Tyla Rodrigues

“I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Sony Music Publishing family and to be surrounded by such an incredible community,” Rodrigues said.

The 2026 CCMA Awards take place on Saturday, 19 September.

Canadian artist Jade Eagleson and rising Australian country star Tyla Rodrigues lead the initiative.

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.

LONGHAUL Festival will take over venues across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane in January 2027.

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 19, 2026.

Australian country breakout Tyla Rodrigues is entering a huge new chapter with a major management signing, a brand new single 'Honky Tonk Healing' and an international touring schedule that shows no signs of slowing down.

While Keith Urban was announced as one of CMA Fest's headliners last month, the US audience will also be exposed to a batch of rising acts from the Southern Hemipshere.

After teasing snippets of a new song on Instagram, Tyla Rodrigues and Braxton Keith are likely to bring their new duet to the CMC Rocks stage next weekend.

Fresh off the release of her new EP Hold On Tight, Tyla Rodrigues is stepping into Howlin’ Country next weekend with new songs, big feelings, and a serious pinch-me moment.

Tyla Rodrigues leans into nostalgia and charm on her dreamy new single By The Time It’s Over, showcasing a softer but still flirtier side of country.