The Shires Make UK Country History as Getaway Car Races Into the Top 10
The Shires celebrate a landmark Top 10 moment with Getaway Car and look ahead to their instinctive new album Bonfire and a full UK tour this November. Read more
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Buckle & Boots Unveils Full 2026 Line-Up As Festival Marks Its 10-Year Anniversary
Buckle & Boots has announced the full line-up for its 10th anniversary festival, adding a wave of new artists to the 2026 bill and marking a major milestone with the launch of Buckle & Boots Switzerland later in May Read more
Nashville Days 2026: The Festival Built by Friends, For Friends
In this exclusive interview, Nashville Days founders Paul and Laura reveal how their not for profit, community built festival grew from a band’s dream into one of Leicestershire’s most loved country events, returning in 2026 with its biggest year yet. Read more
Country on the Coast: Six Years of Building a Coastal Country Community
As Country on the Coast returns for its sixth year, founder Hannah Roper reflects on building a grassroots festival that champions connection, emerging artists and the UK country scene—all set against the unique backdrop of Portsmouth’s coast. Read more
Country on the Common Announces 2026 Lineup with Seasick Steve, Cody Pennington and Vernon Kay
Country on the Common returns to Tooting Common on 4–5 July 2026 with headline sets from Seasick Steve and Cody Pennington, plus a debut Country Jukebox DJ set from Vernon Kay. Expect live music, dancing, family fun and a full Western‑themed weekend. Read more
Diyet & The Love Soldiers: UK Tour
Experience Diyet & The Love Soldiers as they tour the UK with songs from Seeds of Dreaming. Fans of Brandi Carlile or The Lone Bellow will love their atmospheric alt country. Reviewers praise their emotional clarity, warm storytelling and captivating live presence. Read more
UK Artists Take Centre Stage as The British Country Music Festival Reveals 2026 Line Up
The British Country Music Festival 2026 champions homegrown talent, with Cammy Barnes and Elles Bailey leading a lineup packed with UK country and Americana artists, plus Canadian guests and new immersive experiences across the Winter Gardens. Read more
Country to Country Expands to Manchester: AO Arena to Host Three-Day Festival in 2027
Country to Country is coming to Manchester for the first time in 2027, taking over the AO Arena and venues across the city for a three‑day celebration of country music. Tickets go on sale 20 March, with the lineup to be revealed later this year. Read more
Live Performance Is the Future: Why the Stage Matters More Than Ever in an AI‑Driven Country Music World
Jack Browning warns that AI has power only when audiences give it attention. Combined with Lucie Watson’s call to protect the stage, the future of country music points to one thing: live performance as the ultimate marker of authenticity. Read more