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‘Placeholder’ has had play on Triple J, Triple J Unearthed, ABC Country, PBS, 2RRR, 4ZZZ, RTR, Aus Country Radio, Local Sounds Radio, Today’s Country 94 One, Capital Country Radio, Hot Country FM and many more.Added to Spotify’s Heaps CountryAdded to Apple Music’s Little Bit Country, New In Country, New In Pop, New Music Daily, and Aussie Country.Support from AU Review, Happy Mag, AAA Backstage, Clout Mag and more.

BIGSOUND 2025 Showcase Artist650k+ Total Streams Across All Platforms’Breakout Artist of the Year’ at the  2024 Gold Coast Music Awards2025 Gold Coast Music Award Finalist for Artist of the Year, Video of the Year and Song of the YearSpotify playlist support on  hits different,  Tapestry, Fresh Country and  All New CountryApple Music playlist support on  New Music Daily, New in Pop and more’Push & Pull’ – First Play on Triple J Unearthed TOPS (Thursday, August 14) ”Aussie pop artist Chloe Styler moves beyond her country roots with Push & Pull, a shimmering, upbeat pop track rich in emotional complexity. ”  (Happy Mag) [About ‘Push & Pull’]

There’s an ache that lingers beneath the surface of Chloe Styler’s infectious smile and glossy pop exterior, and she lets it surface on her new single,  ‘Placeholder’, out Friday, November 14. Known for her bright, buoyant energy and heartfelt storytelling, the Gold Coast songwriter turns inward, unravelling a shattering recollection of being a stand-in.  With her shimmering pop anthems and growing national acclaim, Chloe Styler continues to evolve. Her previous single ‘Push & Pull’ marked the beginning of a new chapter, arriving alongside her BIGSOUND 2025 appearance and adding to an already impressive list of milestones. Each release shows Chloe stepping further into her own light, blending impassioned songwriting with a glowing pop sensibility that feels both personal and universal.  Bruised and achingly human, ‘Placeholder’ has a diary-like intimacy polished with pop precision. A warm acoustic guitar opens the track, steady and unguarded, as Chloe’s tender vocals trace the first cracks of heartbreak. The resilient chorus finds Chloe standing firm within the ache, as layers of gliding electric guitar, soft synths and mandolin breathe new colour into the sadness. When the drums arrive, they drive the pain home, pulling everything together into something defiant and unbreakable.   ‘Placeholder’ sits in the aftermath of false promises and realising that affection was about convenience, capturing the hurt of being kept close, led on, but never chosen. Chloe writes from that raw middle ground where clarity stings as much as confusion, yet it’s through this honesty that she finds her strength. What begins as self-doubt becomes self-realisation, marking the moment someone stops waiting to be wanted and starts reclaiming their worth. Speaking candidly about the track, Chloe shares:“This song stirs up some messy, emotional feelings and still leaves an ache in my chest when I listen to it. But it’s honest, it’s raw, and it lives in that uncomfortable space between wanting to be loved and knowing you’re just being kept around as an option in someone’s life. There’s no real resolution. It just sits in the sadness of that truth. It’s the heartbreak that comes when you finally see things for what they are, and you have to find your own closure because they’ll never actually give it to you. Here’s to never being the placeholder again though. That sucked.”For ‘Placeholder’, Chloe Styler trades her glittering pop glow for something more fragile and cinematic. In doing so, she shares a deeply personal story that gives voice to those who have been taken for granted, who have given more than was ever returned, and who find strength in the realisation that love should never be one-sided.

“I was thinking a lot about life, about getting older, and the concept of being present.”
As the former principal songwriter and co-producer of Darlinghurst, Jason Resch was instrumental in crafting the group’s distinctive sound – earning a #1 ARIA Country Album and a Golden Guitar Award. In August 2025, he stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist with the release of his debut single ‘Talk Of The Town’.Jason began his songwriting career at 18 with UK hitmakers Xenomania, co-writing chart-topping singles for Girls Aloud , Alesha Dixon, and The Saturdays. More recently, he has collaborated with local artists including co-writing ‘Hometown Love’ by Taylor Sheridan and producing the debut single ‘Up Jump The River’ by James C. Atkins. His songwriting approach blends spontaneity with discipline: “When that balance is just right, that’s when the ideas I get excited about start appearing.” Jason states.Jason’s new song, ‘Tomorrow In My Arms’, emerged after a week of persistence in the studio-turning up each day, even when inspiration or confidence was hard to find. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, the song arrived, a reminder that creativity rewards those who keep showing up.Jason explains the story behind ‘Tomorrow In My Arms’; “At the time I wrote ‘Tomorrow In My Arms’ I was thinking a lot about life, about getting older, and the concept of being present. I was listening to a lot of Gordon Lightfoot, reading different books, and just observing everyday things that we do. Although I don’t usually tend to sit down and make a conscious intention to write a song about a particular concept, that’s what was kind of going on in the background at that time and the ideas then start naturally manifesting itself, and I start paying attention”.

