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.

Features / Premiere
Summertime, Sunshine and You by Jade Holland – Premiere
Jade Holland’s ‘Summertime, Sunshine and You’ is the catchy feel-good song of 2022 that'll keep you longing for the beach all year round.
News / Music
Florida Georgia Line Confirm They’re “Taking A Break” After 10 Years
Ten years since the release of their breakout hit, ‘Cruise’, country music duo, Florida Georgia Line are planning a hiatus to work on solo projects.
News / Music
*Updated* TCMF 50th Anniversary Concert Line-Up Unveiled
Despite the rescheduling of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, organisers of the highly anticipated 50th anniversary concert can confirm majority of artists will return in April, along with a few new stars.
Reviews / Listen
Dallas Smith & Josh Ramsay
Best Of Me by Josh Ramsay Featuring Dallas Smith – Song of the Day
Our Song of the Day is 'Best Of Me' by Marianas Trench frontman, Josh Ramsay featuring country singer-songwriter, Dallas Smith.
Features / Premiere
Treating Me Good by Hinterland – Video Premiere
Countrytown has your first look at the accompanying music video of Hinterland’s latest single ‘Treating Me Good’ in this exclusive premiere.
Features / Music
Rider Essentials: The Weeping Willows
We caught up with Andrew Wrigglesworth and Laura Coates from The Weeping Willows to find out the things they always take on the road with them for this week’s Rider Essentials.
News / Music
Lady A
Former ‘Lady Antebellum’ Settles Legal Battle Over ‘Lady A’ Name Change
The band dropped 'Antebellum' over racist connotations, but a black singer said she'd already used 'Lady A' for decades.
News / Music
Granger Smith
Granger Smith Wraps Up Filming New Movie ‘Moonrise’
Granger Smith to make acting debut as country singer Will Brown in TV movie drama, 'Moonrise'
Reviews / Listen
Grace Amos
Decide by Grace Amos – Song of the Day
'Decide' follows the tale of a young woman who starts having feelings for another woman, and the emotional consequences that come with exploring new parts of ourselves.
Features / Interviews
Priscilla Block dishes on her debut album Welcome To The Block Party
We caught up with Priscilla Block to discuss her social media journey to Mercury Nashville recording artist with the release of her debut album, Welcome To The Block Party.
News / Music
Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter Teams With Jimmie Allen On ‘Easy’
The Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter has teamed up with country artist Jimmie Allen on his new solo single, Easy. The song is a fresh take on crossover country.
Features / Music
My Countrytown: Amy Nelson – Regina, Saskatchewan
We caught up with Canadian country artist, Amy Nelson to find out what she loves about her hometown, Regina, Saskatchewan.