Hats Off To Country is back for its 26th year, and Countrytown spoke to artist and Tamworth resident, Dear Tommie about what to expect.

Two decades since Taylor Swift made her impressive debut, that first single stands tall as an indicator of all that was to come next.

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, June 26, 2026.

Rising Asian-American country artist Bella Lam has unveiled her latest single, with 'Bootfirst' serving as an anthemic urging to live life without overthinking it.

“I’m just glad I’m here,” Kane Brown shared following the incident.

"I've always admired Larry's authentic style and the way his songs connect with people," Cassar-Daley explains.

“A dream came true tonight,” Geiger said of his appearance.

Performing her 2008 country-pop smash hit, Swift and Wilson traded verses and shared harmonies.

'CMA Fest Presented by SoFi' airs this Friday, 26 June, at 12 pm on the streaming platform Stan.

Following an alleged incident late last month, police in New Mexico were seeking to charge Zimmerman with a felony charge for “criminal damage to property” and a misdemeanour charges of “falsely obtaining services”.

The Academy of Country Music Honours ceremony will take place this August.