Katy Hurt UK Tour 2026
Katy Hurt stands out as a leading figure in the UK country music scene, with a career marked by notable accolades and festival appearances. A BCMA nominee, she has earned recognition including UK Country Music Spotlight Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Best EP of the Year. Her performances at major events like Country 2 Country at the O2 Arena, Glastonbury's Pilton Party, and the Isle of Wight festival have solidified her status among the country's finest country artists.
Her music carries an authentic country spirit shaped both by her British roots and her creative time spent in Canada, a place she affectionately calls her second home. There she worked closely with Juno Award-winning producer Murray Pulver, a collaboration that birthed her chart-topping single "Sounds Good In A Bar." This song marked the first glimpse into her debut album, showcasing her ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with catchy melodies and polished production.
Recently, Katy Hurt released the single "Rather Be," co-written with Gab Zsapka and produced again by Pulver at Stereobus Recording in Winnipeg. This release, noted as the seventh single from her debut album, follows on the success of "Seasons," a collaboration with Joey Landreth, and continues to elevate her profile internationally. With nearly a million global streams to her name and a worldwide management deal with Johnson Talent Management, she is quickly becoming a significant name in contemporary country music.
Joining Katy on stage is Jess Klein, an acclaimed Americana artist from the US known for her resonant voice and evocative songwriting. Her music, praised by The New York Times as "a voice of unblinking tenacity," explores an emotional range from resilience to bright, childlike wonder. Klein’s tenth album, Dreaming Aloud, recorded in Austin with producer Mark Addison, is emblematic of her evolution toward a sound rich in both depth and grit, making her an impressive complement to Katy's set.
If you enjoy artists who combine traditional country elements with contemporary storytelling and emotional honesty—think of the narrative depth found in the works of Joey Landreth or the heartfelt resonance of emerging UK country voices—this show presents an engaging blend of transatlantic talent.
Acanteen, Chelmsford
The Acanteen Bar, Restaurant & Venue in the heart of Chelmsford provides a warm, community-focused setting that has proudly operated for over two decades under family ownership. Known for its inviting atmosphere combining food and music, the venue is launching a new series of monthly Country, Americana, and Roots gigs with this event. This makes the appearance of Katy Hurt and Jess Klein not just a concert but the start of a thoughtfully curated live music experience dedicated to showcasing new and original country-inflected artistry.
