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28/03/2020
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ELLES BAILEY RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO AND EXPLAINS LIVE PERFORMANCES ONLINE HAVE HELPED DURING LOCKDOWN!
Smoky-voiced chanteuse and ever-rising star Elles Bailey announces her latest single, ‘Woman Like Me’, which is released TODAY Friday 3rd April Despite all the disruptions and obstacles that the coronavirus and lockdowns have brought, far and wide, the...
Big Machine Label Group Artists Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw and Thomas Rhett to take part in “ACM® PRESENTS: OUR COUNTRY,”
A new two-hour special featuring intimate conversations and at-home acoustic performances with Country Music’s biggest stars. Five Big Machine Label Group artists are to perform “at home” as part of the star-studded line-up for the “ACM® PRESENTS: OUR COUNTRY”...
Ashley McBryde ‘Never Will’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman Tomorrow sees the latest release from the incredibly talented Ashley McBryde, following on from 2018’s smash ‘Girl Going Nowhere’. The Arkansas native has been riding the crest of a wave of the back of that album and her sell out tours that...
Artists Focus with Modern Age Music – ‘Tennessee Twin’
Introducing Tennesse Twin Tennessee Twin are a modern country duo from Cambridge, UK. Their original music has received wide acclaim including three Country Music Showcase awards, a No.1 EP in the UK iTunes Country Chart and winning the BA / Nashville Music City song...
New single/video from RaeLynn – ‘Keep Up’ (out now)
Platinum-selling Country queen RaeLynn has returned with another confident blast of female empowerment, calling on fans to "Keep Up" in her latest song/video (nearly 1m views to date) - please check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_pQ78yc-7w. “I want...
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week for the Week Beginning 29th March is Kira Mac
Originally from Staffordshire, Kira Mac is a young Country-Rock singer/songwriter who has performed at many festivals after being invited to play and share the stage with UK country music artists, such as Gary Quinn and Ward Thomas. A self-taught guitarist, Kira began...
THOMAS RHETT SHINES WITH “BE A LIGHT” FEATURING ALL-STAR COLLABORATORS REBA MCENTIRE, HILLARY SCOTT, CHRIS TOMLIN AND KEITH URBAN
Artist Proceeds of Heart-Filled New Track to Benefit MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund Nashville, TN - March 30, 2020 - On his 30th birthday, multi-PLATINUM entertainer Thomas Rhett releases “Be A Light” via The Valory Music Co., a never-before-heard song with the help...
Caroline Chats to Florida Georgia Line on the Release of ‘I Love My Country’
Amassing the best-selling digital Country single of all time (SoundScan) with 11X PLATINUM breakout “Cruise,” GRAMMY-nominated duo Florida Georgia Line have been making history since 2012. As the first Country act to achieve RIAA’s DIAMOND certification (10 million...
Eleven Hundred Springs ‘Here Tis’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman If you are someone new to the Texas country scene and wanted to listen to bands that are quintessentially Texas, then Eleven Hundred Springs are one of the bands that I would immediately recommend. They’ve been a staple for many years now. 1998 saw...
Nashville Tears – The Songs of Hugh Prestwood – released April 24th – Rumer
By Guest Reviewer Anna Mclauchlan Nashville Tears is Rumer’s 5th album and not her first foray into producing an album dedicated to the songs of a fellow songwriter. Previously she has released albums reimagining and paying tribute to male singers and songwriters...
Florida Georgia Line cranks “I LOVE MY COUNTRY” up loud, March 27th
Global superstars FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE are unapologetic with country pride in their new single, “I Love My Country,” available now at all streaming platforms and digital retailers. Unleashed today (27/3), the "thunderous ode to down-home living"...
Rising UK star Twinnie releases the video for her storming new single, ‘I Love You Now Change’ taken from her forthcoming debut album, ‘Hollywood Gypsy’, out on 17th April on BMG.
Watch the video for 'I Love You Now Change' here: “…dripping in gold with a personality as powerful as her magnificent voice.” – The Times “Breathing fresh life into the UK country music scene.” – Music Week Rising UK star Twinnie releases the video for her storming...
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit release new track ‘Only Children’.
