Australian country music sensation Max Jackson is set to show Nashville why she has become the hottest new country music star in Australia with a special performance on the Good Molecules Reverb Stage on Saturday, June 8 from 2:45 PM – 3:10 PM.
Hailing from the small country town of Coonamble, New South Wales (Pop. 2,750), Max Jackson’s meteoric rise in the Australian country music scene has captured the attention of fans and industry leaders alike. From humble beginnings to taking home three Golden Guitars in the past two years, including Female Artist of the Year and Single of the Year in 2025 for her chart-topping hit “Little More Country,” Max has solidified her place as one to watch out of Australia’s most promising country exports.
Her performance at CMA Fest marks a full-circle moment for the singer-songwriter, whose passion for country music was shaped by icons like Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Lainey Wilson, and Kacey Musgraves. Over the past few years, Max has sharpened her songwriting craft with trips to Nashville and Los Angeles, immersing herself in the culture and sound that inspired her career.
After winning Toyota Star Maker in 2022—the most prestigious country music competition in Australia, previously awarded to stars like Keith Urban and Lee Kernaghan—Max has performed close to 150 shows, headlined her first national tour, and released multiple Top 10 singles including “Fixin’ Things,” “Who You Did It With,” and “Hold My Horses.”
In addition to her music success, Max has served as the Official Ambassador of the Tamworth Country Music Festival for two consecutive years and recently co-hosted the televised Golden Guitar Awards in January 2025.
“I’ve dreamed of playing CMA Fest since I was a little girl singing country songs in Coonamble,” says Jackson. “To be taking the stage in Nashville and sharing my music with a whole new audience is truly a dream come true. I hope to make this showcase at CMA Fest the first of many more opportunities to take my music around the world, and I am so excited to meet everyone on Sunday, June 8, at my show on the Good Molecules Reverb Stage, right outside of the Bridgestone Arena at 2:45 PM. ”
Max Jackson’s performance is part of a breakout year that has her star shining brighter than ever. Following her U.S. appearance, she will return to Australia for a continued run of festival appearances and headline tour dates throughout 2025.
Performance Details:
Stage: Good Molecules Reverb Stage
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2025
Time: 2:45 PM – 3:10 PM
For more information, visit https://www.maxjackson.com.au/ and follow Max on social media @maxjacksonmusic.
