Bailey Zimmerman’s ‘Where It Ends’ is a bombastic track that mixes country with pop punk. It’s hardly surprising, looking at the team that put the song together though; there’s the producer, Austin Shawn, alongside three writers, Zimmerman himself, Grant Averill and Joe Spargur (also known as Joe London). Debuting at number seven in the Billboard …
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Psychedelia and country aren’t often the best bedfellows, but Cardiff band No Thee No Ess have managed to create an album that highlights the best of both worlds. The band are leaders, not followers, pushing the genre of country to exciting and intriguing new places. Perhaps intriguing is the best way to describe ‘Distant …
Zach Bryan is just 28 years old, but he has a story to tell. Bryan joined the US Navy at 17, finishing his service in 2021. By that time, he had performed at the Grand Ole Opry and released his first album—a tribute to his late mother—DeAnn. Recorded in two months in a Florida Airbnb, …
Anyone who is fortunate enough to get the opportunity to see The War and Treaty should take them up on their offer. The husband and wife duo, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, put on a show quite unlike anything else in country music. It’s not just their love-in, fun banter and crowd work, but …
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The Black Deer Festival 2024 delivered an intimate and family-friendly experience, despite a few unexpected challenges. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, the festival maintained its charm with a blend of music, crafts, and food, but the unpredictable weather added an element of surprise. Small but mighty The festival’s small size contributed to its cozy, communal …
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, better known as CMAT, is causing a stir in the UK. It’s near impossible to get tickets to her live performances before they’re sold out, news stories about her confident style choices and outspoken nature abound and she was nominated (alongside the likes of Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Olivia Rodrigo) for …
In the dense, tranquil woods of Oregon, John Carter Cash, son of the legendary Johnny Cash, reflects on his father’s unreleased recordings. As a seasoned producer, John has navigated the musical legacies of both his parents, earning Grammy acclaim for his work on his mother’s (June Carter Cash, in case you have been living under …
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It’s not hyperbole to say that people are afraid of AI – particularly musicians. Most are scared of being out of a job, after all, AI can imitate voices, write lyrics and create full tracks in just one minute. All based on prompts. The ever-growing trend in AI use across the board and in music …
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The Castellows are heading out on tour. The sisters are supporting Little Big Town and Sugarland on their mammoth ‘Take Me Home’ tour. But before 2023, the three Balkcom siblings hadn’t considered that they could be country musicians – how exactly did these sisters from Georgia become one of the most exciting bands in country …
This July, the lush expanses of Hyde Park in London will transform into a veritable honky tonk haven as American Express presents BST Hyde Park welcomes two of country music’s biggest stars: Shania Twain and Morgan Wallen. It’s a first for the festival, whose previous headliners have leaned more towards rock and pop, with previous …
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