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Tyla Rodrigues

Tyla Rodrigues Signs With Vincent Torrez Management And Drops New Single

temporarily fix just about anything. Produced by Jared Adlam and co-written alongside James Johnston and US songwriter Jacob Durrett , the single follows Rodrigues’ breakout track Can’t Keep Doing

James Johnston

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

happy Friday indeed for James Johnston , who’s celebrating the entirety of his debut UK tour selling out in record time. Earlier this week, the rising Australian country star announced ... extra and upgraded shows!!” You can join the waitlist for extra shows here . James Johnston is touring in support of his critically acclaimed second album, WHERE YOU’LL FIND

Strummingbird

Strummingbird 2026 Dates Announced

featuring names like Jelly Roll , Shaboozey and Treaty Oak Revival alongside homegrown favourites including James Johnston , Kaylee Bell and Wade Forster . It was a big first move and one that

James Johnston, Chase Matthew

James Johnston & Chase Matthew Debut ‘SMOKE I’VE KNOWN’ Live At Meatstock

When James Johnston and Chase Matthew teamed up for their new single SMOKE I’VE KNOWN , Australian fans at got something even better, the duo performing the track live together ... speak for James when I say – this is the SMOKE I’VE KNOWN, I can’t wait for everyone to check it out.” For Johnston, the performance adds another moment

Catherine Britt, Steph Strings, Lyn Bowtell

2026 Gympie Music Muster Second Artist Announcement

Schubert | Cass Eager | Chase the Sun | Claudia Tripp | Graeme Connors | Jake Whittaker | James Blundell | James Johnston | Lane Pittman | Larry Fleet | Lee Kernaghan | Luke Geiger | Marshall & The Fro | Max Jackson

Country Fest

Country Fest QLD 2026 Locks In Massive Lineup

local audiences.” Embedded Content For the artists, the excitement is just as real. James Johnston said, “I’m so pumped to be heading back to Country Fest this June ... music, it’s a full-scale destination event. 2026 COUNTRY FEST LINEUP Morgan Evans James Johnston The Wolfe Brothers Zac & George Jake Whittaker Max Jackson Rachael Fahim Robbie Mortimer

Larry Fleet

Larry Fleet Joins Gympie Music Muster 2026 Line-up

festivals, Fleet joins a line-up that features Australian stars such as Beccy Cole , James Johnston , Lee Kernaghan , Amber Lawrence , The Wolfe Brothers , Taylor Moss , Lane Pittman , Brooke McClymont

James Johnston and Lee Kernaghan at CMC Rocks

Lee Kernaghan Joins James Johnston On Stage At CMC Rocks

James Johnston launched into CMC Rocks day one in style, inviting his idol and Australian country music legend Lee Kernaghan on stage with him on Friday (20 March

Hayley Jensen

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hayley Jensen - 'BURN IT DOWN'

become the highest selling female country album in Australia, sitting just behind James Johnston overall in the genre. Now Jensen is cranking the volume even higher. Produced by Liam

2026 Countrytown Awards Winners

Countrytown Awards: All The Action & Winners For 2026 Revealed

their say on our incredible Aussie talent. The day’s big winner was James Johnston , walking away with four trophies, including the second year in a row nabbing the coveted ... continued support. The 2026 Countrytown Awards Presented by Traveller Whiskey Entertainer of the Year: James Johnston Group or Duo Of The Year: The Wolfe Brothers Female Artist of the Year

Features / Music

CMC Rocks 2025

A Guide For CMC Rocks 2026: Everything You Need To Know

Dominion Riley Green Carly Pearce Tucker Wetmore Dasha Gavin Adcock Tyler Braden Hudson Westbrook James Johnston Waylon Wyatt Bayker Blankenship Braxton Keith Vincent Mason George Birge Willow Avalon Casey Barnes

Countrytown Awards 2026

Countrytown Awards: 2026 Finalists Revealed

Jensen Kaylee Bell Max Jackson Tori Darke Male Artist of the Year Casey Barnes James Johnston Keith Urban Morgan Evans Wade Forster Group or Duo of the Year KINGSWOOD Sons ... Combs Song of the Year Australian Made - The Wolfe Brothers BACK IN THE DAY - James Johnston Country Soul - Hayley Jensen Man I’m Turning Out To Be - Lane Pittman

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