Hailing from Gympie QLD, Jet Walker has been writing, self-producing and developing his unique sound inspired by his rural upbringing and affinity for melodic rap. This is heartbreak with a country soul and an emo heart.
With indie-driven production and a soaring pop chorus, “made it out” shows Jet Walker’s ability to turn heartbreak into something cinematic.
Co-written and produced with LEN20 (Matthew Ifield, Nick Ward), it follows the moment you choose to move on.
Jet’s 4th single of 2025 after “Backroads”, he also appears on Chillinit’s “Take Me Away.” Jet recently debuted his live show at BIGSOUND, and his debut EP lands in 2026.

Jason Kirkness isn’t just another country singer, he’s the prairie-born, Nashville-polished, radio-proven force redefining what modern country can sound like. With a voice built for radio hits on late-night drives and arena spotlights, and songwriting that hits like a conversation you remember years later, Kirkness blends country heart with undeniable mainstream punch.His breakout single “Anywhere the Night Goes” cracked the Top 40 and put the industry on notice. Now, with a brand-new Nashville-produced anthem “With You In It,” he’s entering a new era. The upcoming album “Small Town World” promises sharper writing, bigger hooks, and a momentum that’s impossible to ignore. With writers like Jordan Davis, Eric Arjes and Ryan Hurd, 2026 is going to be stacked with hits!Kirkness is the guy audiences root for, programmers should add instantly, and festivals always book twice.WHY JASON KIRKNESS
· Top 60 Billboard Indicator
· Top 40 Billboard CanCountry  “Anywhere the Night Goes” (16 weeks) “What Got Me Here” (4 weeks)
· Massive new single “With You In It” engineered for playlisting and radio rotation.
· Tour-tested performer with a decade of national shows and major support slots incl. Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, etc.
· Music Row Top 100 3x
· Sirius XM Top of the Country #1 5x
· CMT Australia “Anywhere the Night Goes” & “Right Where I Want You”
· Featured on Australia ABC
· Album “What Got Me Here” 3+ Million Global Streams across all platforms,
· Featured performer at Fender Songwriter Series CCMA ‘25.
· MCMA Male Artist of the Year 2024
· 20+ MCMA nominations
· Authenticity on lock, modern country with real heart, no copy-paste trends.
· Aggressive 2025–2026 release schedule designed for sustained growth and visibility.
Jason isn’t trending, he’s ascending.

