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Newcomer Gabby Barrett leads country noms at 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Newcomer Gabby Barrett leads country nominations at 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards, including ‘Country Song of the Year’ and ‘Best New Country Artist’.

Morgan Wallen fans raise money for protest billboards ahead of ACM Awards

Morgan Wallen fans have raised money for six ‘Entertainer of the Year’ billboards in Nashville, six days before the 2021 ACM Awards.

New Music Wrap Up: Kelsea Ballerini, Priscilla Block, Bryan Lanning and more!

There's so many new releases out, so we take you through some of our favourites from Kelsea Ballerini, Priscilla Block and many more!

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MacKenzie Porter

Hot 50 Chart: Canada's MacKenzie Porter jumps over 40 spots, Amy Shark claims pole position

Love Songs Ain’t For Us by Amy Shark feat Keith Urban moves into #1 while MacKenzie Porter jumps nearly 40 positions.

Karl S. Williams and Mardi Wilson lead 2021 QMAs nominees

Karl S. Williams leads the nominations for the 2021 Queensland Music Awards (QMAs) presented by QMusic, which recognise the diverse people and places that make contemporary popular music an invaluable part of the state's cultural heritage.

Florida Georgia Line

The five best Florida Georgia Line songs, ranked

To celebrate all the aforementioned achievements, we’re counting down our five favourite songs for Florida Georgia Line, ranked!

Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert and more to perform at ACM Awards

Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert and more will perform more than 30 songs at the 56th ACM Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards and CBS has announced.

Adam Brand named 2021 Gympie Music Muster ambassador

In February, Adam Brand was announced as one of the headliners performing at the 40th Gympie Music Muster, and now he’s been made the 2021 ambassador.

Taylor Swift recruits Keith Urban for two reworked 'Fearless' songs

Taylor Swift has dropped the full 27 track-list of her upcoming Fearless (Taylor’s Version) re-release, including two she recorded with Keith Urban.

News / Chart News

Big Hot 50 Moves as Blake Shelton Nabs #1

Big moves in this week's Countrytown Music Network Hot 50 country airplay chart as America's Blake Shelton (check out our Blake top five here) takes the top spot ahead of Casey Barnes who continues his epic rise, nipping at the door of #1.

Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley strikes solo music deal and teases new song

Brian Kelley, of Florida Georgia Line, has formed Nashville South Records, a partnership with Warner Music Nashville, as an outlet for his solo music.

Blake Shelton

The 5 Best Blake Shelton songs, ranked

To celebrate the exciting news that Blake Shelton has a new album due for release this May, we’re counting down our five favourite Blake tracks!

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