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Country Radio Database
Welcome to Countrytown’s database of country music radio stations and programs broadcasting in Australia and New Zealand. Our list includes community radio, commercial radio, DAB+ and online streaming radio.
If you know of a show or station we’re missing, please let us know at [email protected].
AUSTRALIA
NATIONAL
iHeart Country Australia
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
iHeartCountry Australia is a national digital and broadcast radio network owned by ARN that delivers contemporary country music and local shows to metropolitan and regional audiences across the country.
https://www.iheart.com/live/iheartcountry-australia-7222/
Triple M Country
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Triple M Country is an Australian digital radio station owned by Southern Cross Austereo that plays a blend of contemporary and classic country music from local and international artists.
https://triplem.listnr.com/country/
ABC Country
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
ABC Country is a digital radio station owned and operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that broadcasts a dedicated country music format featuring a high proportion of Australian artists.
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/country
Nova Fresh Country
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Nova Fresh Country is a 24/7 streaming station by the Nova Network that plays a non-stop mix of top global and Australian country music hits.
https://novafm.com.au/station/novafreshcountry
Saturday Night Country
Join Melody Moko every Saturday night for contemporary and classic country music with a strong focus on Aussie artists nationally on ABC Local Radio and ABC Country.
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/saturdaynightcountry
The Country Music Countdown
The top 20 of the Countrytown Hot 50 chart counted down by Robert “The Duck” Smith and airing nationally on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on local stations including 4BC Brisbane and 2GB Sydney.
https://www.2gb.com/show/country-music-countdown/
Australian Country Radio
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Australian Country Radio is a self-funded, listener-supported online streaming station hosted by John Nutting that plays 100% Australian country music featuring exclusively local artists and performances.
https://www.auscountry.com.au/
Switch Classic Country
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Switch Classic Country is a 24/7 internet radio station founded by Peter Meddings that preserves and broadcasts traditional country, outlaw country, rockabilly, bluegrass, and forgotten tracks from legendary artists.
https://www.classiccountry.au/
The Bunkhouse Radio
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
The Bunkhouse is a 24/7 online internet radio station that breaks away from repetitive, mainstream country rotations to stream a curated mix of country classics, modern hits, album cuts, and hidden gems.
Country Wardrobe
A syndicated community radio show hosted by Nardia Drayton and heard on Backwater Country, Bucketts Radio, Flow FM, OzCMR, Capital Country Radio, Tyga FM, Territory FM and 2Oceans FM.
https://rockthiscountry.com.au/country-wardrobe-radio
Good Morning Country - CBAA
From bush ballads to the latest country chart-toppers from Tamworth to Nashville, Good Morning Country will have you toe-tappin and boot-scootin before you've downed your first cuppa. Good Morning Country is broadcast across Australia on the Community Broadcasters network from 5am - 9am.
https://www.cbaa.org.au/membership/station-services/community-radio-network/good-morning-country
NEW SOUTH WALES
Backwater Country (Harrington)
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Backwater Country is a 24/7 online country music radio station based in Harrington, New South Wales.
https://backwatercountry.com.au/
Big Country Radio (Tweed Heads)
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Big Country Radio is an Australian country music and entertainment station broadcasting across the Coolangatta-Tweed Heads, Potsville and Gold Coast regions.
https://bigcountryradio.com.au/
Binalong Hot Country Network (Binalong)
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
The Binalong Hot Country Network is an independently owned regional FM radio station based in Binalong, New South Wales, with translators in Bookham, Boorowa, Cootamundra and more.
https://hotcountrynetwork.com/
Capital Country Radio (Tamworth)
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Capital Country Radio is an internet and digital radio station broadcasting from Tamworth, Australia, dedicated to playing classic and new Australian country music 24/7.
https://www.capitalcountryradio.com/
Red Dirt Radio (Mudgee)
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Red Dirt Radio 87.6FM is a locally owned and operated radio station based in Mudgee, New South Wales, that broadcasts classic and contemporary country music across the Mid-Western Region.
https://www.facebook.com/mudgeefm/
River FM (Western Sydney)
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
River FM 87.6 is a locally owned and operated radio station broadcasting contemporary country music across Western Sydney, the Hawkesbury Valley, Penrith, and the Blue Mountains.
