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Bailey Zimmerman

Bailey Zimmerman Brings The Different Night Same Rodeo Tour Down Under

Multi-platinum country superstar Bailey Zimmerman has officially announced he is bringing his Different Night Same Rodeo Tour to Australia this October.

Dylan Gossett

Dylan Gossett Headed Back To Australia & New Zealand This December

After selling out rooms around the world, Dylan Gossett is heading back down under this summer with a run of massive outdoor shows, iconic venues, and wine country sunsets.

Post Malone

Strummingbird Drops Mega 2026 Lineup

Post Malone leads a stacked Strummingbird 2026 lineup, with Bailey Zimmerman, Cooper Alan and a wave of local stars set to take over Ballarat, Newcastle and the Sunshine Coast.

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Countrytown Awards: 2026 Finalists Revealed

The race for the 2026 Countrytown Awards is heating up! Thw 2026 finalists have just been announced, with the winners to. be crowned live on March 19.

Riley Green

Riley Green Hit In The Face With A Phone During Melbourne Concert

A fan threw a mobile phone at Riley Green mid-show in Melbourne, striking the country star in the face and leaving blood running down his neck.

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2026 Countrytown Awards Star Studded Performer Line Up Unveiled

From global stars to Australia’s fastest rising names, the 2026 Countrytown Awards are shaping up to be country music’s biggest day out.

Casey Barnes

Casey Barnes' New Single ‘Made For This’ Set To Soundtrack The 2026 NRL Season

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

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Brad Turcotte

TEG Live Goes All-In On Country, Appoints Brad Turcotte To Lead Nashville Expansion

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

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The Countdown to The Bend Classic Is On: Get Ready For Country Music, Cars & Camping

With a killer lineup of Aussie country stars, wild motorsport action, and under the stars camping, The Bend Classic 2025 is shaping up to be South Australia’s ultimate weekend.

Keith Urban

Keith Urban And Nicole Kidman Have Separated

Casey Barnes

Casey Barnes And Chugg Music Part Ways After Six Years

The split marks a new chapter for the chart topping Aussie country star, following major national and international wins.

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Y.O.G.A.

Y.O.G.A. Set To Bring Beats And Banjo To “Hats Off To Country” Festival

“Expect the unexpected... I’m definitely bringing some hats to put on so you can throw them off again!”

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