The singer-songwriter claimed the award for her 2020 album Old Flowers.
In a year of deep tragedy and anxiety, the 20 records here have offered deep empathy, comfort and empowerment to carry us through.
Baylen and Kelly discuss how good the forthcoming albums from Kacey Musgraves and Yola are going to be and how RVSHVD is one of the next big things in Country. Finally, Jof Owen joins the gang to really settle the age-old question... What Is Americana??
Ty Herndon joins Baylen and Kelly to talk about his annual Concert for Love and Acceptance, which takes place on Wednesday June 30th and aims to support the LGBTQ+ community.
Jade Bird, The SteelDrivers, Katie Pruitt, Arlo McKinley, Abby Bryant & The Echoes, Acoustic Syndicate, Larry Keel Experience and Ashley Heath & Her Heathens all perform at the two-day beer festival at the idyllic setting of Historic Rural Hill in North Carolina between May 6th and 7th.
The Brooklyn, Michigan-based country festival returns in July 2022 with headliners Morgan Wallen, Eric Church and Tim McGraw. Here's all the essential info you need to know.
Premiering exclusively at Holler, Colorado-hailing singer-songwriter's 'Unread' is from her recently released the REAL THING EP, which she co-wrote and co-produced in its entirety on her family's ranch.
ACM predictions, country-turned-movie stars and 2021 festivals - whatever the big country news is, we've got it covered at Holler Weekly. Plus, we delve into Amanda Wicks' In Conversation feature with Rhiannon Giddens.
The duo, formerly known as Mandolin Orange, have a new visual directed by Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath.
No manner of time will remedy loss that you may experience or feel - but The Shootouts offer a personal and empathetic message that may help you to heal.
The singer-songwriter has won the award for his 2020 album In This Town You're Owned.
Summertime is here, and depending on which side of the Atlantic you live on, it could last anything between four days and five months.
Seaforth, Shy Carter, Amythyst Kiah, Joshua Ray Walker and more join the line-up for the 2022 instalment of the Leicestershire, UK-based festival.
"As country song cliché it is, there ain’t a better date than a truck bed, dirt road, watching stars in the country."
Crack a cold one - we've got the ultimate collection of country tunes to party the night away to!
The trio performed a special version of Russell's single 'Nightflyer'.
Gabby Barrett won Female Video of the Year while Kane Brown won Male Video of the Year.
From Midland's tequila to a precious Dolly mug, these are the country music gifts you need to buy this Christmas.
From his stage presence and exemplary guitar work to his songwriting, Paisley delivers the full artist package.
Holler regulars Thomas Rhett, Gabby Barrett, Russell Dickerson, Jason Isbell, Dustin Lynch, Niko Moon, Priscilla Block, Rhett Atkins, Ryan Hurd, and Erin Kinsey all play The World's Largest Music Festival on the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this June and July
M.C Taylor curated a playlist of his current favourite songs for Holler's Cuts The Deepest
Brittney Spencer joins Baylen and Kelly to talk about her brand new single 'Sober & Skinny', how everything she works on is rooted in country music, singing her tail off at church and loving Avril Lavigne.
Soothe your mind and soul with these melancholy tunes from Margo and Willie
The festival has announced a wave of new acts for their festival stages, joining headliners Luke Combs, Darius Rucker and Miranda Lambert on their lineup for 2022.
Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Under The Apple Tree. This March, it's a pleasure to introduce you to the soulful Jack Francis.
Get excited — the first preview of the follow-up to Golden Hour has arrived.
Mick Jagger has always said that, as much as he loves it, he could never quite perform country music seriously.
They performed from John Osborne's Nashville living room.
Aaron Lee Tasjan, Arlo McKinley, Jade Bird, The Wood Brothers, Fantastic Negrito, Riddy Arman and Jeremy Ivey are among the third round of artists added to the already incredible line-up for the 2022 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival, which takes place September 9th-11th in Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee.
Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Kane Brown and so many more are playing the biggest festival of the summer.
