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Elles Bailey Announces Her Latest Release and Shares New Video
Britain's rising blues and country singer-songwriter, Elles Bailey, announces the physical CD release of her new album Blacktop Companion, as well as the fabulous first track from the album, along with its brand-new, accompanying video. Blacktop Companion is a special...
Andrew Combs to release new album “IDEAL MAN” September 20th
Nashville artist Andrew Combs’ new album,Ideal Man, out on September 20th via New West Records. It’s a really inventive new deviation from his more traditional singer/songwriter works, fusing acoustic roots with immersive synths and fuzzy guitars, and incorporating...
Darrin Bradbury (ANTI-) feat. Margo Price | Produced by The Milk Carton Kids’ Kenneth Pattengale
"...countrified talking blues, oddball folk, and black humor" - Rolling Stone Like a more self-deprecating, decidedly morose John Prine, or perhaps a more jovial Guy Clark, New Jersey native Darrin Bradbury's songs are riddled with hilarious,...
Interview with Logan Mize at The Long Road Festival.
Helen & Kate had 5 minutes to catch up with Logan, after we had had a chat with him at C2C in March. Helen– Hi Logan, we (Country Lowdown) last spoke to you at Country 2 Country festival in March, at the time your daughter had painted your finger & toe nails....
Kristin Chenoweth Releases New Studio Album Featuring Guest Appearances By Ariana Grande, Dolly Parton, Jennifer Hudson And Reba McEntire
Emmy and Tony Award-winning Kristin Chenoweth has emerged as one of today's most versatile and charismatic performers. An accomplished actress and singer, she's conquered Broadway, film, television and the recording medium, releasing a series of acclaimed albums that...
RUNAWAY JUNE BREAK US COUNTRY RADIO’S TOP FIVE FOR FIRST TIME SINCE DIXIE CHICKS!
Highest Charting Female Trio in Sixteen Years; Appearance on ABC's Good Morning America Announced For October Nashville, TN. / London, UK (September 17th 2019) – RUNAWAY JUNE’s “Buy My Own Drinks” has extended its run marking the first time a female trio has broken...
Interview with Leslie Stevens at The Long Road Festival
Kate and Caroline chatted to the lovely Leslie Stevens ahead of her set at The Long Road Festival. Kate: Hi Leslie, how are you? You survived staying at Jacquie’s this week? She is a really good friend of ours. Leslie: I did, she was so sweet. She couldn’t do enough...
Interview with Charley Crockett at The Long Road Festival 2019
Kate and Caroline chatted to Charley Crockett following his magnificent performance on the Interstate stage at The Long Road Festival. CL: We just saw your set in the Interstate Stage. It was fabulous. Did you enjoy it? Charley: We did, and we are doing it...
Morgan Evans at The Long Road festival.
Helen had a quick catch up with Morgan Evans before he played at The Long Road festival. Helen– Hi Morgan, welcome to the UK again! You are no stranger here, are you? Morgan– Thank you. No, I think this is my fourth visit to the UK. Helen– I was at Buckle & Boots...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 15th September is Katee Kross
Based in Bishopbriggs near Glasgow, talented songbird Katee Kross is a singer-songwriter who has seen a fantastic rise over the last few years. Along with her band The Amberjax, they have released three self-funded albums, the latest of which was ‘Body and Soul ’ in...
WILDWOOD KIN SHARE THE NEW SINGLE ‘ALL ON ME’
NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM TO FOLLOW ON OCTOBER 4TH LISTEN HERE:- https://smarturl.it/WWK_AOM “Fleetwood Mac-like harmonies, hints of Fleet Foxes’ desolate, spectral acoustica, echoes of Ben Howard’s richly textured but ramshackle sparseness, a love of Mumfords-like...
CARLY PEARCE & LEE BRICE RELEASE DUET SEPTEMBER 27
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” Second Single from Sophomore Album Due in 2020 Single Art Courtesy of Big Machine Records CMA Awards New Artist of the Year nominee CARLY PEARCE trades soaring vocals with GRAMMY Awards Song of the Year nominee LEE BRICE on their new...
LUKE COMBS’ WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET OUT NOVEMBER 8
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER, INCLUDES NEW SONG “1, 2 MANY” FEATURING BROOKS & DUNN NOMINATED FOR THREE CMA AWARDS INCLUDING MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Luke Combs’ highly anticipated new album What You See Is What You Get—out November 8 via River...
