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Live Review: Caylee Hammack brings world-class songwriting to an intimate room in Birmingham

Part 1: When Country found God again - the resurgence of religion in mainstream Country music

Interview: Dan + Shay decode new album, 'Young' inspirations and dig into the messages & meanings

Review: The Shires radiate warmth across the whole of new album 'Bonfire'

Live review: “The biggest mistake of my life." An emotional Garth Brooks apologises for 30-year absence in unforgettable BST Hyde Park triumph

Review: Cody Johnson defines his legacy on powerful new album 'Banks of the Trinity'

Interview: Alexandra Kay is an artist on the rise in so many ways! We explore them all as she prepares to play Hyde Park in London.

Interview: Max McNown reflects on a prolific & chaotic 18 months and deep-dives into what it all means

Kenny Chesney’s new Sphere residency opens with emotional, high-energy set and a few surprises

We explore how Cole Swindell's new song 'Girl Dad' completes his most personal trilogy

Review: Kashus Culpepper ignites summer 2026 with his new EP 'Act 1: Summer Nights'

Interview: Allie Colleen reflects on her career, the role of women in Country & her evolution as she releases new song 'All I Want'

Interview: Thompson Square reflect on their careers, the industry changes they've seen, solo projects & more

5 songs we'd love to see Garth Brooks play at the BST show in Hyde Park in London

Watch: Tyler Braden delivers powerful 'More Than a Prayer' with Savannah Bananas in front of 85,000 fans

It looks like divorce is on the cards for Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO!

Interview: Mary Kutter on her unique style, the energy and her 'take no prisoners' approach to life

Interview: Cassidy Daniels talks appearing on Dutton Ranch, working with John Osborne & new album

Harry Styles launches Wembley residency with two dazzling shows: Pictures & Setlist

The New Traditionalists: Did Midland help Country music fall back in love with its roots?

Interview: Koe Wetzel talks meaning & drive behind new album 'The Night Champion'

Interview: Midland reflects on 10 years and new album 'Stages' being a full circle moment

Review: Midland mature on 'Stages' and deliver their best album in a while

Review: Graham Barham rips up the rule book on his balls-to-the-wall debut 'CLUB COUNTRY'

Exclusive Interview: Charles Wesley Godwin talks about new single 'Hey There Son' & Wyatt Flores' involvement

Interview: Kenny Whitmire talks new EP 'Fool in a King Sized Bed' & signing a label deal with MCA

Watch: Stella Lefty strips it back with exclusive ‘Boston’ performance video for YouTube

Review: Koe Wetzel embraces antihero bravado on 'The Night Champion'

Interview: Ian Munsick reflects on what being independent means & looks ahead to new album 'The Mountain Goat'

Megan Moroney launches ‘Cloud 9 Tour’ with sold-out show and hit-packed setlist

We rank the songs on Kip Moore's new album in order

Tim McGraw urges Americans to remember what really makes them great in new song 'Song for America'

Interview: Bellah Mae talks new EP meaning, moving to Nashville from the UK & social media

Interview: Kip Moore on the passion and pain behind new album 'Reason to Believe'

Riley Green tips his hat to Toby Keith and real-life resilience on new anthem ‘Think As You Drunk’

Review: Payton Porter exudes fiery sensuality & class on new EP 'Deep Cut - B Side'

Review: Kip Moore is restless, reflective & resilient on new album 'Reason to Believe'

Interview: Ian Harrison talks about new EP 'Jealous' & evolving as a writer and artist

Review: McCoy Moore burns bright on new debut album 'Sunshine State'

Review: Ian Harrison emotes, evolves and enthralls on new EP 'Jealous'

We'll answer this question European Miranda Lambert fans: What the hell is Crisco?

