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OLIVIA LANE ANNOUNCES ENGLAND HEADLINE TOUR IN FEBRUARY 2020
LONDON, UK – (Tues 19th Nov 2019) – Following the release of her latest EP ‘The One’ this summer and a much-anticipated national US TV debut on NBC’s Songland, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Olivia Lanehas announced her return to the UK in February for a run of...
TENILLE TOWNES EMBRACES THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH ‘SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS’
The rising singer-songwriter has shared her version of ‘The Christmas Song’ & a brand new original track ‘One In A Million’ LONDON, UK – (19th Nov, 2019) – Tenille Townes - described by Entertainment Focus as the “standout artist” of last month’s Country Music...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week commencing 17th November is Phoenix Morby
This is what British Country Airplay have to say about Phoenix .... Phoenix Morby is UK Outlaw Country at its best! Famed for singing the truth and labelled to have a bright future in the genre, both in the UK and the USA. A traditional Country Music singer/songwriter...
THE SECRET SISTERS’ NEW ALBUM SATURN RETURN OUT FEBRUARY 28th
PRODUCED BY BRANDI CARLILE AND TIM & PHIL HANSEROTH Listen To The First Single 'Cabin' / UK & European Tour Dates Announced For 2020 “How would you feel if you got the opportunity to make your favorite band’s album?”—Brandi Carlile GRAMMY-nominated The...
Winning at “The Long Game” – TJ Walker releases his debut album and special video single
TJ Walker is proud to release of his 10-track debut album'The Long Game'(out now on the Walk the Walk label). What’s more, to coincide with the album’s release, TJ is also delighted to release a video single - unashamedly steeped in sentimental vintage Americana...
DANNY MCMAHON RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘LONELY’ – NOVEMBER 22ND
UK Country Artist of the Year who has stirred the attention of music fans across the globe with his own brand of country-pop radio-orientated material. Reigning UK Country Artist of the Year and two-time UK Male Country singer of the Year will release the eagerly...
The Lil Smokies To Release Third Studio Album Tornillo On January 24th
Their first with producer-engineer Bill Reynolds; new tour dates announced November 12, 2019 - Missoula, MT - Montana-based rising stars, The Lil Smokies, have just announced the release of their third studio album, Tornillo, on January 24, 2020. Recorded at Sonic...
Marcus King shares his video for ‘The Well’
DAN AUERBACH PRODUCED DEBUT SOLO ALBUM EL DORADO OUT JAN 17TH 2020 ON SNAKEFARM RECORDS (UK) PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE https://youtu.be/A_xHMKkzPc4 “Astoundingly mature songs, expressed through his preternaturally earthy voice and razor-sharp electric-guitar...
A SPECIAL EVENING WITH A THOUSAND HORSES THEIR FIRST UK SHOW IN THREE YEARS VENUE UPGRADE DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19th 229 VENUE ROOM 1, LONDON WATCH THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'LIVIN' MY BEST LIFE' Due to phenomenal demand, A Thousand Horses have upgraded the venue for their very special UK show next week on November 19th, moving from the intimate room at 229...
O&O DECLARE THEIR RETURN WITH ‘HERE WE ARE’ – BRAND NEW SINGLE OUT NOV 15th
LONDON, UK – (18th Oct 2019) – “One of the most exciting acts” to emerge onto the international Americana/folk scene in recent years (CelebMix), London-based Israeli-American duo O&O have announced the release of their latest single ‘Here We Are’, available to...
Interview with Kyle Park
By Kate Willis Kate, Colin and Roger chatted to Kyle Park and his wife Brandi ahead of his only UK gig at The Islington on 31st October.Kyle was here with his wife before heading to Italy with his wife's family to visit their family winery. CL: Is this the first time...
George Ducas to Release Yellow Rose Motel on Dec 6th
Celebrated Songwriter of Hits for Garth Brooks, George Strait, Dixie Chicks, Trisha Yearwood, Radney Foster and More Written and recorded in several Nashville recording sessions throughout 2017 and 2018, the album draws its name from the title track “Yellow Rose...
Morgan Evans Shares Brand New Single ‘Diamonds”
ACCLAIMED ALBUM THINGS THAT WE DRINK TO OUT NOW VIA WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE / PARLOPHONE RECORDS International star Morgan Evans is sporting some new bling with the release of his latest single ‘Diamonds’, available everywhere now (LISTEN HERE). Before kicking off an...
