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Artist - Mumford & Sons and Shania Twain 1
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OPINIONHow Mumford & Sons Became Country Music's Favorite British Band

From folk revival pioneers to Nashville favorites, Mumford & Sons have quietly become one of country music’s most embraced crossover acts, collaborating with Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Sierra Ferrell and - most recently at BST Hyde Park - Shania Twain.

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OPINIONZach Bryan's 4th of July Opus ‘The Great American Bar Scene’ Is an Ode to the Americana Everyman - Two Years On

“Zach Bryan’s skill for connecting with people comes down to his passion for the ordinary”. On the album's two-year anniversary, we look back at Bryan's ‘The Great American Bar Scene’.

Artist - The Jack Wharff Band @ C2C Festival 2026 2
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OPINIONThe Jack Wharff Band, The Kruse Brothers and the Year of New Acts: The Biggest Takeaways from C2C Festival 2026

After another stellar instalment of the UK country extravaganza, we break down our favourite sets and key takeaways.

2026 Grammy Country predictions featuring Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and Charley Crockett.
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OPINIONWho Will Win the 2026 Grammys? Country Category Predictions & Analysis

A category-by-category breakdown of the 2026 Grammy Country race — and what the winners could signal for the genre.

Holler Country Music
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OPINION25 Tracks, Two Versions, One Zach Bryan: Breaking Down ‘With Heaven On Top’

A deep dive into Zach Bryan’s sprawling sixth album, its acoustic twin, and the need for balance in between.

Morgan Wallen smoking a cigarette
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OPINIONMorgan Wallen's Latest CMA Awards Absence Cements Him as Country Music's Modern-Day Outlaw

The biggest country artist on the planet was nowhere to be seen during the star-studded awards ceremony in Nashville.