Interview: Kaitlin Butts reflects on a crazy couple of years ahead of Highways festival & UK tour

Shania Twain returns with ‘Dirty Rosie’ as new album 'Little Miss Twain' opens for pre-order

Your CMA Fest travel guide of things to do in Nashville during festival week

Carrie Underwood saves Motley Crue from complete embarrassment on American Idol

Interview: Tigirlily Gold talk UK return, leaning into their comedic side & new song 'I Do or Die'

Interview: Ashley McBryde on new album 'Wild' and her intimate UK album launch show

Interview: Erik Grönwall reflects on his career and talks explosive new album 'Bad Bones'

Watch: Dolly Parton issues health update on social media

Interview: Ashley Anne talks 'Generational Heartbreak" EP and being fearless

Kacey & Miranda duet on 'Horses & Divorces' and put the feud to bed. Is it a lesson for us all?

Live Review: Ashley McBryde - All Saints Church, Kingston-upon-Thames, UK

Review: Southall’s new album 'Kinfolk' Is a road-worn, red-dirt testament to time, truth and southern rock

Review: Ernest puts in a convincing bid for album of the year with 'Deep Blue'

Win a signed copy of Jackson Dean's 'Magnolia Sage' on vinyl

Interview: Clover County on 'Finer Things,' Bootgaze and finding herself through songwriting

The Ones That Got Away: Five Country bangers that should’ve been radio no.1s

Riley Green launches ‘Cowboy As It Gets Tour’ with sold-out shows - see the setlist

Watch: Riley Green blends music and screen in stripped-back new ballad 'My Way'

Interview: Cooper Alan talks UK tour, family life, new music & bringing people together

Luke Combs lands TIME100 cover as ‘The Way I Am’ era continues to dominate

Ella Langley breaks the UK Pop chart Top 20! If you like 'Choosin' Texas' try these five songs...

Morgan Wallen kicks off 'Still the Problem' 2026 stadium tour - see the setlist

Review: Ella Langley burrows deep and blooms on new album 'Dandelion'

Dirt Roads & Dark Thoughts: Is Country music in its Grunge era?

Review: Ashley Monroe explores co-dependence & toxicity on emotional new project 'Dear Nashville'

CMA Fest unveils packed daytime stage lineups for 2026

Review: Luke Combs evolves & shows flashes of brilliance on densely packed new album 'The Way I Am'

The Top 5 breakout artists of the 2026 C2C festival

Feature: The Campfire Boom - How Folk Took Over Country Music

Interview: Alana Springsteen reflects on growth, healing & shares excitement for playing C2C

Interview: Russell Dickerson talks viral success, songs that misfired & playing C2C

Interview: Scotty McCreery reflects on authenticity & career goals as he looks forward to playing C2C

It's Nashville Knockout: Carly Pearce v Kelsea Ballerini in a head-to-head career brawl

Review: Megan Moroney's new 'Cloud 9' album is a career-defining triumph

Interview: Zach Top reflects on his Grammy win and looks forward to C2C

Interview: Tyler Halverson finds honesty and grit on 'In Defense of Drinking' as his career momentum builds

Eric Church captures his live sound on new 'Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive' album

Lee Brice’s new song ‘Country Nowadays’ lands like a whiny South Park-inspired parody

Review: Kid Rock insults & panders on new cover of "'Til You Can’t"

C2C confirms The Bluebird Café, Song Suffragettes and Official Afterparties for London 2026

Review: Crash My Playa 2026 turns Riviera Maya into a sun-soaked Country music paradise

Jay Allen & Kylie Morgan continue to try and out-do each other with whose life is the best!

Interview: Tenille Arts reflects on her career & looks ahead to a new era

Dolly Parton at 80: A musical legacy in 10 chronological songs

Dolly Parton at 80: Re-writing the rules of ageing in the spotlight

Road to C2C: Elizabeth Nichols talks viral success, censorship and fun in Country music

It's Nashville Knockout: Garth Brooks vs Tim McGraw in a head-to-head career brawl!

