Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas

Country-Pop Duo

Ward Thomas are an English modern country-pop duo, composed of twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas from Hampshire. The band has been called "Britain's first country stars". Fellow country singer, Crissie Rhodes of The Shires, describes their music as written "from a British perspective". While people have been able to appreciate the American sound, they can connect with the themes of British lyrics. Cartwheels, their second studio album became the first album by a UK country act to reach number One on the UK Albums Chart surpassing the previous record by The Shires. It has since gone silver in the UK.

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In 2025 they released "I Do", a song written by Lizzy for her sister's wedding.

Ward Thomas have duetted with Cam, Jack Savoretti and even James Blunt and picked up a swathe of country music admirers on both sides of the Atlantic. If you’re a fan of Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, LeAnn Rimes and anyone from the poppier end of the country spectrum then you’ll find a lot to love here.

In 2025, Ward Thomas recorded an exclusive interview with countrymusic.co.uk at the inaugral Country on the Common festival.

Upcoming Events
July 2026
/ Country Music Festival
Haslemere Fringe Festival - Sunday
Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey
Haslemere Fringe Festival – Sunday: A Day Steeped in Country Spirit Every summer, Haslemere Fringe Festival transforms Lion Green into a vibrant mix of music, arts, family fun and local spirit. It is the kind…
Sun, 05 Jul,  12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Dell, Hampshire
Country Concert at The Dell brings a summer evening of standout live country music The Dell is set to come alive on Sunday 19 July with an open‑air celebration of country music, bringing together some…
Sun, 19 Jul,  04:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Dell, Hampshire
Ward Thomas, Kezia Gill & Nashville at Heart Headline Open-Air Country Night in the South Downs A hidden valley in the heart of Hampshire becomes the summer’s most spectacular concert setting, and at £45 a…
Sun, 19 Jul,  04:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Melbourne Hall, Derby
Live at Melbourne Hall has become one of the UK’s most picturesque summer gatherings — a weekend where music, heritage and open‑air escapism meet in the gardens of a historic Derbyshire estate. Set against lakes,…
Sun, 26 Jul,  03:00 PM - 10:30 PM
August 2026
Newton Road, Winwick
North West Country Music Festival 2026 CANCELLED Red Bank Farm were planning to host a country music festival in Warrington and have sadly announced that it is now cancelled. Organised by Newton-le-Willows business Red Bank…
Sat, 08 Aug,  11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
September 2026
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Ward Thomas – Cartwheels 10th Anniversary UK Tour 2026 With special guests: The Wandering Hearts Ten years ago, Ward Thomas rewrote the rules of UK country with Cartwheels—an album that didn’t just top charts, but…
Sun, 13 Sep,  07:00 PM - 10:30 PM
York Barbican
Ward Thomas – Cartwheels 10th Anniversary UK Tour 2026 With special guests: The Wandering Hearts Ten years ago, Ward Thomas rewrote the rules of UK country with Cartwheels—an album that didn’t just top charts, but…
Mon, 14 Sep,  07:00 PM - 10:30 PM
G Live, Guildford
Ward Thomas – Cartwheels 10th Anniversary UK Tour 2026 With special guests: The Wandering Hearts Ten years ago, Ward Thomas rewrote the rules of UK country with Cartwheels—an album that didn’t just top charts, but…
Wed, 16 Sep,  07:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Truro Hall, Cornwall
Ward Thomas – Cartwheels 10th Anniversary UK Tour 2026 With special guests: The Wandering Hearts Ten years ago, Ward Thomas rewrote the rules of UK country with Cartwheels—an album that didn’t just top charts, but…
Thu, 17 Sep,  07:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Forum, Bath
Ward Thomas – Cartwheels 10th Anniversary UK Tour 2026 With special guests: The Wandering Hearts Ten years ago, Ward Thomas rewrote the rules of UK country with Cartwheels—an album that didn’t just top charts, but…
Fri, 18 Sep,  07:00 PM - 10:30 PM