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Lil’ Nashville expands beyond London with a new country bar and kitchen in Bristol. Founders Rob and Helen bring live music, line dancing and Southern BBQ to the city, with opening celebrations on 9 and 10 October. Read more
Country music is well represented on the UK Festival Awards 2026 longlist, with The Long Road, Buckle & Boots, State Fayre and several other festivals in contention ahead of the October shortlist announcement. Read more
After 17 years in music, Shaylen is finally preparing her debut album. She tells CountryMusic.co.uk about almost quitting, finding her home in country, her emotional Opry debut and why she is no longer interested in fitting the mould. Read more
A year after winning The Long Road’s Homegrown Talent competition, Liam Price talks CMA Fest, writing honest songs, his Luke Combs UK connection and why building his own career still comes down to making music he believes in. Read more
Bee Ounsworth shares her journey so far on new five-track EP This Far, mixing upbeat UK country with stripped-back storytelling, including “My Kinda Country” and an acoustic take on a BUCKLE N BOOTS favourite. Read more
British country celebrates a new milestone as five home-grown artists appear in the UK Country Radio Airplay Top 40 at the same time for the first time, led by Gareth at No. 2 alongside The Shires, Ward Thomas and a new generation. Read more
Ferris & Sylvester open up about parenthood, the experiences that shaped It’s A Joy To Be Alive, embracing sentimentality and finding new freedom in their music – while revealing why joy today is often found in the quietest family moments. Read more
Gary Quinn and William Michael Morgan have won Vocal Event of the Year at the 2026 Josie Music Awards for “Country Strait”, their George Strait-inspired collaboration celebrating their shared love of traditional country music. Read more
C2C has unveiled its 2027 line-up, with Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde and Riley Green set to headline. The festival returns to London and Glasgow from 12-14 March, with Manchester joining C2C for the first time, plus Rotterdam and Berlin. Read more
The Shires’ Ben Earle has been named the new presenter of BBC Radio 2’s Country Show, succeeding Bob Harris. The singer, songwriter and broadcaster says he is excited to champion great country songs, global stars and homegrown UK talent. Read more
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