Kezia Gill, Jess Moskaluke and Laura Oakes join headliners Tom Odell, Lucy Spraggan and Amy Wadge for the Blackpool weekender in September.
Get excited — and watch the video for 'Right on Time', directed by Courteney Cox.
The latest single was written by Denning, Jessi Alexander and Chris Stevens.
So, you've seen our top picks for the best records of 2020, but what do the people think?
Kelly brings home all the treats and insights from Dollywood. The pair discuss Thomas Rhett's return, balancing life and career and what country means to him. Also, they chat about their love for the wonderful Ashley Monroe.
Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard join an extensive list of musicians performing at the ceremony.
Written by Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, Morris’ smash hit ‘The Bones’ was a sleeper hit and a cross-over success as it topped the country charts
Holler's run down of the top 50 tunes of the 90s, as selected by our crack team of contributors, staff, and friends. Let's go girls!
Shelton announced his Friends and Heroes Tour will return later this year.
Lucinda Williams, Beth Orton and Lauren Housley are all set to be honoured in January.
Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Turnpike Troubadors and Willie Nelson announced for the one-day festival in California alongside many more.
The first taste of The Bridgeford Sessions EP from Matthew Check is premiering exclusively at Holler.
With a sound that draws as much from Chris Stapleton, Fleetwood Mac, 80s country and Motown as it does from their own deep musical heritage, O.N.E The Duo are injecting a fresh burst of energy into a country pop sound that all too often plays it safe.
The biggest country group of the 90s? You would be hard-pressed to argue against this trio.
This is now the third time Bryan has taken home this coveted trophy.
This past weekend, the United Center in Chicago made a 360-degree turn, becoming 18 acres of space for more than 15,000 eager music lovers, who were ready to celebrate the return of live music at the Windy City Smokeout festival.
Hosts Baylen Leonard and Kelly Sutton introduce Holler's new, weekly, transatlantic conversation.
Get excited and listen to 'Remember Her Name', the first song off Guyton's forthcoming debut album of the same name.
Isbell's 400 Unit, Drive-By Truckers, Lucinda Williams, and more will perform.
The guitar, Worsham says, helped him write his upcoming album.
Chris Stapleton’s latest record was produced by himself and Dave Cobb
Tenille Townes joins Baylen and Kelly to talk about her new single 'Girl Who Didn't Care' and to take part in One Hot Minute!
More artists are heading back on the road this summer.
The Pianist has pipped Lukas Drinkwater, Martin Harley and Michele Stodart to the award.
The band retains their group of the year status after winning the award at last years ceremony.
Here's all the up-to-date line-up rumours, date announcements and ticket information for the 2023 edition of the North Carolina festival.
The CMA Fest returns to Nashville in June. Here's all the line-up, attractions, dates and general info you need to know.
The War & Treaty, Sierra Ferrell, Junior Brown and more have been added to the line-up for the 2022 instalment of the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival in Virginia-Tennessee.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the NW roster.
To celebrate 10 years of big hair and blue jeans, we've ranked the 50 best country songs from the 80s.
The duo bagged the award for their song 'Hand Over My Heart', taken from their stunning 2020 album Saturn Return
Americana Music Association UK Song of The Year winner Lady Nade has teamed up with the acclaimed singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine for ‘Echo’, a timely reminder of the strength and importance of community and togetherness.
Flipflops and sandals, babies being 18 months old, Kelly losing her mind over Birkenstocks? It's just another typical episode of your favourite transatlantic weekly podcast.
'Drugs' appears on his forthcoming album Maybe We Never Die, out August 20th.
Check out the full list of winners, which include Sturgill Simpson, Charley Crockett, John Prine and more.
Three Cheers to the New Opry NextStage Artist.
They will join Sunday night headliners The Cadillac Three, Marty Stuart and his Fabolous Superlatives and more on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Riley Green, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Florida Georgia Line headline the festival at Canyon Moon Ranch near Florence in April.
Garth Brooks performs 'Amazing Grace' at Joe Biden's presidential inauguration
The reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year has announced her first headline tour of the UK and Ireland this autumn.