WILLIAM PRINCE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM RELIEVER
DUE FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 7TH VIA GLASSNOTE RECORDS ‘THE SPARK’ LEAD SINGLE OUT NOW LISTEN HERE UK & IRELAND TOUR (W) YOLA DECEMBER 2019 William Prince has announced his second album Reliever, due for release on February 7thvia Glassnote Records. Dave Cobb and...
This week’s The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week commencing 10th November is Katy Hurt
Born in Middlesex, Katy is one of those rare talents that can write and perform with equal impact, and is rapidly becoming a leading light on the UK Country/Americana scene, without even releasing a full length studio album. American culture is stamped on her...
When I Go Away – Elles Bailey Brings New Life to Levon Helm’s Uplifting Song of Farewell
Britain's rising blues and country singer-songwriter Elles Bailey, announces her latest single and music video When I Go Away, released TODAY Friday 8th November to coincide with the physical release ofBlacktop Companion (the companion disc to her successful second...
Katy Hurt Releases New Single ‘Unfinished Business’
‘Unfinished Business’ is the latest single from Katy Hurt: a powerful, personal song that speaks to many. ‘Unfinished Business’ is the 4th single taken from the rising country singer-songwriter’s latest highly-regarded, award-nominated, 5-track EP of the same name...
Lindsay Ell Returns to London
Canadian-born, Nashville based singer, songwriter and guitarist Lindsay Ell (BMG/BBR Music Group) returns to London for a one-off headline date at The Grace (previously Upstairs at The Garage / Thousand Island) in Islington on Nov 18th 2019, before she heads out for...
DUSTIN LYNCH COMES HOME TO ‘TULLAHOMA’, FOURTH ALBUM OUT JANUARY 17th 2020
NASHVILLE, TN. (November 6, 2019) — BMG/Broken Bow Records hitmaker Dustin Lynch, one of the standout main stage performers at C2C Festival this year, is using his fourth album to recount the Country saga of a true “Small Town Boy,” setting January 17th for the...
CARLY PEARCE ANNOUNCES SELF-TITLED SOPHOMORE ALBUM DUE FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Cover Art Courtesy of Big Machine Records CMA Awards New Artist of the Year Nominee Shares Details via BUILD Series New Duet with Lee Brice “I Hope You’re Happy Now” Nears Top 40 at Country Radio “So much has happened to me in the last few years. My fans have changed...
SEAN McCONNELL ANNOUNCES UK & EUROPEAN HEADLINE SHOWS IN FEBRUARY 2020
LONDON, UK – (5th Nov 2019) – Massachusetts-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Sean McConnell, who has appeared in the UK no less than three times during 2019 - opening shows with Ashley Monroe, a performance at The Long Road festival and a recent run of dates...
Stoney Larue Onward Album Review
By Roger Sharman Born in Taft, Texas, Stoney Larue has long been a staple of Red Dirt fans. He’s been at the forefront of the genre with the likes of Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Boland and the Stragglers, Pat Green and Randy Rogers Band For those unfamiliar with the...
MARCUS KING ANNOUNCES TOUR OF UK / IRELAND FOR FEBRUARY 2020
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM EL DORADO OUT JANUARY 17th 2020 VIA SNAKEFARM RECORDS IN THE UK PRE ORDER HERE LISTEN TO BRAND NEW TRACK ‘WILDFLOWERS & WINE’ PLUS ‘THE WELL’ “The next time someone says to you that rock is dead, tell them to look no...
Micky and the Motorcars – Long Time Comin’ Album Review’
By Roger Sharman The Braun family is probably the most famous music family hailing from Idaho. Willy and Cody Braun, the spine of Reckless Kelly and younger brothers, Micky and Gary, mainstays of Micky and the Motorcars. Making up the musical family, father Muzzie,...
Charley Crockett – The Valley Album Review
By Roger Sharman Charley recently released his 6th Studio album, ‘The Valley’ having made a recovery from two heart surgeries. The record was recorded at Fort Horton Studios, Austin, Texas. The album was actually recorded before he had the surgery, which gives us a...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week commencing 3rd November is Alex Tempest
Alex Tempest was destined to be a Country singer. You could say it was in his blood. From his Grandmother’s honky-tonk piano playing to his Mother singing him sweet old Country ballads in the kitchen of the farm that he grew up on. It was always meant to be. He spent...