Ahead of the release of his highly-anticipated new album, 'Reunions', out 15th May on Thirty Tigers, Four time Grammy Award winner Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit today reveal their new track 'Only Children'. Listen to 'Only Children' here: Taken From Forthcoming...
Kip Moore’s Fourth Studio Album, Wild World, available from May 29th
KIP MOORE’S REVELATORY FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM, ‘WILD WORLD’ WILL BE AVAILABLE MAY 29th Multi-platinum singer/ songwriter sets the tone with timely title track available March 27th Moore co-wrote & co-produced 12 of the new 13-song collection...
Along with an awesome cover of John Lennon’s ‘Nobody Told Me’, Margo Price has released the below statement regarding her album release.
Listen to Margo's interpretation of 'Nobody Told Me' here : MESSAGE FROM MARGO PRICE Sometimes circumstances are beyond our control. I would say that’s the case for folks everywhere in the world right now. Life is postponed until further notice. I would love nothing...
INTRODUCING COUNTRY SINGER CAROLINE JONES
Photo credit:Tyler Lord NEW EP ALL OF THE BOYS, OUT NOW The EP Features Multiple New Mixes, from Country to Dance, of New Single “All of the Boys,” Co-Written with Country Icon Zac Brown US country / pop singer-songwriter Caroline Jones has today released her brand...
LAINEY WILSON RELEASES DOLLY PARTON-INSPIRED “WWDD”
Friday, March 27th 2020 – Rising country artist Lainey Wilson today released her new Dolly Parton-inspired track, “WWDD.” This song is the first of several new monthly releases which the songwriter recently announced with a hilarious parody video that is...
Ingrid Andress PERFORMS LIVE ON INSTAGRAM AT 7PM TODAY TO CELEBRATE TODAY’S RELEASE OF HER DEBUT ALBUM ‘LADY LIKE’
LISTEN TO ‘LADY LIKE’ https://ingridandress.lnk.to/ladylikealbum "[Andress] has a gift for blending insightful social observations with rollicking, catchy melodies.” - PAPER “The kind of artist who fits perfectly in the moment but has the staying power and...
Noble Jacks Release Deluxe Edition of “Stay Awake”
The deluxe edition of the Noble Jacks’ sophomore album ‘Stay Awake’ is out today, Friday 27th March, 2020 on Noble Ground Records. The Noble Jacks are still buzzing from their recent tour, supporting The Dead South on their 2020 Served Cold Tour. Vocalist and...
Rumer to release new album, Nashville Tears, The Songs Of Hugh Prestwood, Out On April 24th via Cooking Vinyl
Award-winning British vocalist and songwriter, Rumer released new single “Hard Times For Lovers” on February 28th, one of the stand out tracks from her much-anticipated album, Nashville Tears (Cooking Vinyl) which will debut worldwide on April 24, 2020. Pre-order now...
INTRODUCING THE US HIT SINGLE ‘OUTLAWS & OUTSIDERS’
FEATURING TRAVIS TRITT, IVAN MOODY AND MICK MARS PLUS NEW TRACK ‘BLAME IT ON THE DOUBLE’ JUST ANNOUNCED US TOUR WITH BREAKING BENJAMIN & BUSH ACROSS THE US THIS SUMMER Canadian country rock artist Cory Marks has been burning up the US airplay charts with...
ASHLEY McBRYDE NEW ALBUM, NEVER WILL, SET FOR RELEASE APRIL 3rd 2020
Never Will is the Follow-Up to Her Critically-Acclaimed GRAMMY-Nominated Breakout Girl Going Nowhere UK & IRELAND TOUR IN SEPTEMBER Reigning ACM New Female Artist of the Year, CMA New Artist of the Year and CMT Breakout Artist of the Year Ashley McBryde is set to...
LILLY HIATT RETURNS WITH WALKING PROOF MARCH 27th VIA NEW WEST RECORDS
Lilly Hiatt is set to release Walking Proof on March 27th via New West Records. The 11-song set was produced by former Cage The Elephant member Lincoln Parish (Lucinda Williams, Lissie) and features guest appearances by Amanda Shires, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Luke Schneider,...
Jerry Leger has announced the following live streaming shows:
"Just announced! "THE SHOW MUST GO ONline." Beginning this Thursday I will be live streaming here on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/jerrylegermusic/) Since we had to postpone a lot of shows this Spring, each show will have a special greeting to a...