Interview: Meghan Patrick talks extending 'Golden Child' & duets with Mitchell Tenpenny

Watch: Megan Moroney shares 'Cloud 9' album tracklist in cinematic new video

Three Fault Lines: The biggest challenges facing Country Music in 2026

Luke Combs announces new album ‘The Way I Am’ and shares new song

Lauren Watkins misses Bro Country! Is she right? We examine its impact.

Predictions: Six ways Country music could evolve in 2026

The top 10 best Country music duets of 2025

10 wild, crazy and shocking things that might happen in Country music next year!

10 Country music artists to watch out for in 2026

Interview: Greylan James goes behind the scenes of his viral four track 'Water at a Wedding' arc

The top 10 Country music shows we saw in 2025

Interview: Charles Kelley talks new music and feeling energised & empowered in his writing

Review: Zac Brown Band soar to new heights on new album 'Love & Fear'

Maddie & Tae announce split: We look at their five best songs

Country music's biggest year: The five trends that ignited 2025

Pictures & Setlist: Zac Brown Band ignite Las Vegas with explosive sold-out Sphere debut

Megan Moroney announces new 2026 'Cloud 9' world tour

We did nearly 100 interviews with Country artists this year! Here are our favourite five.

The Long Road Festival confirms Bailey Zimmerman as first 2026 headliner

Interview: Raelynn reflects on her career so far, talks Christmas EP & looks forward to the music to come

Here's one for the cosplay cowboys! Kelsey Hickman's fiery, scornful new song 'Country Sh*t'

Country Music Decks the Halls: Every new Christmas release you need to hear this year

Interview: Josh Ross reflects on a crazy year, hit singles, new albums & his recent UK tour

Review: Ashley Cooke gets real and raw on new album 'ace'

Interview: Striking Matches talk 'Nothing But the Silence' 10 year anniversary & UK shows

Caroline Jones announces new album ‘Good Omen’ and 2026 headlining tour

Megan Moroney announces new album 'Cloud 9'

Interview: Cooper Alan on new album, daring to dream, TikTok and more!

Interview - Brett Young talks Ryder Cup, Dodgers, Banana Ball and his pride in new album '2.0'

Live Review: Brett Young exuded honesty and charm in Birmingham

Surprise! The CMA Awards will broadcast live on BBC iPlayer this year

Live Review: Old Dominion ooze joy and positivity in London

The Friday Finest Five: The best new song releases in Country music this week

Morgan Wallen announces 'Still the Problem' Tour 2026

Listen: Country powerhouses lead lineup on new 'Nobody Wants This' season 2 soundtrack

Ashley Cooke announces new project 'ace' for November release

The Ty Myers juggernaut continues with sold out Nashville show

Interview: Chris Young talks to Apple Music about new album, his dad's cancer & more

Interview: Chris Young talks to Apple Music about new album, his dad's cancer & more

Review: Chris Young is energised & focused on new album 'I Didn't Come Here to Leave'

The Friday Finest Five: The best new releases in Country music this week

When the hits don’t age well: Country songs that are cringey in 2025

Interview: Faith Hopkins on her new EP, life at Belmont and her aspirations

Interview: Jenny Tolman talks new music & her role on new CBS show 'The Road'

Interview: Lauren Watkins takes us behind the messy perfection of new album 'In a Perfect World'

Megan Moroney celebrates with surprise new live album and late-night debut

Interview: Dasha on her new music, re-finding herself & dating

Review: Annie Bosko is fierce and fearless on new album 'California Cowgirl'

Review: Emily Ann Roberts celebrates femininity in all its guises on new EP 'Memory Lane'

Live Review: Darius Rucker charms the Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Live Review: Jake Owen thrills & entertains the Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Interview: Annie Bosko on new album, her journey & grind in Nashville and her idols & inspirations

Interview: Emily Ann Roberts on record deals, traditional Country & new EP 'Memory Lane'

Win a pair of VIP Hydeaway tickets for Garth Brooks at BST Hyde Park

Interview: Kane Brown talks European tour, acting, new music & 'The High Road' frustration

With Keith & Nicole split which power couple fills the void in Nashville?