“I love hillbilly music, I love bluegrass music. It’s just the musicianship that I love.”
She wrote 'They've Closed Down the Honky Tonks' in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
The top 20 country, Americana and roots records from 2021, as voted for by Holler staff and contributors.
Trisha Yearwood inducted Pearce at a special ceremony with Jeannie Seely.
Since its launch in 1974, Austin City Limits has held a special connection to country music. Beloved by artists and fans alike, the show is known for authentic music presented in live and uncut performances.
Miranda Lambert picks up her first Entertainer of the Year trophy, and Lainey Wilson bags the award for New Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, while Carly Pearce wins twice
Holler's pick of the best songs of 2020 in Country, Americana and Roots.
She's a 60s folk singer, a 70s disco queen and an 80s punk rocker in the visual for 'It's Cause I Am'.
It's her second win of the night following her capture of the International Album of the Year award.
The Montana festival, showcasing the best in Americana, folk, alt-country and rock, returns from July 15th - 17th 2022. Here's all the info you need to know.
Whether she’s having her revenge on a cheating waste of space boyfriend or taking us all the way to church, Carrie Underwood has proved to be one of country music’s most enduring and well-loved stars.
James, Hiss Golden Messenger, Cam and Israel Nash amongst new names added to the stacked 2022 Black Deer line-up
Barrett won Top Female Country Artist and Top Song for "I Hope."
Brandi Carlile and Tedeschi Trucks headline the festival out on Miramar Beach in Florida from April 21st-24th, 2022.
It's been quite a year, but thankfully the music never stopped.
Emma Moore's music gives you the assurance that you are in the driving seat of your own life, despite what others might say.
All the up-to-date details on line-up announcements, date confirmation and ticket details for Mooncrush Pink Moon 2023 in Florida.
Joshua Hedley will release his anticipated new album Neon Blue on April 22nd, 2022 via New West Records
Emmylou Harris, Allison Russell, Old Crow Medicine Show, Josh Turner, Natalie Hemby, Tenille Townes, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Trampled By Turtles, Rissi Palmer and many more play at the four-day festival between April 28th and May 1st in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Florida Georgia Line, Brooks and Dunn, Old Dominion and Brett Young headline this year's Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida, as the biggest stars in country music head down to the emerald coast between June 2nd and June 5th
It's the Liverpool-based singer-songwriter's second award win of the night.
Brice and Pearce had already picked up the prize for Musical Event of the Year and have now become the fourth male /female duet to win single of the year
The DelFest annual music festival returns to Cumberland, MD, for its 14th year with an unbeatable line-up featuring lots of Holler favourites!
“AAAAAND we’re back,” says McBryde!
The festival takes place September 13-17 in the heart of Nashville, TN.
Following a successful 2022, Stagecoach Festival returns to Empire Polo Club, Indio, California in April 2023. Here's all the line-up, attractions, dates and general info you need to know.
Callista Clark takes part in the One Hot Minute Challenge! Will she defeat the current OHM champion Jordan Davis for the title belt? 15 is a tough score to beat - but can she do it?
Baylen and Kelly discuss all the controversy surrounding the new release from Lil Nas X, the no-holds-barred conversation between Rissi Palmer and Kelly McCartney and talk to Holler contributor Nathan McLaren-Stewart about Outlaw Country's legacy and vision for today.
A decade after the first song for the trilogy was written, Joshua Ray Walker is releasing the final chapter of his fictional world, See You Next Time. The cast of characters he has been writing about are all gathered for the last night at the honky-tonk. It’s closing time, for the final time.
The 55th Annual CMA Awards take place live from Nashville on Nov. 10.
The Brothers Osborne singer made the announcement in a recent interview with TIME Magazine.
Country To Country announces a string of new acts that will be joining Luke Combs, Darius Rucker and Miranda Lambert in their lineup for 2022.
The week-long 'You Got Gold' celebration will honor the legendary singer-songwriter on what would've been his 75th birthday.
Kane Brown leads the star-studded list with four nominations, including Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year. Co-host Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton and first-time nominees BRELAND and Cody Johnson all have three nominations apiece.