Saints Eleven Release This Town EP
Reviewed by Roger Sharman Saints Eleven return on March 27th with a new EP entitled ‘This Town’ out on their own label, just like the previous releases. The guys, hailing from the DFW (Dallas -Fort Worth) region of Texas make the kind of music that oozes energy,...
Tim Montana Announces European Tour in July 2020
ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR IN JULY INCLUDES A LONDON HEADLINE SHOW AT LAFAYETTE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ‘MOSTLY STONED’, DIRECTED BY CHARLIE SHEEN His debut album 'American Thread" is out now. Country-influenced barnburners and hard Southern-rockers.” - Rolling Stone...
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week for the week commencing 22nd March is The Empty Pages.
The Empty Pages are an acoustic (occasionally electric) country, folk (& anything else we think works) group from the East Midlands. They began as a recording project in the spring of 2016. When there was enough material to make a full album, song-writer and...
SCOTTY McCREERY POSTPONES UK AND IRELAND CONCERT TOUR FROM MAY TO OCTOBER.
Multi-Platinum country music singer/songwriter Scotty McCreery announced today that, in light of current events and out of an abundance of caution, he will postpone his upcoming May concerts in the UK and Ireland and reschedule them for October. “I’ve really been...
Laura Oakes Releases Highly Anticipated Debut EP with BBC R2 And Spotify Support.
Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Laura Oakes returns with her brand new EP ’How Big Is Your World’. Straight off the back of a slot on the BBC Radio 2 playlist, the EP features the outstanding singles ‘Better in Blue Jeans’, ‘Welcome To The Family’, ‘Learn to Be Lonely...
Margo Price Announces New Album “That’s How Rumors Get Started”
Out May 8 on Loma Vista Recordings Margo Price releases her highly-anticipated new album, ‘That’s How Rumors Get Started’, May 8th on Loma Vista Recordings, an album that commits her sky-high and scorching rock-and-roll show to record for the very first time....
Porter Union ‘Loved & Lost’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman It’s fair to say that a band’s sophomore album is nearly always the toughest release they will make in their careers. The debut album should bring a band’s name into the spotlight, create interest and the 2nd album should then start to define their...
Robbie Cavanagh – The Live EP Tour – Biddulph Town Hall 11 March 2020
By Guest Reviewer Anna McLauchlan We don’t get many country gigs of this calibre in Staffordshire so when I saw Robbie Cavanagh was going to be playing just half an hour from home I was amongst the first to grab some tickets. The venue is a modern but pretty...
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 15th March is Hengistbury.
On the South Coast of the UK, between Bournemouth and Mudeford in the English county of Dorset, there is a headland that juts into the English Channel. And it is called Hengistbury Head. This site of international importance could have been the inspiration for Jessie...
NEW SINGLE FROM GARY QUINN “TIP OF MY TONGUE”
Fresh from a hugely productive five week visit to Nashville, and an appearance at Country 2 Country Berlin, multi award-winning singer-songwriter Gary Quinn is set to release his brand new single ‘Tip Of My Tongue’ on March 20th, with pre-orders available right now....
Ruthie Collins shares ‘Bad Woman’ (new album on April 3rd)
New York State-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ruthie Collins has shared another track from her new album Cold Comfort (out April 3rd on Curb Records) - 'Bad Woman', available to stream and download now (Spotify / Apple Music / Amazon / Youtube). Describing...
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week – True Strays
The challenges of forming a band mean that most split up before they even leave the practice room. But this Bristol-based, 4 piece band, are really making a name for themselves on the Americana music scene. Self-described as Delta Rock & Roll Revivalists, they...
HOLLOWAY ROAD TO RELEASE ‘EVEN IF’ AHEAD OF C2C 2020 & APRIL TOUR
25% of proceeds to go to Nashville tornado relief fund; Daily behind-the-song videos launch tomorrow UK-based duo Holloway Road will release their brand new single 'Even If' to stream/download worldwide on Friday 13th March 2020, the day before they return to C2C:...
