Kenny Foster released his long-awaited second album Somewhere in Middle America very recently. Several months ago on a quick visit to the UK he spoke to Your Life In A Song’s Lyndon Bolton about the then upcoming album. As deep as Kenny went into his roots geographically, so he did philosophically in what turned out to be a typically fascinating conversation.   What prompted the new project that lead to ‘Somewhere in Middle America’? I write an awful lot of songs! So after Vintage Collection I was longing to start a new project. Despite this content driven world I believe it’s all a ..read more

TWINNIE – ‘BAD BAD BITCH’ Twinnie is entirely at home with the high production pop-country bangers, and ‘Bad Bad Bitch’ is another anthem for her live shows. She said that “Bad Bad Bitch is also referred to as a woman who is badass, independent, confident, speaks her mind and makes her own path.” BEN JOHNSON FT. KATY HURT – ‘A TALE OF TWO MOUNTAINS’ By way of a contrast, we are loving the laid-back acoustic vibes from this collaboration of US-based singer songwriter Ben Johnson and Katy Hurt, who has become one of our leading lights in the UK. Minnesotan Ben Johnson has committed himself to ..read more

Carrie Underwood has revealed the second single from her Denim & Rhinestones album, “Hate My Heart,” impacting country radio on October 31st. Underwood co-wrote “Hate My Heart” with frequent collaborators Hillary Lindsey and David Garcia, as well as hit artist/songwriter Hardy. “‘Hate My Heart’ was definitely part of my desire to have fun on this album.  I wanted songs that would be exciting to perform live and would fill up an arena, and that’s exactly what we’re about to do with The Denim & Rhinestones Tour.  This one is definitely g ..read more

Brad Paisley has wrapped his first-ever tour in Australia, performing in seven different cities over the last two weeks.  The Australian leg of his World Tour 2022 followed his highly successful ninth tour of Europe this summer where media touted, “Paisley delivered a masterclass in how to keep an audience’s attention” and “Paisley delivered a polished show that ran like a well-oiled machine and showed that he’s got the charisma, showmanship, vocal chops and incredible musical skills to keep delivering.” Morgan Evans served as opening guest in Australia.  A ..read more

Miranda Lambert has shared a new live music video for her current single, “Strange,” celebrating the return of live shows and the joy of being together. Featuring her headlining set at the Windy City Smokeout plus various dates of this summer’s The Bandwagon Tour, the video offers a visual celebration of Lambert’s live show, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the backstage camaraderie between Lambert and her longtime band and crew. “We wrote this song in the middle of 2020, when live shows felt so far away and we weren’t sure when we’d have that connection with fans again,” notes Lamb ..read more

Travis Denning shared a new music video for his song “Buy A Girl A Drink,” directed by PJ Brown. Denning performs as a young couple portrays Denning’s real life love story as told in the song. Co-written by Denning with Jeremy Stover, Paul DiGiovanni and Chase McGill, the track has the most first-week streams of Denning’s songs to date.  “Buy A Girl A Drink” is taken from Denning’s recently released six-song EP, Might As Well Be Me. The project is crafted for the stage as Denning gears up to join Jake Owen as direct support on his “Up There Down Here Tour” next weekend, kicking ..read more

HARDY has announced his second full-length LP, the mockingbird & THE CROW, coming January 20th, marrying country and rock in a two-part, 17-track album. “the mockingbird & THE CROW is, in my opinion, the best thing I’ve made so far,” HARDY shares. “I had a lot of time to get in the weeds making this record with some of my favorite people in Nashville, and it truly captures every part of who I am as an artist. I’m honored that I get to share it with you next year; can’t wait to hear what you think about it.” The double-edged project was recorded between Ocean Way and Blackbir ..read more

Jade Helliwell has today released her brand new EP – Woman. Listen HERE. In each of the tracks, Jade takes a look at a different kind of woman. Inspired by women she has met, women she aspires to be like, the woman she has been, is now and hopes to become in the future, she highlights vulnerability, to self-empowerment, to celebration. “I want the listener to be able to relate to each of the women in the tracks, by opening up behind the scenes of things I have experienced and felt myself. I want them to see themselves in each song and see the women they are now; to feel empowered and in ..read more

A statement from the team at Millport Country Music Festival with regards to 2023: “Following a thorough review of 2022 and taking into account commercial, financial and personal factors, the Millport Country Music Festival team have taken the extremely difficult decision not to progress planning for the festival in 2023.We are unsure what the future holds at the moment, however we would like to say thank you to everyone that has supported the festival in recent years and helped us bring an event of this scale to this wonderful island.” The post Millport Country Music Festival Announce 2023 F ..read more

This is right up there with the best UK country songs this year – here’s Gary Quinn with his fantastic single “He’s My Dad” at the Cathedral Of The Isles! In association with Millport Country Music Festival & Maverick Magazine. The post Gary Quinn – “He’s My Dad” (Millport Cathedral Sessions) appeared first on Your Life In A Song ..read more