As the UK Country Radio Airplay Chart marks its first anniversary, the country music community celebrates with the inaugural awards ceremony recognizing standout achievements of 2024. These prestigious awards honour artists who dominated the chart in categories such as the most number 1 singles, most weeks at number 1, most weeks overall on the chart, and the highest chart reach.
The winners were unveiled at various Country To Country (C2C) Festivals, with ceremonies taking place in London, Berlin, and the USA. The honourees included:
- Most Number 1 Singles: A joint win for Lainey Wilson with “4x4xU” and “Hang Tight Honey,” and Jordan Davis with “I Ain’t Sayin'” and “Tucson Too Late.”
- Most Weeks At Number 1: Jordan Davis for “I Ain’t Sayin’.”
- Most Weeks On The Chart: Dasha with “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’).”
- Highest Chart Reach: Dasha with “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’).”
Accepting her awards at C2C Berlin on Friday, March 7, Dasha shared heartfelt gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much, this is insane. This means the world to me because this was not my life a year ago. I’m so grateful. I love you guys in the UK!”
Similarly, Jordan Davis expressed his appreciation from the USA, remarking, “Thank you to UK Country Radio and to the fans for believing in me and believing in my music. Building a fan base overseas is something that is really important to me and to see y’all accepting me is amazing. It is truly very special to be recognized in the UK.”
Lainey Wilson, another celebrated winner, accepted her award at C2C London at The O2 on Friday, March 14.
The UK Country Radio Airplay Chart has been a groundbreaking initiative for the country music scene in the UK. Launched in March 2024, the chart has published its top ranked songs every week since its inception. It is a collaborative effort between Radiomonitor, a leading global radio airplay monitoring company, and the Country Music Association’s (CMA) UK Task Force—a coalition of industry leaders devoted to promoting country music within the UK. Spearheaded by Alexandra Hannaby, Head of Big Machine Label Group UK and CMA UK Task Force member, this chart is the first genre-specific radio chart established in the UK.
These awards not only celebrate the achievements of country artists over the past year but also set the tone for annual recognition of excellence in the genre. The UK Country Radio Airplay Chart continues to be a vital force in the industry, showcasing the country music scene’s ever-growing influence and talent.
Tune in on Sundays at 5pm for the latest UK Country Radio chart right here at countrymusic.co.uk.
