Australian singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden wooed the UK crowds with a live debut on the Avalon Stage at Glastonbury last summer and in just two weeks’ time she’s embarking on a tour across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland. Having grown up on a remote sheep farm, Fanny spent much of her time touring regional Australia in a caravan, is a volunteer firefighter and documentary filmmaker, her songs are born of the red dirt, snowy mountains, and all the people in between. Her fourth and latest award-winning album ‘Hey Dawn’, has won Best Country Album at the 2023 ARIA Awards, plus Alt-C ..read more

Russell Dickerson Tops A Summer Lineup Spanning The Biggest Icons In Country, Americana & Roots In The UK. 35+ Names Announced Today, Including American Aquarium, Brittney Spencer, Chapel Hart, Colbie Caillat, Jamie Lawson, Pokey Lafarge, Flatland Cavalry, Randall King, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Red Clay Strays And More. One of the UK’s fastest growing festivals, The Long Road, is back this summer boasting its largest capacity yet following a sold out event in 2023. Today they announce the first names for 2024, revealing a fresh crop of the finest country, Americana, roots ..read more

Willie Lock is a singer-songwriter from New York. We spoke with him a few months ago when his single When We Were 17 came out. Today (November 30) marks the release of his debut album, West Side Stories, a collection of songs inspired by true stories on his journey from his roots in Indiana to New York. It’s New York country rock with a strong Nashville influence. Willie’s music is country at its heart, but with influences from his extraordinarily varied musical journey. It takes him through performing for every living President of the United States as a member of the National Cathedral choir ..read more

If you like a little heartbreak in your country songs, then check out Brave, the latest single out tomorrow (November 10) from The Jackson Line. It’s a tearjerker of a song that explores the final moments of a relationship, brought to life by the raw vocals of the track’s lead singer Jamie Cook and some pretty powerful guitar playing. I recently heard this sung live and it’s guaranteed to send a shiver down the spine. That’s not to say it’s dark (it isn’t) but with lines like How do we tell the kids and who gets the house?, it has an honesty and a depth of feeling that more than tugs at the h ..read more

November 3 sees the release of Turtle Cottage, the debut album from Campbell / Jensen, the (very) musical duo of Ashley Campbell and Thor Jensen. Hot on its heels, just three days later they kick off a month-long UK and Ireland wide tour which then picks up again in February 2024. The new album marries both the pair’s songwriting talents and outstanding musicianship – if you love a banjo, this is for you – showcasing Ashley’s crystal clear vocals with Thor’s seasoned baritone. Newly-moved to London and enjoying life in both the capital and the countryside (and Hull – of which more later), the ..read more

18-Track Sophomore Album Arrives Jan. 26, 2024 via Warner Music Nashville Raised on the plains of West Texas, Randall King honed his craft with countless nights spent strumming his guitar under the expansive skies, backlit by the stars’ neon glow. Flash forward to today, and King’s road warrior diet finds him revitalizing Country’s neo-traditional sound under a different kind of neon – the radiant glow from the signs of nearly 150 honky tonks he performs in across the country each year.  It’s this inspiration of nature and the humble establishments that have nurtured coun ..read more

8 TO 10 MARCH 2024 THE O2, LONDON / SSE ARENA, BELFAST / THE OVO HYDRO, GLASGOW   KANE BROWN – BRAD PAISLEY – OLD DOMINION CARLY PEARCE – JAKE OWEN – BROTHERS OSBORNE LAUREN ALAINA – BRIAN KELLEY– ELLE KING INTRODUCING NASHVILLE – PRISCILLA BLOCK – DRAKE MILLIGAN   Tickets on sale Friday 20th October at 10am Following 2023’s 10-year extravaganza, Country To Country returns for the start of another decade celebrating country music. Since 2013, C2C has become Europe’s premier destination to see the world’s best country artists and future stars. 2024 will see another host of incredibl ..read more

Album art: Zack Knudsen Alison Dewar writes: Drake White describes his latest EP The Bridge (out today October 6) as ‘marking an era of self-re-discovery and purpose’. It’s an interesting comment, perhaps the more so given that 2023 has seen him become a father for the first time and just reach his milestone 40th birthday. Known to wear his heart on his sleeve, White says: “The Webster dictionary defines a bridge as a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle. This is the bridge taking me to back to why I started making music in the first place.” And in many ways T ..read more

The British Country Music Festival has announced the first artist for its 2024 festival. Kezia Gill. Photo: Dave Nelson Multi award-winning singer-songwriter Kezia Gill has been announced as the Friday night headliner at The British Country Music Festival (TBCMF) in Blackpool (30 Aug-1 Sept). Since launching in 2019, TBCMF has been a huge supporter of Kezia, and as the festival has continued to grow, so has her career. Kezia moves from previous performances on support stages at the event, to take the headline slot in the Empress Ballroom at the resorts indoor Winter Gardens. She follows in th ..read more

Georgie Thorogood gives her thoughts on the new song from the multi-award winning hit combo LADY A. As a long term Lady A fan, it’s always exciting when the trio releases new music, hoping that they will be able to capture yet again the magic that enchanted so many people with their big early hits. Let’s see if the excitement was worthwhile with their newest offering, Love You Back. One of the key features of a good Lady A song, in my opinion, is those unique and instantly recognisable opening bars. From Need You Now and I Run To You right through to the more recent What If I Never Get Over Y ..read more