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Ben Horsley

Behind The Music: Ben Horsley

writing credits on tracks for rising stars like Kaylee Bell , Lane Pittman , and James Johnston , Horsley is proving that you don’t have to be in the spotlight to make ... final product feel more honest.” He’s also quietly collaborating on tracks for James Johnston’s next project. “I’ve got a huge amount of respect for James after writing

James Johnston

'It's Crazy Where Life Takes You': James Johnston Receives His First International Award

James Johnston has just achieved a new career milestone: his first-ever international award. Over the weekend, South Africa’s Bok Radio hosted the 2025 Bokkies , where James Johnston

Features / Music

Lane Pittman, Bella Mackenzie, Sara Berki, Austin Mackay

From The Outback To The Epicentre: The Aussies Taking Over Nashville's CMA Fest

signed to Warner Music Australia , joining an impressive roster of artists, including James Johnston, Morgan Evans, Ashley McBryde , and more. Upon her signing, she shared the heartbreaking single twice . This

James Johnston

James Johnston Drops Nostalgic New Single “BACK IN THE DAY”

Australian country powerhouse James Johnston is back with a heartfelt new single, BACK IN THE DAY , out now via Warner Music Australia . The release marks another major moment ... bring his high-energy live show to some of the country’s biggest festivals: JAMES JOHNSTON LIVE DATES: June 27 - Country Fest QLD, Bloomsbury QLD August 31 - Gympie Music Muster

Night At The Barracks

James Johnston, Zac & George & Fanny Lumsden To Perform At Night At The Barracks & Night At The Parkland

celebration of 30 years of Grinspoon , Cut Copy with KLP , and country star James Johnston with special guests Zac & George , both events are stacked with Aussie talent. Johnston ... Charlie Collins and Karen Lee Andrews with guest Phoebe Over OCTOBER FRIDAY 3 - JAMES JOHNSTON with special guests Zac & George SATURDAY 4 - GRINSPOON: 30TH BIRTHDAY BONANZA! with guests

Mackenzie May

Rising Country Artist Mackenzie May Returns with Anthemic New Single ‘I’ll Take It All’

track sees May levelling up her sound and songwriting, reuniting with producer Jared Adlam ( James Johnston , Lee Kernaghan ) while also drawing inspiration from new songwriting collaborations. The result

Features / Music

James Johnston, Melanie Dyer, Casey Barnes, Morgan Evans

In Their Own Words: Our Country Songwriters Reflect Ahead Of The APRA Awards

they’re all making space for the great songs coming.” Embedded Content James Johnston – Nominated for Some Things Never Change “Songwriting has always been

Zac & George, Shaboozey

Zac & George Dominate APRA Country Awards Nominations

Winski as well as fellow artist and collaborator on Some Thing Never Change James Johnston have also received nominations. Previously nominated last year, Kaylee Bell has received yet another ... Always Publishing^ / Warner Chappell Music+ Title: Some Things Never Change Artist: James Johnston and Zac & George Writers: James Johnston / George Goodfellow / Zac Roddy

Zac Brown Band, Jackson Dean

Zac Brown Band & Jackson Dean Join Savannah In The Round 2025

First Announce Lineup James Reyne Kasey Chambers Daryl Braithwaite James Johnston Casey Barnes Baby Animals Fanny Lumsden Rose Tattoo Beccy Cole

James Johnston at the Gympie Music Muster

James Johnston, Kaylee Bell, Dan Davidson & More Added To Gympie Music Muster Line-up

Kaylee Bell , and Australian stars such as Countrytown Award winner – Entertainer of the Year James Johnston , Casey Barnes , Travis Collins , Hayley Jensen , The Bushwackers , and Zac & George . Other acts

James Johnston

Countrytown Award Winners Revealed

their way into the room. Against the backdrop of live performances from James Johnston, Kashus Culpepper (US), Homegrown Trio, Tori Forsyth and Dylan Wright , the room was buzzing ... Tyla Rodrigues in the beer garden. The afternoon’s big winners were James Johnston, who took home two trophies, including Male Artist of the Year

Randy Houser

Randy Houser Plots 2025 Australian Tour

Houser will perform alongside Max McNown and Australian acts, including Casey Barnes , James Johnston , Wade Forster , Tori Darke and Zac & George , plus local favourites

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