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“It’s the hub of country music in Australia."

Casey Barnes is charging full steam ahead with new music, massive shows, and maybe even motorised eskies.

If dust, dreams, and designer shirts had a soundtrack it would be Mitchell Steele. Rooted in authenticity and ready to shake things up, he's blending heartfelt storytelling with fearless self-expression and Australia is about to take notice.

“I feel like this album is just a real step up for me in terms of everything I’ve just put into it.”

“I just write my life, my story… and those are the best songs that make it onto the album,” Russell Dickerson tells us as he reflects on the natural evolution of Famous Back Home.

Lainey Wilson lifts the curtain on her brand-new Whirlwind (Deluxe), sharing the stories, surprises, and southern soul behind every track.

The Rusty Pickups roll out ‘California Widow’ video and a chance to win a fly away trip to NZ to Tussock Country.

“The good thing for us is that we’re family, so we know each other really well. Though, we usually write with someone else in the room so we don’t end up breaking the band up haha.”

“On this record, it's either, all guns blazing or a beautiful ballad, there's kind of no in between.”

Every week, ABC Country's ‘Grass Roots’ program shines a light on the best independently released country music.

“Being vulnerable and authentic, that's the way to make the true connection. It'll fall on some people and other people won't get it, and that's fine, too.”