Here’s a great irony that’s testament to the musical depth and stylistic reach of Orianthi’s expansive artistry. Though the clever lyrics and spirited narrative of her fiery, kick-ass single “Attention” make it the perfect country/rock single, it seems every piece written about the famed singer, songwriter and otherworldly electric guitarist only refers to pop/rock legends she’s vibed with. Her name can’t be raised without reference to her longtime collabs with Alice Cooper, Dave Stewart and Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora – and of course, Michael Jackson.But check out these down-home truths about Orianthi’s country bona fides. MJ chose Orianthi after seeing her perform with Carrie Underwood as a featured lead guitarist at the 2009 Grammy Awards. She later performed with the country superstar at the Hollywood Bowl and again at the CMA Awards in 2016, where they played “Dirty Laundry.” Orianthi’s not only on the record in Rolling Stone calling herself a country music fan, but the multi-faceted 2018 album she did with Sambora under the name RSO included a handful of original country tunes. She said, “The great thing about country songs is the storytelling. They’re really moving and well-crafted, and that’s something Richie and I wanted to explore.” Famed country producer Dann Huff later produced their song “Walk With Me” for Delta Rae. In 2016, Orianthi and Sambora played the pre-game show (ahead of fellow Australian Keith Urban) at the 2016 NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. In addition, Orianthi cited modern country and blues as the main inspirations for her 2013 Stewart-produced album Heaven in This Hell, which was recorded at Nashville’s Blackbird Studio and mixed by John McBride. Orianthi later scored a hit on Disney Radio with the country single “Better With You,” also mixed by McBride. Truly a fusion of classic styled power rocker and brilliantly rendered country songcraft, “Attention” finds the singer pointedly exposing an annoying ex lover’s habit of drunk texting to rile up her cooled passions. Penned by Orianthi, Don Miggs and Gregory Hansen, it’s her second track produced and mixed by the legendary Kevin “The Caveman” Shirley, whose extensive resume includes Joe Bonamassa, Journey, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Dream Theater and countless artists from his home country of South Africa and his later adopted home of Australia. After an edgy, rhythmic guitar intro, Orianthi uses her silky, sultry vocal tone to bring us into a compelling scenario where she’s free from a complicated relationship and living life on her own terms now: “I ain’t at the Whisky/Waiting on you/Or staring at the ceiling/Sitting in a hotel room…” Then the groove, propelled by bassist Justin Andres and drummer Demian Arriaga, kicks up, and over more rhythmic, crunchy guitar energy, she tells her former significant other, “I’m sipping on tequila/With someone you knew/And you’re out on tour/Doing what you always do.” She doesn’t specify, but it feels like code for “screwing around like you did on me.” As the track develops, Orianthi’s increasingly emotional vocals convey frustration and exasperation, then everything explodes on the killer hook where she really lets the guy have it: “You’re so predictable/You do it every time/Drunk checking on me/In the middle of the night/You know what you put me through/U just want attention.” She wraps the chorus with the mic drop line: “I’m done thinking about you,” which is followed by a cool melodic earworm of wordless background vocals. After another run through the hook, Orianthi repeats “I’m done thinking about you” over and over as her guitar wails behind her vocals for heavier emphasis. “Attention” is perhaps best appreciated via its dynamic performance video, which shows a few close ups of her intricate guitarisma. With every new single, Orianthi reminds us that she’s still at the top of her game in every way, finding fresh, vulnerable yet attitude-filled musical stories to tell and allowing us to experience the guitar chops that have made her a modern-day musical hero. – Jonathan Widran


New Single: “Alive” by James Keith – Release Date: Friday 28th NovemberJames Keith Ignites a New Sound with “Alive” — A Fearless Leap Beyond Comfort ZonesAustralian country-rock artist James Keith returns with “Alive,” a powerful fusion of country grit and modern synth-pop shimmer. The track captures a defining moment in James’s life — the instant he stepped out of his comfort zone, walked up to someone who mattered, and felt that electric surge of possibility.“It was about deciding not to hide,” James says. “That moment when you do something you’re scared of and realise, right then, that anything’s possible if you just back yourself and take the leap.”“Alive” blends earthy guitars and heartfelt storytelling with glossy synth layers, creating a sound that bridges small-town honesty and arena-sized ambition. The song pulses with energy and optimism, celebrating courage over hesitation and reminding listeners that the only real risk is standing still.Following the success of his debut album Life Is Good Today, James continues to carve out his lane in Australia’s new-wave country scene — fearless, authentic, and emotionally charged. “Alive” is both an anthem and a mindset: believe in yourself, show no fear, and give it a crack

Supporting Aussie Kids In Need This Christmas
Australian country music favourites  Tania Kernaghan and  Jason Owen have joined forces to ring in the festive season with a joyful new single,  “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” The much-loved holiday classic has been reimagined with a fresh “Nashville-meets-Aussie-country” twist, showcasing two of the nation’s most recognisable and warmest voices.The release arrives just in time for Christmas and shines an extra spotlight on Jason Owen’s children’s charity, Doin’ It For Rural Aussie Kids, which he founded in 2019. The charity supports children and families doing it tough across rural and remote Australia particularly during the holiday season, when many families feel the pressure most. Over the years, the charity has delivered essential support, care packages, Christmas gifts, emergency assistance, and hope to countless rural kids who need it the most.“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” also coincides with the release of Jason Owen’s brand-new festive album,  The Spirit of Christmas , a heart-warming seven-track collection of timeless Christmas classics designed to spark joy, nostalgia and community spirit at the most magical time of the year.The album features:
· Holiday Road – made famous by National Lampoon’s Vacation
· Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens
· Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
· Happy Xmas (War Is Over) – John Lennon
· Silent Night
· Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
· All I Want for Christmas Is You
· Plus the brand-new duet Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree with Tania Kernaghan
As two of Australia’s most cherished country performers, Tania and Jason bring warmth, fun and authenticity to the duet—capturing the true meaning of Christmas: joy, love, family and giving back.“The Spirit of Christmas” celebrates the season while also raising awareness for Doin’ It For Rural Aussie Kids, reminding listeners that Christmas is not only a time of celebration but also an opportunity to lift others up.The new single “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is available now for radio and digital download, bringing festive cheer to airwaves nationwide.Jason Owen and Tania Kernaghan’s new single “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” is out to radio on Monday 24th November and the album “Spirit Of Christmas” is out on all streaming platforms on Friday 28th November.Distributed by Checked Label Services

