jarrad Wrigley Wins 2026 Toyota Star Maker
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Drake Milligan
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Catherine Britt
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WIN: A Double Pass To Maren Morris
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Applications Are Now Open For The Inaugural Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship
The scholarship was designed to provide a rising Australian country artist with an opportunity to experience a career-defining trip to Nashville.
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