Noble Jacks Announce Their Headline Spring Tour
High-energy, Brighton-based, alt-Americana band Noble Jacks are itching to get out on the road again on their new headline tour, starting with the special album launch party at The Assembly Halls in Tunbridge Wells on 28th March, followed by 9 dates in April at venues...
AMERICAN AQUARIUM RELEASES “LONG HAUL” THE FIRST TRACK FROM LAMENTATIONS
NEW ALBUM PRODUCED BY SHOOTER JENNINGS OUT MAY 1ST VIA NEW WEST RECORDS Nashville, TN – American Aquarium releases “Long Haul,” the first track off their upcoming release Lamentations, out May 1st via New West Records. The “Long Haul” video was filmed during the...
‘Old Souls’ single release – 6 March // The Orange Circus Band
The Orange Circus Band is an almighty, unabashed force of nature. Raw, fiery and stirring, their sound travelling from their origins in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brit folk and beyond, they sit somewhere between Old Crow Medicine Show and The...
INTRODUCING…GABBY BARRETT US Country Sensation to make UK debut at C2C Festival March 13-15 in London and Glasgow
Powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Gabby Barrett is one of country music’s fastest rising stars. After a breakout 2019, she continues to cross more milestones as her early career momentum builds. Warner Music Nashville’s Barrett has eclipsed 200 million on-demand...
Jessica Lynn Announces Her 2020 UK Tour
Rising Star Returns to the UK in June with The Lone Rider Tour Jessica Lynn announces her return to the UK with her 2020 headline show: The Lone Rider Tour, between 10th and 24th June. Fast on her way to becoming a household name, in the past four years the...
JIMMIE ALLEN’S “MAKE ME WANT TO” HITS #1 ON COUNTRY RADIO.
Today, platinum-selling singer/songwriter Jimmie Allen lands his second career #1 single with “Make Me Want To” (listen here) hitting #1 on both the Billboardand Mediabase country US radio charts. This accomplishment marks the first time in history that a black artist...
Saints Eleven Release Half Breed EP in Signature Candid Fashion
Texas Country Music Association’s "Country Band of the Year" are actually rockers at their core Nashville, TN-(February 11, 2020)-Saints Eleven founder and frontman, Jeff Grossman, is the kind of introverted soul that makes the best poets, authors, actors and...
Ags Connolly and Don Gallardo ‘Live at What’s Cookin’ Leystonstone 26th February 2020
By Roger Sharman Now I'm primarily here to write about the wonderful show put on in Leytonstone on last Wednesday night by Don Gallardo and Mr Ags Connolly. I felt the need to message Ags on Wednesday morning to find out what the deal with the show was because I had...
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week is Patrick Jordan
After years of writing, recording and producing material for many other artistes and bands around the UK, Patrick Jordan began composing his own material in 2017. Surrounding himself with such amazing songwriters and musicians for the past decade, he didn’t realise...
C2C Photo Competition – Share Your Best Memories!
We want to see your C2C photos! Post your best C2C Country to Country photo memories in the comments on our Facebook post over @CountryLowdown. Make sure you've liked our Facebook page and post. We'll pick our favourite photo on Sunday 8th March and a 'mystery'...
SUGARLAND AMPLIFIES TOUR ENERGY WITH BIGGER, LOUDER, LIVE EP
NASHVILLE, TN (February 28, 2020) – GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar duo SUGARLAND brings the power of their tour to a special collection of tracks from the road with their newest BIGGER, LOUDER, LIVE EP via Big Machine Records, available everywhere...
The Dead South With Noble Jacks, Portsmouth Guildhall, 26th February 2020.
Wednesday night The Dead South played a SOLD OUT gig in Portsmouth, not only that it was the Guildhall, so not just any old venue, but the largest venue in Portsmouth! I was excited to be at a Country gig in my home town, even more so as it was sold out, I knew there...
STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES RETURN WITH GHOSTS OF WEST VIRGINIA MAY 22nd, 2020 VIA NEW WEST RECORDS
Steve Earle & The Dukes will release Ghosts of West Virginia on May 22nd, 2020 via New West Records. The album was produced by Steve Earle and engineered by Ray Kennedy at Jimi Hendrix’s legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York City. The 10-song set is Earle’s...
What’s There to Say? Kyle Daniel Returns to the UK to play C2C 2020.
