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Post Malone

Strummingbird Drops Mega 2026 Lineup

Post Malone leads a stacked Strummingbird 2026 lineup, with Bailey Zimmerman, Cooper Alan and a wave of local stars set to take over Ballarat, Newcastle and the Sunshine Coast.

Academy of Country Music Awards Performers

Ella Langley, Jordan Davis & More Added To Academy Of Country Music Awards Performers Line-up

The 61st ACM Awards will take place in Las Vegas on Sunday, 17 May.

James Johnston

James Johnston Sells Out Tickets To Debut UK Tour In Under Ten Minutes

In good news for fans, Johnston is already in discussions about additional shows, as well as venue upgrades.

Akon

Akon Reveals Country Album Is On The Way

The global hitmaker is swapping R&B for storytelling: "When I came from Africa, I only listened to reggae and country. I didn’t know what hip-hop was."

Strummingbird

Strummingbird 2026 Dates Announced

After a sold out debut, Strummingbird returns this October with a new city, bigger expectations, and a lineup reveal just days away.

Keith Urban

He Was Not Kidding: Keith Urban Announces New Yacht Rock Album 'Flow State'

Keith Urban is headed for sun-soaked grooves on 'Flow State', a yacht rock inspired album dropping on June 12.

Rachael Fahim

Rachael Fahim Wins Country Award At 2026 APRA Awards

With a big win tonight at the APRA Awards and new music on the way, Rachael Fahim is having a serious main character moment.

Post Malone

Strummingbird 2026 Predictions: Who’s Next On The Lineup?

If Strummingbird 2025 set the tone, these are our early predictions of artists who could land on this year’s lineup.

Tyler Braden

Tyler Braden Joins Savannah In The Round 2026

Fresh off a huge Aussie return, Tyler Braden is heading back down under for Savannah In The Round, joining an already massive 2026 bill.

Sweet Talk

Sweet Talk Land Massive US Arena Tour With Red Clay Strays

Melbourne’s Sweet Talk have just announced a huge US arena tour alongside Red Clay Strays as they kick off a bold new era with fresh music.

Tones And I, Lee Kernaghan, Tyler Braden

Deni Ute Muster 2026 Drops Massive Line Up

After a sold-out 2025, Deni Ute Muster is back with a huge 2026 line-up that proves this iconic Aussie festival isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Lainey Wilson, Riley Green

Stagecoach Temporarily Evacuated Due To Severe Weather

Things were briefly halted at Stagecoach, but the festival spirit stayed intact and Lainey Wilson helped turn the disruption into a moment.

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