Ladies Love Country

Jake Whittaker joins us fresh off Gympie and somehow the chaos of late-night shenanigans, psychic predictions, and farm animal naming lessons all make sense in one episode. We swap Gympie highlights and get blown away by his secret vocal party trick.  Grace declares her undying love for Big Gav (again) and we get schooled on hobby farm life. We reveal our borderline obsessive love for Zac Brown Ba...

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 at...

Buckle up, cowboys and cowgirls. This one’s a ride.  We’re fresh off the Gympie Music Muster, spilling on our favourite performances, the new artist obsession we can’t shut up about and why Gympie is perfect for anyone who is country curious.  Next stop? Deni Ute Muster and yes, we’ve made the ultimate “must-do” checklist so you don’t end up lost in the Ute paddock (although we highly recommend it...

Backstage at Gympie, Sons of Atticus bring absolute mayhem which causes Dylan to walk out mid interview. We dig into whether he actually had to audition for Australian Idol solo, why they’ve been banned from Honky Tonks, and the festival wardrobe staples they swear by. Plus, we cover their Gympie hat-trick, the new instruments shaking up their sound, and their upcoming single Born to Run (out Sept...

Buckle up (literally) because Gympie’s international ambassador Dan Davidson joins us for a wild ride.  We’re talking his brand new single buckle rubbin, his leap into morning radio in Canada, and he tests out his Aussie accent on us. Plus, he spills on what it’s really like playing the iconic Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Dan Davidson If you loved hearing from Dan Davidson, be sure to follow him to...

From footy fields to festival stages, Robbie Mortimer has swapped tackles for tracks, and trust us, he’s kicking goals in country music. He spills on choosing songs over scrums, his new track written by a country music icon, the Instagram crush that got away (but might make a comeback at CMC Rocks), and how playing with his best mates and a little manifestation magic landed him on the CMC Rocks li...

We sat down with Nashville born and raised Chase Mathew. He has turned heartbreak into platinum records with over 1.4 billion streams under his belt.  Currently touring with Keith Urban on his Australian tour, Chase spills on Aussie crowds vs American ones and you heard it here first … He’s coming back next April for his own headline tour.  We introduce Chase to iconic Aussie beer and snacks and l...

This week on Ladies Love Country we’re joined by Aussie country legends, The Wolfe Brothers. The boys share how one of their songs almost featured Lainey Wilson (yep, you read that right!), plus the hilarious story of who they were mistaken for in a Melbourne JB Hi-Fi. They take us through some of their favourite performances to date, from massive festival stages to the most intimate gigs and give...

The Road to Gympie Series This week on Ladies Love Country, we’re joined by James Johnston for a jam-packed chat ahead of his massive closing show at Gympie. We talk all things festival plans, which artist he is on first name basis with and his brand new album where you’ll find me, dropping October 24. He shares the fun process of writing the title track out on the farm, blasting it so loud even t...

The Road to Gympie Series  We are joined by Canadian country music artist Alli Walker as she gears up for her first trip to Australia and the iconic Gympie Music Muster. We put her Aussie slang to the test, dive into what it’s really like being a female in the country music industry and unpack the thought process that goes into building an artist’s brand. Alli also shares her bagpipe journey, why...

Lane Pittman reveals Wade Forster is the soon-to-be godfather of his baby on the way… and why that might earn Wade a spot on his butt in tattoo form. We talk HARDY’s return to country roots, how a good trauma dump can turn into a crowd-favourite song, and the tear-jerker behind “Man I’m Turning Out to Be.” Find out who Lane was more excited to see at the Luke Combs concert than Luke Combs himself,...

In this week’s episode, we cover everything from Morgan Wallen’s muscles to Grace’s latest crush. We recap all the action from Fresh Country, crank up the Gympie hype and dive into the ultimate festival debate as Grace and Holly go head to head over their dream LLC headliner. Plus, we spill the Strummingbird line up tea and Grace steals the spotlight with an unforgettable harmonica redemption.  Ge...

Strap in, cowgirls, cowboys and chaos-lovers. This episode is a wild ride through fireball-fuelled nights, outrageous boot collections, and camping carnage at Deni Ute Muster. We’re talking soggy swags, Ken dolls on horseback, and all the questionable decisions our boots made us do. Plus, we chat about Aussie country powerhouse Tori Darke hitting the Day Stage this October and why her set is a mus...