Review: The Grand Ole Opry made history at the Royal Albert Hall, London

Review: Thomas Rhett's deluxe 'About a Woman' adds meaning and melody to the original

Review: Colbie Caillat updates & evolves on new album 'This Time Around'

Review: Amanda Shires leans into melancholy on new album 'Nobody's Girl'

Review: Whiskey Myers bring the 'Whomp Whack Thunder' on new album

Interview: Ben Gallaher on new album 'Time,' blending styles & his favourite guitarists

Review: Marcus King Band's 'Darling Blue' - a diverse & deeply human listen

Review: Multitalented Karley Scott Collins nails melody & meaning on new album 'Flight Risk'

HARDY's new song 'Dog Years': Insightful impact or cheesy schmaltz?

Interview: Runaway June talk new album, creativity & resurgence

Interview: Brandy Clark on a career-spanning deep dive ahead of her UK tour

What if Country's 10 toughest men fought each other in a fantasy bracket?

Review: Runaway June emerge bigger & bolder on new album 'New Kind of Emotion'

Interview: Hannah McFarland on 'Broken Hearts' & her amazing year of tours and duets

Interview: Riley Green talks improving as an artist & who he'd love to collab with next

Garth Brooks is the first headliner for BST Hyde Park 2026

Interview: The Band Loula talk origin stories, learning from Dierks & UK shows

The CMA reveals nominees for the 59th annual awards

Review: Graham Barham follows his own path on new EP 'Whiskey Rain'

Review: James Barker Band bring the energy on new album 'One of Us'

Review: Lanie Gardner evolves & emotes on new album 'Faded Polaroids'

Fall frenzy release schedule: From fresh faces to returning veterans

Interview: Mackenzie Carpenter on 'Hey Country Queen,' collaborations & her busy 2025

Interview: Larry Fleet on his UK tour, 'Somewhere in the South,' setlist headaches & new music

Review: Margo Price's new album keeps it's boots on the honky tonk floor

Find out why Ashley McBryde's Redemption Bar is Nashville's most exciting & important addition in years

Review: Riley Green expands & evolves 'Don't Mind If I Do' with six new tracks

Interview: Drake Milligan talks international fans, new music & touring with Lainey

Review: The top 10 highlights from the Long Road festival 2025

Interview: Old Dominion delve deep into the inspirations behind new album 'Barbara'

Review: Russell Dickerson continues to grow, evolve & entertain on new album 'Famous Back Home'

Review: The Band Loula bring swampgrass joy on new EP 'Sweet Southern Summer'

Interview: Ashley Monroe on new album ‘Tennessee Lightning’, 10 years of ‘The Blade’ & playing The Long Road festival

Interview: Erin Kinsey on her UK tour, the Long Road festival & new music

Priscilla Block promises an evolution with new album ‘Things You Didn’t See’

Review: Gavin Adcock's 'Own Worst Enemy' is a raw, whiskey-soaked opus

Win Eric Church's 'Evangeline vs. The Machine' on vinyl

Interview: Tanner Usrey shares inspirations behind new album 'These Days'

Review: Ride Brent Cobb's rollercoaster on new album 'Ain't Rocked in a While'

Review: Sam Williams pushes the envelope on ‘ACT II: COUNTRYSTAR’

Interview: Rob Williford talks 9 years with Luke Combs & new album 'Johnny & Jenny'

Morgan Wallen starts his new 'I'm the Problem' tour in Houston & we have the setlist

Interview: Evan Bartels talks new EP, his travels in the UK and being 'intimidatingly intimate'

Review: William Beckmann bleeds Tex-Mex Country on 'Whiskey Lies & Alibis'

Interview: Lukas Nelson on going solo & new album 'American Romance'

Interview: Brett Young talks new '2.0' album, family & his impactful health journey

Review: Brett Young's new album '2.0' is a slick, anthemic slice of Caliville Country

Win a signed copy of Brett Young's '2.0' on vinyl

Is Country music going through its Grunge phase?