LAINEY WILSON DROPS ‘REDNECK HOLLYWOOD’ EP
NASHVILLE, TN / LONDON, UK — (September 13th 2019)— Rising singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson today releases her new EP, 'Redneck Hollywood', following her third trip to the UK last week including shows with superstar Josh Turner and an appearance at The Long Road, as...
New music & Tour Dates from LEEROY STAGGER
LEEROY RUMINATES ON FAITH & IMPERMANENCE ONNEW SINGLE “JESUS AND BUDDHA” FROM NEW ALBUM 'STRANGE PATH' OUT TODAYVIA TRUE NORTH RECORDS"Strange Path already feels like a Canadian classic and continues to show why Stagger is considered one of Canada’s best...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 8th September is Lisa Redford
Award-winning singer-songwriter Lisa Redford has earned acclaim for her heartfelt acoustic Americana and folk music, with country legend Bob Harris describing her as “one of our finest singer/songwriters.” Not only has she performed with and opened for many respected...
JERRY LEGER SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “CANVAS OF GOLD” FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘TIME OUT FOR TOMORROW’ OUT NOVEMBER 8.
SEE TINNITIST PREMIERE OF THE TORONTO-BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER'S NEW VIDEO "CANVAS OF GOLD" | CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT Jerry Leger Time Out For Tomorrow Released November 8 on Latent Recordings "Time Out For Tomorrow is the upcoming album by Jerry Leger and the 3rd...
JASON ALDEAN ANNOUNCES NINTH STUDIO ALBUM AND DROPS FOUR BRAND NEW SONGS.
The Superstar’s New Album '9' is Set for Release November 22nd - Four New Tracks Available Worldwide Now Including Lead Single “We Back" (listen here) After almost 15 years at the top of his genre, reigning ACM “Artist of the Decade" Jason Aldean has seen trends come...
CHARLEY CROCKETT’S NEW ALBUM UK TOUR DATES IN SEPTEMBER “The Valley” UK release 22 November
“My story’s wilder than people can make stories up. These songs that I’ve written on this record, it’s all really autobiographical, and they’re about as much depth as I’ve been able to capture writing about myself” says Crockett. Or as he sings atop a rumbling shuffle...
Eric Paslay Reveals LIVE IN GLASGOW Album Details
LIVE IN GLASGOW available during his 'Nice Guy Tour' launching August 29th in Europe. (Credit: Rob Connor) Nashville, TN. / London, UK. – August 27th, 2019 – Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Eric Paslay is revealing the details of his LIVE IN GLASGOW album just days...
Mike and the Moonpies – Cheap Silver and Solid Country Gold Album Review
By Roger Sharman A couple of weeks back in Mike and the Moonpies from Austin, Texas released the best kept secret in music this year. Nobody was expecting this, there had been zero press coverage up until the day of release, but then BANG! It instantly became one of...
The Cadillac Three release brand new track ‘All The Makin’s Of A Saturday Night’
THE CADILLAC THREE RELEASE NEW TRACK ‘ALL THE MAKIN’S OF A SATURDAY NIGHT’ Nashville natives The Cadillac Three have released the brand new track ‘All The Makin’s Of A Saturday Night’. GRAMMY-nominated frontman Jaren Johnston and drummer Neil Mason...
Sam Williams to support Cam’s European tour this September
SAM WILLIAMS UK & EUROPEAN TOUR DATES IN SEPTEMBER SUPPORTING CAM ‘GEMINI’ NEW SINGLE OUT NOW LISTEN HERE “As the son of Hank Williams Jr., Sam Williams inherited the gift of wondrous country lyricism and a vocal talent that his father believes is the best...
WILDWOOD KIN share their video of new single ‘Beauty in your Brokenness’
FROM THEIR NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM WHICH FOLLOWS ON OCTOBER 4TH They also add European and Irish dates to their Winter tour. Fleetwood Mac-like harmonies, hints of Fleet Foxes’ desolate, spectral acoustica, echoes of Ben Howard’s richly textured but ramshackle...
Out now – Tenille Townes ‘Jersey On The Wall’ & October UK Tour
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Tenille Townes’ new song 'Jersey On The Wall' is out now - listen/share here: https://smarturl.it/JerseyOnTheWall. She recently discussed the song and the story behind it with Rolling Stone’s Marissa Moss, who praises,...