This week, we’re hanging out with the one and only Dear Tommie. Tamworth-raised, bold-hearted, and blazing her own trail through the country music scene. She opens up about her roots in the Country Music Capital, the story behind the name Dear Tommie, and what it means to be the only woman on the Sunburnt Country lineup. We dive into the backstage shenanigans at Fresh Country, sexy line dancers an...

Country rising star Sarah Catania shares how Taylor Swift sparked her love for country music and how a random night in a motel let to her love for the iconic Tamworth Music Festival. She dives into the story behind her empowering new single Front Row and where fans can see her playing next. Tune in for heart, hustle and a front-row seat to a surprise at the end of the episode.  Cowboy Crush of the...

This week, we dive into our CMC predictions and Morgan Wallen conspiracies, react to a hilarious voice memo and try to figure out … could a LLC Festival actually happen? Plus, Jason Aldean’s heading back to Australia and Holly takes her role as Grace’s wingwoman very seriously. Buckle up .. It’s a good one!  Cowboy Crush of the Week   Grace: Avery Anna Holly: Bailey Zimmerman Find us at Email: How...

This week, we’re catching up with Farmer Wants a Wife‘s very own Farmer Jarrad and it’s an emotional one. From unexpected tears to a cheeky crush on Zach Top, Jarrad opens up about life after reality TV, love, lessons, and everything in between. Whether you’re still rooting for your fave couple or just curious about what really happens once the cameras stop rolling, this episode’s got the juicy bi...

Ladies Love Country presents Aussies country duo Zac and George for a chat full of laughs, music moments and backstage confessions. George spills on his cowgirl crush and his not so secret cowboy crush, while the boys share what really goes down in their pre show ritual. We dive into performing at CMC rocks and Nashville and discover their surprising secret talent.  Cowboy Crush of the Week   Grac...

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing our own country music origin stories! Grace takes us back to her wild (and slightly hazy) adventure at the Calgary Stampede, while Holly spills the truth about frat houses, barn dances, and the unexpectedly fun road that led her into the world of country. We also dive into the rise of Avery Anna, from her viral start to how she’s now surr...

This week, we’re chatting all things American Festivals. Including CMA fest suprise sets and unforgettable performances. We spill our festival plans for next year (which may involve hopping across continents), plus we share our ultimate American country festival wish list … because a cowgirl can dream.  Get hyped with us for the upcoming bull riding event in Sydney.. because there really is nothin...

This week on Ladies Love Country… things get emotional, chaotic, and downright country. Grace sheds a tear (or seven) over a Riley Green ballad, Holly has a very close encounter at a Morgan Wallen concert, and the girls take you inside the wild world of Aussie country festivals. From the dancefloor at Charlie’s Bar to the must-have singlet of the season. Plus, we launch our official petition to ma...

Ready for your weekly dose of country chaos? We’re swooning over Ian Munsick, spiralling over Cameron Whitcomb, and diving deep into the powerhouse that is Randy Houser. Grace gets a surprise harmonica … cue the antics, off-key solos, and plenty of laughs. Merch is back and available now! Grab yours before it’s gone! Cowboy Crush of the Week   Grace: Cameron Whitcomb Holly: Ian Munsick Song of the...

On this week’s episode of Ladies Love Country , we’re talking Ridin’ Hearts lineup, Shaboozey’s elite side-eye, and why no festival is complete without some hot chippies. Cowboy crushes get chaotic, featuring an unexpected obsession with Trace Adkins’ hips. Cowboy Crush of the Week   Grace: Jon Pardi Holly: Trace Adkins Song of the Week Grace: Working Man - Larry Fleet  Holly: Seventeen - Kameron...

In this week’s episode, we’re talking all things country — from our unqualified opinions of this year’s ACM Awards to the backstory of how Ladies Love Country came to life. We’re also chatting about our plans to check out the Brisbane Broncos Hoedown & Highballs night, naming our Cowboy Crush of the Week , and sharing our Song of the Week . Cowboy Crush of the Week   Grace: Jon Pardi  Holly: C...

We’re kickin’ things off with a bang! In this debut episode, we’re spilling the beans on why we started this podcast, what you can expect to hear each week, and introducing our first-ever Cowboy Crush of the Week . We’re also sharing our big plans for the year, revealing our Ridin’ Hearts dream lineup , and diving headfirst into the wild world of country music, Aussie festivals, and all the chaos...