We asked A.I. to predict who will be the biggest Country stars in 2035!

Review: Dierks Bentley exudes heart & warmth on new album 'Broken Branches'

Review: Jesse Daniel revels in being a true 'Son of the San Lorenzo' on his new album

Review: Hailey Whitters sings a love letter to the Mid-West, women and herself on new album 'Corn Queen'

Review: Rascal Flatts re-invent & re-imagine on new album 'Life is a Highway - Refueled'

Review: Lanie Gardner offers vivid snapshots on new EP 'Polaroids'

The top 10 most iconic moments in CMA Fest history

Interview: Noah Thompson shares intimate details behind new EP 'Kids Like Me'

Review: Morgan Wallen was at the top of his game at The Roundhouse in London

Interview: Alexandra Kay talks new music, new record deal & learning from Jelly Roll

Review: Zach John King does anything but 'Slow Down' on new EP

Review: Evan Bartels finds beauty in the bleak on new EP 'To Make You Cry'

Review: Cyndi Thomson stages the perfect return with new EP 'Acres of Diamonds'

The Opry announces the star-studded line up for its London show

Interview: Matt Ramsey of Old Dominion talks award wins, Odie's best cocktails & new music

Review: Avery Anna turns hurt into healing on new album ‘let go letters’

Review: Morgan Wallen proves he’s unstoppable on the tour-de-force "I’m the Problem"

Review: Blake Shelton triumphs on new album 'For Recreational Use Only'

Interview: Sara Watkins talks I'm With Her new album inspirations & dynamics

Interview: Naomi Johnson talks going solo, new music & her unique upbringing

Maren Morris opens up about love, identity and reinvention ahead of new album

Review: Eric Church's new album 'Evangeline vs the Machine'

Review: HARDY’s ‘COUNTRY!’ EP reimagines the southern songbook with grit, humour and heart

Review: With new EP 'Steal Your Thunder' Gareth evolves & impresses

Kacey Musgraves returns to Lost Highway Records in label relaunch

Review: Maddie & Tae return to their roots on new album 'Love & Light'

Interview: Michael Hobby from A Thousand Horses talks transitions, tours & ten year anniversaries

Interview: John Morgan talks writing for Jason Aldean & new album 'Carolina Blue'

Review: Tucker Wetmore regrets & reflects on new album 'What Not To'

Interview: Jackson Dean reflects on his career, the 'Heavens to Betsy' journey and his exciting new project

Review: Kyle McKearney goes dark & dramatic on new album 'To the River'

Live review: Jackson Dean entrances & entertains - Birmingham O2 Institute

Review: John Morgan exudes melody & class on new album 'Carolina Blue'

Review: Ian Munsick's 'Eagle Feather' is a masterclass love letter to the west

Review: LOCASH mix sunshine with soul on new album 'Bet the Farm'

Get to know Ryan Vojtesak - the man with 21 cuts on the new Morgan Wallen album!

Kylie Morgan seems to confirm marriage to Jay Allen over on new song tease

Sophia Scott leans into her bisexuality on fabulous new song 'Either Way'

Review: Jon Pardi evolves on new album 'Honkytonk Hollywood'

Interview: Lauren Alaina on new song 'Household' & female strength

Review: Parmalee release new hook-laden 'Fell in Love With a Cowgirl' album

Has 'Cheating' by Kaylee Rose got the potential to be the first big viral song of 2025?

Are Dylan Scott & Parmalee the most ignored & underrated Country artists?