Today’s Country 94.1 (Central Coast)
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Today's Country 94.1 is a volunteer-run community radio station on the New South Wales Central Coast that broadcasts Australian and international country music 24/7.
https://todayscountry94one.com/
Trax Country (Grafton & Moree)
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Trax Country is a regional narrowcast radio station in New South Wales with broadcasting locations in Grafton and Taree.
2AIR - Various Programs (Coffs Coast)
There are 10 country music presenters who provide 24 hours of country programs each week. Country music begins each day’s programming (excluding Sunday) and includes music from the 1940’s to the present.
https://www.2airfm.com.au/country_music.php
2MCE - Various Programs (Bathurst)
Bathurst community radio with over half a dozen country music programs airing each week.
https://2mce.org/genre/country/
2REM - Various Programs (Albury Wodonga)
Country programming includes Honky Tonk Heaven with Eileen Middleton, Country Music with Bernie Jones and Walk in the Country with Elizabeth Rose.
2RRR - Various Programs (Ryde)
Country programming includes Cowboy Cafe (Friday 5-7pm & Wednesday 2-4pm), Country Homestead, Wild In The Country and Country Jukebox (Saturday 6-11am).
2SSR - My Kinda Country (Sutherland Shire)
There’s something for everyone on My Kinda Country – in fact you don’t even have to be a country music fan. Rhonda Francis hosts Thursday’s from 9am to 12pm on 2SSR 99.7FM.
https://www.2ssr.com.au/shows/my-kinda-country/
Coast FM - Australian Country (Central Coast)
Tune in every Sunday from midday to "Australian Country," your go-to radio show for the best classic country music from Australia. Celebrate the rich heritage of Aussie country with timeless hits from legendary artists.
https://coastfm.org.au/program/australian-country
Hawkesbury Radio - Various Programs
Programs include Yvonne’s Country Corner, Bluegrass Top 20 and Around the Campfire.
Sounds Of Macarthur - This Is Country (Campbelltown)
Airs Thursday 9am-midday with your host Denis Merchant.
https://soundsofmacarthur.org.au/shows/this-is-country/
TMFM - The Country Mile (Tamworth)
Kick your Saturday off with hot coffee, a yummy breakfast and your radio on 95.5FM. Six hours of LIVE, local broadcasting from our TMFM (2TM) studios.
QUEENSLAND
Triple A (Brisbane)
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
Triple A 98.9 FM (Murri Country) is a community-controlled Indigenous radio station in Brisbane, Queensland, that broadcasts country music, news, and cultural programs.
Big Hits Country (Townsville)
A Townsville-based streaming radio station
https://www.bighitsradio.com.au/BHC/bhc.html
4DDB - Western Downs Country Music Show (Dalby)
Join Dalby Community Radio as we deliver the best in country music from Australia and around the world Wednesdays 1-6am.
https://www.radio4ddd.com.au/timetable/event/country-playlist/
VICTORIA
3BBR - My Kinda Music (West Gippsland)
My Kinda Music is full of surprises from both overseas and local country artists and some Line Dance tracks as well. The show is hosted by José Meyer and airs on Saturdays 10am-midday.
https://3bbrfm.org.au/programs/my-kinda-music/
3WBC - Various Shows (Box Hill)
Community station in suburban Melbourne with programs including Country Drive Show with Alex Birnie (Fridays 4-6pm) and Crichton’s Country Music Show (Tuesday 2-4pm).
Casey Radio 3SER - Old School Country (South East Melbourne)
Enjoy the very best of old school country music including local artists Gary Ellis, Slim Dusty, Jimmy Little and overseas legends such as Merle, Loretta, Hank, Dolly, along with all your other country favourites.
https://www.caseyradio.com.au/shows/old-school-country/
Eastern FM - My Kind Of Country (Eastern Melbourne)
Kevin Carr presents the best of traditional country music, including Bluegrass, Western Swing, Gospel, “Nashville Sound”, popular country crossover hits etc., and of course, plenty Australian bush ballads.
https://www.radioeasternfm.com.au/shows/my-kind-of-country/
Phoenix FM - Various Programs (Bendigo)
Programming includes The Trent Bice Country Music Hour (Mondays 11am-midday), Kaz’s Keltic Country (Thursdays 11am-1pm), New Country with Eddy Ford (Thursdays 6-8pm) and Country Music, Gospel & All (Sundays 9-11am).
