Megan Hopkins, Editor

Megan Hopkins
News / Music
Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Old Dominion
Jordan Davis, Old Dominion & Riley Green Ready To Headline CMC Rocks QLD 2026
Get ready! CMC Rocks QLD have just dropped their 2026 lineup, and it's a knockout. See who’s bringing the heat next March.
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Adds Townsville And Brisbane To Massive Down Under 2025 Tour
Jelly Roll is doubling down on his Australia impact with a new Brisbane arena show and a festival-style party in Townsville.
Industry / News
Drew Bennett, Meredith Goucher, Rachel Lloyd
BIGSOUND Country: International Industry Powerhouses Share What They're Watching
As country music continues to boom globally, all eyes are on Australia’s next breakout stars and BIGSOUND 2025 might just be where they’re discovered.
News / Music
Austin Mackay
Austin Mackay Joins Max McNown’s US Tour
Australian singer-songwriter Austin Mackay announced this morning that he is officially hopping on board Max McNown’s North American tour, just months after a heartbreaking visa mishap at CMA Fest.
News / Music
Wade Forster
Wade Forster Announces New Album ‘Gooseneck Party’
Wade Forster is saddling up for his biggest chapter yet with ‘Gooseneck Party’ a 22-track deep dive into life on the road, love, grit, and real-deal storytelling.
Industry / News
Lainey Wilson, Crossy
Luke "Crossy" Cross To Depart KIX Country After A Decade On Air
After more than a decade of championing Aussie country, Luke “Crossy” Cross signs off from KIX Country but he’s not stepping away from radio just yet.
News / Music
Felicity Kircher
Applications Closing Soon For Toyota Star Maker 2026
For up and coming artists, here’s your last chance to enter Australia's biggest country music opportunity for 2026.
News / Music
Taylor Moss
Taylor Moss Shares Heartbreaking Health News Following Gympie Pre-Muster Withdrawal
Taylor Moss opens up about heartbreak, healing, and the reality behind her recent silence.
News / Music
Dasha
Warming Up For Australia? Dasha Does A Shoey In Canada
“and australia i got news soon xx”
News / Music
Briana Dinsdale
Briana Dinsdale Announces Debut EP 'Late Night Small Talks'
Six tracks. Countless emotions. One bold introduction to a rising Australian country voice.
News / Music
Ruby Jane, Briana Dinsdale, Riley Ziskey
Ridin’ Starts Winner Unveiled As More Acts Join The Ridin’ Hearts 2025 Line Up
Briana Dinsdale, Riley Ziskey, and Ridin’ Starts 2025 winner Ruby Jane are the latest powerhouse additions to the Ridin’ Hearts Festival lineup - and they’re bringing the heat this October.
Features / Track by Track
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson Takes Us Track By Track On Whirlwind Deluxe
Lainey Wilson lifts the curtain on her brand-new Whirlwind (Deluxe), sharing the stories, surprises, and southern soul behind every track.
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