Country music from Texas to Tamworth and everywhere in between! http://www.countryhq.com.au Copyright 2007 Lucky Old Sun, the latest release from Kenny Chesney, sees him slipping comfortably back into that beach side vibe we last encountered on No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problems. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=210 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=210 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:23:26 MST It hasn't been long between drinks, or greatest hits albums, for country superstar Tim McGraw, in fact it's only been two years. However, according to Curb Records a lot can happen in two years and so here we have volume three. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=209 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=209 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:19:38 MST The first round of artists for the 2009 Byron Bay Bluesfest has been announced and includes Ben Harper, the Saltwater Band and the long-awaited return of Lucinda Williams. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=208 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=208 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:03:10 MST After a few lean months on the live country music scene, the anticipation was high for the return of the "hardcore troubadour" and his beautiful wife, and as always, Steve Earle and Allison Moorer not only exceeded expectations, but left us still wanting more after 2 memorable hours. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=207 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=207 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:53:13 MST They've had 23 number 1 hit singles...sold over 30 million albums worldwide...and are the most awarded duo in American country music history...they are BROOKS & DUNN and they are coming back down under in 2009. Tickets will be flying out the door when they go on sale Monday 17 November at 9am so don't miss out! (AEDT) http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=203 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=203 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:18:29 MST Country superstar Reba McEntire has ended her 25-year association with MCA Nashville and signed with the Valory Music Company. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=205 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=205 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:20:30 MST As January rapidly approaches, so too do the 37th CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia, for which the finalists were announced this week. Traditional nominees John Williamson, Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson were joined by newcomers like Peter Denahy, who along with all finalists were announced at a function held at the Sydney Opera House. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=206 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=206 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:49 MST Fans of Joe Henry, highly esteemed songwriter, producer and teller of tales, are celebrating this week after the singer announced that he will be finally visiting Australia in early 2009 as part of the Sydney Festival, where he will perform three concerts, plus two shows in Victoria. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=204 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=204 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:52:53 MST For the 2nd year in a row The McClymonts were awarded Best Country Group/Band at the Australian Club Entertainment Awards held last night at Revesby Workers Club in Sydney. The girls were up again some tough competition being nominated against Chasing Bailey, Buckshot, Feral Swing Cats, The Wolverines and The Flood. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=200 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=200 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:03:37 MST Hot on the heels of their ARIA Award for Best Country Album, Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson are set to release - Rattlin' Bones - The Max Sessions DVD and a special reissue of their Rattlin' Bones album, which will include 10 new live audio tracks taken from the Max Session on a bonus CD. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=198 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=198 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:37:50 MST Ronni Rae Rivers, who has been making a big splash overseas after just releasing her brand new album Whole Heart To Give through Shock Records and will do a run of shows around the country with one of America's legendary hit songwriters, Chas Sandford. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=197 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=197 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:23:21 MST Check out the full length interview with The Roberston Brothers - click here. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=195 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=195 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:48:21 MST Perennial country favourite, Arthur Blanch, whose sensational new song, And My Dad has been added to playlists around the country, with the emotion-charged lyrics perfectly complemented by Arthur's flawless vocal delivery. "This song has special meaning for me," Arthur said. "My dad was my hero and he passed away at only 50. He was a gentle giant and taught me a lot about life and love." http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=199 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=199 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:49:03 MST Idol has given us some of the best selling country artists of recent years. Although it has become a bit of a conveyor belt of sorts, with each season appearing to produce its own 'country' artist there has, never the less, been some wonderful albums produced by Idol graduates. http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=193 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=193 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:44:21 MST The name of this album probably came about at a record company meeting following the seventh season of American Idol. This year's token 'country' act, Kristy Lee Cook, had just made it further in the comp than she deserved to and so the powers that be needed to strike while the iron was hot, so why wait? http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=192 http://www.countryhq.com.au/article.php?id=192 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:30:10 MST