Miranda Lambert – Wildcard Album Review
Wildcard is Miranda’s 7th studio album and as usual for Miranda fans, we were eager in our anticipation! A couple of tracks have been released as teasers for the album including her latest Country radio single – It All Comes Out in the Wash. On the whole, Wildcard...
AMERICAN YOUNG RETURN TO THE UK FOR HANDFUL OF SHOWS AND THE BCMA AWARDS
American Young’s recently received critical acclaim for their EP, Soundtrack of your Life, which has lead to them being nominated for the third year in a row for Best International Touring Act at the BCMA Awards “When you’re alone and your mind takes you to certain...
SCOTTY McCREERY CELEBRATES SOLD-OUT EUROPEAN TOUR
NASHVILLE, TN / LONDON, UK – English and German audiences fell in love with the ACM, BMI, CMT and NSAI Award-winning Scotty McCreery over the past week as the Triple Tigers/Sony recording artist performed in both countries for the first time, selling-out all five...
Lynne Hanson new single ‘True Blue Moon’ + Album ‘Just Words’ out 2020
“[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...
Ags Connolly ‘Wrong Again’ Released 1st November
Early praise for 'Wrong Again' 'Picking one or even two or three tracks for individual mention detracts from the fact that every song on 'Wrong Again' works superbly well' *****Album of the Month, COUNTRY MUSIC PEOPLE 'Modern day traditionalism of the very, very best...
The Mavericks – ‘Play the Hits’ Album Review by Roger Sharman
Latino country rockers, The Mavericks return with the release of their 10th studio album on November 1st. Listeners in the UK will remember The Mavericks for their 1994 hit ‘Dance the Night Away’. Hailing from Miami, Florida, the band actually started out on the...
This week’s The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week commencing 27th October is Lauren Jane
Lauren Davenport is a country singer/songwriter from the Wirral, an area in Liverpool, who started writing and playing in 2010. She didn't grow up listening to country, but once she discovered it, she never looked back. Lauren tells us that, far from the typical ‘I...
T J Walker Releases His Video Single ‘Cowboy Outta Me’
TJ Walker is proud to announce the bright and breezy video single for 'Cowboy Outta Me', taken from his 10-track debut album 'The Long Game'. 'Cowboy Outta Me', giving fans of Country and Americana another fresh, piquant shot of TJ Walker! TJ Walker is a...
Sam Williams shares the video for his new single ‘Weatherman’ filmed at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Nashville singer/songwriter Sam Williams has shared the video for his latest single ‘Weatherman’, a cover of his father Hank Williams Jr.’s 1981 hit. The visual, which features footage from Williams’ show in London as direct support for country star Cam’s OH, THE...
Interview with Willie Jones – Bush Hall
By Roisin O' Hagan Roisin chatted to Willie Jones ahead of his set supporting Michael Ray Willie Jones has been crafting his blend of RnB and hip hop meets country/pop since his teenage years. Now dividing his time between LA living and frequent writing trips to...
Rob Mayes – Caroline Chats with the Rising Country Artist
Rob Mayes is a multi-talented, charismatic actor with a long list of TV & film roles to his name. Now he has added another string to his bow with a blossoming music career. We caught up with him and found out his new music and future plans and aspirations......
THE CADILLAC THREE BRAND NEW ALBUM COUNTRY FUZZ RELEASED FEBRUARY 7th 2020
BRAND NEW ALBUM COUNTRY FUZZ RELEASED FEBRUARY 7th 2020 PRE ORDER HERE BRAND NEW TRACK ‘BACK HOME’ LISTEN HERE PERFORMING AT C2C FESTIVAL ACROSS THE UK & EUROPE MARCH 2020 TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 1st "Like Kings of Leon before them, they're poised for their...
Micky and The Motorcars’ new album “Long Time Comin’
Due out on November 1st Micky and The Motorcars' album via Thirty Tigers is produced by Keith Gattis (George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Willie Nelson), and is a glide through the rural landscapes of their youth ripe with the sounds of their true heritage. This is a...
Stoney LaRue’s new album “Onward” out November 1st
Stoney has long been an iconic figure in the Red Dirt/Texas music scene for nearly two decades now. He has sold over 1 million albums and singles, has charted high on both Billboard and iTunes, had videos featured on CMT and had his debut at the legendary Grand Ole...
