Megan Hopkins, Editor

After lighting up CMC Rocks in 2024, Bryan Martin is stepping into the spotlight solo for his biggest Australian moment yet.

It’s a landmark moment for Casey Barnes, whose upcoming single will power Nine’s NRL coverage for the entire 2026 season.

Headlined by Kaylee Bell and The Wolfe Brothers, Outback Sounds is bringing a massive open-air country party to Mount Isa this May as part of the Outback Trails.

With a deeply personal new album on the way and a huge May/June tour locked in, Morgan Evans is stepping into his boldest, most heartfelt chapter yet and he’s never sounded more ready.

With a powerhouse Nashville hire and a bold new touring vision, TEG is turning up the volume on its global country music ambitions.

After a three year wait, Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley return with a defiant new anthem and a stacked run of tour dates.

From “Those Nights” in Year 10 to centre stage with a Golden Guitar in hand, Dylan Wright is stepping into his next era and he’s not slowing down.

CMC Rocks is giving us the ultimate “in the round” moment, with Riley Green, Old Dominion, Jordan Davis and more set to swap the main stage for something way more intimate.

Melbourne favourites Kingswood are officially jumping on board Counting Crows’ 2026 Australian tour.