He’s known universally as Australia’s King of Country, and it’s a title to which  Slim Dusty can lay an unchallenged claim.
Slim Dusty has been recognised not only for his music, but also for the role he’s played in documenting Australia’s unique spirit and history through his songs, as well as his contributions to Australian culture and society. He received both an MBE and an Order of Australia, was chosen as an Australian National Living Treasure by public vote, and in 1999 was named both Australia’s Father of the Year and the inaugural Senior Australian of the Year. 
During his lifetime, Slim released more than a hundred albums, selling more than seven million records and earning over 70 gold and platinum album certifications. 
In 1980 Slim Dusty achieved a #1 on the Australian chart with his single ‘Duncan’ – with its themes of mateship and camaraderie all set at the Town & Country (where the atmosphere is great) – it enraptured Australia and to this day it stands as one of Slim Dusty’s most-streamed tracks.
No surprise then that when a remix version went viral on Tik-Tok recently thanks to Y.O.G.A (You’re Only Great Always) @youreonlygreatalways: there was instant demand to release the full remix. … and we’re delighted to present that official remix here!

RANDY HOUSER ROARS BACK WITH HIGH-OCTANE NEW SINGLE “BACK IN THE BOTTLE,” OUT TODAY!
Randy Houser roars back into the spotlight with “Back in the Bottle”, out everywhere November 21 — a high-octane, full-throttle anthem for anyone who’s ever survived (and secretly cherished) the wild, chaotic nights that shape who we are. Long celebrated by Rolling Stone as “one of the best voices in the genre,” Houser once again proves why he stands in rare air among modern country vocalists.“Back in the Bottle” marks Houser’s first new release since early 2025, following his acclaimed Note Self (Deluxe) album — a project that found him trading powerhouse moments with Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green. This new single taps into a different kind of fire, capturing the unapologetic spirit of the nights you wouldn’t trade for anything. As Houser explains, “This song comes from those nights that were chaotic, maybe even out of control, but you wouldn’t take them back for anything. I’ve lived a lot of those nights!”Houser’s return comes on the heels of a standout year. In 2025, he visited Australia twice — first kicking off the year on ABC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast live from the Sydney Opera House, then returning for a triumphant headline run in June.The industry has taken notice. Music Row praised, “ This man remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists. His return is most welcome.”Beyond the microphone, Houser continues expanding his creative territory. The chart-topping singer-songwriter has carved out an impressive foothold in film, appearing in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and starring alongside Dennis Quaid in The Hill — further showcasing the depth and range of his talent.With “Back in the Bottle” kicking off a bold new chapter, fans can look forward to a steady flow of fresh music throughout 2026 — plus plans for Houser to return to Australia, a country he affectionately calls his “second home,” as soon as possible.