Interview: Mickey Guyton talks music career, racial equality & national anthems

Interview: Niko Moon talks families, good times & mental health from London

Interview: Ryan Hurd digs deep & is brutally honest about new album 'Midwest Rock & Roll'

Interview: Chayce Beckham talks C2C, his journey to his debut album & songwriting

Interview: Mackenzie Carpenter talks writing for Megan Moroney & new album 'Hey Country Queen'

Review: Nate Smith set the festival on fire at C2C 2025

Review: Cody Johnson wowed with a hits-packed set during his London debut at C2C 2025

Review: Shaboozey delivered one of the biggest moments at C2C 2025

Review: Avery Anna delivered the biggest surprise of the weekend at C2C 2025

Review: The Castellows shone with dreamy, wistful harmonies at C2C 2025

Review: Dierks Bentley cemented his legend status at C2C 2025

Review: Tyler Hubbard celebrated all facets of his career at C2C 2025

Review: Chayce Beckham brought welcome nostalgic Country vibes to C2C 2025

Review: Niko Moon's energy was infectious during his C2C 2025 performance

Review: Tanner Adell captured a moment at C2C 2025

Review: Kezia Gill played a set for the history books at C2C 2025

Hot Country Knights UK debut - C2C festival, London 2025

Review: Lainey Wilson re-finds her home in London at C2C 2025

Review: Dylan Gossett brought folk vibes to C2C 2025

Review: 49 Winchester brought bar room joy to the arena at C2C 2025

Review: Tucker Wetmore made a big impression during his C2C 2025 performance

Review: Wyatt Flores won hearts & minds at C2C 2025

Interview: Tyler Hubbard reflects on his career and songwriting from London

Interview: Sam Williams teases his genre-blurring 'Act II: COUNTRYSTAR'

Interview: Kip Moore talks 'Solitary Tracks' and being an advocate for albums

Review: Mackenzie Carpenter channels a young Shania on new album 'Hey Country Queen'

Interview: Caylee Hammack talks new album inspirations, self care & giving up 'tumbleweed men'

Review: Tyler Rich delivers perfectly crafted earworms on ‘Hello California’

Brad Paisley calls out the state of America on new song 'Raining Inside'

Review: Caylee Hammack channels strength & desire on new album 'Bed of Roses'

Blake Shelton's new 'Friends & Heroes' 2025 tour setlist revealed

Review: Brett Kissel goes epic Western on new album 'Let Your Horses Run'

Review: 'Solitary Tracks' by Kip Moore finds him bruised but defiant on his most diverse album yet

Interview: Charlie Worsham goes deep on his career, his inspirations & his favourite guitars

Review: 2025 is going to be Chase Matthew's year

Interview: Allie Colleen on her new EP, family legacy & the future

Interview: Kameron Marlowe decodes new concept album 'Sad Songs for the Soul'

Interview: Carly Pearce talks fun on tour, deluxe album & the end of an era

Your C2C festival London 2025 survival guide: Get the best out of the three days

Review: Kameron Marlowe embraces heartbreak & sadness on new album 'Sad Songs for the Soul'

Post Malone announces UK dates for 'The Big Ass World Tour'

Riley Green wracks up over half a million views of steamy new video for 'Worst Way' in 12 hours!

Live Review: 'I'm Warren 'F**king Zeiders' & by god, he sure was in Bristol

Interview: Ryan Hurd talks new beginnings from London & new song 'Die For It'

Interview: Cory Marks talks Rock v Country influences & new album 'Sorry for Nothing'

Country trio Just Jayne counter Morgan Wallen on new debut song 'This Morning'

Interview: Max McNown goes deep on new album 'Night Diving' ahead of C2C UK shows

Interview: Warren Zeiders talks learning from Jelly Roll, European tour & new album

Live Review: Tyler Braden & Brothers Osborne - Birmingham O2 Academy

Interview: Brandon Lancaster of LANCO talks resilience, belief and 'We're Gonna Make It'

Review: 'Nightdiving' by Max McNown is a daring redefining of Country music

Interview: Canaan Smith on new album, freedom & the war going on inside every songwriter

Review: 'The High Road' is Kane Brown's most country sounding album yet

Review: Canaan Smith's new 'Chickahominy' album hits home hard

Interview: Zach John King on his journey, his influences & signing with Sony

Interview: Tyler Braden on success, mental health & the music to come

Interview: Ryan Waters talks gratitude & determination behind new album 'All I've Ever Known'

