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, July 17, 2026.

South Australian-based singer songwriter Jo Page reflects on the realities of being a working, touring musician, and the real costs that lie behind every opportunity.

Ariat will host live music on opening day, with Jake Hill and The Wet Whistles scheduled to perform.

Despite being in the hospital, Wyatt remained in good spirits and attempted to promote his just-released debut album, 'Dustpiles.'

Ulbricht had assumed the role in February, taking over from Barry Harley, who retired after the 2026 event.

“Are you a farmer or do you know a farmer looking for love?” a teaser video from Channel Seven asks.

It'll be a family affair this January, with the songs of Slim Dusty and Joy McKean celebrated by the likes of children Anne and David Kirkpatrick, and much more.

Country music communities are always changing. Ladies Love Country is a part of a new wave - female lead and keen to bring city audiences into the fold - lead by two fans keen to share.

We asked you about your favourite regional pubs, and you answered. Here are Countrytown readers' favourite regional bakeries - dig in, preferably with a cake or pie nearby.

"I've never understood why scalping is legal," Brooks said. "...if we just make scalping illegal, a bunch of the problems of today's ticketing procedures would be gone."

“These are not actors. This is not a movie set,” Jelly Roll captioned a teaser video.

Tori Darke is on the road from this month until October, hitting festival stages in Australia, the US, and the UK.