Who is playing CMC Rocks 2027? Countrytown breaks down reader predictions and tour dates for the huge 20th-anniversary celebrations.

From paddle steamer gigs, to outback stages and desert light shows, we've curated a selection of Australia's most unique regional festival experiences.

While celebrating the milestone, Johnston teased that he has “lots of new music” on the way.

Fanny Lumsden, Denvah, Dylan Wright, Hayley Jensen and many others will perform at the tribute concert for Dolly Parton in January 2027.

The new collaboration, 'Can of Worms,' arrives this week.

Denvah is having a breakout year and is expected to release her debut album in 2027.

"We couldn't think of a better place to get married," said the newlyweds, Clinton Gee and Roth Walsh.

Adams County Fire Rescue treated approximately 25 to 30 fans for complications from heat exhaustion at Brooks' intimate surprise show.

Each week, the team at Countrytown finds the best new country songs to add to our weekly playlist, The Country Drop. Here's our picks released this week, September 4, 2026.

Ballerini, who became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2019, came to Lefty’s defence, urging country music fans to “celebrate music like the Opry does.”