Two Ways Home Announce Brand New Single ‘Speed Of Anything’
Following on from the release of two standalone singles last year, London-based alt-country duo Two Ways Home are gearing up for the release of their brand-new album, having raised over £10,000 through crowdfunding. The lead single ‘Speed Of Anything’ unleashes a more...
Andrew Combs shares his new single ‘Born Without A Clue’
ANDREW COMBS SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘BORN WITHOUT A CLUE’ LISTEN HERE 'IDEAL MAN' NEW ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 20th VIA NEW WEST RECORDS PRE-ORDER HERE EUROPEAN TOUR IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER INCLUDING THE LEXINGTON, LONDON on DECEMBER 10th Andrew Combs is set to release his new...
When Caroline met Lauren Alaina
The unstoppable Lauren Alaina headlined this year’s Nashville Meets London free festival in Canary Wharf at the end of July, and the rain certainly didn't dampen her spirits. She really is one of the nicest young women in country music, full of southern charm,...
Hootie & the Blowfish to release ‘IMPERFECT CIRCLE’, first new album in almost 15 years on November 1st and tour UK in October.
HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN ALMOST 15 YEARS IMPERFECT CIRCLE SET FOR NOVEMBER 1st RELEASE VIA SNAKEFARM RECORDS IN THE UK UK TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER Imperfect Circle, the first new album from Hootie & the Blowfish in nearly 15 years,...
Scotty McCreery Announces Extra London Show This October & Upgrades Manchester Venue
Scotty McCreery has added an extra London date and upgraded the venue for his Manchester show due to phenomenal demand. New dates below: SAT 26th Oct - Bush Hall, London (sold out) SUN 27th Oct - Academy 2, Manchester (upgraded) MON 28th Oct - Bush Hall, London...
Brothers Osborne reveal details for new album ‘Live At The Ryman’ out October 11th
Brothers Osborne have announced that their new album, ‘Live At The Ryman’, will be released on CD & digital on October 11th via Snakefarm Records in the UK. Recorded during the Brothers’ incredible three-night, sold-out run at the famed Ryman auditorium in...
Morgan Evans parties in reverse in ‘Day Drunk’ video + tours the UK next month
SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR THE SUMMER HIT ‘DAY DRUNK’ TAKEN FROM THE NEW ALBUM THINGS THAT WE DRINK TO LISTEN HERE ON TOUR THIS SEPTEMBER PLAYING DUBLIN, GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL & LONDON **FINAL TICKETS REMAINING** FOR LONDON, O2 ACADEMY ISLINGTON SHOW SEPTEMBER 6TH ALSO...
Rising UK Singer/Songwriter Clara Bond Celebrates a Glorious August by Releasing New EP ‘Crown’
Exeter born singer, songwriter and performer Clara Bond has released her second EP ‘Crown’ - the follow up to her acclaimed 2016 release ‘Out of Towners,’ available everywhere today. The first single ‘Does Your Girlfriend Know You’re Single’ has already received radio...
Fretsore Records signs UK duo My Darling Clementine
Fretsore Records would like to welcome critically-acclaimed country-soul duo My Darling Clementine to our roster. The news comes ahead of a new 4-track ‘Country Darkness’ EP of Elvis Costello interpretations due later this year after collaborating and reworking...
KELSEY WALDON To Release New Album White Noise, White Lines On October 4 First New Artist Signing To John Prine’s Oh Boy Records in 15 Years
On her new album, White Noise, White Lines (Oh Boy Records via Thirty Tigers), Kelsey Waldon captures the rugged country sound of her touring band without sacrificing the intimacy of her songwriting. Waldon is native of Monkey’s Eyebrow, Kentucky, who took an interest...
MORGAN EVANS – Shares new Video ‘Day Drunk”
TAKEN FROM THE NEW ALBUM THINGS THAT WE DRINK Listen Here: https://morganevans.lnk.to/thingsthatwedrinkto ON TOUR THIS SEPTEMBER PLAYING DUBLIN, GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL & LONDON **FINAL TICKETS REMAINING** FOR LONDON, O2 ACADEMY ISLINGTON SHOW SEPTEMBER 6TH ALSO...
MIRANDA LAMBERT PLAYS HER WILDCARD EAGERLY AWAITED NEW ALBUM DUE 1ST NOV DEBUTS NEW SONG “BLUEBIRD” TODAY
Miranda Lambert’s hotly anticipated seventh studio album Wildcard will arrive 1st November. “When people listen to this record, I want them to know that I see them and hear them,” said Lambert. “I feel you, because I’m just a girl from East Texas, writing about all...
