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Megan Hopkins
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.
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen Snubs Grammy Submissions Before They Can Snub Him
Despite topping charts worldwide, Morgan Wallen is walking away from Grammy contention on his own terms.
Features / Premiere
Rusty Pickups
VIDEO PREMIERE: The Rusty Pickups - 'California Widow'
The Rusty Pickups roll out ‘California Widow’ video and a chance to win a fly away trip to NZ to Tussock Country.
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