Review: LANCO return with meaning & melody on new album 'We're Gonna Make It'

Shock as Carrie Underwood gambles by playing Donald Trump's inauguration

Review: The Ryan Waters Band comes out slugging on debut album 'All I've Ever Known'

Interview: Bayker Blankenship on his crazy 2024 & a potential TikTok ban

Review: Jessica Lynn's new 'All I Own' album is a genre-defying powerhouse

Next Big Thing? Zach John King signs with Sony & releases superb 'Slow Down'

On the eve of their UK tour we rank Brothers Osborne's Top 10 songs

10 predictions that might happen in Country music in 2025

Review: Corey Kent's new '24 Live' album is a vibrant mix of hits & deep cuts

The Top 20 best Country music songs of 2024

The Top 20 best Country albums of 2024

Interview: Vincent Mason reflects on a crazy year & explains the 'Sad Boy Country' tag

Live Review: Kameron Marlowe - Electric Ballroom, London, UK

We rank the biggest stories in Country music in 2024

Interview: Girl Named Tom talk winning The Voice, Christmas & the big 2025 on the way

10 rising Country music artists to watch out for in 2025

Live Review: Erin Kinsey wins hearts & minds in Bristol, UK

Revealed: The Top 10 Country music duets of 2024

Interview: Drew Baldridge on the impact of a number 1 & new song 'Tough People'

Watch Lainey Wilson's full half time Thanksgiving show

10 Country music artists we're thankful for in 2024

Interview: Eli Young Band talk new music, being independent & going back to their roots

Review: The 58th CMA Awards 2024 hot takes and reactions

Interview: Taylor Austin Dye on 'Sick of Me,' vulnerability & her Opry debut

Interview: Neil Perry talks new music, fresh creativity & the legacy of The Band Perry

Riley Green debuts emotional video for 'Jesus Saves'

Is Cody Johnson's new song 'The Fall' this generation's 'The Dance'?

Country music stars react to Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory

Interview: Meghan Patrick talks family trauma, growth & new album 'Golden Child'

Interview: Clever talks debut EP, hip-hop origins & proving himself in Nashville

Review: Fancy Hagood bares his soul on the gorgeous 'American Spirit'

Review: Lanie Gardner's debut album is reflective & personal

Review: Stephen Wilson JR brings tumultuous mountain music to Birmingham, UK

Review: Kelsea Ballerini defies expectations on new album 'Patterns'

Interview: Koe Wetzel talks influences, maturity & 'High Road' radio success

Review: Clever's self-titled debut Country EP is a precocious listen

Review: Chris Stapleton - Live at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham, UK

Review: Riley Green wows as the natural successor to Jennings, Jones & Merle on his new album

Review: Wyatt Flores' 'Welcome to the Plains' album is a stunning tribute to self-discovery

Morgan Wallen goes vulnerable on new track 'Love Somebody'

Video Premiere: Rebecca Correia & Shy Carter soar on 'Speak to a Girl'

Interview: Riley Green talks "Don't Mind If I Do", playing Hyde Park and his approach to songwriting

Review: Jelly Roll finds hope & joy in the redemption on new album 'Beautifully Broken'

Interview: Canaan Smith talks inspirations & aspirations with new music

Win a signed copy of Riley Green's "Don't Mind If I Do" on vinyl

Review: Justin Moore digs deep on new album 'This is My Dirt'

Review: Erin Kinsey ignites on new 'Getting Away With It' EP

Review: Little Big Town bring holy harmonies to 'The Christmas Record'

Review: Tucker Wetmore blends styles & sounds on new EP 'Waves on a Sunset'

Interview: Jon Pardi on 'Friday Night Heartbreaker,' new album & Christmas

Review: Dylan Marlowe has an identity crisis on debut album 'Mid-Twenties Crisis'

Review: Brett Eldredge brings joy and class on 'Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family)'

Review: Billy Strings' new album 'Highway Prayers' is a genre masterclass

Review: Country, Pop, Soul. 'House on Fire' by Mickey Guyton has it all

Review: Dylan Schneider reflects mid-twenties angst on new album 'Puzzled'

Review: Logan Crosby exudes class on new debut album '2019'

Interview: Drake White decodes influences & inspirations behind new album

Interview: Corey Kent talks 'Black Bandana' passion, fire & authenticity

Win a Riley Green snapback!