The Blue Highways have released their new single “He Worked”
Four-piece Americana band The Blue Highways released their new single He Worked on Friday, taken from their upcoming debut EP out on August 23rd, check out the new video here - Formed in early 2018, London based four-piece The Blue Highways have already supported some...
The Orphan Brigade announce their brand new single “Banshee” the first track from their upcoming album “To the Edge of The World”
The raw, windswept beauty of the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland has inspired adventurers and artists, alike, for centuries. From folk lore to folk music, its crags and crannies hold myriad stories still waiting to be shared. Because the land, itself, is wild and...
HUNTER HAYES SOARS ON NEW ALBUM ‘WILD BLUE (PART I)’ Announces Surprise Release Date to be THIS Friday, August 16th 2019
Performs Stripped Down Version of Current Single “Heartbreak” on NBC's Today, Watch it here: https://www.today.com/video/watch-hunter-hayes-perform-heartbreak-live-on-today-66073669859 NEW YORK, NY. – (For immediate release) – While appearing on stage at 30 Rock to...
Michaela Anne Releases New Single “Somebody New” From Forthcoming Album Desert Dove, Out September 27th on Yep Roc Records
Michaela Anne is gearing up to release her highly-anticipated new album Desert Dove on September 27 via Yep Roc Records. She has released the album’s third single “Somebody New”, about which Billboard commented, “A lush arrangement of wavering electric guitar, steady...
JEREMY IVEY ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM ‘THE DREAM AND THE DREAMER’
RELEASED SEPTEMBER 13 VIA ANTI RECORDS Watch video for “Diamonds Back to Coal” here: “Jeremy Ivey has long been one of Nashville’s most beloved behind-the-scenes musical magicians … Ivey’s lyrical approach is both narratively vibrant and heavily poetic.” -...
LADY ANTEBELLUM SHARES CONFESSIONAL NEW SONG “PICTURES” OUT NOW AHEAD OF UPCOMING ALBUM RELEASE
NASHVILLE, TN (August 9, 2019) - Multi-PLATINUM trio Lady Antebellum reveals a second track today, the lush “Pictures,” from their forthcoming debut album on BMLG Records due later this year. Following the record’s lead Top 25-and-climbing single “What If I Never Get...
LUKE COMBS’ HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM OUT NOVEMBER 8
LUKE COMBS’ HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM OUT NOVEMBER 8 FOLLOW-UP TO 2017’S DOUBLE PLATINUM THIS ONE’S FOR YOU DEBUT ALBUM CURRENTLY NO. 1 ON BILLBOARD’S TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART FOR 44TH NON-CONSECUTIVE WEEK “BEER NEVER BROKE MY HEART” NO. 1 THIS WEEK AT COUNTRY...
Country And Americana Stars Set For The Long Road Festival 2019
*4 weeks until US superstars Kip Moore and Josh Turner plus Rich Hall, Jessie Buckley, Rhiannon Giddens, Asleep At The Wheel, Suzy Bogguss and many more perform at 3-day event in Leicestershire* Music and lifestyle camping festival The Long Road is once again...
Olivia Lane releases her brand new EP ‘The One’ Friday 9th August
Olivia Lane's brand new EP 'The One' is out tomorrow (Fri Aug 9th)! Track list below, fans can pre-order via iTunes/Apple Music now and receive the lead single 'So Good It Hurts' immediately. Along with airplay across the world, the single is featured on two...
Justin Moore – Late Nights and Longnecks Album Review
By Roger Sharman The latest long player by Justin Moore entitled ‘Late Nights and Longnecks’, his first since 2016, was released on 26thJuly on Valory Music Co. records and produced by Jeremy Stover. It features ten tracks including the current singe ‘The Ones That...
Wade Bowen at the Borderline 30th July 2019 Review
By Roger Sharman Last Tuesday night in soggy Soho we were treated to one of the best live shows of the year. Coming back from career-threatening surgery on his throat, this was really the first opportunity that Wade Bowen had to promote his critically-acclaimed ‘Solid...
