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Country music duo LOCASH has partnered with CountryLine Radio to host a brand new hour-long radio show called “One Big Country Show with LOCASH.” The show will feature a mix of music from the duo’s friends, collaborators, and favorite current hits, and will air every Wednesday at 7:00 pm BST starting May 17th. Listeners can tune in to CountryLine Radio or DAB Radio in London and across the South East of England to catch the show.

Tenille Townes, the talented ACM winner, reigning CCMA Entertainer of the Year, and two-time JUNO Award winner, is set to make her highly anticipated return to the UK and Europe this August for the Train Track Tour. Fans across the continent are excitedly waiting for the chance to see her perform live once again.

The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards has announced its winners in a star-studded event hosted by Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton. Fans from over 240 countries watched the two-hour concert event streamed exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch from the Dallas Cowboys world headquarters in Frisco, Texas.

Global icon Alicia Keys has announced that she will be bringing rising artists Libianca and Simi on her upcoming KEYS TO THE SUMMER TOUR, which will kick off on June 28 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The Grammy Award-winning superstar will take fans on a colorful and magical journey of freedom and self-liberation with an all-new 360 "in the round" concert experience.

British rapper Speech Debelle has released a new single and music video for "Wayward," ahead of her upcoming album 'Sunday Dinner On A Monday' set to release on June 9th, 2023. The rapper, who won the prestigious Mercury Prize for her debut album 'Speech Therapy' in 2009, explores the concept of masculine-feminine energy and the shadow self in her latest release. The music video, directed by Aiden Harmitt-Williams, was shot in a one-take style to complement the song's ebb and flow.

Music has long held a special place in the heart of Gary R. Farmer, a Flintstone, Georgia, native with an impressive music resume spanning 40-plus years at the keys of a keyboard, an organ, or a piano for many of his teenage and adult years. So it only seems right that after many decades of struggling as a country music artist, he is finally being recognized for his contributions.

For the 17th consecutive year, Kendal Calling, one of the UK's most popular music festivals, has completely sold out. However, there is still a chance for festival-goers to obtain one of the last remaining pairs of tickets by participating in a charity raffle to raise funds for James' Place and Papyrus UK.

Alyssa Bonagura is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Nashville. Her music blurs the boundaries between genres, incorporating elements of country, rock, and pop. After spending four years studying Sound Technology at Paul McCartney's LIPA, she moved to London, where she fell in love with a Brit and found new roots.

The UK edition of Nashville's all-female writer's round, Song Suffragettes London, returned to the Camden Club last night (3rd May) for the latest installment of its monthly series of intimate shows. The event showcased an evening of country music by Kezia Gill, Desirée Dawson, Marlene Oak, Vic Allen, and Jeorgia Rose. The audience was enthusiastic, and for those who missed the event, a full set stream is now available on YouTube.

After years being a tastemaker in the underground hip hop scene and working as a producer on select songs, Promoting Sounds has now completely switched to being a full time artist. While he is still working with smaller, indie musicians it will now be on a more personal level; producing on the music or executively producing songs. The 26 year old from London has had an impressive catalogue of works to date.

Mimi Webb, the breakout singer-songwriter, has released an updated version of her hit track “Last Train To London” featuring FINNEAS, the Grammy Award-winning musician. The original version of the song was included in her debut album Amelia, which was released last month. FINNEAS has added his own touch to the track by incorporating warmer and organic piano production to the poignant ballad. The new version of the song is now available for streaming, accompanied by an official music video directed by Joe Connor.

The Shires' Ben Earle and Nina Nesbitt share a passion for classic singer-songwriters, which serves as the foundation for their emotionally captivating, pop-influenced tracks. Their latest single, "Make It Easy," showcases a fascinating cross-genre collaboration. In the song, Ben and Nina exchange lovelorn verses, each offering distinct perspectives following a breakup, but agreeing that staying apart is the best way to deal with heartbreak. They come together to deliver beautifully intertwined vocal harmonies on the song's heart-wrenching chorus, which concludes with the line, "If you want to make it easy, make it hard."

N-Dubz have released their latest single ‘February’ after signing a huge global deal with record company EMI Records.

UK pop-rock band McFly has announced their new single "God Of Rock & Roll" and a UK tour for autumn 2023. The single was premiered on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 show this morning and was immediately released via BMG. The accompanying video will be premiered on YouTube at 2.30 pm UK time.

HARDY and Lainey Wilson have reached the top of the Mediabase country chart with their platinum-certified hit "wait in the truck." The game-changing duet is now cemented in the history books of country music's rich story song catalog.

The American Scream is proud to announce the release of their latest single, "The Time of Death 4:44". The song is a raw and emotional exploration of the pain and struggle of dealing with alcoholism and the loss of loved ones who have succumbed to the disease. With powerful vocals, driving guitars, and an intense, heart-wrenching melody, "The Time of Death 4:44" is a haunting tribute to those who have struggled with addiction.

Keveen Baudouin and Florian Larriveau, AKA SIDE DƟƟR and DARTA LA, will release an album together on Friday April 28, 2023. The single, “Time Kills Flowers,” was released along with a music video on Friday April 21. On April 28, the video for “Five Years” will premiere alongside the album, also titled “Time Kills Flowers.” The album will be available on all streaming platforms and the videos will premiere on YouTube. 

The Kid LAROI, who recently impressed audiences at Coachella with the powerful new ballad, has just released "WHERE DOES YOUR SPIRIT GO". The song is a heartfelt open letter dedicated to lost friends Juice WRLD and Saiko, and is now available for fans to listen to.

Beat-Herder, the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival, is set to return for 2023. The festival, which runs from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th July, is renowned for its playful, hedonistic atmosphere, and its 20+ whimsical stages, world-class DJs and live acts. For those lucky enough to have limited tickets this year, the festival will last four days, starting on Thursday, with a mashup of global icons and emerging talents. Pendulum, Alison Goldfrapp, Confidence Man, Dub Pistols, Wilkinson, Bad Boy Chiller Crew are amongst the first announcements for 2023 to headline the festival's main stage throughout the weekend.

Kayla Grace has just released her latest single ‘Pork Pies’. The young artist is only a few singles into her career, but she's already being compared to some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Avril Lavigne and Gracie Abrams. With her new release, Kayla is sure to continue reaching new fans and adding to her growing fan base.