Kentucky-born, now Nashville-based, Kyle Daniel will be returning to the UK to play the high-profile C2C Country 2 Country 2020 festival. Though hailed as a rising talent in the world of Country, Kyle can’t be pigeonholed and differs from artists heard on mainstream...
Nashville Trio Lockeland ‘Keep Us Young’ With Inspirational New Single (Rascal Flatts, Diamond Rio, Eagles)
Lockeland had an amazing year last year. They performed at The Long Road festival as well as the CMA Spotlight Stage and Millport Festival. The brand new single premiered by Billboard Country earlier this month, as well as a special feature in Maverick Magazine....
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week – The Wandering Hearts.
Alt-country/Americana group The Wandering Hearts have become one of the true success stories of country music in the UK, after the London-based band had a whirlwind 2018. Before heading out on a sold-out album tour, they won the coveted Bob Harris Emerging Artist...
HALEY & MICHAELS SHARE ‘DRINKING ABOUT YOU’ AHEAD OF DEBUT UK PERFORMANCES
The rising Nashville duo are one of the most anticipated acts at C2C: Country to Country at the O2 Arena next month LONDON, UK – (25th Feb 2020) – Nashville-based duo Haley & Michaels (Shannon Haley and Ryan Michaels) have confirmed their first UK radio single as...
Willie Nelson’s New Studio Album, First Rose Of Spring, Coming Friday, April 24
"First Rose Of Spring" Title Track & Music Video Available Now "Ride Me Back Home" Wins Best Country Solo Performance at 62nd Grammy Awards Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release First Rose Of Spring--Willie Nelson's 70th solo...
Your Life is a Record – Brandy Clark
By Guest Reviewer Anna Mclauchlan Release Date: 6th March 2020 I discovered the music and stories of Brandy Clark via Brad Paisley who, in October 2013, tweeted that her first album, 12 Stories, had just been released. Entirely on the basis of his recommendation and...
Gretchen Peters to release album of Mickey Newbury songs and UK tour dates announced
The Night You Wrote That Song: The Songs of Mickey Newbury New Album Released May 15 2020 on Proper Records UK Tour Dates On May 15, 2020, Gretchen Peters will release The Night You Wrote That Song: The Songs of Mickey Newbury on Proper Records. The new album was...
Brand New Zeros to release new single “Love You If You Let Me”
Fronted by Ronan MacManus and Luke Dolan, London-based rockers Brand New Zeros will release their new single “Love You If You Let Me” on February 28th. The track is the first single taken from their upcoming album Back To Zero, due later in 2020 on Fretsore Records,...
‘Dancing On The Floor’, The Latest Single From O&O
OUT NOW - ‘DANCING ON THE FLOOR’, THE LATEST SINGLE FROM ISRAELI-AMERICAN DUO O&O The upbeat, Southern Rock-leaning track builds on their reputation and marks a departure from their “impressive debut” 2018 EP Described as “a very fine addition to the UK’s...
Nico Moon NIKO MOON RELEASES GOOD TIME EP AND FIRST INTERNATIONAL DATES AT C2C FESTIVAL
Niko Moon has released his ‘Good Time’ EP and will play his first international dates at C2C in March. He debuts on the CMA Songwriters Series show on Thursday 12 March and will play the C2C Spotlight Stage on Saturday 14 March, alongside appearances at The O2 over...
Brett Young says “I do” to Astrid S Duet – Out Next Week
Pre-save Here https://BrettYoung.lnk.to/IDo_PreSave Current Single “Catch” Approaches Top 10 at Country Radio NASHVILLE, TN (February 18, 2020) – Chart-topping artist Brett Young will trade vocals with Norway’s Astrid S on her brand-new track “I Do,” out February...
‘Carly Pearce’ by Carly Pearce
Review by Gary Tree I loved Carly Pearce’s debut album “Every Little Thing”. The title track is gorgeous, the intro just gets me every time - apparently my second most played song of 1997 according to Spotify. The album also had other fantastic tracks like...
Ginger Cowgirl Interview 13/2/20
With Roger Sharman I sat down with Stacey Antonel (AKA Ginger Cowgirl) before her show at Westfield House in Ealing last Thursday, we had a lot of fun putting the interview together. Hopefully this will give you all an insight into the wonderfully effervescent, warm,...