Toby Keith To Release ‘Greatest Hits: The Show Dog Years’ October 25th
Toby Keith To Release Greatest Hits: The Show Dog Years - Featuring Four New Songs Including Lead Single "That's Country Bro" Collection Out Oct. 25 The 2005 launch of his own record label Show Dog Nashville was the final step in Toby Keith's journey to complete...
AMERICANA SINGER-SONGWRITER SUNNY OZELL ANNOUNCES UK SHOWS AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM
The Islington, London Wednesday 4th September The Eagle Inn, Manchester Thursday 5th September The Long Road Festival – Sunday 8th September Tickets for the London and Manchester shows are available now: www.myticket.co.uk/artists/sunny-ozell. Americana...
FERRIS & SYLVESTER ANNOUNCE EXTRA LONDON SHOW DUE TO HIGH DEMAND
AUTUMN UK & IRELAND HEADLINE TOUR EXTRA LONDON DATE ADDED DUE TO HUGE DEMAND OMEARA, LONDON – SEPT 6th TICKETS ON SALE NOW VIA LIVE NATION ALSO PLAYING FESTIVALS INCLUDING: SZIGET & AMERICANAFEST Ferris & Sylvester have sold out their largest...
Over The Hill Festival in Witney 26th of August 2019
The beautiful Oxfordshire countryside is destined to become immersed in the world of Americana this Summer at the first-ever Over the Hill Festival. Proudly presented by Glovebox Live, Over the Hill takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August at the picturesque...
LESLIE STEVENS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘SINNER’ AUGUST 23 (ENCLOSED) AND TOUR AUGUST-SEPTEMBER
LESLIE STEVENS SINNER New album out August 23 via Thirty Tigers UK & EUROPEAN TOUR DATES IN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER INCLUDING THE LONG ROAD AND TONDER FESTIVALS PLUS DATES WITH ISRAEL NASH Critically-acclaimed US singer songwriter Leslie Stevens releases new studio album...
Jared Deck – Bully Pulpit
From gospel shouts to county croons. Bully Pulpit showcases Jared Deck’s road-ripened voice. For a man who’s been on both sides of the pulpit, outsourced by a corporation, defeated in an election, and fired from church, the album title rings true. Bully...
Scotty McCreery Announces Debut UK Shows This October
The country star builds on multiple #1 album success story with international tour dates including London & Manchester - on sale this Friday At just twenty-five years old, US singer-songwriter and American Idol winner Scotty McCreery is already a multi-platinum...
THE WANDERING HEARTS SHARE THEIR VERSION OF BILLIE EILISH’S ‘WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER’ & CONFIRM WORK IS UNDERWAY ON ALBUM TWO
The Wandering Hearts share their haunting rendition of Billie Eilish’s dark pop anthem ‘When The Party’s Over’, out now on Decca. Speaking of the track, the band say, “We are huge fans of Billie Eilish and her debut album and this song just captured our hearts. We had...
The HawtThorns – Morning Sun
An Americana band whose sun-kissed songwriting, fiery electric guitar, and lush vocal harmonies evoke the California coastline as much as the Bible Belt countryside, The HawtThorns are rooted in the collaborative chemistry of husband-and-wife duo KP and Johnny...
Martin Harley announces a new single ‘Roll with the punches’
Esteemed UK Roots artist Martin Harley announces a new single ‘Roll with the punches’ ahead of his upcoming album of the same name in time for an impressive headline European Tour, which includes London’s Union Chapel. The (title track) single drops today, Friday...
Scottish 3-Piece ‘Traveller’ To Release New Single ‘Old Stories’ This Friday
Forming in 2012, Traveller was first born when drummer Simon Usher heard the talents of lead vocalist Gerry Sheridan. Since then, they’ve been working relentlessly in the studio in crafting their unique blend of Americana, Blues and Acoustic Rock. Lead singer Gerry,...
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 28th July – Martha L Healy.
Born and bred in Glasgow, Martha is a singer-songwriter who was raised on a diet of The Eagles, The Traveling Wilburys, Bruce Springsteen and folk heroes, The Dubliners. These were, and still are staples, of the Healy family’s vinyl collection. At the same time, she...
JOE NICHOLS TO SHARE BRAND NEW ACOUSTIC VERSIONS OF HIT SINGLES WITH FANS AHEAD OF FIRST EVER UK & IRELAND TOUR DATES IN SEPTEMBER
The US country star will release 'Yeah' & 'Sunny And 75' to stream/download this Friday (2nd Aug). LONDON, UK — (9am BST, Mon 29th July 2019) — Joe Nichols has announced the release of brand new acoustic versions of two of his hit songs - ‘Yeah’ and ‘Sunny And 75’...
