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EP#140 The Best From Country Fest 2026
Episode 140 โ The Best From Country Fest ๐ค ๐๏ธ๐ป๐ฅ
Country Fest delivered the goods, and now we've pulled together the very best of it all into one massive episode.
This week we're bringing you our favourite artist interviews from an unforgettable weekend at Country Fest Townsville. We caught up with some of Australia's biggest names in country music, talking about life on the road, the music industry, what goes on behind the scenes, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Whether you were there soaking up the atmosphere or couldn't make it, this is your backstage pass to some of the best conversations from the festival. It's packed with great stories, awesome guests, and everything that made Country Fest such a standout weekend for the Hard Yards crew.
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Hit play, crack a cold one, and relive the highlights โ Episode 140: The Best From Country Fest is one you won't want to miss. ๐ค ๐ฅ๐ป
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