Marcus King Shares Video for “Wildflowers & Wine”
UK HEADLINE TOUR BEGINS THIS WEEK NEW ALBUM EL DORADO LANDS AT #1 ON MULTIPLE CHARTS LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE “King is the complete package. Retro-styled yet forward facing, he plays searing blues guitar, delicate acoustic country and sings like an angel with...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week commencing 16th February is The Goat Roper Rodeo Band.
ince forming in 2013, The Goat Roper Rodeo Band are one of the most phenomenal Americana country-blues bands on the circuit today, Renowned for their energetic and passionate live shows, they have performed solidly across the UK and in Europe for the last few years,...
ASHLEY McBRYDE ANNOUNCES UK & IRELAND TOUR DATES FOR SEPTEMBER 2020
ASHLEY McBRYDE ANNOUNCES UK & IRELAND TOUR DATES FOR SEPTEMBER & NEW ALBUM, NEVER WILL, SET FOR RELEASE APRIL 3 Reigning ACM New Female Artist of the Year, CMA New Artist of the Year and CMT Breakout Artist of the Year Ashley McBryde has announced a tour of...
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR FEATURES UK DATES IN MAY & JUNE, INCLUDING HEADLINE SLOT AT RED ROOSTER FESTIVAL
Asleep At The Wheel this year celebrate a magnificent 50 years as the chief practitioners, conspirators and caretakers of Western swing, carrying the torch lit by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys well into the 21st century, influencing their contemporaries as well as...
OUT NOW: Andrew Jones’s debut solo single “Reminds Me of You”
Happy Valentine's Day! I am pleased to announce the release of my debut solo single "Reminds Me of You" across all platforms today the 14th February. All streaming links are available at the link below and I'd love you to check out the new track. Streaming Links...
Come & ‘Enjoy the Ride’! Noble Jacks Premiere the Video for their Life-Enhancing Song
The ever-vibrant, vivacious Brighton-based, Noble Jacks are delighted to premiere the brand-new video for ‘Enjoy the Ride’: a track taken from the deluxe release of their sophomore album ‘Stay Awake’ (to be released on Friday 27th March, 2020 on Noble Ground...
Bluegrass Matriarch Laurie Lewis To Release Duets Album and Laurie Lewis On March 27
Album guests include Molly Tuttle, Mike Marshall, Tatiana Hargreaves, and more February 12, 2020 - Berkeley, CA - Bay Area bluegrass matriarch, Laurie Lewis, is no stranger to sharing a song and microphone with those lucky enough to share a stage with her, but not...
“Half of Everything” Scott Mackay
“Half of Everything” is a witty classic country narrative that illustrates the absurdity of splitting things 50/50 in a divorce. Right in time for Valentine’s Day. You can hear his latest single on Spotify or SoundCloud now! "This song did not pour out of me. Most...
Austin Jenckes Returns to the UK to Play C2C in March 2020
Rising country music singer-songwriter Austin Jenckes returns to the UK next month to play the C2C: Country to Country festival. Austin Jenckes is known for his innately strong sense of lyrics and melody given expression through emotionally-intense vocals and; also,...
Walled Garden Music Festival – Nottingham
Nottingham’s Cosmic American Music has teamed up with the historic Thoresby Park in Sherwood Forest to curate a brand new Americana and Roots festival within the grounds of the estate in North Nottinghamshire, a stone’s throw from Robin Hood's famous Major Oak....
Interview with Kelsey Waldon
By Roger Sharman CL: Hi Kelsey Waldon, welcome to the UK, this is your first time in the UK KW: It is. CL: Have you played in Europe before? KW: No CL: So it’s your first time in Europe then? KW: First time in general yeah. CL: How has been your experience of it so...
SCOTTY McCREERY WILL RETURN TO THE UK THIS MAY
FULL BAND HEADLINE PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR LONDON, MANCHESTER, AND GLASGOW NASHVILLE, TN / LONDON, UK – (11th Feb, 2020) – Multi-Platinum country music artist Scotty McCreery, who has gained fans around the globe and earned two No. 1 hits in the United States with...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week commencing 9th February is Kerry Fearon
Kerry is no stranger to the country music circuit & Americana circles. Having presented the Homegrown Hour & Ireland's Hot 7 chart on Downtown Country & Downtown Radio for 4 years, the qualified Business Studies turned Special Needs teacher has picked up...
