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Dolly Parton’s new SongTeller Hotel is the latest addition to Nashville’s expanding collection of attractions celebrating the country music legend, alongside museum exhibitions, live performances and themed hospitality experiences.

CMC Rocks QLD has announced the dates for its 20th anniversary festival, returning to Willowbank Raceway in Queensland from 17 to 21 March 2027, with the lineup to be revealed later this year.

LongHaul Festival launches in January 2027 with Kane Brown and Kacey Musgraves headlining exclusive Australian performances across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Groundwater Country Music Festival returns to Broadbeach this October with Kasey Chambers, Kaylee Bell, The Wolfe Brothers, Beccy Cole, James Blundell and more performing across the free three day event.

Casey Barnes has released ‘She Does’, the final single before his ninth studio album Made For This, which will be released on 7 August ahead of his biggest Australian headline tour to date.

Melinda Schneider will honour Barbra Streisand’s iconic catalogue with her new album The Way We Were, Melinda Schneider Sings the Songs of Barbra Streisand, released alongside a national Australian theatre tour in August 2026.

Kip Moore will return to Australia in 2026 with Kingswood joining the Australian dates of his Reason To Believe: Up Close tour.

Rodney Crowell has unveiled Then Again, a forgotten album recorded in 2005 and featuring collaborations with Guy Clark, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris and Benmont Tench.

Jelly Roll has released his new single ‘Hands Up’, a deeply personal song revisiting formative moments in his life while arriving during a period of major personal change for the country star.

Shooter Jennings has announced Diamonds, the second album assembled from previously unheard Waylon Jennings recordings, featuring a newly discovered collaboration with Glen Campbell.

Andrew Farriss releases Rolling Home and confirms his new album The Prospector, due 11 July 2026, continuing his solo evolution beyond INXS.

Koe Wetzel has released The Night Champion, his sixth studio album and a reflective look at the turbulent journey that transformed the Texas artist from a regional favourite into a global touring act.

Jen Mize & The Rough N’ Tumble have released North Carolina, the third single from the forthcoming album Tilt. The track reflects on Mize’s Southern upbringing and the values of community, hospitality and belonging.

Dustin Lynch returned to CMA Fest 2026 with two signature events, the Pool Situation: Nashville and Nightlife Party Club Set, continuing his crossover live format success.

Wynonna has announced The Hard Truth, her first solo studio album in ten years. The October 2 release is led by the new single Kentucky Queen and features collaborations with Patterson Hood, Iron & Wine and The War And Treaty.

Koe Wetzel has announced his sixth studio album The Night Champion, arriving June 12. The record follows the success of 9 Lives and coincides with an extensive world tour.

Hunter Biden’s viral response to a social media troll has reignited discussion about Johnny Cash’s legacy, using the country icon’s story of addiction and redemption to deliver a powerful message.

Shaboozey has released the cinematic new video for ‘Cowgirl’, starring Summer House personality Ciara Miller as the tragic heroine Cherie Lee from his forthcoming concept album.

Taylor Swift has released ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, an original song written for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5. The track is inspired by Jessie and marks Swift’s first new music since 2025.

Lainey Wilson has released ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’, a new single featuring John Mayer on guitar, as the country star continues a landmark year of touring, awards success and film projects.

Amber Lawrence has released her eighth studio album Suburban Cowgirl alongside her debut children’s book The Suburban Cowgirl, both inspired by her journey from suburban Sydney to Australian country music success.

Keith Urban is stepping into yacht rock territory with flow state, a covers-heavy album featuring songs made famous by Robbie Dupree, Player, Little River Band, Bread and more, alongside a new collaboration with Michael McDonald.

Casey Barnes and Pete Murray have finally recorded together after more than two decades of friendship with the release of the new single ‘Time To Burn’.

Strummingbird has announced its 2026 touring festival lineup led by Post Malone, with dates across Ballarat, Newcastle and Sunshine Coast.

Outlaw country figure David Allan Coe has died aged 86, leaving behind a catalogue marked by influence, rebellion and enduring controversy.

Ashley Monroe has released the official video for “Gettin’ Out Of Hand,” from her surprise-released album Dear Nashville

Bryan Martin will return to Australia in April 2026 for his first headline tour, performing shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne after building a strong fanbase following his breakthrough single We Ride and album Years In The Making.

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The Wolfe Brothers are back on the road for their Australian Made National Tour in 2026, following a chart-topping album and a record haul of Golden Guitar Awards.