The Clinkers made the call… we are off to America on Monday ?!? We wrap up festival season with all our favourite moments from the last few weeks, Grace’s chaotic run in with security after losing the pit passes and let’s just say our Jelly Roll fangirl era is in full swing. Plus, we hare our very unqualified opinions on this year’s CMA nominations and who we think deserves to take home the trophies. Find us at Email: Howdy@ladieslovecountry.com Instagram: https://www.instagr...

Blake Whiten joins us fresh off his biggest show yet at Ridin Hearts, where he even did a shoey on stage! We chat all things Aussie with Blake, from his spot-on impressions to decoding some classic Aussie slang and planning the must-haves for his next road trip Down Under. He talks about being involved in the songwriting of all the projects he has released to date and how he does some of his best songwriting … in the shower. He gives us a little tease of new music on the way. Plus, we get sn...

Waylon Wyatt might be brave on stage, but jellyfish? Not so much. Waylon Wyatt joins us for a hilarious episode where he gives us his very honest Aussie snack reviews, he tells us why surfing’s a bad idea for his music career, chat about his run in with some “weird” Aussie animals and drop a Ladies Love Country exclusive you definitely don’t want to miss. If you loved hearing from Waylon Wyatt, be sure to follow him to keep up with all his latest music and stories! Instagram: ht...

She’s back and better than ever! It’s not Sara Berki’s first rodeo at Ridin’ Hearts. She actually performed at the very first one. We catch up with her backstage to chat about her brand new EP dropping November 28, the songwriting process behind it, and how she’s balancing it all with a baby on the way! Sara opens up about the culture shock of visiting America for the first time, what it meant to her to perform at the NRLW Grand Final this year, and why she’s not slowing down anytime soon, wi...

This one’s for the Ladies. It’s the ultimate Aussie girl chat. We catch up with Avery Anna backstage at Ridin hearts to talk finding her an Aussie Cowboy (We are sure there will be no shortage of volunteers), trying classic Aussie snacks and dreaming about her perfect down under performance and she might even give us a sneak peak into what that would look like. She’s still speechless after performing with Noah Kahan, and opens up about her beautiful let go letters album inspired b...

Karley Scott Collins is down under for the first time!! What’s the one thing she is doing in Australia that Grace and Holly are way too chicken to try? She gives us her best Aussie accent (and honestly… it’s not half bad). Karley also shares the story behind her favourite show she’s ever played, what it was like releasing her debut album Flight Risk this year, and we put her to the test with some must try Aussie snacks If you loved hearing from Karley Scott Collins, be sure to follow her to...

We are with Briana Dinsdale backstage and it’s her first time performing at Ridin Hearts!! We talk all about the emotions of hitting that stage for the first time, what it’s really like writing songs with friends (and why it’s definitely cheaper than therapy), plus the hilarious story of how Grace & Holly first met Briana. She also shares the artist interaction that left her walking away bawling her eyes out and of course, we chat about her debut EP that’s out now, so go give ...

This one’s for the ladies… and the gentlemen who love Jackson Dean. We catch up with Jackson fresh before his rocks the stage at Groundwater CMF to talk about the magic of a country music festival by the beach, plus the other coastal stage he’s played and the Aussie outfit he proudly rocked while he was there. We dive into his upcoming album and the stories that inspired the songs on this new project, make plans for his next trip Down Under (spoiler: a fishing trip might be involved), c...

Are you heading to Strummingbird? We’re here to get you hyped and hear all about what to expect from Matt Hansen’s set. We chat about his love for Australia (and try to convince him it’s time to make the move for good), the real reason he signed on for Strummingbird Festival and yes, it might have something to do with chasing some good waves. Matt opens up about where he finds inspiration for his music, the viral moment that gained him 300K followers overnight, and why he’s choosing Sydney ov...

Get ready to laugh till you cry. This episode with The Buckleys is pure chaos in the best way. We meet the newest (and furriest) band member, Percy (@percy.ontour), dive into what it’s really like being in a band with your siblings, and find out which Buckley took an “extended vacation” that turned out to be… jail. We also get the origin story of the band, hear about some OG songs that have vanished from the internet, and maybe drop a hint about whether Ladies Love Country will be makin...

