Megan Hopkins, Editor

With Josh Ross now unable to play, CMC Rocks has confirmed exciting new additions George Birge and TheWesternGuide to the 2026 lineup, bringing fresh country energy to Willowbank Raceway.

Real-life partners Morgan Evans and Laci Kaye Booth have released a raw new duet, ‘Two Broken Hearts’, marking a shared musical moment ahead of Evans’ upcoming album Steel Town.

The rising US country star is returning down under for his first-ever Australian headline tour dates, with local favourite Mack Geiger along for the ride.

From songwriting legends to export experts, the two-day forum is giving artists and industry insiders a front-row seat to what’s next for Australian country music.

Packed with chart-topping hits and brand new music, Rachael Fahim’s new album 'Who You Are' arrives May 1.

Out January 23, The Hardest Thing sees Catherine Britt lay it all on the line in a raw, start-to-finish album about heartbreak, healing, and finding her way back to herself.

James Johnston has taken out one of Australian country music’s biggest honours, with Where You’ll Find Me crowned the top-selling local country album of 2025 ahead of the 54th Golden Guitar Awards.

“It’s really a tribute to how much energy - physically and emotionally - the world’s farmers put into their craft in order to provide food and products for the entire world.”