MIDLAND LIVE FROM THE PALOMINO REVIVES EPIC NIGHT
New Track “Cheatin’ Songs (Live From The Palomino)” Leads February 28 Release Pre-Order Now: https://midland.lnk.to/LFTPPR UK TOUR DATES IN MARCH When modern traditionalists MIDLAND revived a legendary North Hollywood venue last year, the buzz of a one-night-only...
Rob Mayes latest release ‘Building Us’ & Surprise Lewis Capaldi Cover
Following a successful 2019, which saw him make his debut foray into Country music, Rob Mayes is back with new track Building Us, his first in 2020. Written by Rob, Kevin Leach, Ryan Rossebo, and Evan Williams, Building Us is produced by Smith Curry, mixed by Marc...
The Cadillac Three ‘Country Fuzz’ New Album Review
Jaren Johnston, Kelby Ray & Neil Mason (collectively known as The Cadillac Three) but all equally talented and accomplished musicians & songwriters, have finally released their long awaited fourth album ‘Country Fuzz’. Two and a half years after the release of...
Amy LaVere – Painting Blue
There’s something uniquely fun about Amy LaVere, even when she’s breaking your heart. She is well known among songwriters and critics alike. NPR’s Robert Siegel says she “specializes in lyrics that are more barbed than her sweet soprano prepares you for.” Her growing...
Noble Jacks Announce Their Deluxe ‘Stay Awake’ Album and Latest Single Release
Brighton-based Noble Jacks are delighted to announce the deluxe release of their sophomore album ‘Stay Awake’ (to be released on Friday 27th March, 2020); also, the re-release of a track ‘Enjoy the Ride’ that’s dear to their hearts. The 14-track deluxe edition...
RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES JORDAN DAVIS AS A CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR
NASHVILLE, TN (FEBRUARY 6, 2020) – The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF), a non-profit dedicated to inspiring youth through entertainment and education-focused initiatives, announced MCA Nashville’s Jordan Davis as their newest Celebrity Ambassador for the foundation....
Chase Rice “Lonely If You Are”
Fresh off the release of his surprise project The Album Part I and his latest run of sold-out shows across the UK & Europe last month, multi-Platinum entertainer Chase Rice continues an exciting start to the year with today’s release of his “Lonely If You...
C2C 13 – 15 MARCH 2020! Hosted by Bob Harris OBE FESTIVAL STAGES + THE BLUEBIRD CAFE ANNOUNCED
Artists include A Thousand Horses / Alex Hall / Angie K / Austin Jenckes / Catherine McGrath / Caylee Hammack / Clara Bond / Danny Burns / Danny McMahon / Everette / Filmore / Gabby Barrett / Haley & Michaels / Hayley McKay / Holloway Road / Izzie Walsh / Jackson...
‘A Little Piece of Heaven’ Lives Up to Its Name Elles Bailey wins UK Song of the Year!
Elles Bailey, whose infectious song ‘Little Piece of Heaven’ has just won a major award at the UK Americana Awards 2020. The win heralds another year of creative effort, inspiration and achievement - in the studio and out on the road touring. Never one to rest on her...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week commencing 2nd February is Laura Aston
Laura's music career started to take off following a social media video going viral of her performing the Elvis 1969 classic ‘In The Ghetto’(https://youtu.be/qb6jfdPW7B4) (originally titled “The Vicious Circle“) . The video reached over 5 million views and Laura...
MORGAN WALLEN ANNOUNCES FIRST EUROPEAN HEADLINE TOUR
MAY DATES TO FEATURE HARDY AS SUPPORT - NEW DIPLO COLLABORATION OUT NOW NASHVILLE, TN. / LONDON, UK. — (February 3rd, 2020) — Hot on the heels of his sold-out U.S. headlining run and a nationwide direct support slot on Jason Aldean’s WE BACK TOUR, Big Loud Records...
New music & tour dates from Filmore – ‘My Place’
Filmore has shared his brand new track 'My Place' - listen here / visualiser here - ahead of his return to the UK this March for a run of tour dates with Twinnie. “‘My Place’ is about living with a group of friends and having a spot where everyone can hang out and...
