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Meredith Goucher - Country Music Association (CMA)

"Young and Inclusive": How A US / Australia Alliance Repositioned Country Music

CMA's Meredith Goucher reveals the local approach that helped country music go global.

Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll Adds Townsville And Brisbane To Massive Down Under 2025 Tour

Jelly Roll is doubling down on his Australia impact with a new Brisbane arena show and a festival-style party in Townsville.

Industry / News

Drew Bennett, Meredith Goucher, Rachel Lloyd

BIGSOUND Country: International Industry Powerhouses Share What They're Watching

As country music continues to boom globally, all eyes are on Australia’s next breakout stars and BIGSOUND 2025 might just be where they’re discovered.

Austin Mackay

Austin Mackay Joins Max McNown’s US Tour

Australian singer-songwriter Austin Mackay announced this morning that he is officially hopping on board Max McNown’s North American tour, just months after a heartbreaking visa mishap at CMA Fest.

Wade Forster

Wade Forster Announces New Album ‘Gooseneck Party’

Wade Forster is saddling up for his biggest chapter yet with ‘Gooseneck Party’ a 22-track deep dive into life on the road, love, grit, and real-deal storytelling.

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Lainey Wilson, Crossy

Luke "Crossy" Cross To Depart KIX Country After A Decade On Air

After more than a decade of championing Aussie country, Luke “Crossy” Cross signs off from KIX Country but he’s not stepping away from radio just yet.

Felicity Kircher

Applications Closing Soon For Toyota Star Maker 2026

For up and coming artists, here’s your last chance to enter Australia's biggest country music opportunity for 2026.

Taylor Moss

Taylor Moss Shares Heartbreaking Health News Following Gympie Pre-Muster Withdrawal

Taylor Moss opens up about heartbreak, healing, and the reality behind her recent silence.

Dasha

Warming Up For Australia? Dasha Does A Shoey In Canada

“and australia i got news soon xx”

Briana Dinsdale

Briana Dinsdale Announces Debut EP 'Late Night Small Talks'

Six tracks. Countless emotions. One bold introduction to a rising Australian country voice.

Ruby Jane, Briana Dinsdale, Riley Ziskey

Ridin’ Starts Winner Unveiled As More Acts Join The Ridin’ Hearts 2025 Line Up

Briana Dinsdale, Riley Ziskey, and Ridin’ Starts 2025 winner Ruby Jane are the latest powerhouse additions to the Ridin’ Hearts Festival lineup - and they’re bringing the heat this October.

Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen Snubs Grammy Submissions Before They Can Snub Him

Despite topping charts worldwide, Morgan Wallen is walking away from Grammy contention on his own terms.

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