News Dolly Parton wanted a big party, and her estate is following through on those wishes by Tammy Moir What would Dolly do? Throw a party. Following Dolly Parton’s death at 80, her estate has announced DollyFest: The Celebration of a Lifetime, a two-weekend festival set to take place…
News Nashville’s Dolly Parton airport plan now has a date by Tammy Moir Dolly Parton looks set to join at least fifteen other musicians with an airport named after them. Louis Armstrong has New Orleans, John Lennon has Liverpool and Franz Liszt has…
Music News New Music Radar: DARLENE DARLING, Mela Luca and KYLE DURELL by Tammy Moir This week’s New Music Radar brings a little country comfort. I think somehow the universe knew we’d need a little extra country today. With the news of Dolly Parton’s passing…
Music News Dolly Parton dies at 80 as musicians pay tribute to a true original by Tammy Moir Jack White, Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire and more mourn the loss of one of music’s most beloved figures. Dolly Parton pretty much held the consciousness of the planet…
Music Dwayna Litz turns protest into a country anthem on ‘Dump Trump’ by Maya Quinn Activism in music feels more important than ever. Then again, maybe it always has been. From folk singers with an acoustic guitar and something to say to punk bands turning…
Music News Fanny Lumsden announces new album Traditions and an East Coast tour by Tammy Moir The regional songwriter’s fifth album looks at the family customs we carry, question and sometimes leave behind Fanny Lumsden has built her career the old-fashioned way: long drives, country halls…
AI Music News Willie Nelson is fighting against data centres by Chi–Chi Attard Another W for Willie. The iconic progressive country voice of Willie Nelson has once again spoken out about issues affecting family farmers’ livelihoods. Data Centres are the topic at the…
Music News Criminal investigation underway after Morgan Wallen fan allegedly peed on family at Baltimore show by Chi–Chi Attard What on earth is going on anymore? An investigation has been launched after a Morgan Wallen fan allegedly urinated on a family of four. The country star played two huge…
Music News Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown headline Inaugural edition of LONGHAUL Festival by Chi–Chi Attard Australia’s newest country music festival has landed. Two of the biggest names in country music have been booked to headline the very first edition of LONGHAUL. Kacey Musgraves and Kane…
News Kyla-Belle and Ruby Mae turn the tables ahead of BIGSOUND by Tammy Moir We have been keeping a very close eye on Ruby Mae and Kyla-Belle lately, and for good reason. Wiradjuri artist Ruby Mae properly floored us with ‘Aunty’, a killer new…
Music News Here’s the full setlist for Morgan Evans’ Steel Town Tour by Tammy Moir The country star is mixing fresh Steel Town cuts with fan favourites, mashups and a very Australian singalong moment. Morgan Evans is officially back on the road for his Steel…
News Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency as she continues recovery by Gabrielle Naoum Dolly Parton has some ‘good news and a little bad news.’ In typical Dolly fashion, dressed to the nines, and dolled up in a sparkly pink outfit, the eighty-year-old country…
Music Caitty on why ‘not being enough’ is her greatest strength by Alex Cooper Too raw for a box. Caitty doesn’t fit, and that’s the entire point. Bridging the gap between Northumberland’s countryside and her current home in Western Australia, the emerging artist crafts…
