Megan Hopkins, Editor

After five decades in country music, Vince Gill will receive the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, honouring artists who’ve profoundly shaped the genre’s past, present, and future.

Country powerhouse Jason Aldean dropped three new tracks from his upcoming album Songs About Us landing April 2026.

Shaboozey just dropped his “Favorite Australian Songs” playlist on Apple Music and it’s full OF Aussie artists worth your attention.

Drake White has released a brand new single 'Tradition' ahead of his stacked Benefit for the Brain charity concert at the Ryman on November 17.

Kelsea Ballerini returns with her introspective 6 track EP Mount Pleasant, led by the new single “i sit in parks” before her tour of Australia next month.

Country Music’s Biggest Night returns November 19, hosted by Lainey Wilson.

Morgan Evans celebrates family, friends, and Aussie pubs in his new video filmed across Sydney and Newcastle.

“Legitimately just treated us like we were finna come in and rob that place.”

After more than five decades shaping Australia’s most iconic country music celebration, Barry Harley is taking his final bow as Festival Manager.

“I just wanted to do something different and really pay homage to where I’m from.”