Going ‘Deeper’ – Elles Bailey Announces Her New Single and Video
Britain's very own Queen of the Blues, Elles Bailey, has released her latest single ‘Deeper’. Check out the video for Deeper here: It’s been a hell of a busy year for the super-smoky-voiced, hard-working and far-touring chanteuse. On 8th March, she released her...
Noble Jacks Announce Latest Tour Dates
Noble Jacks are a rip-roaring, British-Americana alt folk band. "Described as "An Explosion of insurmountable energy and brilliantly catchy riffs" by On The Beat Magazine. Noble Jacks brim with raw energy and in-performance passion. They're a roof-raising act whose...
JUSTIN MOORE’S NEW ALBUM LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS AVAILABLE NOW
NASHVILLE, TN (July 26, 2019) - Multi-PLATINUM-selling artist Justin Moore wanted to go back: back to tradition, back to basics, back to the beach, and he did just the on his fifth studio album LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS, out today (26/7) via The Valory Music Co. Armed...
Fretsore Records to release Jack Henderson’s new EP Sharkey’s Parade
London-based label Fretsore Records has released Scottish singer-songwriter Jack Henderson’s new EP Sharkey’s Parade. The EP is preceded by the first single “Jesus and Jezebel”, Jack's droll take on daytime TV and will be promoted with a series of tour dates across...
Mid Sussex Americana and Ale Festival
On the 24th August 2019 the 3rd Mid Sussex Americana & Ale Festival takes place in one of Mid Sussex's most beautiful music rooms, the Hassocks Hotel. The venue is right next to the Hassocks mainline station. Artists will perform in the 300 capacity room with an...
Cody Jinks live at Red Rocks July 13th 2019, a Reflection
On Saturday the 13th of July the small town of Morrison, just a few miles outside of Denver Colorado, was invaded by the Flockers, Cody Jink’s incredible group of fans, for a magical night of Outlaw Country music. We got to Red Rocks early to tailgate with the Flock...
The Long Road Festival Announce ‘The Road To Tennessee’
*A three-way partnership between British Underground, Birthplace of Country Music and The Long Road Festival* The Long Road presents one of the UK’s largest, most authentic celebrations of country, Americana and roots music in Leicestershire this September. As well as...
Paul Cauthen releases cinematic video ‘Holy Ghost Fire’ the second new track from his new album ‘Room 41’.
Following his recent UK headline tour in June and an appearance at Black Deer Festival, Paul Cauthen has shared the cinematic video for "Holy Ghost Fire" - the second brand new track to be released to stream/download from his second full-length album 'Room 41'...
Eric Paslay Tour
Eric Paslay, the GRAMMY-nominated, platinum selling Nashville songwriter responsible for multiple #1 hits and songs recorded by artists like Lady Antebellum, Steven Tyler and more, is bringing his 'Nice Guy' tour to the UK & Europe this September. He has toured...
Jess Thristan To Release Stunning New Single ‘Your Turn’ On Friday
Yorkshire artist Jess Thristan has firmly made her mark on a thriving UK country scene this year, stunning critics and fans with the release of her new single ‘The Old Me’. Riding the crest of the wave, she’s set to release her delicate new single ‘Your Turn’,...
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 21st July – Kezia Gill
Now, this Derbyshire based lass wows every time and that's no surprise. Kezia Gill released her debut album in 2017 and since then, has been making quite a name for herself, leading to her being one of the top live acts in the UK today. Performing for over 10 years,...
Miranda Lambert releases new single ‘It All Comes Out in the Wash’
Grammy award-winning superstar Miranda Lambert is back with her brand new single “It All Comes Out in the Wash,”(Sony) – Lambert’s first taste of new solo music in nearly three years. “When we were little, our moms would say ‘let’s not worry about a stain.’ Everyone...
Sam Outlaw & Sarah Darling Announce New Song ‘Forever And Always’ – Out July 26th
US country/Americana singer-songwriter Sam Outlaw has revealed the title and artwork for his forthcoming duet with Sarah Darling, ‘Forever And Always’. The brand new song, written by Outlaw, gets a world exclusive first play on Thursday 19th July on BBC Radio 2...
