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Jason Aldean Is Coming Back To Australia And He’s Not Holding Anything Back
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by Megan Hopkins
Jason Aldean
“I want them to leave there talking about that show that night, the next night, two weeks later.”
Features / Interviews
Drake Milligan
Drake Milligan Is Making Traditional Country Feel New Again
With a new album, a packed world tour - including recently announced Australian dates - and a deep love for classic country sounds, Drake Milligan is leaning into tradition without getting stuck in the past.
Features / Music
Jason Aldean
10 Jason Aldean Hits We Need On The Aussie Tour Setlist
To celebrate Jason Aldean’s upcoming shows in Australia for both Sunburnt Country Festival and the Full Throttle World Tour, we’ve a list of 10 songs we need to hear live on the show.
Features / Track by Track
Catherine Britt
Catherine Britt Takes Us Track By Track Behind 'The Hardest Thing'
Catherine Britt returns with her ninth studio album 'The Hardest Thing' out today, continuing a career defined by honesty and fearless songwriting.
Features / Music
Troy Cassar-Daley
Troy Cassar-Daley Documents His Highly Personal Journey With New Film, 'Between Two Fires'
As Cassar-Daley readies the release of his new documentary film, the acclaimed musician reflects on family, grief, and success.
Features / Music
Sam McMeekin
'The Most Truthful I've Ever Been': 'Amelioration' Is Sam McMeekin At Her Most Honest And Eclectic
"A lot of these songs were really difficult to write and some of them just fell out because they needed to be said," says country-pop artist Sam McMeekin.
Features / Music
Wade Forster, Hayley Jensen & Imogen Clark
The Best Australian Country Albums Of 2025
As the year comes to a close, it's time to reflect on some of the best records released in the local country scene throughout 2025.
Features / Music
Fanny Lumsden
'We’re Having So Much Fun With It': Fanny Lumsden Is Giving Rising Acts The Chance To 'Play With Fanny'
One of Aussie country music's brightest rising stars, Fanny Lumsden, will kick off 2026 with an Australian capital cities tour that will feature an array of local and emerging acts in support. And any musical act can put their hand up for the spot.
Features / Music
Y.O.G.A, Taylor Moss
How Y.O.G.A’s ‘9 To 5’ Remix Went From Road-Trip Chaos To A Global Viral Moment
Y.O.G.A has given Countrytown the exclusive story on how his hit remix accidentally took over the internet.
Features / Music
Rachael Fahim
Rachael Fahim: 'Crying Over Someone Who Doesn't Deserve Your Tears Isn't Worth It'
The rising country star talks messy break-ups and number one hits.
Features / Interviews
Zac Brown Band
Zac Brown Band On Their New Album Love & Fear
To celebrate the release of their new album, the Zac Brown Band shared stories, mud disasters and some of their most honest reflections yet with Countrytown at the Deni Ute Muster.
Features / Interviews
Sammy White
Sammy White Is Looking Forward With 'Friend Of A Friend': 'I Have More Stories To Tell'
After nearly a year and a half since hearing new music from Sammy White, she's returned with a thrilling new single, 'Friend Of A Friend.' And she's not stopping here.
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