To celebrate the release of Carly's new album, 29: Written In Stone, and in partnership with Big Machine Records, Holler is giving you the chance to win a HUGE bundle of Carly Pearce goodies.
Louisiana boy Jordan Davis once caught a 3500-pound, 60ft great white. That's it - you're invested now, right?
The Grammy-winning superstar’s new album, Humble Quest, is slated for release on 25th March via Sony Nashville.
With the release of 'Kindness', Holler sat down with Wood to discuss the pandemic's influence on the record, finding new inspirations and how we'll appreciate each other now more than ever.
The proceeds will benefit the Rainey Day Fund and Color Me Country.
The record breaking duo have won this award for the third consecutive time.
Snow cones, TikTok, raspberry wine and Luke Bryan's mum. We really do cover it all at Holler Weekly. On our seventh episode, we get the inside scoop from Cassadee Pope on her new music and love of pop punk, plus Fancy Hagood chats about the importance of telling your own story.
Drake White and Candi Carpenter are all set to headline the Isle of Cumbrae festival, taking place August 19-20.
There's a less celebrated tier to the Elvis legacy, and that's as a trailblazer and torch-bearer in country music.
Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Bob Harris' Under The Apple Tree. This month, we are joined by the wonderful Hannah Grace.
Black Deer Festival makes its return to Kent's Eldridge Park, England from June 17 - 19 2022. Here's all the line-up, dates, tickets and general info you need to know.
A big time for country music... and big hair... and big hair IN country music.
Brent Cobb will be joining the band as a special guest when they hop across the pond in December.
Stage splits and performance times announced for Stagecoach festival 2022
The mighty Shenandoah headline the Fallsburg Summer Stage festival alongside John R Miller, Vincent Neil Emerson and Eric Bolander, which takes place on May 20th and 21st in Kentucky.
Following a successful 2022, Tortuga Festival returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in April 2023. Here's all the line-up, attractions, dates and general info you need to know.
The Nashville festival will postpone for another year until 2022.
Making a grand return in 2022, the Long Road has announced its artist line-up, for what is set to be its biggest year yet.
For the first episode of Holler Weekly, Baylen Leonard and Kelly Sutton discuss whether Carrie Underwood will ever make another country album, how Brooke Eden felt she had to hide her sexuality when releasing music, and the legacy of Whiskey Jam; the Nashville night that's become an integral part of Music City.
Songs for the land of the free and the home of the brave. USA!
Presented by Holler, in partnership with Official Charts Company and AMA UK.
The Americana Music Association’s Signature Festival and Conference returns to Nashville, Tennessee, on Sept. 13th-17th 2022
Over sparse arrangements and meditative lyricism, the album untangles Callahan's feelings about her evangelical upbringing and the person she's become.
Garth Brooks' National Geographic Series, Allison Russell's new album Outside Child and memories of the Grand Ole Opry are all discussed on another episode of Holler Weekly.
The three superstars will be joined by Kane Brown, Little Big Town and so many more in the first round of acts announced for the award ceremony.
Musgraves teases her follow-up to Golden Hour in a new interview with Elle.
Toby Keith, LOCASH, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jellyroll, Craig Morgan, Jo Dee Messina, Chase Bryant, John Berry, Chase Matthew and many more are all playing the Suwannee River Jam 2022 in Live Oak, Florida, between April 28th and April 30th.
Holler's pick of 10 artists that will take 2022 by storm
Holler picks out its 10 favourite books about country music.
Tortuga Festival returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in April. Here's all the line-up, attractions, dates and general info you need to know.
Following a hugely successful past weekend with headliners Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker and Luke Combs, the festival have announced the dates for its ninth year.
The singer has been removed from various US country radio stations and condemned by artists.
The festival, scheduled to take place September 24th-25th in Franklin, Tennessee, will see Chris Stapleton and Brandi Carlile headline.
Happy Holidays everyone! Here's our favourite festive tunes released this year.