A THOUSAND HORSE ANNOUNCE A SPECIAL EVENING WITH A THOUSAND HORSES ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST UK SHOW IN THREE YEARS
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19th 229 VENUE 2, LONDON Acclaimed country rock band A Thousand Horses have unveiled plans to perform a very special UK show on November 19th at 229 Venue 2, London. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Friday 25th) and will be available here. The performance...
Cody Jinks – The Wanting Review
By Roger Sharman Only reviewing ‘After the Fire’ would have meant I'd have only done half a job. ‘The Wanting’ was released on Friday, one week on from ’After the Fire’. Essentially, they are two halves of the same record, twenty-two tracks recorded in the space of...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 21st October 2019 is Downtown Roundabout
This up and coming band formed in 2018, have developed a brand of Americana that fuses together elements of Country, Folk and Soul music. Their mission during live shows is to create a fun and inclusive environment for all ages, with their energetic performance style,...
C2C RETURNS 13 – 15 MARCH 2020! THE O2, LONDON / 3ARENA, DUBLIN / THE SSE HYDRO, GLASGOW
ERIC CHURCH– DARIUS RUCKER – LUKE COMBS THE CADILLAC THREE – OLD DOMINION – BRETT YOUNG TANYA TUCKER – CHARLES ESTEN RUNAWAY JUNE - JORDAN DAVIS INTRODUCING NASHVILLE FEAT ABBY ANDERSON, ERIC PASLAY + TENILLE TOWNES And many more to be announced Hosted by Bob Harris...
The Orange Circus Band // I Miss You Video
The Orange Circus Band released their eagerly awaited video to I Miss You yesterday. I Miss You channels raw heartbreak of a love lost too soon. Poetic in its delivery, harrowing in its message, it’s impossible not to feel struck by the agonising loss and excruciating...
Hootie and The Blowfish Interview by Mary Dopson-Taylor
When your good friends at Country Lowdown ask you if you would be willing to interview Hootie and the Blowfish one has to be willing to step in! Several weeks ago I knew there may be a small opportunity of an interview with the band during their UK tour. Kate,...
ESTEEMED ROOTS ARTIST MARTIN HARLEY ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘MARGUERITE’ AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM ‘ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES’
Esteemed UK Roots artist Martin Harley releases his new single 'Marguerite' ahead of the upcoming November drop of his brand new album ‘Roll With The Punches’. The album, which is more of an electric, band based, affair is highly anticipated; the single release of the...
O&O DECLARE THEIR RETURN WITH ‘HERE WE ARE’ – BRAND NEW SINGLE OUT NOV 15th
LONDON, UK – (18th Oct 2019) – “One of the most exciting acts” to emerge onto the international Americana/folk scene in recent years (CelebMix), London-based Israeli-American duo O&O have announced the release of their latest single ‘Here We Are’, available to...
Logan Mize has shared a brand new track: ‘I Ain’t Gotta Grow Up’ –
With his 12-date UK/European tour kicking off in Belfast this evening, Kansas-based singer-songwriter Logan Mize has shared a brand new track: 'I Ain't Gotta Grow Up' - available to stream/download everywhere today: https://fanlink.to/IAintGottaGrowUp. Full tour dates...
New Single: Philip Rambow “American Buffalo” 18th October 2019
“American Buffalo” is the new single from UK-based Canadian singer-songwriter Philip Rambow. The track serves as the lead from his upcoming album ‘Canadiana’ to be released on Fretsore Records, and is the follow up to his summer single “Things Are Not Looking Good”...
Willie Jones shares new single ‘Whole Lotta Love”
PLAYS DEBUT UK TOUR NEXT WEEK AS SPECIAL GUEST TO MICHAEL RAY “The future of country music.” – Rolling Stone “Blends country music topics and cadences with the confessional, first-person styling of underground hip-hop.” – The Boot. Willie Jones is a unique...
MICHAEL RAY SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “HER WORLD OR MINE”
Premiered on Good Morning America/ABC.com, the Intimate New Video Starring Chad Michael Murray Offers Dual Perspective on Love and Loss NASHVILLE, TN / LONDON, UK – (16th Oct 2019) – Michael Ray says the heartbreak expressed in current single "Her World Or Mine"...
