Smithfield Wrap Up UK Tour Ahead of Country With Heart, Part 2
Smithfield bring their extensive UK run to a close with shows in Newcastle and London this week, just days before new album Country With Heart, Part 2 arrives. Read more
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Review: Oil & Whiskey brings a shot of Nashville to London
Country-rock musical Oil & Whiskey brings Nashville spirit to London’s Old Red Lion. With original songs, sharp humour, a tight live band and believable performances, it’s a breathless rollercoaster of comedy, heartbreak and pure entertainment. Read more
The Long Road 2026: More Than the Music, It’s the People Who Make the Journey
More than 40,000 fans came together at Stanford Hall for The Long Road 2026. From huge headline sets and rising UK talent to poignant Dolly Parton tributes, the festival showed why its sense of community is every bit as important as the music. Read more
Josh Beer Wins The Long Road’s 2026 Homegrown Talent Contest
Devon country artist Josh Beer has won The Long Road’s 2026 Homegrown Talent Contest, securing a return to the festival in 2027 and a package of opportunities designed to help take his emerging career to the next level. Read more
Brothers Osborne Announce ‘Watertown’ Ahead of UK Arena Return
Brothers Osborne return to their roots with new album ‘Watertown’, arriving 23 October. John and TJ Osborne will follow its release with a seven-date UK arena run this December, joining The Darkness as special guests. Read more
McGrath: The Further He Goes, the Closer He Gets to Home
The further McGrath’s music takes him from Donegal, the more home seems to matter. He talks to CountryMusic.co.uk about finding his voice, the story behind new single “Home”, his breakthrough year and stepping out on his first headline tour. Read more
Dolly Parton: Country Music Says Goodbye to an Icon
Dolly Parton leaves behind far more than an extraordinary collection of songs. From the Smoky Mountains to worldwide stardom, her songwriting, humour, generosity and unmistakable spirit changed country music forever. Read more
Tori Darke: “Wherever the fans are is where I’ll be” – Australia’s country star makes her UK breakthrough
After CMA Fest and Country Jam, Australian country artist Tori Darke made her UK debut at Country Calling. She talks heartbreak anthem Prettiest Wreck, finding fans around the world and why she already plans to return to Britain. Read more
The Midnight Cowgirls Postpone UK Tour Until Spring 2027
The Midnight Cowgirls have postponed their six-date September 2026 UK tour until spring 2027. The band stress it is not a cancellation, with rescheduled shows plus additional UK dates and cities set to be announced. Read more
Bronnie Caught a One-Way Flight to Nashville. Now She’s Living the Song
Bronnie opens up about leaving the UK for Nashville, finding her place in country-rock and the story behind Sedona Sunrise — plus how Music City is transforming her songwriting and what she has planned next. Read more