Eric Paslay announces April/May/June 2020 Tour Dates with The Shires.
Multiple GRAMMY-nominated US artist & songwriter Eric Paslay has been announced as the special guest on The Shires' UK tour later this year, following his upcoming appearances at C2C 2020 in Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Glasgow and Dublin. He will join the British...
TANYA TUCKER SCOOPS TWO GRAMMYS AT 2020 AWARDS!
Photo credit: Robby Klein Fantasy Records artist Tanya Tucker took home two GRAMMY Awards for her album While I’m Livin’. Tanya earned the first GRAMMYs of her career in the categories of Best Country Album and Best Country Song (“Bring My Flowers Now”), along with...
Andrew Jones to release debut solo single “Reminds Me of You”
Andrew Jones, formerly part of Acoustic Journey and Journey Home, is set to release his 1st solo single on 14th February 2020. Andrew says - "A bit about me... I'm Andrew Jones, a Country Singer/Songwriter from Oxfordshire in the UK. I've been performing on the UK...
CANADIAN COUNTRY STAR TEBEY RELEASES FIRST UK SINGLE.
Introducing…..Tebey Canadian country star’s first UK single “Denim on Denim” out now If you haven’t heard of Tebey (pronounced TĀY-bāy), you have probably heard one of his songs. As well as being one of the Canadian country stars of the moment, Tebey has written hit...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week commencing 26th January is The Blue Highways
Named for the forgotten highways and roads that linked American towns and cities, The Blue Highways take their inspiration from American roots music and infuses it with their British sound and background. Formed in early 2018 and based out of Harrow, London, the...
Country on the Clyde 2020
Country on the Clyde’ returns to Glasgow to bring you some of your favourite UK Country artists alongside some international country acts.The event takes place on The Ferry, Glasgow (that sits on the River Clyde) over the same weekend as C2C Glasgow and is the perfect...
CHASE RICE SURPRISES FANS WITH NEW MUSIC – THE ALBUM PART I
Seven-Song Project Includes Current Single “Lonely If You Are” NASHVILLE, TN / LONDON, UK – Multi-Platinum entertainer Chase Rice surprised fans with the release of eagerly-awaited new music, dropping The Album Part I today, (Friday Jan. 24th), with Part II to...
Darling West release latest single ‘Make It Last’
Ahead of new album We’ll Never Know Unless We Try Out on Jansen Records, February 7 2020 UK AmericanaFest Showcase Paper Dress Vintage, Hackney at 7.30pm Wednesday 29 January 2020 Today, Norwegian “cosmic folk” duo Darling West release new single ‘Make It Last’, taken...
BRANDY CLARK’S YOUR LIFE IS A RECORD OUT MARCH 6 ON WARNER RECORDS
FIRST SINGLE “WHO YOU THOUGHT I WAS” OUT NOW UK VISIT JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 1 2020 Grammy-nominated and CMA Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark will release her highly anticipated new album, Your Life is a Record, March 6 on Warner Records...
LYNNE HANSON NEW ALBUM // JUST WORDS FEBRUARY 7TH 2020 & UK TOUR DATES
“Lynne Hanson seems headed for that revered territory inhabited by seasoned songwriters such as Nanci Griffith, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mary Gauthier or Lucinda Williams.” Penguin Eggs "Somewhere in the heartlands, in a town called 'Americana USA,' nestles a particular...
William Prince announces a UK and Ireland Tour March/April2020
RELIEVER BRAND NEW ALBUM OUT FEBRUARY 7th VIA GLASSNOTE RECORDS‘THE SPARK’ LEAD SINGLE OUT NOW ADDED TO RADIO 2 PLAYLIST LISTEN HERE Acclaimed Canadian singer songwriter William Prince has announced a headline tour of the UK and Ireland for March 2020. The five-date...
Jerry Leger UK TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED FOR APRIL 2020
Time Out For Tomorrow New album Out Now on Latent Recordings Watch stunning, new animated video for “Read Between The Lines” here: Canadian singer songwriter Jerry Leger, lauded by critics and fellow musicians alike, released new studio album Time Out For...
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