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Curtin FM - Born In Boots (Perth)
Brendon T. Moylan delivers the best of classic and contemporary country, along with the stories that make country music so special. Pull on your boots and settle in for Perth’s longest-running and most popular country music program. Saturdays 12pm – 6pm.
https://www.curtinfm.com.au/shows/born-in-boots/
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
5GTR - Various Programs (Mt Gambier)
Country programming includes Saturday Country (12-3pm), Country Lunch (Thursday 12-2pm) and Classic Country (Sunday 8-10am).
5KIX - Monday Country (Kangaroo Island)
Merilyn presents Monday Country from 3-5pm each week.
BBBFM - Various Programs (Barossa Valley)
Barossa Broadcasting Board Inc. is an association owned and operated by the Barossa region community of South Australia. Country music programs include Aussie Country with Gazza Mondays 12pm-3pm and Just Country with Norm T Sundays 8am-midday.
Gulf FM - Various Programs (Copper Coast)
Gulf FM (ACMA callsign:5GFM) is a community radio station based on the Copper Coast in South Australia. Country programming includes Pure Country (Wednesday 10pm-midnight), Keepin’ It Country (Saturday 8-11am) and Country Gospel (Sunday 7-10pm).
Three D Radio - Various Programs (Adelaide)
Three D Radio has been broadcasting since 1979 as an S-Class community radio station on 93.7FM across the greater metropolitan area of Adelaide and its surrounding country areas. Country programming includes Heavy Petal, Hillbilly Helpdesk, Hillbilly Hoot and Voodoo Vinyl.
https://threedradio.com/radio/shows/?genre=country
Wow FM - Various Programs (Port Adelaide)
Country programming includes Country All the Way with Kellie (Monday 7-9am) and Country Concert with Luke (Monday 9am-midday and Wednesday 8-10pm).
TASMANIA
Tyga FM 98.9 - Top 40 Country (Derwent Valley)
Top 40 Country, hosted by Nigel Jones is promoting Country Music from local, national & international artists.
https://www.facebook.com/top40country
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Kat Country (Katherine)
(Countrytown Hot 50 Reporter)
KatCountry-88FM is a 24-hour local country music radio station broadcasting on a low-powered open narrowcast frequency in Katherine, Northern Territory.
https://www.katcountry88.com.au/
8CCC - A Little Bit Country (Alice Springs)
Peter Martin has been presenting A Little Bit Country since November 2021, broadcasting Sundays from 11am - 1pm.
https://www.8ccc.com.au/programs/alittlebitcountry/
Australian Capital Territory
Valley FM - Australian Country (Tuggeranong)
Join Mike Crozier for new release Australian songs, with the Country Top 40 Chart, a selection of new overseas tracks, plus a few golden oldies.
https://www.valleyfm.com/shows/australian-country
NEW ZEALAND
National
iHeart Country NZ
iHeartCountry NZ is New Zealand's dedicated commercial country music radio station, playing global hits and homegrown Kiwi artists across FM frequencies and the iHeartRadio app.
https://www.iheartcountry.co.nz/
Magic Big Country
Featuring the latest country chart-toppers and fan favorites, Big Country is packed with the perfect mix of feel-good anthems, heartfelt ballads, and foot-stomping tunes.
https://www.rova.nz/playlists/big-country
Magic Classic Country
Magic Classic Country is a New Zealand station that plays the best old-school country music. We play the famous songs and big hits that everyone loves from the past.
https://www.rova.nz/playlists/magic-classic-country
NZCMR - Gone Country
NZCMR (New Zealand Country Music Radio), also known as Gone Country Radio, is a volunteer-run, non-profit radio station that broadcasts a continuous mix of traditional and contemporary country music while heavily championing local Kiwi and Australian artists.
Today’s Country (Breeze)
Today’s biggest country hits streaming on Rova.
https://www.rova.nz/playlists/todays-country
North Island
The Little Country Radio (Dargaville)
The Little Country Radio is a 24/7 online radio station based in Dargaville, New Zealand, that broadcasts global country music with a strong focus on local Kiwi artists and specialty shows
https://thelittlecountryradio.co.nz/
South Island
Country Radio (Dunedin & Invercargill)
Playing a mixture of old and new country music with some oldie easy listening songs added to the mix.
