Megan Hopkins, Editor

From songwriting legends to export experts, the two-day forum is giving artists and industry insiders a front-row seat to what’s next for Australian country music.

Packed with chart-topping hits and brand new music, Rachael Fahim’s new album 'Who You Are' arrives May 1.

Out January 23, The Hardest Thing sees Catherine Britt lay it all on the line in a raw, start-to-finish album about heartbreak, healing, and finding her way back to herself.

James Johnston has taken out one of Australian country music’s biggest honours, with Where You’ll Find Me crowned the top-selling local country album of 2025 ahead of the 54th Golden Guitar Awards.

“It’s really a tribute to how much energy - physically and emotionally - the world’s farmers put into their craft in order to provide food and products for the entire world.”

Bella Mackenzie teams up with US country riser Jake Banfield on a bold new single as she gears up for major festival slots and a packed Aussie tour run.

Country power couple Brittany and Jason Aldean have teamed up on their first ever song together, Easier Gone, just in time for Jason’s massive Australian tour announcement.

Young country singer Eli Fahey has put an Aussie twist on Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas and it’s turning heads online.

Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain is set to debut a brand new single and his massive Katherine Outback Experience show in Tamworth for the first time at this year's festival.

“Tyler Halverson and I come from similar backgrounds. We know the road and world of rodeo and for us to do a song together is pretty cool”