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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
As we welcome the New Year, we look back on a landmark year for UK Country music – from sell-out tours and industry growth to thousands of live gigs nationwide – and ahead to an even bigger 2026. Read more
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
Maddie & Tae have announced they’re going their separate ways, closing a chapter on one of country music’s most iconic duos. UK fans will remember their hits like Girl in a Country Song and Die From a Broken Heart, songs that defined a generation.
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Country music venues across Britain are decking the halls this December. Enjoy mulled wine at Dukes, honky‑tonk bashes at Lil Nashville, acoustic nights in York, and rodeo‑style New Year’s parties in Wolverhampton, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Read more
Belfast becomes a global hub for folk, roots, and Americana as Your Roots Are Showing returns 14–18 January. With showcases and expert panels the conference connects artists, fans, and industry leaders shaping country and Americana.
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Megan Moroney brings her Cloud 9 Tour to the UK in autumn 2026, with shows in London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Belfast. Featuring songs from her acclaimed new album Cloud 9, fans can expect heartfelt storytelling and unforgettable live energy.
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The CMA Songwriters Series will launch C2C London at indigo at The O2 on 12 March, with Keith Urban hosting a night of storytelling and song alongside Aaron Raitiere, Ashley Cooke, Kristian Bush and Meg McRee – an unmissable kickoff to the festival. Read more
The CMA Awards 2025 delivered unforgettable moments, surprise wins and major milestones. From Lainey Wilson’s sweeping success to breakout stars making their mark, here’s a full look back at country music’s biggest night. Read more
Highways 2026 brings Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce and Emmylou Harris to London’s Royal Albert Hall, alongside Randall King, Jim Lauderdale, Corey Kent and more. The festival runs 15th–17th May, with presale tickets available from 26th November. Read more
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