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Casey Barnes

'Just Don’t Give Up On The Dream’: Casey Barnes Is ‘Made For This’ On His Finest Album Yet

As Casey Barnes unveils his new album, 'Made For This', he reflects on his hard-won successes, with his tenacious approach to the craft more than paying off.

Features / Music

James Johnston

Country Drop: Countrytown's Best New Country Music - 7 August

Each week, the team at Countrytown finds the best new country songs to add to our weekly playlist, The Country Drop. Here's our picks released this week, August 7, 2026.

Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean Warns New Artists Against Headlining Shows Too Early

"You got two songs people really care about that they want to hear. What are you going to do for the other 80 minutes?’”

Stella Lefty

Stella Lefty Announces Debut Album 'Long Way Home'

The 'Boston' hitmaker is unveiling her debut album, 'Long Way Home,' later this month.

News / Festivals

Natalie Haas, Emily-Rose and the Wild

River Folk Festival Unveils Extra Artists For 2026 Line-up

Returning to the Yarra Valley for its sixth edition, the River Folk Festival welcomes impressive folk acts from Australia and across the globe.

Amyl And The Sniffers

Amyl And The Sniffers Announce Country Covers Film & Live Album, 'Truth Or Consequence'

“The hope for this record is that it is listened to as it was made, in a ruckus exclamation between a cherished group of friends."

Features / Music

Jelly Roll, Beyoncé, Shaboozey

Country Grammar: The Explosion Of Country Rap

Country rap is huge in 2026 with megastars like Post Malone, Jelly Roll and Shaboozey. So how did it start? There are many origin stories – but what if it was pioneered by a renegade R&B diva with a passion for country & western? Saddle up!

Zac Brown Band

Zac Brown Band Gives Fans At Fenway Park Epic Cruise Vacation Gift

"This is the biggest giveaway in history, ladies and gentlemen, right here tonight at Fenway Park," Zac Brown said.

Beccy Cole

'Be Careful Out There': Beccy Cole Shares Wild Catfishing Story

"If anybody else thinks that they are engaged with me or another singer-songwriter, country artist for that matter, just have a think about it and get it verified."

Jelly Roll & Bailey Zimmerman

Jelly Roll & Bailey Zimmerman Announce Hiatuses From Touring

While Jelly Roll will be away from the stage "for a year or two," it remains to be seen if Bailey Zimmerman's announcement will affect his Australian tour plans.

Location of the fatal Nashville accident

'We Have Lost A Mate': Australian Man Killed In Nashville Car Crash

58-year-old Timothy Wedlock has been identified as the individual who lost his life as a result of the incident over the weekend.

Fanny Lumsden

Fanny Lumsden Announces New Album 'Traditions', Plots National Tour Dates

Fanny Lumsden will share her fifth album this October, with a national run of tour dates kicking off the following day.

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