James Johnston Celebrates Simple Joys in Feel-Good Country Anthem 'Good For Me'

Australian country music sensation, 2x Golden Guitar winner, and ARIA nominee James Johnston is back with his new feel-good country anthem 'GOOD FOR ME' - out today through Warner Music Australia. Capturing the joy of life's simple moments in an infectious, 'GOOD FOR ME' is a celebration of the simple moments shared with that special person in your life.

LISTEN TO 'GOOD FOR ME' HERE 

'GOOD FOR ME' was born from a deeply personal place for James, inspired by the quiet, cherished moments shared with his wife, Talia Rose. "It's about the feeling of coming home to her and just doing the simple things"sitting and watching a movie, having a cup of tea," he shares. "It's those moments I appreciate more than ever, and I wanted to capture that joy in a song."

'GOOD FOR ME' tells the relatable story of leaving a wilder past behind for a life rich with love and simple pleasures. The track's authenticity shines through in its lyrics, particularly in lines that resonate with James personally: "She got me putting more pillows on the bed sheets and watching crime shows on the TV. I think that's something a lot of men could relate to," says James. "It's something my younger, single self wouldn't have cared for, but I do it because she cares about it, and that's what love is. It's about wanting to make the person you love happy."

Ultimately, James hopes the song encourages listeners to look at their own lives with gratitude, "I want people to listen to this and reflect on the person they love, to appreciate the simple things between them that makes what they have together truly special."

'GOOD FOR ME' is the latest single from James Johnston, following the release of his earlier 2025 tracks 'HELL BOY' in January and 'BACK IN THE DAY' in May. Earlier this year, James won multiple fan-voted Countrytown Awards, including Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year. To close the awards ceremony, he performed a medley of his hits, including 'HELL BOY'. In addition to his remarkable success in Australia, James has taken country music global - he recently returned from South Africa, where he won Song of the Year for his collaboration with local artist Appel on their single 'COUNTRY IS FOR ME'.

In the coming months, James is set to take his music to the stage at Gympie Music Muster in August, Night At The Parkland in September, Night At The Barracks and Savannah In The Round in October. Further details are available at jamesjohnston.com

2024 was a massive year for James, as he released his collaboration with Appel, 'COUNTRY IS FOR ME,' and took to the stage in South Africa, performing at the Cape Town Country Festival. James also released, 'BLAME', which received praise from notable outlets, including Rolling Stone Australia, The Daily Telegraph, The Music Network, Countrytown, and more. James toured alongside American country star Kip Moore, performing some of his biggest shows in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. These performances showcased his dynamic stage presence and solidified his reputation as a star in the industry. Scenestr remarked, "James created memorable musical moments that had fans cheering."

James' history-making 20-track debut album, RAISED LIKE THAT, was nominated for Best Country Album at the 2024 ARIA Awards. RAISED LIKE THAT staged a sell-out five-city Australian regional tour and became the most in-demand streamed Australian country music album.

With six #1 airplay hits, maintaining the #1 spot for 26 weeks on the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart, over 130 million global streams, two Golden Guitar Awards, and certified ARIA platinum, James is easily Australia's most exciting country music artist. He's already won Best New Talent and Best Vocal Collaboration with his friend Kaylee Bell at the 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival, as well as being nominated for a QMA Award, an APRA Music Award, and was a 2023 Rolling Stone Australia Award nominee.

Quickly becoming one of the most sought-after acts in Australian country music, James has taken his "electrifying voice and array of feel-good country songs" (Newsport) to some of Australia's biggest and most beloved stages. With performances at CMC Rocks, Savannah in the Round, Berry's Big Country, Gympie Music Muster, the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and of course Meatstock in Toowoomba, James has certainly ticked a few things off his bucket list.

James Johnston is undoubtedly the hottest name in the Australian country music scene right now, and with further music and shows to come in 2025, he is set to continue growing his fanbase and reputation in the months ahead.

UPCOMING LIVE DATES:
AUGUST 31: GYMPIE MUSIC MUSTER, Amamoor Creek QLD
SEPTEMBER 14: NIGHT AT THE PARKLAND, Brisbane QLD
OCTOBER 3: NIGHT AT THE BARRACKS, Manly NSW
OCTOBER 11: SAVANNAH IN THE ROUND, Mareeba QLD