Pop queen turned country Amy Sheppard joins Ladies Love Country to spill all the tea on what it’s like transitioning into the country music space. We chat about her leap from pop stardom to country stages, why Groundwater is the Aussie festival everyone needs to experience, and her upcoming national tour. Plus, we dive into the big debate: is country officially cool again? And what exactly is a concrete cowgirl and should we know how to shear a sheep? It’s a wild ride of laughs, real ta...

We cracked open a warm beer from an esky with no ice with Wade Forster. The rodeo champ turned country star whose new album Gooseneck Party is out today! Wade teaches us Rodeo for Dummies (yes, we asked what a gooseneck even is), tells the wild story of crowd surfing in Stephenville, Texas after becoming the first Aussie to ever sell out a show there, and builds his Ultimate NRL team made entirely of country artists. Let us know who you think should’ve made it. We also find out wh...

Seaforth… solo?! Mitch is officially going it alone. We chat about losing his musical soulmate, writing songs without a built-in brain twin, and why we could never because the Ladies Love Country telepathy is too real. He also confesses his weird obsession with bringing illegal substances into Australia (ASIO, it’s not what it sounds like), spills on new music, big 2025 plans, and what it was like starting as a country artist in the Northern beaches. And let’s just say a little “L...

We’re live from Deni Ute Muster and things got a little… unhinged. From Tassie farmers spilling the tea on what life’s really like down there (including those cousin rumours 👀) to explaining why their perfect first date involves things we definitely didn’t see coming. This episode has it all. We chat all things Deni Ute Muster and give you the lowdown on what to expect if you’ve never been. Plus, we dive into the rise of country music and find out what our Tassie guests really think of us con...

This week we’re joined by Canadian country star Josh Ross. One of the genre’s fastest-rising names. Josh has just dropped his brand new album Later Tonight on September 19, and we dive into the process of writing his first album. We chat about his big wins at the CCMAs, how he’s itching to get back into songwriting, and the wildest thing a fan has ever done for him. Plus, with Josh heading back to Australia for CMC Rocks in March, we make some plans that might just require a few gym ses...

Dylan Wright, your 2025 Australian Idol winner and most requested guest (looking at you, Grace) finally joins us on Ladies Love Country. He answers the question you have all been waiting for. Who is Dylan’s Cowgirl crush of the week … We tackle the viral Clinkers trend to find out who’s Nashville bound, overshare the wild truths of writing camps and forget therapy we diagnose each other with a Zach top song to listen to according to our symptoms. We talk discuss our fashion must haves i...

This week on Ladies Love Country we chat with Max Jackson. From the rise of her iconic trucker hats to the moment she got caught out at Fresh Country. She shares a wild wedding story, Nick from the Wet Whistles drops some juicy secrets, and we even play matchmakers for a country music couple. Plus, Max gives us the scoop on her jam-packed tour and festival season, hitting Groundwater, Deni Ute Muster, and Savannah in the Round! Max Jackson If you loved hearing from Max Jackson, be sure to f...

He’s back!!! James Johnston is officially our first repeat guest and he did not disappoint. We chat about his brand-new single (coming sooner than you think), the music video he shot at Gympie that might just feature a sneaky Ladies Love Country cameo, and his surprising new favourite mode of transport. Plus, we plot how to get James and Jordan Davis on stage together. Ladies, we’re gonna need your help to make this dream happen! James Johnston If you loved hearing from James Johnston, ...

This week we’re joined by Josh Setterfield, and let’s just say things don’t exactly go to plan. Yes, he actually walks out mid-interview but don’t worry, he can’t stay away for long. We dive into why country music is the place to be right now, what exciting projects Josh has on the horizon, and the unexpected moment that leaves Grace blushing. Plus, after some serious prying, Josh finally spills on his cowgirl crush and trust us, you will not believe who it is. Cowboy Crush of the Week ...

Please welcome the newest member of Ladies Love Country, Wade Forster. The real-life Aussie cowboy. From kicking off his American tour to blushing harder than we’ve ever seen, Wade proves he’s as entertaining off-stage as he is on it. Plus, we may have accidentally signed ourselves up for barrel racing and working on his family station… send help. Trust us, if there’s one episode to lasso your attention… it’s this one! Cowboy Crush of the Week Wade Forster: Brandee Ferguson & ...