Review: Kassi Ashton delivers a powerhouse collection with 'Made From the Dirt'

Review: 'Low Country High Road' is Drake White's best album

Review: Midland mature on their reflective fourth album 'Barely Blue'

Review: Sam Williams proves he's the real deal at debut London headline show

Review: Little Big Town - Symphony Hall, Birmingham UK

Review: Chase Rice continues to evolve on new album 'Go Down Singin'

Interview: The Red Clay Strays talk writing, rock n roll and life out on the road

Interview: Randall King talks chart expectations, Texan artists & new music

Interview: Kaitlin Butts on empowerment, musicals & new album 'Roadrunner'

Review: The Long Road 2024 festival top 10 iconic moments

Interview: Dasha talks 'Austin' follow up pressure & new music

Review: 'F-1 Trillion' by Post Malone is bold, bombastic & very very Country

Review: 'Whirlwind' by Lainey Wilson is a 5 star diamond made from pure pressure

Interview: Warren Zeiders on crazy success, his new album 'Relapse' & touring with Jelly Roll

Interview: Thomas Rhett talks new album inspirations & re-imagining Whitney Houston

Review: Thomas Rhett channels nostalgic joy on new album 'About a Woman'

Your guide to 3 days Country music at the Long Road festival 2024

Interview: Kristian Bush talks new Sugarland EP & nostalgia

Interview: Teddy Robb talks new beginnings as he releases 'Boots Need a Hat'

Interview: Colin Stough on 'Lookin' For Home', 'American Idol' and what's next

Interview: Madeline Merlo talks new song 'Broken Heart Thing,' new EP & working with Dustin Lynch

Interview: Ryan & Rory talk origins, inspirations and 'Pour Decisions'

Pre-review: Keith Urban's new album 'High' is shaping up to be a classic

Review: Sugarland exude class on new EP 'There Goes the Neighborhood'

Interview: Kyle Daniel on 'Kentucky Gold', playing The Long Road and more

Interview: Brent Cobb on 'Southern Star,' the craft of writing & European shows

10 interviews to help you get to know your Long Road Festival '24 artists

Interview: Tigirlily Gold talk 'Blonde,' ACM Awards & embracing who they are

Review: 'Leavin' This Holler' by 49 Winchester is a triumph of ambition & passion

Review: Gavin Adcock rocks out and gets reflective on 'Actin' Up Again'

Megan Moroney guests on iconic 'Call Her Daddy' podcast

K. Michelle joins BBR/BMG Nashville, prepares to release debut Country album

Interview: Amanda Kate Ferris on new album 'Ropin the Wind' & singing the national anthem

Carrie Underwood makes history in Hawaii

Win tickets to see Sam Williams in London

Review: American Aquarium plays by its own rules on 'The Fear of Standing Still'

Win a signed copy of Elles Bailey's new album 'Beneath The Neon Glow' on vinyl

Interview: Erin Kirby on new song 'Leavin' Eyes,' pageant life & Nashville

Review: 'Rope the Wind' by Amanda Kate Ferris is 90s Texan Country joy

Drake Milligan: SWG3 Galvanisers, Glasgow, Scotland - Live Review

Review: Kyle Daniel delivers testament to the power of perseverance on 'Kentucky Gold'

Review: Avery Anna digs deep on open and vulnerable 'Breakup Over Breakfast'

Interview: Warren Zeiders on crazy success, his new album 'Relapse' & touring with Jelly Roll

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