Clayton chats to  Luke & Michelle, from  Studio8 about their new song  - Tonight's The Night 
. It’s an upbeat country love song about finding a long-lost love, with playful fiddle, a rhythmic beat, catchy lyrics and vocal harmonies creating an infectious country vibe. This feel-good country track has a contagious optimism that will brighten your day.
 
“In ‘Tonight's the Night’ we gave Romeo and Juliet a country makeover with a happy rather than a tragic ending - our star-crossed lovers find each other and live happily ever after.” – Studio8

Clayton has a chat to Olive Mae about her new song - Country Songs 

“This song is about realising what the little girl inside you would want you to be doing when she grew up. It’s so easy to get caught up in what other people tell you that you should be doing with your life but ultimately it isn’t up to anyone else, we should all just be doing our best to make ourselves as happy and fulfilled as we can!”

Clayton has a chat to Faith Williams  about her new song - 10 to 3 

“Like a lot of people, I’ve had those mornings where the alarm goes off and you wonder how it’s already time to get up again. The idea started after my aunty sent me a meme the was going viral, wishing Dolly had written ‘10 to 3’ instead of ‘9 to 5’. It made me laugh, and before long I had a song. It’s light-hearted, relatable and a bit of fun, but I think a lot of people will see themselves in it too.” – Faith Williams

Clayton chats to Josie about her new song  - Road Signs

“I wrote ‘Road Signs’ with Gavin Carfoot late 2024 after facing some career setbacks that had me feeling pretty defeated at the time,” says Josie. “I needed to remind myself that it was just one of those rusty signs on the side of the road pointing me in the right direction. If I wasn’t paying attention chances are I’d be headed the wrong way, so this song really just helped me look at life’s many dilemmas in a different light and work my way back onto my path. Sometimes you just need to slow down and listen to them ol’ road signs.”

Clayton chats with Kate Ceberano about her upcoming Australian Made Tour.
Following the sold-out success of her 2025 Kate Ceberano - Australian Made Tour and the chart impact of its live album, Kate Ceberano returns in 2026 with a bold Encore run - recharged, reimagined and moving firmly forward. “It’s the same engine, but a different gear,” Ceberano says. “The setlist’s been reworked, stretched and opened up."

Clayton talks to Ally Paterson about her new song  - Dig
“I was inspired by the gold-rush miners who travelled across the world to try and make a go of it, even when success wasn’t guaranteed” says the singer-songwriter. “The song came to me when I was at Sovereign Hill, a historical gold-fields site and replica of a gold-rush town - imagining what it would have been like to be a miner from the other side of the world, in a harsh landscape with growing unrest, big corporations and regulations moving in with increasing corruption…what it would have been like to keep on digging, being independent and free.”

Clayton has a chat to Melanie Dyer  about her new song - If She Only Knew 
“‘If She Only Knew’ is like sitting on the front porch beside my younger self and holding her hand,” Melanie shares. “I started playing guitar and writing songs when I was 12 years old. 20 years on, this song is my way of reaching back to that little girl - the big dreamer and reassuring her that she has the strength she needs to follow her dreams and do great things, even when she doubts it most.”

Clayton chats to  Belles, about her new song with Dolly Parton, Son OF Jolene

Inspired by the timeless narrative that captivated generations, Belles penned “Son of Jolene” as a clever, character-driven continuation of the classic story, imagining a chance encounter years later with Jolene’s son. Blending vivid storytelling with a modern country edge, the song honors the spirit of the original track while introducing a fresh perspective. “I grew up so inspired by Dolly and the worlds she created through her songs,” shares Belles. “Having her lend her voice to this record is beyond anything I could have imagined. It feels like a full-circle moment and a true honour.”

Clayton catches up with Graeme Connors to chat about his latest song  - The Best Day Of My Life

“Some time back, in celebration of my 50 year career in music, I was asked by an interviewer to share my single most important career moment – the very pinnacle of my experiences – the best day of my life,” says Graeme.
 That question sparked a period of reflection for the acclaimed songwriter, ultimately leading to the deeply thoughtful and emotionally resonant “The Best Day of My Life”. Rather than settling on one past triumph, Connors found himself drawn to a more hopeful conclusion – that life is “forward looking”.

Clayton cahts to  Rose, from Rose Carleo Band chat about upcioming album- 42 Days 

“This record comes from a deeply personal place,” says Carleo. “It’s about
navigating life’s challenges, finding strength in the struggle, and coming out
the other side with clarity and purpose.”