Ana Egge returns to the UK for a run of shows in support of new album ‘Is It The Kiss’
Ana Egge returns to the UK for a run of shows in support of new album 'Is It The Kiss' MON 28 OCTOBER – The Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham WED 30 OCTOBER – Green Note, Camden SAT 02 NOVEMBER – Ana Egge At The Secret Music Club, Sakala, Steyning MON 04 NOVEMBER – The...
JULIA COLE ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIC AND DATES ACROSS THE UK & EUROPE IN NOVEMBER
The rising star will release ‘Be Where We Are’ & ‘Call It’ exclusively in the UK on Oct 28th; tour dates with the James Barker Band kick off Nov 5th LONDON, UK – (16th Oct 2019) – UK fans will be among the first to hear Julia Cole’s brand new single: ‘Be Where We...
HOLLOWAY ROAD SIGN WITH ITB & SESAC, AND ANNOUNCE NEW SONG
‘My Love’ will be out Nov 1st; the UK duo join the CMA Introducing Nashville tour this week LONDON, UK / NASHVILLE, TN: – (15th Oct 2019) – Holloway Road have announced two significant industry moves this month: signing with International Talent Booking for worldwide...
DOUBLE-PLATINUM GROUP LANCO DROP TWO NEW TRACKS
LANCO dive into next chapter with new single “What I See” “What I See” and “Old Camaro” now available at all digital retailers Double-platinum Nashville hit-makers LANCO deliver two new songs today with the release of "What I See" and “Old Camaro", both available now...
Chris Knight -Almost Daylight Album Review
By Roger Sharman It’s been seven long years since Chris Knight last released a record, which perhaps shouldn’t be much of a surprise considering he didn’t release his first album until he was thirty-seven years old. He’d began playing the guitar long before this, he...
A THOUSAND HORSES NEW SINGLE ‘LIVIN’ MY BEST LIFE’
FIRST RELEASE ON DAVE COBB’S LOW COUNTRY SOUND/ELEKTRA RECORDS Acclaimed country rock band A Thousand Horses have just released the brand new single, ‘Livin’ My Best Life’. Watch/share the official music video: https://youtu.be/ZAGk7kYp7k4 Produced by...
LARKIN POE ANNOUNCE 2020 EUROPEAN TOUR
INCLUDES SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE ON MAY 7 Nashville-based sister duo Larkin Poe have today announced a European Tour throughout May 2020. Following their sold-out show at London’s Islington Assembly Hall late last year and an appearance at Black Deer Festival this...
My Darling Clementine – Country Darkness Vol 1 – Review
October 18th sees the first release in two years by My Darling Clementine, entitled ‘Country Darkness Vol.. The duo consists of Micheal Weston King and Lou Dalgleish. The four-track EP consists of Michael & Lou’s interpretation of the Country and...
Cody Jinks – “After The Fire’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman I’ve been kind of quiet for a while, work has kept me honest, and occupied a lot of my head space and time. To be honest I’ve not been particularly enamoured by recent releases, don’t get me wrong there have been some notable releases that have kept...
Interview with Old Dominion ahead of their London Show
October 10th 2019 A tour bus at Hammersmith Apollo Old Dominion, so called as four members have links with Virginia and ‘Old Dominion’ is the nickname for the state comprise of lead singer Matt Ramsey, Trevor Rosen on guitar and keyboard, Whit Sellers on drums,...
Kendell Marvel Releases New Album Solid Gold Sounds
His first on producer Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound label Available everywhere now; fall tour with Chris Stapleton Nashville, TN - October 11, 2019 - Kendell Marvel is—and will always be—a songwriter, but with his new record Solid Gold Sounds, Marvel has found a...
‘Fire and Brimstone’ Brantley Gilbert – Album review
Reviewed by guest contributor Christine Tomlinson FROM NASHVILLE, TN (October 4, 2019) – With his first release in nearly three years, modern outlaw Brantley Gilbert delivers his take on love and marriage, redemption and life in a small town. Like his previous four...
MIRANDA LAMBERT RELEASES LATEST WILDCARD PREVIEW “TEQUILA DOES”
ANTICIPATED ALBUM ARRIVES 1ST NOV Miranda Lambert has released Texas-tinged standout “Tequila Does” from her upcoming studio album Wildcard, arriving 1ST November. “‘Tequila Does’ is country. And country music makes me happy,” said Lambert of the track. “No matter how...