KEVIN POWERS feat. SHABOOZEY DROP “MOVE ON”Shaboozey’s American Dogwood Imprint Debuts With A New Collab.
Today,  5X GRAMMY® nominated singer-songwriter  Shaboozey returns with his latest single, “ Move On ,” a collaboration with Kevin Powers. Earlier this month, Shaboozey announced he’d continue his wild year of award nods, critical accolades, and record-breaking hits by starting his own record imprint, American Dogwood, in partnership with his label home EMPIRE. The duo initially previewed the track upon the announcement of Powers as American Dogwood’s first signee, serving as the perfect introduction to everything the label is about — an extension of Shaboozey’s own genre-blurring, trail-blazing style. Accompanied by a video featuring Shaboozey and Powers riding a beat-up RV through the countryside, “Move On” is a post-breakup anthem addressed to an ex who’s gone on to a different chapter of life.  Dubbed “Southern Pop,” Powers’ style is a natural match for Shaboozey’s, making for an earworm track primed for mainstream success. Following the runaway success of Shaboozey’s breakthrough project, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, and the newly RIAA-Diamond certified mega-hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” 2025 has seen Shaboozey making good on his breakthrough at every turn. Before introducing American Dogwood, Shaboozey also released the expanded edition of Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, including new songs featuring  Jelly Roll on “ Amen,” Myles Smith on “ Blink Twice” & Sierra Ferrell on “ Hail Mary,” and most prominently, his single “Good News,” which just became his second single to top Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. He has also released a slew of singles throughout the last month, including the official opening track of Prime Sport’s Thursday Night Football entitled “Let ‘Em Know” and his Stephen Wilson Jr. collaboration “Took a Walk,” written for the end titles of Lionsgate’s motion picture The Long Walk. The momentum kept rolling with his The Great American Roadshow Tour , which saw Shaboozey make a grand return to the stage for his first solo US tour dates of 2025, as well as his first-ever Australian Tour, joining Jelly Roll as a special guest on “The Down Under 2025 Tour” as well as appearing at the inaugural Strummingbird Festivals and Sunburnt Country Festival.ABOUT AMERICAN DOGWOOD
Founded in 2025, American Dogwood is an independent record label built on artist ownership, integrity, and storytelling rooted in home. Inspired by the culture and traditions of Virginia and the greater Mid-Atlantic, the label is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of voices who will shape the future of Americana identity and its lasting impact on global culture. American Dogwood’s catalog is already home to the longest-running Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping single, multiple No. 1 radio hits, and billions of streams. The current roster includes Shaboozey and Kevin Powers.ABOUT SHABOOZEY
5X GRAMMY® nominated singer-songwriter Shaboozey is building his own world, carving his lane in the alternative country and hip-hop space. Born to parents of Nigerian descent and raised in the small town of Woodbridge, VA, the multi-faceted artist grew up on an eclectic mix of music encompassing classic hip-hop and R&B, country and blues icons like Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, and Lead Belly, to master lyricists, such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. A true crossover artist, he began his epic rise to stardom with two standout features on Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER—the only artist with multiple appearances on the album. His latest body of work, the critically acclaimed masterpiece Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200 and was praised by The New York Times for “bring[ing] hip-hop grit to country” and by Rolling Stone for “honoring country tradition and moving it forward.”  The album’s breakthrough anthem, the RIAA-Diamond certified “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” holds the record for the longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1 while also topping Billboard’s Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay Chart, and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts. The single has accumulated over a billion streams across DSPs and made history, making Shaboozey the first Black male artist to simultaneously top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Hot 100. In conjunction with the release,  Shaboozey received major critical recognition and a wide array of nominations at the GRAMMY Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, Country Music Association Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards, along with wins at the Billboard Music Awards and People’s Choice Country Awards. Continuing to raise the bar with each release, his follow-up single “Good News” earned Shaboozey his second #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. Staying true to his Virginian roots, Shaboozey strives to continue the region’s long-standing tradition of prolific creativity, this time by expanding the scope of contemporary hip-hop and introducing modern Americana to a global audience. His debut headline Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going tour sold out in every market and he played arenas nationwide as part of Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken tour. His 2025 The Great American Roadshow Tour will kickoff this fall.ABOUT KEVIN POWERS
Born in Boston, MA, raised in Raleigh, NC, and currently residing in Nashville, TN, singer-songwriter Kevin Powers draws inspiration from his diverse upbringing to carve a new lane in popular music. Coined “Southern Pop”, Kevin’s unique style emerged with breakout singles in 2020 “Walked In” and “How You Been?”, amassing 22M and 14.5M streams on Spotify alone. His talents as a writer have thrust him even further into the spotlight, with co-writing credits on Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s 2025 hit “Amen” which has garnered over 50M streams in just 3 months since its release.Kevin’s early success and his ability to work as both an artist and a writer at the highest level have attracted serious attention in the industry. In 2025, he has inked a deal with Sony Music Publishing, signed to Range Media Partners for management, and will be one of the first to join Shaboozey’s new joint venture record label “American Dogwood”. Powers will also be opening for Shaboozey on his Fall 2025 12-stop USA tour “The Great American Road Show”.