The Final Vote: BCMA Awards 2026 Finalists Revealed
The British Country Music Association Awards 2026 have reached their final voting stage, with BCMA members now choosing this year’s winners from five finalists in each category. Following an initial public vote and, for most categories, consideration by an industry panel, the final ballot brings together some of the most established names in British country … Read more
The British Country Music Festival moves to Manchester as Song City for 2027
The British Country Music Festival is leaving Blackpool after seven years, moving to Manchester Central and becoming Song City for 2027, with four stages, 100+ artists and a new Songwriters Expo. Read more
2026 CMA Awards: Ella Langley Leads Nominations
The 2026 CMA Awards nominations are in, with Ella Langley leading the field with nine nods. See the major contenders and full nominees list ahead of the 60th anniversary ceremony at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on 18 November. Read more
Harleymoon Kemp is turning up the volume!
Harleymoon Kemp is getting louder. At The Long Road, she tells us about her country rock and roll EP, finding freedom on stage, storytelling through music and the perspective she gained from Race Across the World. Read more
Ron’s Honky Tonk Is Building a Home for Grassroots Country in London
Ron’s Honky Tonk is bringing grassroots country to London with a monthly residency near London Bridge. Founder Phil Hawkins explains his vision for an affordable night where fans can discover emerging UK country artists. Read more
One Last Festival: Rockin’ The Country Closes Out the 2026 Season
There’s still one last chance for a full country festival experience in 2026. Rockin’ The Country brings First Time Flyers, British country talent, rodeo, line dancing and Western culture to Cambridgeshire on 11–12 September. Read more
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
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
