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 / Music
Rider Essentials: Harry Hookey
We caught up with Harry Hookey of harry hook is real to find out the things he always takes on the road with him for this week’s Rider Essentials.
News / Music
Taylor Swift
You Can Now Own A Replica Of Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ Album Cover Ring
To celebrate the upcoming release of Red (Taylor’s Version), Taylor Swift is giving fans the chance to own a replica of the ‘Red’ ring she wears.
News / Music
Brandi Carlile Considered For Pop Not Americana at 2022 Grammys
Brandi Carlile has revealed she is “disappointed” about her single, Right On Time, being ineligible in the 2022 Grammy Awards’ Americana/Country categories.
Reviews / Listen
Brandon Duff
Crystal Eyes by Brandon Duff – Song of the Day
Singer-songwriter Brandon Duff worked with multi award winning producer Rod McCormack on his latest single, Crystal Eyes – it’s our Song of the Day!
Features / Music
My Countrytown: Jess Ribeiro – Castlemaine, VIC
To get to know shape-shifting musical enigma, Jess Ribeiro a little better, we’ve asked what she loves about Castlemaine, Victoria.
Reviews / Listen
Toby Keith
Old Me Better by Toby Keith – Song of the Day
American singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith ’s cover of the Keb’ Mo’ classic, Old Me Better is catchy AF, that’s why it’s our Song of the Day!
News / Music
Jimmie Allen, Brothers Osbourne & More To Perform At CMA Awards
The first round of performers for this year’s CMA Awards have been announced, including Jimmie Allen, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Dan + Shay and more.
News / Music
And Groundwater’s KIX-Start Competition Winner Is …
And Groundwater ’s KIX Start competition winner is … self-taught, 16-year-old country-pop talent, Bella Mackenzie from Mackay, Queensland.
News / Music
Brad Paisley, Kane Brown, Morgan Evans Headline CMC Rocks QLD 2022
CMC Rocks QLD headliners Brad Paisley, Kane Brown and Morgan Evans have been announced, with the full line-up to be revealed in the coming months.
Features / Music
Artist of the Week: Lady A
CountryTown in partnership with iHeartCountry Australia is proud to announce Nashville-based trio, Lady A as our Artist Of The Week!
News / Chart News
Morgan Evans Dethroned by James Johnston on Hot 50 Chart
Raised Like That by James Johnston is up where it deserves, finally, at #1 on the Countrytown Music Network Hot 50 Country Airplay Chart.
Reviews / Listen
Rachael Fahim
Darts In The Dark by Rachael Fahim – Song of the Day
Our Song of the Day is Darts In The Dark by Rachael Fahim. Rachael co-wrote the track with hit-writers Robby De Sa, Ned Philpott and US writer Rosi Golan.