Two Ways Home Showcase New Album’s Diverse Sound With Next Single ‘Out On The Road’
Hot on the heels of the lead single ‘Speed Of Anything’ from their upcoming album, London-based alt-country duo Two Ways Home are set to release their follow-up single ‘Out On The Road’ on October 18th. Having showcased a pop influence with the lead single, ‘Out On...
JASON ALDEAN PUTS 360-SPIN ON “WE BACK” MUSIC VIDEO LIVE FROM THE ROAD
Aldean Gives Fans More Music From '9' with Sixth New Song “Got What I Got” - Available at Midnight NASHVILLE, TN. / LONDON, UK. – (Oct 10th 2019 ) – ACM "Artist of the Decade" recipient Jason Aldeangives fans a new perspective of his hard-charging 2019 Ride All Night...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 6th October 2019 is Sabine
Watch out guys and gals, there is a new kid on the block, who is already preparing to cross the Atlantic within the first year of her career, to perform in Dallas, Texas, on the 12th October.Originally hailing from Milton Keynes, Sabine is a singer-songwriter...
THE CADILLAC THREE BRAND NEW VIDEO ‘ALL THE MAKIN’S OF A SATURDAY NIGHT’
"Like Kings of Leon before them, they're poised for their first big break in the U.K. – where they've sold out every headlining show for nearly two years – before conquering their U.S. home turf.” Rolling Stone Nashville natives The Cadillac Three have revealed a...
New album from BRANTLEY GILBERT called ‘FIRE & BRIMSTONE ‘
Georgia Native’s Fifth Album Features Willie Nelson, Lukas Nelson, Alison Krauss, Lindsay Ell and More ROM NASHVILLE, TN (October 4, 2019) – With his first release in nearly three years, modern outlaw Brantley Gilbert delivers his take on love and marriage,...
Scottish 3-Piece Traveller Announce Emotional Self-Titled Single (October 4th)
Following up their well-received singles ‘Old Stories’ and ‘Running’, Scottish three-piece Traveller have announced their next release, the self-titled ‘Traveller’, coming October 4th. Continuing the momentum they’re building with their blend of roots influences,...
CHARLES ESTEN’S NEW SINGLE: ‘A ROAD AND A RADIO’ – OUT OCT 11TH
Premiered at The Grand Ole Opry; Available Everywhere October 11th 2019 Ahead Of UK Headline Tour. (Photo credit: Jami-Lyn Fehr) Nashville, TN / London, UK – (Oct 3rd 2019) — On Tuesday night (1/10) from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Charles Esten announced and...
Ags Connolly / Wrong Again released November 1st
Wrong Again is Ags Connolly’s third studio album, following on from his highly-acclaimed offerings How About Now (2014) and Nothin’ Unexpected (2017). The traditional country singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire took the reins on this latest effort, producing the album...
Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber “10,000 Hours” Available Worldwide Today via Warner Music Nashville
Last autumn, the global smash “Tequila” from Platinum-selling artists Dan + Shay had just become the most-streamed country song released in 2018 with 250 million on-demand streams. Fast forward roughly 10,000 hours and not only has the record-setting pair won...
CHRIS LANE TAKES “I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU” TO #1 AT US COUNTRY RADIO.
SET TO EMBARK ON EUROPEAN LEG OF BRAD PAISLEY WORLD TOUR THIS WEEK; WITH SHOWS IN LONDON (OCT 12th) & DUBLIN (OCT 13th) NASHVILLE, TN. / LONDON, UK. (October 3rd 2019) – Big Loud Records Platinum-selling hitmaker CHRIS LANE claims US Country radio’s #1 spot this...
Austin Jenckes Interview at The Long Road Festival
Kate chatted to Austin Jenckes briefly before his London show then in more detail ahead of his appearance at The Long Road Festival. CL: Hi how are you? AJ: I’m good Kate, thank you. CL: On your website you are described as a “gnarly, but vulnerable...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 29th September 2019 – Jake Morrell
Jake Morrell is one of about fifteen solo male country singer-songwriters in the UK. Hailing from King’s Lynn in Norfolk, Jake is thequintessential Englishman, who was discovered by Dermot O’Leary and has been heralded by Whispering Bob Harris. After appearing on...
Tenille Townes’ new single, “Jersey On The Wall” debuts today
The official music video for Tenille Townes’ new single, “Jersey On The Wall” has debuted today. Directed by Mason Dixon, the video premiered earlier today on YouTube following a live chat between Townes and her fans. Of the video, Townes shares, “Leaving space in...
