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
The Shires
BCMA Country Music Awards 2025
The BCMA Country Music Awards returned yesterday, celebrating the best of UK and international country. Big winners included Jade Helliwell, Jake O’Neill and Kezia Gill, with The Long Road and Absolute Country also honoured. Read more
Country Music Artists: The Rise of Solo Acts and Collaborations
The era of bands is fading fast, according to new data, as solo artists and collaborations steal the spotlight in country music. Acts like Ella Langley and Gareth reign supreme on the charts, signaling a dramatic shift from the days when bands like The Shires ruled in 2014. Read more
British Stars: The Shires
A duo consisting of Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes, they are the first UK country act to be signed to a major Nashville label. They have released four albums and won several awards, including two BCMA Awards for Album of the Year Read more