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 14th July – Kate O’Malley
A voice that pours with emotion and fills a venue, Katie O'Malley and her hip-swaying Americana band have played across the country at a long list of shows and festivals including Dot to Dot & Green Meadows, leading to BBC Introducing Manchester airplay and...
CHRIS YOUNG & LAUREN ALAINA Duet “Town Ain’t Big Enough” Available Now
After surprising fans at Spotify House at Ole Red during CMA Music Fest last month, powerhouse vocalists Chris Young and Lauren Alaina, have now released their collaboration, “Town Ain’t Big Enough,” to digital and streaming services. The breakup anthem is written by...
The East Pointers Release New Single ‘Wintergreen’ – Out Now!
Juno Award-winning trio The East Pointers announce the release of new single Wintergreen, taken from their forthcoming album due for release later this year. Wintergreen, produced by Grammy Award-winning Gordie Sampson (LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts),...
KERRI WATT ‘Cut Me Loose’ The Cooking Vinyl label debut out now!
‘Cut Me Loose’ is the powerful, playful new single from Kerri Watt, her first release since her recent signing to Cooking Vinyl. Recorded in Austin, Texas, with Grammy-nominated producer Machine (Fall Out Boy, Lamb Of God), ‘Cut Me Loose’ heralds an edgier new...
FOY VANCE ‘To Memphis’ the companion album to ‘From Muscle Shoals’ released September 6th on Gingerbread Man Records
Foy Vance has announced ‘To Memphis’, his second new album this year, will be released September 6, 2019 on Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records. Lead track ‘The Strong Hand’ is available now with album pre-orders. Recorded at Sam Phillips Recording Studio in Memphis...
MIDLAND RELEASES NEW HONKY-TONK ANTHEM “PLAYBOYS”
MIDLAND continues to deliver on the classic Country vibe that put them on the map with the latest track “Playboys” off their forthcoming sophomore release LET IT ROLL (Big Machine Records), out August 23. Penned by band members Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy and Mark...
Jess And The Bandits To Drop New Single ‘Don’t Let Me Take You Home’ July 19th
Country music has a unique ability to cross borders and bring people together. It’s a genre on the crest of a wave in the UK and part-Texan, part-UK group Jess and the Bandits have been a constant in the growth of the movement. Frontwoman Jessica Clemmons, the...
UK Country Five-Piece ‘The Outside Chancers’ Drop New Single ‘The Cloud Bursts’
New on the scene, but by no means new to the industry, The Outside Chancers are a force to be reckoned with. Collectively, members Dan, Jen, Natalie, Dave and Sian have more musical credits to their name than most artists could hope for in a lifetime. Bringing...
Alice Wallace – Into the Blue Album Review
By Roger Sharman. ‘Into the Blue’ launches in the UK on 26thJuly on JTMMuusic, having previously been released in the US on Rebelle Road records and is the fourth studio album by Alice Wallace. The record was co-produced by Steve Berns and KP Hawthorn at Fitting Room...
Sam Morrow and his band at the Little Country Smokehouse in Great Cransley, Kettering, Northamptonshire
Sam Morrow and his band played a blistering set recently as part of his UK tour in the sleepy little Northamptonshire village of Great Cransley, near Kettering. Where, I hear you all ask? Great Cransley is located near the town of Kettering in Northamptonshire and the...
Michaela Anne drops new single “Child of the Wind” and announces new album Desert Dove to release September 27th on Yep Roc Records
The wonderful Michaela Anne is proud to debut “Child of the Wind”, dubbed “a catchy, breezy dose of modern country” by Brooklyn Vegan in the US. The single is the newest from her upcoming album Desert Dove, out September 27th on Yep Roc Records. In June, Michaela Anne...
Jess Thristan (Buckle & Boots Artist) Releases New Single ‘The Old Me’
Yorkshire artist Jess Thristan (who performed at Buckle & Boots) released her brand new single ‘The Old Me’ on Friday, featuring Laura Oakes and Lisa Wright on backing vocals. She’s doing a lot on the live circuit at the moment, definitely one to keep an eye on in...
DON GALLARDO UK TOUR DATES + NEW SINGLE WITH LILLY WINWOOD ANNOUNCED
Fresh from Maverick Festival over the weekend, Don Gallardo is touring the UK. Don is set to release new EP In The Name of Good Intentions on July 5th in the UK / EU; featuring British/Nashville songstress Lilly Winwood on vocals - including on first single Shine A...
