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Megan Hopkins
Features / Premiere
Bryce Sainty
VIDEO PREMIERE: Bryce Sainty ‘COUNTRY’
Bryce enters his boldest chapter yet: a high-energy anthem built for both the airwaves and the arena.
Features / Interviews
Max McNown
Shoeys & Power Outages: Max McNown’s Debut Australian Tour Has Seen It All
On the back of a sold-out tour, Max McNown’s debut hit ‘A Lot More Free’ has officially gone Gold in Australia.
Features / This Album Changed My Life
Jacynta'lee
This Album Changed My Life: Jacynta’lee On Jordan Davis’ ‘Home State’
Rising QLD-based country-pop artist Jacynta'lee caught up with Countrytown to celebrate the release of her second single of 2025, "That's Alright".
News / Music
Dear Tommie
Dear Tommie Signs With Mushroom Booking Agency
Dear Tommie just hit another milestone in her career, teaming up with Mushroom Booking Agency as she keeps building buzz with her gut-punch lyrics and killer live sets.
News / Music
Zach Bryan, John Moreland
The Beef Between Zach Bryan And John Moreland
A public feud has erupted between Zach Bryan and John Moreland, igniting discussions across the music community.
News / Music
Nathan Lamont
Nathan Lamont To Represent Australia At Americanafest In Nashville
“I’m privileged to be the first black fella to go over as part of this scholarship. If I can inspire a young emerging First Nations artist to follow my journey, that would be the best thing to come out of this.”
News / Music
Amber Lawrence
Country Music Is Coming To Vivid Sydney
Curated by Amber Lawrence, Tamworth to Tennessee: A Night of Cool Country is set to join the Vivid Festival Supper Club line up in Sydney
Features / Opinion
Tyla Rodrigues
Stagecoach Review By Tyla Rodrigues
Ever wondered what attending Stagecoach? Tyla Rodrigues attended this year, and she’s given Countrytown readers an insight into one of the world’s largest country music festivals!
News / Music
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton Unleashes "For Recreational Use Only" - And There's No Prescription Needed
Blake Shelton brings the hillbilly swagger back in full force with his fiery new album For Recreational Use Only out today.
News / Music
Jackson Dean
Jackson Dean Announces Massive Headline Australian Tour And First-Ever New Zealand Show
You’ve been patiently waiting, and here it is Jackson Dean’s taking on his biggest Australian tour to date.
News / Music
The Wiggles
The Wiggles Join Country Music Stars For Biggest Deni Ute Muster Yet
The full artist announcement is here! PLUS the endless Around the Grounds entertainment has been revealed.
News / Music
Brisbane Broncos & Luke Combs
The Brisbane Broncos Are Keen To Host A Country Music Night
Looks like the Brisbane Broncos are looking for some rowdy fun. Here’s what we know so far.
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