British Stars: Charlie Landsborough
A veteran singer-songwriter who has been performing since the 1970s, he is known for his blend of country, folk and gospel music. He has released over 20 albums and won several awards, including a BCMA Award for International Act of the Year. Read more
Country Singers Honour Lisa Marie Presley
The daughter of the late Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, passed away at the age of 54 on January 12, 2023. She was the only child of singer and actor Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley, as well as the sole heir to her father’s estate after her grandfather and her great-grandmother died. Her musical … Read more
Winners – UK Country Music Awards 2022
The winners of the 2022 UK Country Music Awards have been announced UK Country Artist Of The Year: Kezia Gill UK Country Album Of The Year: Lost & Found – Jackson Lake UK Female Country Singer Of The Year: Kezia Gill UK Male Country Singer Of The Year: Dave Sutherland UK Country Duo Of The … Read more
Millport Country Music Festival 2023
The Shocking Reason Why This Country Music Festival Is Ending After 25 Years. Find out why the festival is ending and what it meant for the fans and artists who loved it. Read more
Remembering Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John’s heartfelt mix of country and pop took the music industry by storm in the mid-1970s. The multi-talented artist died on Aug. 8 2022 at the age of 73, leaving behind an impressive list of hits that connected with fans of all ages. Although Olivia Newton-John may be best known for her role in … Read more
Jody Miller passes in Oklahoma
Jody Miller, who had a run of country hits in the 1960s and ’70s that began with the crossover single “Queen of the House,” died October 6 or Parkinson’s complications in Blanchard, OK. She was 80. First signed to Capitol Records as a folk act in 1962, Miller dented the pop charts with “He Walks … Read more
Loretta Lynn dies at 90
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter turned Country Music Hall of Famer, died on Tuesday at the age of 90 in her Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, home. Lynn’s family asked for privacy as they grieve and added that a memorial will be announced at a later time, according to The Associated Press. Photo via @PageSix … Read more
UK Country Music Awards Finalists 2022
The UK Country Music Awards Finalists for 2022 have been announced by UKCountryRadio.com. The awards will be announced at the star-studded ceremony to be held at Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill, Dudley on Saturday 24th September 2022. Tickets are available now, with country music stars from across the UK performing. A 4 course celebratory dinner is … Read more
Chris Country is now CountryLine Radio
Fans of Digital Radio station Chris Country (available on DAB and online) should now tune to “Country Line Radio”. Chris Country was launched in 2013 by country music fan and radio programmer Chris Stevens and purchased by CountryLine in 2020. CountryLine is a global fan club app for country music. Its co-founder and CEO Simon … Read more
Country Hits Radio is now Absolute Radio Country live
Country Hits Radio is getting a rebrand and joining the Absolute Radio family of stations. It is changing its name to Absolute Radio Country, making it the 10th full time station in the network. The service is currently on DAB in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Humberside, Tyne & Wear, … Read more