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 7th July – Sarah Jory
We have seen Sarah twice now at the Buckle and Boots Festival and each time, both as a solo artiste and as part of the backing band for other artistes, she has been brilliant. And it's not surprising, because Sarah has been on the circuit for many years. Born in...
Jarrod Dickenson – Unplugged & Distilled – An Intimate Evening of Songs & Spirits
A tour is a living, breathing organism. Each one is unique, with its own look, personality and name. The same can be said of songs. They each have their own identity, their own heartbeat. Some push, while others pull. Some are tender, where others are piercing. They...
Review of Craig Gerdes – Smokin’ Drinkin’ and Gamblin’
By Roger Sharman It's not often that I feel the need to review an album that's a year and a half old and some of the songs being considerably older on the album so it takes a special kind of album to do so. One of those such records is Craig Gerdes debut long player...
Paul Cauthen at Black Deer Festival
Kate chatted to 'Big Velvet' himself ahead of his set at Black Deer Festival CL: Welcome to Black Deer! Paul: It’s beautiful here. It looks just like Texas! CL: What has been the reception to ‘Cocaine Country Dancing’ your new single?...
CHASE RICE’S NEW SINGLE ‘LONELY IF YOU ARE’ IS MOST-ADDED SONG AT US COUNTRY RADIO
Tickets for the singer songwriter's UK/European headline tour are on sale now NASHVILLE, TN / LONDON, UK – 'Lonely If You Are' (listen here) is the latest single from multi-Platinum artist Chase Rice, and the most-added song at US Country radio this week, following...
Why it’s now cool to drop the ‘C’ bomb
Why it’s now cool to drop the C bomb By Jamie Williams My first job was at a very trendy music film production company in New York, back in 2002. There was always music playing, mainly hip-hop. And before meetings when important clients came in, the boss would always...
CAROLINE JONES & THE PELICANAIRES (JIMMY BUFFETT, KENNY CHESNEY, LUKAS NELSON AND MAC MCANALLY) RELEASE “GULF COAST GIRL”
New York, NY (July 3, 2019) –Florida-based country/pop songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Caroline Jones today released “Gulf Coast Girl,” the new song and video featuring Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Lukas Nelson and Mac McAnally as “The Pelicanaires.” Co-written...
Day Splits for Maverick Festival Announced
Celebrating its 12th anniversary as the UK’s first and finest Americana festival, MAVERICK FESTIVAL returns this weekend - July 5th – 7th, and we are pleased to announce the day splits for the weekend have now been announced. (please find attached). Set amongst the...
WILL HOGE TO PLAY MAVERICK FESTIVAL SUFFOLK
NASHVILLE, TN (July 2, 2019) - ACM, CMA, and Grammy-nominated artist, Will Hoge, will be bringing his energetic show featuring new music and chart-topping hits to play Maverick Festival barn stage at Easton Farm Park, Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk Saturday, July 6,...
US Alt-Folk Outfit SUSTO Announce UK Tour
**Includes a performance at country, roots and Americana festival The Long Road (6th-8th September)* “Supremely chill—in a worldly, self-questioning sort of way” - Rolling Stone Listen to the latest single “Homeboy” here SUSTO UK TOUR DATES 201 5th September - London...
Brown & Gray Share The Video For Latest Single ‘Last To Know
Nashville-based Anglo-American duo Brown & Gray have shared the brand new video for their single 'Last To Know' - check it out here: Shot in Napa Valley, California, the video sees them enjoying the 'Wine County', visiting various locations including Jessup...
TRIPLE FRET ENTERTAINMENT SIGN FEMALE COUNTRY DUO EMMA & JOLIE
EMMA & JOLIE ARE THE LATEST SIGNINGS FOR TRIPLE FRET ENTERTAINMENT, THE UK'S INDEPENDENT COUNTRY MUSIC RECORD LABEL & ARTIST MANAGEMENT COMPANY, SINCE LAUNCHING IN APRIL. THE DUO JOIN A DIVERSE ROSTER OF TALENT INCLUDING CLARA BOND, O&O, TWO WAYS HOME AND...
British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 30th June – Stuart Landon and the Angels with Dirty Faces.
Stuart Landon is a British singer, songwriter, musician and producer from Nottingham.He has been a guitar slinger for such bands as The Establishment and The Kommiments, and now fronts his new country band, Angels With Dirty Faces!So Where Did It All Start? Well,...
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