WILDWOOD KIN SHARE THE VIDEO TO NEW TRACK ‘TIME HAS COME’
NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM TO FOLLOW ON OCTOBER 4TH Watch the video here: “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 propulsion and...
BILLBOARD IS PREMIERING AGS CONNOLLY’S NEW SINGLE “SAY IT OUT LOUD”
UK COUNTRY SINGER-SONGWRITER TO RELEASE HIS NEW STUDIO ALBUM "WRONG AGAIN" NOVEMBER 1ST Wrong Again is Ags Connolly’s third studio album, following on from his highly-acclaimed offerings How About Now (2014) and Nothin’ Unexpected (2017). The traditional country...
New Single from Jess & the Bandits Ahead of their UK Tour.
Artist: Jess and the BanditsRelease: ‘Love Don’t Give A Damn’ (September 27th)Facebook Twitter Instagram As a surprise release to celebrate the start their nationwide tour, Jess and the Bandits have announced their new song ‘Love Don’t Give A Damn’, coming this...
Rachel Harrington announces October UK dates
Widely acclaimed Pacific Northwest-based Americana singer-songwriter Rachel Harrington announces mid-October UK dates, in support of acclaimed new album Hush the Wild Horses - please see below for further information, tour itinerary & audio links. “Rachel...
Rod Picott announces October UK Tour
Renowned Nashville-based troubadour Rod Picott announces October UK tour dates in support of his acclaimed new album Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil. Many of the songs on Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil were prompted by a health scare that rattled Rod Picott...
TIM GRIMM ‘HEART LAND AGAIN’
It is 1999. Actor Tim Grimm returns to Indiana, turns singer-songwriter and records his debut album Heart Land. It is 2019. Singer-songwriter Tim Grimm and The Family Band record Heart Land Again with new versions of Heart Land songs plus ‘Staying In Love’ and ‘Love...
Tanya Tucker – ‘While I’m Living’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman After an extended hiatus of seventeen years, Tanya Tucker has made a triumphant return with her recent album ‘While I’m Living’. After a series of illnesses including Breast cancer, Acute Respiratory disease, Fibromyalgia and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis...
HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN ALMOST 15 YEARS
Imperfect Circle, the first new album from Hootie & the Blowfish in nearly 15 years, will be released by Snakefarm Records in the UK on November 1st. Pre-order from September 6th. Imperfect Circle is the latest milestone in a remarkable career that has seen Hootie...
BUCKLE & BOOTS PRESENTS…’IT’S YOUR ROUND’
Artists: Amber Kamminga, Sophie Hanson, Raintown, Sally Rea Morris, Gary Quinn Date: Oct 2nd-Oct 4th 2019 Building on the success of their first 'It's Your Round' in Manchester earlier this year, Buckle & Boots are proud to present the format on the road,...
The British Country Airplay’s Artist of the Week from Sunday 22nd September 2019 is Raintown.
Formed in 2010, this Scottish singing and song writing Country Music duo have rapidly gained a reputation as one of the hottest Country acts in Europe. Named after the debut album of influential Scottish band Deacon Blue, Paul Bain and Claire McArthur met in 2007...
‘Country Music’ by Ken Burns – Soundtrack
Written by Roger Sharman The highly anticipated release of Ken Burn’s documentary chronicling Country Music recently had the Soundtrack released prior to the airing of the TV Shows on the PBS channel on 15thSeptember. The series is made up of eight two-hour episodes....
LADY ANTEBELLUM DIVES DEEP INTO NEXT STUDIO ALBUM OCEAN – AVAILABLE 15/11
Details Revealed for Upcoming 13-Track Project Available for Pre-Order Now The CMA-Nominated Trio Shares Raw PerformanceVideo of Album’s Title Track Out Today NASHVILLE, TN (September 20, 2019) - After a wave of change, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary...
LAUREN JENKINS CAPS HER FIRST UK HEADLINE TOUR WITH A SOLD-OUT LONDON SHOW AND HEADS FOR GRAND OLE OPRY
Following a stellar debut at C2C festival in March this year, rising star Lauren Jenkins capped a two week tour of the UK and Europe this week with a sold-out show at London’s Thousand Island. The capacity crowd sang along with Lauren during a 90 minute performance in...
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...
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