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Megan Hopkins
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Granted Full Pardon In Tennessee
Jelly Roll has officially been pardoned by the governor of Tennessee, recognising his transformation from a troubled past to one of advocacy and music.
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John Williamson
John Williamson’s Touching ‘True Blue’ Tribute To Bondi Beach Victims
As the Ashes rolled into Adelaide, John Williamson’s “True Blue” reminded fans why some songs feel bigger than the moment they’re sung in.
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Wade Forster, Treaty Oak Revival
Wade Forster To Join Treaty Oak Revival On US Tour
After tearing up Australian stages together in 2025, Wade Forster is heading to the US next year to join Treaty Oak Revival for a run of tour dates.
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MAOLI
MAOLI Announces Australian Return In 2026 With Island Vibe Tour
After selling out shows in 2025, MAOLI is bringing his island reggae meets country sound back to Australia next March.
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Jake Whittaker
Jake Whittaker Set For First-Ever New Zealand Shows
Jake Whittaker is crossing the ditch for a long-awaited New Zealand debut in January 2026: “If we need to bring shoeys across the ditch, we will.”
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Graeme Connors, Amber Lawrence, Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley
Gympie Music Muster Announces First Artist Lineup
The Muster locks in fan favourites, Aussie icons and rising stars for 2026, led by its 2026 Ambassador Amber Lawrence.
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Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Invited To Join The Grand Ole Opry
After years of hits, heartbreak, and hard-earned redemption, Jelly Roll finally gets the invite that says: you belong here.
Features / Interviews
Zac Brown Band
Zac Brown Band On Their New Album Love & Fear
To celebrate the release of their new album, the Zac Brown Band shared stories, mud disasters and some of their most honest reflections yet with Countrytown at the Deni Ute Muster.
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Bud Rokesky
Bud Rokesky's Haunting Take On Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart”
Alt-country artist Bud Rokesky strips back the Joy Division classic to reveal a raw, intimate core in his latest release.
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Tamworth Country Music Festival
Toyota Park & Toyota FanZone Lineups Unveiled For 2026 TCMF
The Tamworth Country Music Festival reveals packed schedules for its two biggest free stages, featuring hundreds of artists and daily performances across 10 festival days.
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Max Jackson
Max Jackson Announces New Album 'Dangerous in Denim'
"It's confident, high energy and dressed to take over the world."
Features / Interviews
Sammy White
Sammy White Is Looking Forward With 'Friend Of A Friend': 'I Have More Stories To Tell'
After nearly a year and a half since hearing new music from Sammy White, she's returned with a thrilling new single, 'Friend Of A Friend.' And she's not stopping here.
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