Set in the heart of Shropshire, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, taking place 22-25 August, blends tradition and twang in a four-day celebration of music, movement, and soulful storytelling. There’s something about the sound of a fiddle floating over open fields that makes your heart stand still. Not for long, mind you. Because before you know it, […]
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Ian Flanigan was the runner-up on the 19th season of The Voice USA. Flanigan then released album ‘Strong’ and there’s a song on there that features Blake Shelton, and more recently, new single “Second Chances”. First song that you learned all the words to? My memory and brain is so fried these days, I can’t
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Beaumont-born singer-songwriter Pug Johnson channels the rich musical tapestry of Southeast Texas into a distinctive blend of country, Cajun, and Tex-Mex. On the outskirts of Beaumont, Texas, where the humid air carries the echoes of blues, zydeco, and honky-tonk, Pug Johnson was born into a world steeped in musical tradition. Growing up near the Louisiana
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Two-time Billboard award-winning producer, songwriter, and artist Justine Blazer is making fireworks of her own this Independence Day with the release of a brand-new collaboration titled “4th of July.” Out now across all streaming platforms, the song features rising country singer and actor Rob Mayes (best known for his starring role in the hit Netflix
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From her roots in Texas to the bustling streets of New York City, and back to the heart of country music in Nashville, Denitia has traversed geographies and genres. Some artists set out to break the mould. Others grow around it, finding cracks where light leaks through. With a path stretching from the backroads of
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With roots in sunlit California and eyes on country’s future, Dasha weaves melodic daring with emotional depth into a sound that’s both personal and borderless. A balance of edge and ache, of shimmer and spine, her music carries the imprint of both ocean air and open highways, blending the candour of country with the restless
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In a music industry often dominated by fleeting trends, Caylee Hammack stands out as a beacon of authenticity and resilience. From her humble beginnings in Ellaville, Georgia, to the release of her sophomore album, Bed of Roses, Caylee Hammack’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and self-discovery. Born on March 17, 1994,
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Waylon Jennings wasn’t just an outlaw — he was a revolution. This is the story of a man who changed country music by refusing to follow the rules. Waylon Jennings didn’t just say these words — he lived them: “Don’t ever try and be like anybody else, and don’t be afraid to take risks.” In
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From Deep Ellum’s grit to the Texas plains, Angel White’s debut rewrites the cowboy story with quiet force, carving space for overlooked voices in country. It was in north Texas, where the ranchland rolls for miles under an open sky, that Angel White found his voice. Raised in the rural outskirts of Cleburne, this fifth-generation
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UK country music fans craving the true soul of Nashville won’t have to cross the Atlantic this year — the Country Calling Festival is set to roll into Hylands Park, Chelmsford on 16–17 August, delivering two days packed with authentic country music, culture, and community spirit. Set against the lush backdrop of Essex countryside, the
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