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Dolly's estate granted temporary restraining order

Dolly's estate granted temporary restraining order

Dolly Parton's management company has accused her nephew of "threats, intimidation, and coercion" in court documents.

Dolly's nephew accused of threatening staff and brand

Dolly Parton's estate wants a restraining order against her nephew, alleging "terrorising conduct", including threats to destroy the country legend's legacy.

How turning 50 made Kasey Chambers a free spirit again

How turning 50 made Kasey Chambers a free spirit again

How turning 50 made Kasey Chambers a free spirit again

How turning 50 made Kasey Chambers a free spirit again

The artist who wrote Not Pretty Enough is unashamedly embracing getting older, with a milestone birthday making her feel more like herself than ever before.

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'Irreplaceable': tributes after Dolly Parton dies at 80

'Irreplaceable': tributes after Dolly Parton dies at 80

The world is remembering the legacy of Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved and best-selling female artists, after she died of cancer at age 80.

World without Dolly Parton ‘doesn’t feel possible’

World without Dolly Parton ‘doesn’t feel possible’

Entertainers are paying tribute to "magnificent star" Dolly Parton, remembering her talent and generosity following the news of the Jolene singer’s death.

Goodbye Dolly, Australia will always love you

Goodbye Dolly, Australia will always love you

Dolly Parton's music and generosity will live on in Australia, where there is a small town festival in her honour and thousands of books in children's hands.

Music legends' friendship forged among the flame trees

Music legends' friendship forged among the flame trees

After learning the chords to Cold Chisel hits as a boy, country legend Troy Cassar-Daley has formed an enduring bond with the band's guitarist Ian Moss.

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From corporate to country, singer is wild as the wind

From corporate to country, singer is wild as the wind

From corporate to country, singer is wild as the wind

From corporate to country, singer is wild as the wind

Australia's highest-selling female country artist has risen to the top after making a difficult decision to quit her high-paying day job and follow her dream.

Star Americana duo return with music for hard times

Star Americana duo return with music for hard times

Star Americana duo return with music for hard times

Star Americana duo return with music for hard times

After sell-out performances at the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne's Hamer Hall last year, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are taking their show on the road.

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

The first song Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson wrote together since their divorce more than 10 years ago has earned them two Golden Guitar awards.

'From the heart': Wolfe Brothers sweep Golden Guitars

The Wolfe Brothers have swept Australia's peak country music awards, winning five Golden Guitars including the top gong for album of the year.

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

Country music is experiencing an explosion in listeners thanks to US megastars, but an industry veteran hopes young artists don't abandon homegrown sounds.

Mould-breaking country artist celebrates the 'nos'

Mould-breaking country artist celebrates the 'nos'

Mould-breaking country artist celebrates the 'nos'

Mould-breaking country artist celebrates the 'nos'

A country music star familiar with rejection has challenged the naysayers to look at her now.

Buskers lay bare their souls in country music heartland

Buskers lay bare their souls in country music heartland

Buskers lay bare their souls in country music heartland

Buskers lay bare their souls in country music heartland

Hundreds of songbirds have flocked to Australia’s country music capital to fill the streets with song.

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Rising Australian country star comes full circle

Lane Pittman won millions of hearts and minds when he auditioned for The Voice as a teenager. Now, he's performing with the biggest names in country music.

Human connection lauded as AI takes on country music

Australia's top country musicians are aware of the threat posed by generative AI, but many believe the technology could never harness the essence of the genre.

Wee break has country muso thanking his lucky stars

Award-winning country artist Andrew Swift thought writing, recording and touring was the pinnacle of his life until a brief career break helped him find love.

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Two of Australia's biggest stars have called an end to their 19-year union, citing “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences” in divorce papers.

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'Kind of inevitable': inside Nicole and Keith's split

Megastars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have split after nearly two decades of marriage, with reports one of them was desperate to save the relationship.

What took so long? Boy from the bush embraces new fans

A love of country music made Aussie star Lee Kernaghan the uncoolest kid in school but now he's among friends as new fans flock to his shows.

Dad brings the country, daughter the indie-pop

Country star Troy Cassar-Daley has won a record 45 Golden Guitars, but his pop singer daughter Jem might soon be more famous.

Kasey Chambers finds heart and soul on the road again

After 25 years at the top of the music industry and with 14 ARIA awards to her name, Kasey Chambers has hit the road in a caravan to get back to her roots.

Keith Urban pops up at a country pub, accepts honour

Global country star Keith Urban surprised fans with unannounced appearances at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the place he was first discovered.

'Healing': Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars

An emotional Troy Cassar-Daley has paid tribute to his family, as he took out five Golden Guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Sun never sets on Tamworth for this hometown girl

A third-generation country musician with three Golden Guitar nominations says she felt a responsibility to be honest and vulnerable in her reflective new album.

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