Little Big Town celebrate 25 years with UK tour and new album release
Country music fans in the UK are set for a special treat this September as Little Big Town, the GRAMMY® and CMA Award-winning quartet, mark their 25th anniversary with a headline tour across the nation. The band, made up of Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook, have built a strong following in the UK, and their return is highly anticipated.
Little Big Town have performed at the Country to Country festival three times, including the inaugural event in 2013, as well as in 2016 and 2018, when they headlined to solid reviews. More recently, they played at major UK stadiums and London’s Hyde Park in 2022, supporting the Eagles at the British Summer Time festival.
The upcoming UK tour will see them performing in Manchester, Bristol, Cambridge, Newcastle, London, Birmingham, and Glasgow. The tour dates span from 10th to 19th September.
This tour coincides with the release of their ‘Greatest Hits’ album, which collects some of the band’s most well-known tracks. The album features songs like ‘Pontoon,’ ‘Boondocks,’ ‘Better Man,’ and the popular ‘Girl Crush.’ It reflects on the band’s journey over the past two decades.
Speaking about the album, Karen Fairchild commented, “This ‘Greatest Hits’ album is all about reflecting on some of the songs that have meant the most to us throughout the band’s incredible journey. These last 25 years have been an absolute whirlwind, and we’re so thankful to have our fans along for the ride – this album is truly a love letter to them.”
The album also includes a few special collaborations. Miranda Lambert joins the band on a new version of their 2010 hit ‘Little White Church,’ which retains the feel of the original while adding Lambert’s touch. Kelsea Ballerini features on the track ‘Shut Up Train,’ and Sugarland collaborates with the band on a cover of Phil Collins’ ‘Take Me Home,’ which they performed together at the 2024 CMT Music Awards.
The ‘Greatest Hits’ album provides a broad overview of Little Big Town’s career, offering long-time fans a chance to revisit some of their favourite songs, while also serving as a good introduction for new listeners.
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