The Shires Make UK Country History as Getaway Car Races Into the Top 10
The Shires celebrate a landmark Top 10 moment with Getaway Car and look ahead to their instinctive new album Bonfire and a full UK tour this November. Read more
Interviews
Country on the Coast: Six Years of Building a Coastal Country Community
As Country on the Coast returns for its sixth year, founder Hannah Roper reflects on building a grassroots festival that champions connection, emerging artists and the UK country scene—all set against the unique backdrop of Portsmouth’s coast. Read more
Country on the Eye: A New Chapter for UK Country in Melton Mowbray
Country on the Eye launches in Melton Mowbray’s Play Close Park with Gary Quinn, Bob Cheevers, Karli & James, Victoria Banks and more. We speak to Artistic Director Ben Atkinson about the vision behind this exciting new UK country festival. Read more
The Big C – Country Against Cancer 2026: When Country Music Fights Back
Founded by breast cancer survivor Laura Meeson, The Big C 2026 brings British country music to Fallow Forest for a powerful day of live music, storytelling and fundraising for local cancer charities. Read more
“Singer With No Songs Out”: Why Bec O’Malley Is One of UK Country’s Most Interesting New Voices
Manchester’s Bec O’Malley is rewriting the rulebook, building a huge following before releasing a single. With 85,000 TikTok followers, studio teasers and major festival slots lined up, he’s fast becoming UK country’s most talked-about new name. Read more
Nobody from Nowhere: Josh Ross Finds His Place in Country Music
Canadian country star **Josh Ross** opens up about his journey from college footballer to chart-topping songwriter, the making of his debut album *Later Tonight*, and why authenticity — and a growing UK fanbase — keep him grounded even as his star continues to rise.
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Tennessee Twin: The Sound of Real Life in Harmony
For Victoria and Geoff, music is both a marriage and a mission. Their thoughtful songwriting and onstage chemistry have made Tennessee Twin one of the UK’s most loved country duos — honest, grounded, and unmistakably real. “We’re proud to sound like where we come from,” they tell CountryMusic.co.uk. Read more
Jade Helliwell on Rebegin, Reinvention, and the Next Chapter of UK Country
UK country star Jade Helliwell talks new album Rebegin, her upcoming tour, dream collaborations, and the growth of the UK country scene in this exclusive interview. Read more
Kier: The Y’alternative Voice Redefining UK Country
South Yorkshire’s Kier is redefining UK country with her bold “y’alternative” sound, heartfelt songwriting, and unstoppable touring schedule. In this article, she opens up about her debut album, songwriting as therapy, and why fans are driving hundreds of miles to see her live. Read more
Ward Thomas on Sisterhood, British Country, and the Song That Made a Wedding Cry
British country duo Ward Thomas talk about their emotional new single “I Do”, the stories behind Music in the Madness, and why their 2025 UK acoustic tour will strip their songs back to the heart. Read more
