Mallory Arbour, Journalist

Mallory Arbour is a Melbourne-based writer with over ten years of media experience, specialising in digital content. After living overseas on her gap year, she started her own lifestyle blog and soon began attending media calls for musical theatre and interviewing local talent, and later expanded to covering red carpets, festivals, gigs, and pop culture conventions. Mallory joined The AU Review in 2015, taking phone interviews with international talent during her work lunch breaks and attending events by night. In 2018, Mallory was personally chosen as one of four Victorian journalists to interview legendary US music producer Shelby J. Prior to joining Countrytown, she earned a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) where she graduated with distinction during the pandemic.

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Natalie Henry
Weed, Wine and Women by Natalie Henry – Song of the Day
Newcastle singer-songwriter Natalie Henry recently crowd-funded her next album. The first single, Weed, Wine and Women is our Song of the Day!
Features / Interviews
Fanny Lumsden on the importance of mental health, winning awards and wanting to work with Kylie Minogue
We talk to Fanny Lumsden about mental health, breaking the stigmas, the importance of the arts, collaborating with Kylie Minogue and her recent award wins.
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Brothers Osborne
I’m Not For Everyone by Brothers Osborne – Song of the Day
Our Song of the Day is I’m Not For Everyone by American country duo, Brothers Osborne off their third studio album, Skeletons.
Features / Music
My Countrytown: Sammy White – Townsville
To get to know Toyota Star Maker Sammy White a little better, we’ve asked what she loves about her hometown, Townsville for this week's My Countrytown.
News / Music
Gabby Barrett, Morgan Wallen lead 2021 Billboard Music Award nominations
For a second time, the 2021 Billboard Music Award nominations are once again dominated by country music. Newcomer, Gabby Barrett leads in country music.
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Taylor Acorn
True Crime by Taylor Acorn – Song of the Day
Our Song of the Day is by Taylor Acorn. True Crime is a hauntingly beautiful song about still being in love with the person who stole your heart.
News / Chart News
Hot 50 Chart: Massive jump for Gabby Barrett, Amy Shark & Keith Urban back on top
Gabby Barrett makes huge bounds, with Amy Shark feat. Keith Urban back to #1 on the Countrytown Music Network Hot 50 country airplay chart.
Features / Music
Artist of the Week: Thomas Rhett
CountryTown in partnership with iHeartCountry Australia is proud to announce Thomas Rhett as our Artist Of The Week, following today’s Side A release.
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Lady A
Like A Lady by Lady A – Song of the Day
Our Song of the Day is the 80s-tinged shot of female empowerment song, Like A Lady by Nashville-based trio, Lady A (formerly known as Lady Antebellum).
Features / Music
Rider Essentials: Casey Barnes
We caught up with 'Come Turn Me On' singer Casey Barnes to find out the things he always takes on the road with him for this week’s Rider Essentials.
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Michaela Jenke
Stop & Stare by Michaela Jenke – Video Premiere
Countrytown has your first look at the music video 'Stop & Stare by South Australian singer-songwriter Michaela Jenke in this exclusive premiere.
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Five country collaborations we're currently obsessing over!
We share five country collaborations we're currently obsessing over featuring Sam Hunt, Luke Combs, Jameson Rodgers, Old Dominion, Imogen Clark and more!