The night featured duets from Mickey Guyton and Gladys Knight, a new song from Kelsea Ballerini and Paul Klein, Miranda Lambert around a campfire and so much more.
The video's aesthetic was inspired, in part, by Missy Elliott's music videos.
The concept album marks the singer/songwriter's third release in 12 months.
Introducing you to the best new acts in Country, Americana and Roots.
He wins his third ACM Male Artist of the Year Award after previously winning in 2017 and 2019.
Prottey-Jones' new single with the wonderful Stephanie Quayle is an endearing, passionate excuse for seizing the day.
Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Madeline Edwards and one Willie Nelson delivered a euphoric night at the first-ever show at Kroger Field.
All the best new tunes we're spinnin' here at Holler HQ in 2022.
A handy guide to the country music festivals taking place across North America and the UK in 2022.
A definitive ranking of country megastar Garth Brooks' best songs.
From Album of the Year to Artist of the Year, check out this year's nominees.
Guided by her commanding voice, 'Hallelujah Train' is a heartfelt and uplifting offering that confidently nods towards the kind of songwriting prowess we can expect from the album in its entirety.
Gill played his 1995 single as part of PBS' National Memorial Day Concert.
Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Under The Apple Tree. This month, it's a pleasure to be joined by the wondrous songwriter, Kezia Gill.
The number of musicians going out on the road later this year keeps growing.
Friends, Apple Music Country radio presenters and industry trailblazers Kelly McCartney and Rissi Palmer had an open, no-holds-barred conversation about their work in diversifying country, Americana and roots music.
The huge ceremony in Nashville took place on Monday night (4/21), presented by Kelsey Ballerini and Anthony Mackie.
Kelly and Baylen discuss their favourite performances and all the surprises from the 2021 ACM Awards. Also, we delve into Carena Liptak's candid conversation with HARDY, while our roving reporter Thomas Mooney chats about being out on tour with Midland!
The reigning Female Artist of the Year clinched the title for a second consecutive year.
The festival founded by the band Greensky Bluegrass runs June 2-4 in Caledonia, Michigan.
Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris and others will perform as part of 'Miley Cyrus Presents Stand by You', streaming on June 25.
Sharing all the best news and stories from Country, Americana and Roots music
The final artists confirmed for the March festival have been announced.
Baylen and Kelly are joined by a very special guest - the one and only Priscilla Block!
Black Deer announces a string of new acts that will be joining Wilco, Imelda May and The Waterboys on their lineup for 2022.
The Americana rock band's frontman Taylor Kingman spoke with Holler about growing up in small town Oregon.
With the bittersweet twang of old school country, Anne Elise Hastings and her band mix up her Appalachian roots with New Orleans' ramshackle street corner sensibilities for an album of meticulously crafted alt-country standards
The top 20 country, Americana and roots records from 2021, as voted for by Holler staff and contributors.
Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs and Darius Rucker are set to headline when the event returns in March 2022.
Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, Yola, Jason Isbell, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and Billy Strings are among artists nominated for the 21st annual Americana Honors & Awards
Grace Potter, Little Feat, Lettuce, Moon Taxi and Mike & The Moonpies all head out to Martinsville, VA, for the twelfth Rooster Walk festival in May.
The sibling duo premiere their brand new video exclusively at Holler today.
The 'Dangerous' star is touring throughout 2022 in support of his record-breaking double album.
Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Under The Apple Tree. This February, it's a pleasure to introduce you to British songwriter Bailey Tomkinson.
The Nashville-based indie-folk band's second album Birdtalker pairs songs about life's weightier moments alongside messages of hope.
This year's initial lineup features Miranda Lambert, Mickey Guyton, Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osbourne, and so much more.
“Don’t judge me by the cover, cos I’m a real good book”.
The singer-songwriter took the prize with her song 'I Don't Wanna Lie'
What a Song Can Do features Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett and Darius Rucker.
Shania Twain, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt and Walker Hayes headline the 4-day festival in Burl's Creek, Ontario between August 4th and 7th
The Milwaukee blues guitarist is preparing to release his self-titled debut album on Oct. 15.
The twenty records that have carried us through the year.